The past year, we’ve become more aware than ever about what’s an ‘essential’ service. In particular, especially as things return to normal, we’ve seen how vital HGV drivers are to the nation’s economy. A massive shortfall of drivers is attracting people to the profession, but myths still exist about the job and what it entails. […]
This is the clear warning that was recently issued to Boris Johnson on 23 June 2021. As a result, the Government is now in emergency talks with logistics groups and food suppliers to discuss proposals to address the chronic HGV driver shortage, which is threatening to collapse food supply chains in just a matter of […]
Being on the road as a HGV driver is an incredibly rewarding experience. And one of the things our drivers love the most is their ability to work flexibly, fitting in their shifts around home life. But when it comes to taking breaks, there is a little less wiggle room. In order to make sure […]
Simply put – yes! Absolutely! This is a question we get asked a lot as an HGV driver training company. But despite all the advances in technology, the demand for HGV drivers continued to rise in 2020, and in 2021 it’s still growing at a rapid pace. HGV drivers are still the lifeblood of our […]
Being a HGV driver isn’t just a fantastic way to make money while on the road. It’s also a very skilled job – much more so than many people think! And one of the many things that makes it so skilled is the fact you need to be much more aware of what’s happening around […]
As you might have noticed by now, there are a fair few steps involved in becoming a professional HGV driver. And among the theory and practical exams, the training hours and the practice you need to put in, these also a medical exam to consider. It often seems like a small part of the whole […]
When it comes to HGV driving, there’s a lot to take in. But in all of the training, one of the most critical things we teach you about is safety. What you might not know is that there are generally two parts to this. The first is your standard theory and road safety – no […]
When you’re first looking to become a HGV driver, you might be a bit confused about what to expect. After all, most people can imagine what your average office job will be like, but trying to figure out how being a HGV driver will impact your like is something else entirely. And before you jump […]
When it comes to vital infrastructure, HGVs are absolutely the unsung heroes. Many of us forget that without HGVs and their drivers, businesses would be unable to access the supplies they need to create their products, and wouldn’t be able to ship them around the country either. Without HGVs, businesses like Amazon would collapse. But […]
It’s nearly the end of January, which means the UK officially left the EU almost a month ago. After years of discussions, negotiations and a lot of speculation from business owners, we can now see a rough picture of what a post-Brexit Britain looks like. And more specifically, a post-Brexit haulage industry. Of course it’s […]