The nationwide driver shortage has highlighted many problems within the industry, and the government’s understanding of how to deal with it. Many issues are simply the result of unresolved flaws in the driving industry that have remained low on the radar for years, such as persistent low wages, reliance on workers from the EU, and […]
The new version of the Highway Code, to be published in the autumn, underpins the concept of a ‘hierarchy’ of road users that deems those with the potential to cause the most danger to others to have greater responsibility to those who are more vulnerable than them. These changes are set to apply to our […]
Though it might not always feel like it, we’re very much still in the throes of summer at the moment. That means that hot and sunny days are still ahead of us, we hope! Spending long stretches of time on the road means you might get hot and bothered, if you don’t take precautionary measures. […]
The driver shortage has reached crisis level in the UK, with demand increasing across supply chains as the country recovers from Covid-19. Leading voices within the logistics sector have been meeting with, and appealing to, the Government in an attempt to tackle the ever-increasing shortage of drivers within the sector. Unfortunately, positive outcomes seem few […]
With Euro-7 emissions standards set to be introduced before the end of 2025, UK hauliers will have to start preparing for yet another assortment of emissions regulations. The rules will apply not just to trucks, but to cars, buses and vans too. According to Diesel Information, Euro-7 is an opportunity to introduce a regulatory framework […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around since 1956, and has been evolving ever since to become more efficient. It operates behind the scenes but is already a part of everyday life. For example, if you’ve ever been offered suggestions when purchasing goods online, then that’s AI doing its job. Artificial intelligence really is everywhere. […]
If you’ve just gotten your HGV license, a career on the open road could be a hugely exciting prospect. However, it isn’t without its stresses and pressures due to varying workloads and challenging driving conditions. Whatever part of the country you’re in, each has its share of testing issues, even for the most experienced driver! […]
If you’re considering a career as an HGV driver, you’re probably wondering what it’s like up in the cab – is it the right choice for you? Is HGV driving a good career choice in 2021? You probably have many questions just like this, so we’ve put together our thoughts to help you determine […]
Any sensible road user knows that we all owe the same duty of care to one another. Everyone needs to take reasonable care to not cause injury or damage to other road users. There is currently no higher duty of care expected of lorry drivers, than there is of any other road user. However, […]
Nature was the theme of this year’s mental health awareness week. During the long months of the pandemic, millions of us turned to nature. Going for walks outside was one of the top coping strategies for many of us holed up in our homes. Research by The Mental Health Foundation found that 45% of […]