driver training


Jump-starting HGV driver careers 01/11/2024 James Clifford, CEO of HGV driver training specialist, HGVC discusses how to meet the demand for qualified HGV drivers.
Falkirk adds training truck to fleet 27/09/2024 Falkirk Council has taken delivery of a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) training truck to upskill staff.
Tackling the driver shortage 25/08/2023 The extension of the Government’s Skills Bootcamps in HGV driving is a lifeline for local governments facing funding cuts. James Clifford, CEO of HGVC, discusses the scheme’s past successes and future aims.
Councils hire HGV trainers to tackle driver shortage 24/08/2022 HGV training specialist HGVC has been appointed by four local councils to help address driver shortages for local authorities across the country.
Greenwich council launches driver apprenticeship 25/03/2022 The Royal Borough of Greenwich is launching a new apprenticeship to train its staff to drive large goods vehicles (LGVs) and help address a national shortage of skilled drivers.
Mindfulness course for professional drivers launched 16/09/2021 A new programme focusing on fleet safety and the wellbeing of professional drivers has been launched this week.
Preparing for the post-pandemic world 17/02/2021 Vehicle fleets and drivers should be at the heart of any organisation’s post- pandemic business strategy, says Fleet Industry Advisory Group chairman Ian Housley.
Fleets need to be aware of impact of pandemic on mental health, software specialist says 28/01/2021 Fleets need to be aware of the growing impact of the pandemic on mental health and any subsequent safety risks to drivers, FleetCheck is warning.
Brightmile and DriveTech agree new partnership 10/11/2020 The no-hardware telematics company Brightmile have agreed a new partnership with the AA-owned DriveTech to help improve fleet safety.
FORS launches training package to tackle driver fatigue 04/08/2020 The accreditation scheme FORS has launched a new training package designed to help fleet managers better manage driver fatigue.
Only 30% of LGV drivers feel valued, new research reveals 14/07/2020 Logistics experts Talent in Logistics have warned that there are ‘testing times ahead’ for the logistics sector as their research reveals a demoralised LGV workforce.
Specialist vehicle expert set to increase training team 24/10/2019 In-house experts at Go Plant Fleet Services deliver a range of external training as part of a customer support programme. The scheme sits alongside the company’s unique NVQ assessment centre to form an industry-leading resource geared towards quality, safety and compliance.