As an HGV driver, there is one once a year event you can’t afford to miss – and that’s your annual HGV safety inspection. Just like with a normal vehicle, your HGV needs to be kept in good, roadworthy condition at all times. To make sure this is the case, you will need to maintain […]
You’ve just taken your HGV licence tests, and you’ve passed! Congratulations, you’re ready to go out into the world and become a professional HGV driver. Like any job, there will be a learning curve, and you will become better at it as time goes on. But just because you’re new at this, doesn’t mean you […]
Do you know how many kinds of HGV there are in the world? Most people think there are only one or two types to choose from, when in fact there are hundreds of varieties, each created to suit a specific need. After all, all that makes it a HGV is its size and weight, so […]
Mental health is a subject that’s been in the news a lot recently. But why? Because it’s becoming more common for people to suffer from mental illnesses and mental health problems, and we need to make a change. According to research done by HSE, half a million people suffer from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, […]
In a lot of our previous posts, we’ve talked about all the things you need to do to get your Driver CPC qualification. There are a lot of hoops to go through, training to do and exams to take. But one of the things we haven’t talked about as much is the medical exam. So […]
Did you sing ‘hail to the bus driver’ every chance you got, dreaming that someone would one day sing it about you? Or maybe you just decided that you wanted a change of scenery, and like the idea of helping people get where they need to go. Bus driving is still a very popular job, […]
Looking for a new job is never a pleasant experience. There are a lot of things to manage, and you may end up spending a long time on the market, waiting for the right thing to come around. But in the world of HGV driving, this isn’t quite so common. There is still a huge […]
If you have a Driver CPC qualification, odds are you know exactly what it takes to get it. You probably also know that it doesn’t last forever. If you want to keep your qualification, you will need to complete refresher training at regular 5-year intervals. And the next 5-year deadline is fast approaching. This time […]
We’ve had our first really cold snap of the year, and with ice and snow on the horizon, the gritting lorries are out in force to keep road users safe over the winter months. While the roads at this time of year are usually a bit sketchy, when it comes to HGV’s they are treacherous. […]
It’s January again, and you know what that means? You’ve taken time off work and spent Christmas with your family, enjoying days of spending your time relaxing, playing board games and eating far too much. And now you’re back to reality, work doesn’t quite have the same shine to it. Maybe you’re tired of doing […]