If you want to become an HGV driver in most European countries, you will need to complete something called a Driver CPC – which stands for certificate of professional competency. This means you have been deemed legally capable of handling a vehicle of such massive height, weight and length. The Driver CPC takes the form […]
In 2007, the Guardian published an excellent piece profiling what it is like to be an HGV driver. The article looked specifically at one driver whose job had him on the road, away from home, five days per week. It was an excellent article that gave readers a little bit of insight into the types […]
Every year, hundreds of thousands of HGV’s undergo annual checks to ensure they are safe and roadworthy. Last year, 417,767 HGV’s were submitted for their annual checks in the UK. Out of that monumental number, 71,855 failed. That’s 17% that were found to be unsafe and removed from the road until the issues were rectified. […]
In today’s money focused world, fuel efficiency is at the forefront of every professional driver’s mind. Despite many accepting it as a cost of doing business (which to a large extent it is), drivers do still have a level of control over the fuel bills. A few simple changes to your driving style – nothing […]
As a professional HGV driver, driving long distances on a daily basis, you’re going to become very familiar with LGV rest stops and service stations. In fact, these are likely to become your lifelines – the place you can safely park your LGV, grab some food, have a shower and even get some sleep before […]
When people think of an HGV driver’s life, they think of long, hard hours staring at tarmac and taillights on the motorway. And for some part that’s true – drivers spend a long time on the road making sure products get to their destinations on time. From the outside, it might not seem that glamorous, […]
We asked Nikki Richardson Training & Operations Controller for one of our locations to give us a run through on The LGV Training Companies Recruitment course they offer that includes CPC training. A typical week at a Direct Access course held at one of our locations. Mondays Modules – Driving Skills, Safe and Fuel efficient driving […]
Some of you may already know this, but the New Year is the busiest time of the year for people changing their career. The Guardian recently posted about careers and changing over the festive period. They posted, ‘January is the busiest time for those who want to kick start not just their careers, but their […]
HGV Driver Medicals Questions & Answers frequently asked; Q1. Where can I get the forms for my medical (D4)? A1. The LGV Training Company will send you all relevant forms needed for your medical. If you lose a form & are on a course with us we will re send it? Q2. What does the […]
A common question asked by many of our younger drivers is, ”am I old enough to work as an HGV driver?” …The simple answer to this is YES. Over the past few years of training we have achieved the goals of under 21 year olds throughout the UK & will continue to support anyone looking […]