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Government announces HGV training for 4,000 new drivers

Government announces HGV training for 4,000 new drivers

  Up to 4,000 people are set to undergo training to become HGV drivers as part of the government’s plan to ease supply chain issues. The Department for Education announced a £10 million package of investment to create new skills training camps and train 3,000 new HGV drivers. The short, intensive courses will be free ... Read More
 
Potholes, punctures and pizza

Potholes, punctures and pizza

Everybody hates potholes. I don’t think I’m alone in that… In fact, I’ve memorised where all of the potholes are on my route to work so that I can avoid them without even thinking. But one thing that people don’t associate with potholes is pizza. Well, Domino’s Pizza is changing that. They’re fed up with ... Read More
 
Safety first, always…

Safety first, always…

  Safety always comes first when it comes to driving. Or at least, it should. We’re used to dealing with risk management when it comes to driver safety and reducing risk levels within fleets is just what we do. So, when we come across things on the road that are so brazen, it’s quite something. ... Read More
 
UK set to begin platooning trial for fleet operators

UK set to begin platooning trial for fleet operators

The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has moved forward with the next stage of platooning trials in the UK, as it looks to hear from HGV operators that could participate. Platooning involves trucks forming an identically spaced-out convoy which is organised in such a way that means that HGVs can drive closer together over long distances. ... Read More