Drowsy driving is suspected to be a primary cause in more than 20% of road fatalities. Most fatigue-related accidents occur during normal sleeping hours, and the more severe the crash, the more likely it is that the driver or drivers were fatigued. Fatigue is a likely factor in almost one-third of single-vehicle crashes in rural areas. Many […]
If you’ve ever driven for a long period of time on the road, then you know just how draining it can be. Even though you are physically ‘sitting still’, there are many more demands on your body and mind that make driving professionally a very demanding job. Of course, that doesn’t take away from the […]
Think back – when was the last time you caught yourself complaining about the state of the roads in the UK? Whether it’s the flaking of tarmac on the motorway or that giant pothole on your road that’s racked your windscreen – most of us can think of a dozen places where the roads are […]
HGV safety concerns have once again been making headlines after a collision between 2 lorries and a mini-bus resulted in 8 casualties. But the regulations around HGV driving have always been strict – more so than most people realise. So we thought we out to go over what regulations are in place to keep both […]
HGV drivers are the lifeblood of the UK industry – there are no two ways about it. And with drivers being in such shortage, maintaining a strong and healthy workforce to drive the haulage industry is essential to success. So as an employer, you should be doing all you can to ensure their health stays […]
Making the decision to start a career in HGV driving can be fulfilling, challenging and rewarding for the right type of person. It’s a big step outside of the usual 9-5 routine and will see you travelling across the country and even overseas to visit new places and help businesses thrive. But why would you […]
For a long time now, HGV’s have been blamed for the high levels of emissions on the UK’s roads. And to be honest, they are right. While there are more cars on the roads than HGV’s, those cars are rarely travelling as much as HGV’s do, and with millions of fleets travelling billions of miles […]
HGV driving is an incredibly rewarding career path. But it can also come with its own set of challenges, the biggest of which is combatting tired and exhausted drivers who have been on the road for hours. But the thing is, sometimes isn’t about just adding in more breaks – it’s about ensuring that the […]
When you’re driving something as big and heavy as a HGV, it can be easy to forget just how dangerous the roads can be. Especially in winter, when the roads are icy and covered in wet, slippery leaves. But all across the country, people are depending on you to deliver their Christmas presents in time […]
They’ve not even been released yet, but already it seems as though electric HGV’s are like buses. You wait forever for one, and then 2 come along at the same time! Yes, it’s been an interesting few weeks in the world of HGV’s, with the best still to come. First came the announcement of the […]