Driving Tips

It’s true that electric HGVs can be expensive, but after the initial upfront cost, operating electric logistics vehicles can come with various advantages, including significant discounts and cost reductions. Not only can electric vehicles save your business money now, they...

We're fully immersed into the colder, Winter months and are starting to see flurries of snow across the UK. To help you stay safe behind the wheel, we have pulled together these top tips on keeping road-safe when driving in...

Drivers can expect more snow and ice after weather warnings are issued this week Drivers must be prepared to break down in harsh conditions as temperatures reach lowest in 13 years After snow and ice hitting the UK this week,...

A tidy cab equals a tidy mind. However, when you’re out on the road a lot, regularly making long journeys, experiencing unfavourable weather conditions and sometimes difficult road conditions, it’s not always easy to keep on top of cleaning your...

Regardless of where you drive an HGV, you need to be armed with as much knowledge as possible. Having said that, it’s worth remembering that operating a heavy goods vehicle in London is quite different to driving anywhere else in...

With the days getting shorter, staying safe and alert becomes even more crucial when driving at night. For many commercial drivers, driving late at night is their preferred time, as it often means fewer cars on the road, less roadworks...

As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this Sunday, drivers across the UK are going to spend more hours in the dark. In the UK, clocks go back on Sunday 30th October, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time....

National statistics from the Department for Transport have revealed that annually, thousands of people are killed or severely injured in road traffic accidents. Dashboard cameras can be an extremely useful addition in these situations, across all vehicle types, as they...

As the manager of a fleet of HGVs, one of your main priorities is to ensure your vehicles continue to perform efficiently. Vehicle downtime can not only cause delays and therefore customer/client dissatisfaction, but it can also be detrimental to...

Technology has revolutionised the way we do most things in our day to day lives – business, how we interact, manage our time and even our health. As well as these, it now contributes a great deal to many aspects...

Temperatures are rising, summer is here, and hopefully for several weeks. It can be harder for commercial drivers, in particular those that do long-haul journeys, to manage in the heat. Snow, rain and ice are common winter threats when it comes...

With a three-day heatwave approaching the UK and with the Met Office issuing a health alert as temperatures are to reach 34 degrees, it’s important drivers keep cool as they head out on the road. NHS England and the Met...

Fuel efficiency is one of the most important considerations when it comes to road transport. As a professional driver, you are the most important factor in the whole question of how to reduce fuel consumption. In 2020, GB-registered HGVs operating...

Being able to have a work life balance within our careers is one of the most important criteria. An REBR 2021 report found that 65% voted work life balance as the top motivator when looking for a new employer –...

Experienced commercial drivers will have accumulated a collection of essential items in their cab over time. This knowledge is invaluable for new truckers as knowing what to take on the road with you isn’t always as straightforward when you’re just...

The early months of the year can often leave people feeling demotivated and less productive. Therefore, it’s essential fleet managers put in place strategies to maintain and increase the productivity of HGV drivers. Supporting your drivers in this way will...

Christmas is fast approaching, and it’s easy to forget where so many of the things we rely on for a successful holiday come from and how they get to where they are. From the presents under the tree to the...

UK remains top of the European countries list for cargo crime, with nearly all crimes targeted at trucks. Recent research shows that a staggering 79% of all European cargo thefts are carried out in the UK. The data collated by...