Safety and Regulations

87% of car drivers exceed a 20mph limit* 48% of car drivers exceed the speed limit in a 30mph zone - rising to 55% at weekends* 48% of car drivers exceed the limit on a motorway* It’s true that young,...

Scheduling, tachographs, and when to take rest days and regular breaks are things that commercial drivers have to think about every day. But there is a lot of confusion regarding the most recent, up-to-date legislation regarding Drivers' Hours. That’s understandable...

Working in the transport and logistics industry as an HGV driver offers a range of fantastic opportunities in a rewarding career. If you’re considering getting an HGV licence but you have diabetes, you may be asking yourself ‘can diabetics drive...

If you regularly transport goods to Europe, or you’re considering HGV driver jobs in Europe, driving an HGV there will be a little different than in the UK. In terms of qualifications, it’s still the same as if you were...

To put it simply, HGV insurance is the policy you need to drive an HGV on the road. It ensures that in the event of an accident, the HGV driver is protected against claims from other road users for damage...

As an HGV driver, you will oversee the safe transportation of goods for suppliers and customers, locally, nationally, and in some cases internationally. Therefore, you need to be equipped with the fundamentals, and that includes everything from information on drivers’...

There are 195,000 logistics businesses in the UK and 2.5 million individuals working in wider logistics positions. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that the industry plays an important role in supporting the UK’s economy, development and standard of...

All professional drivers, whether they drive a truck, bus or coach as the main part of their job, must have a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC) . Although there are a small list of exemptions, most drivers need to abide...

There are a variety of safety hazards that HGV drivers face, ranging from aquaplaning to driving through a tunnel. In fact, in 2018, the Metropolitan Transport Research Unit (MTRU) reported that HGVs are much more likely to be involved in...

Under UK law, commercial drivers must be deemed fit and healthy, as there are certain HGV medical requirements, in order to legally drive on public roads. Every new driver must undergo an HGV medical examination made up of two parts...

The law on people using their mobile phones while driving in Great Britain (GB) has become stricter today - 25 March 2022. The new law means an offence is triggered whenever a driver holds and uses a device - regardless...

New changes to the Class 1 (Cat. C+E) driving test have been introduced from Monday 15th November 2021. The changes will see the addition of a “fast-track” option for training towards a Class 1 (Category C+E) licence. Prior to the...

Although your driving licence may look like a small piece of plastic, it holds a lot more information than you may think. There are various types of vehicles you can drive on public roads in the UK, and these categories...

As the Government prepares for the changes to the HGV driving tests this month, to free up an additional 50,000 tests a year, Driver Hire Training have commented on the effects of the changes, and what it means for the...

As an essential requirement to drive professionally, the Driver CPC qualification expands the expertise of drivers, as well as ensuring road safety. Since Brexit, many have been asking - will the driver CPC be scrapped? In short – the answer...

The DVSA has announced that they will be monitoring Driver CPC periodic training to ensure drivers are not repeating training as part of their 35-hour requirement. As you know, in order to keep your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC),...

It may seem like an obvious question at first – of course safe driving is important right? However, if you look at what safe driving actually is and means you may find that it is something you’re not doing all...