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Date confirmed for Driver CPC changes

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...

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New Government, New Driver CPC?

Will 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...

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DVSA clamps down on Driver CPC course repetition

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. Understanding Driver CPC Requirements If you're a new driver you need to complete initial...

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Understanding Your Driving Licence

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...

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Is Driver CPC Set to be Scrapped?

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...

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A Complete Guide to Drivers’ Hours Legislation

For 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...

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Can You Drive an HGV on a Bus Licence?

Whether 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...

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Are you exempt from Driver CPC?

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...

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Are your drivers up to date with their Driver CPC?

The 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...

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James is now truckin’ with Driver Hire

Driver 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...

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Driver CPC aids safety

It’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...

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Driver Hire Training takes Health & Safety stand

Driver 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,...

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Industry and Government cash to improve truckstops

New 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...

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