The government has announced that the changes to Driver CPC will come into effect from the 3rd of December 2024. These changes mean that within the 35 hours of required Driver CPC training every 5 years, drivers opting for the...
Read moreData from the Department for Transport shows both drink and drug-driving are growing issues. The number of vehicle collisions linked to drug-driving has risen by 170% in less than a decade, while drink-driving deaths are at their highest level in...
Read moreWe went on the hunt for the UK’s Coolest Truck Cab – and we think we found it! Josh Sadler drives a Scania R620 V8, purchased by his late father in 2013 to celebrate 30 years in business. The truck...
Read moreWill a new Government lead to a fresh take on Driver CPC? With so many big projects announced in the Kings Speech, it may not be at the top of their inbox just now, but our new Transport Minister, Louise...
Read moreThe 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. Understanding Driver CPC Requirements If you're a new driver you need to complete initial...
Read moreAlthough 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...
Read moreFor those looking for a career in transport management, a hugely valuable step is to gain your Transport Manager CPC qualification. As well as providing an unbeatable overview of the world of road transport, this qualification is a pre-requisite for...
Read moreAs 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...
Read moreIf 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...
Read moreFor commercial drivers, adhering to drivers' hours legislation is crucial to ensure safety and compliance. Recent updates in penalties and additional requirements for EU travel have added to the complexity. This guide provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the...
Read moreData from Geolab, experts in road transport telematics, reveal that in 2023, the average miles trucks travelled before experiencing a collision dropped by 180,000 miles. For a major operator with a fleet of around 1,000 HGVs, this equates to 20...
Read moreWhether you drive a bus or HGV for a living, you must have a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) as well as a vocational driving licence. However, you’re a bus driver, you may be wondering whether your PCV licence...
Read moreAll 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...
Read moreThe approaching deadline for professional drivers to complete their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training is September 9, 2024. To ensure that their drivers can find suitable training in time, operators are urged to encourage drivers whose Driver CPC...
Read moreDriver Hire Training has forged a link with the increasingly popular Youtuber, James Eaton. His weekly YouTube update, ‘Truckin’ with James’, is about his life as an HGV driver working in the South West of England. It has 16.7k subscribers...
Read moreIt’s hard to believe that come September 2024, Driver CPC will complete its third five-year cycle, having been introduced in 2009. Since then, HGV drivers have been required to complete 35 hours’ Driver CPC training every 5 years, to retain their...
Read moreDriver Hire is at the 2024 ‘Health & Safety Event’, which is being held at Birmingham’s NEC from 30/4 to 2/5. It’s the UK’s ‘must go to’ for anyone responsible for running a safe and efficient work environment. Alongside exhibitors,...
Read moreNew showers, new restaurants, improved security and 430 more parking spaces are all on the agenda for truck stops across the UK. It’s all thanks to a joint £16.5m investment by the industry and the Government. The industry is doing...
Read moreDriver Hire Training is set to host a free 'Casual Speeders' webinar. As part of Road Safety Week, organised by road safety charity, Brake, Driver Hire is pleased to invite delegates to this free, informative and engaging webinar discussing the...
Read moreWith World Mental Health Awareness Day on the 10th October 2023, there has never been a better time to discuss why mental health awareness for drivers is crucial, as driving can be a stressful and demanding task that can take...
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