The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) was introduced in: 2008 for bus and coach drivers 2009 for lorry drivers New drivers who drive for a living had to start taking the Driver CPC initial qualification from then. Existing drivers were given ‘acquired rights’ which took their previous experience into account. September training deadline By law, all […]
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Skills for Logistics is set to launch a scheme this month that will put 100 former armed forces personnel through Driver CPC training in a bid to ease the industry driver shortage and highlight the military’s potential talent pool. Peter Murphy, managing director of the SFL’s Logistics Guild, said that as part of their training, the […]
The work Large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers, also known as HGV drivers, transport and deliver goods between suppliers and customers. They work from depots, distribution centres and warehouses, and carry goods all over the UK and overseas. As an LGV driver, you would drive commercial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, including rigid trucks, articulated lorries, tankers, […]
The news that a PCV operator has been suspended for not carrying out any Driver CPC training sends out a very strong message to the industry, and shows just how seriously Vosa is taking Driver CPC. Interestingly in this case, the PCV operator, which has until September 2013 to complete the required hours, was suspended […]
Driver found himself in a load of trouble as he attempted to squeeze his lorry under a rail bridge It was definitely a bridge too low for this hapless trucker yesterday as he wedged his vehicle under it. The dozy driver found himself in a load of trouble as he attempted to squeeze his 15ft […]
With more and more operators reporting that Vosa has recently intensified its checks on Working Time during inspections, Karen Crispe, Tachodisc MD, reviews here why this could be unknowingly catching some companies out. There have always been misconceptions in the road transport industry surrounding Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations, notably about the rules on record […]
This week, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) launched their Logistics Report for 2013.The report, which runs to some 78 pages, turns a spotlight onto the entire industry to examine how it’s fared over the past year, and forecast for the year to come. The report covers several ‘focus areas’ which drill down into the detail, […]
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Foreign truck drivers who do not comply with Driver CPC requirements when driving in the UK will effectively only ever face a £30 roadside penalty – though UK drivers in the same situation could face fines of up to £1,000 as well as possible action against their driving licence, Vosa and the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) have confirmed. Responding […]