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 […]
How well do you know your drivers? Well enough for them to come to you if they had a problem? Well enough to spot if they were struggling? When it comes to the transport and logistics industry, mental health has been an area of concern for quite a while. They hold a role in our […]
We all know that every industry out there has its jargon. But you might think that HGV driving would be the exception – beyond the standard driving terms. Unfortunately, you would be wrong. The haulage industry is chock-a-block with words, phrases and acronyms you may not have ever heard before, and therefore wouldn’t know anything […]