So, you’ve got your HGV license in the bag. Congratulations. But what comes next? You probably want to go out there and get yourself a job as a driver! That means polishing off your CV, adding some new bits in and approaching companies to see if they’re hiring. But if you’ve never done this before, […]
Being an HGV driver is no simple task. There are hundreds of things for you to remember, not to mention the training and education you have to go through to get there and the manual labour on a day to day basis. All HGV drivers are great. But there are some things that only a […]
Right now, businesses all across the country are clamouring for more skilled, qualified drivers to support their distribution networks. With the industries demand for HGV drivers outstripping the supply available, more and more newly-qualified drivers will find that they get the pick of the litter when it comes to jobs in the field. From local […]
So you’re about to take your HGV theory test. Congratulations! Learning to drive an HGV takes a lot of skill, hard work and a practical and theory qualification. For some people, just reading the words ‘theory test’ is enough to break them out in a cold sweat. Horrible memories of sitting exams at school, walking […]
The summer holidays are finally here, and you know what that means? It’s time to set an out of office on the email and get away for a while! The problem, is that it’s not as easy as it used to be. With the cost of airfare, train tickets and ferries going up all the […]
With the Amber heatwave warnings come the inevitable heat exhaustion and sweaty, clammy cabs. Most people try to do as little as possible during this kind of weather, including driving. But since driving is your job, that’s pretty hard for you to do. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence. This summer, […]
Its June, and you know what that means? We’re officially halfway through the year! The time has flown by, and it’s left many people reviewing their new year’s resolutions. Did you ever get that new job? Look into that new licence so you can earn more money this year? If you didn’t manage it, this […]
You may have noticed, but not all HGV’s are created equal. There are hundreds of different kinds of HGV on the road, all with different jobs to do. All helping support businesses, individuals and even the public sector. One of the least acknowledged of these is the dumper truck, which is particularly important in the […]
The theory test is one of the more daunting aspects of becoming an HGV driver, and many trainees often worry about taking it. But behind all the worry, the hazard perception part of the test is one that brings out the most concern. The whole section – videos on how to identify hazards and developing […]
Tests are rarely a fun thing to do, for anyone. When it comes to any driving theory test, it can be a bit nerve-wracking. But if you’re training to upgrade your license so that you can drive a HGV professionally, you will need to take a new driving theory test that is specific to HGV […]