Vehicle tax. It’s one of those things that no one really likes, but everyone has to do – even HGV drivers. But as with any tax, there are people out there who will try to avoid paying it by any means necessary. Unfortunately, the team at the DVLA take things like vehicle tax evasion very […]
If you’ve been around for a while, or just like to read a lot, then you might be familiar with the term ‘grandfather rights’, and how important they can be when it comes to driving professionally, especially where the Driver CPC is concerned. If you’ve not heard of them before, let us enlighten you. Grandfather […]
You might not have noticed (or you might have if you read our blog regularly), but the UK is facing a bit of a crisis. Of course, there is all the uncertainty of Brexit, but on top of that, the UK is in the middle of an extended, growing driver shortage. The haulage industry is […]
If you’re training to be an HGV driver, then you already know just how much work and revision is involved. If you’re just starting out, then welcome! It’s a long road ahead, but it’s worth it. One of the things we get asked about time and time again is the HGV driver practical test – […]
If you’re looking to move into the HGV industry for the first time, you wouldn’t be out of line to ask how much you can expect to earn. After all, no one works for free, and you need to know that you’re going to be able to pay the bills and live comfortably with your […]
If you’ve spent any time on UK roads at all, then you probably know what an HGV is. They dominate the motorways, squeeze into little spaces on country roads and generally ferry good to their destinations across the UK. The bigger the vehicle, the more it carries. You probably know a lot of the basic […]
If you’re an HGV driver looking for the next career direction, you might be looking at doing another licence. Alongside the standard Driver CPC (which all HGV drivers have to hold, by law), there are a number of other HGV licences you can do that can widen your scope for driving and improve your income […]
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 […]