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HGVC partnership to help young people train as HGV drivers

HGVC have partnered with charity Youth First CIO to provide disadvantaged young people the skills they need to train as HGV drivers.

driver shortage 27 Feb

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HGV market achieves second year of growth

New HGV registrations increased by 9.6% in 2022, as 40,716 vehicles were registered.

17 Feb

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HGV registrations increase by 30% in Q3

New HGV registrations increased by 30% in Q3, marking the best third quarter performance since 2017.

18 Nov

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HGVC trains new HGV drivers for Pets at Home

HGVC has been appointed by Pets at Home to manage its HGV licence acquisition programme and help to train up to 30 new HGV drivers in the next 12 months.

driver shortage 22 Aug

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APC celebrates first female driver

The APC delivery network has celebrated its first female driver to pass her HGV driving exam.

APC Overnight 2 Aug

Dr Vidal Bharath, chief operating officer at Bramble Energy

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How can hydrogen answer the haulage decarbonisation challenge?

Dr Vidal Bharath, chief operating officer at Bramble Energy, highlights why hydrogen is the most optimal solution to decarbonise the haulage sector.

6 Dec

Chris Yarsley of Logistics UK and Kieran Smith of Driver Require

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Video: Driver shortage crisis under the spotlight

Logistics UK and Driver Require explored ways in which the UK can address the current HGV driver shortage crisis as part of an in-depth session at this year's Fleet & Mobility Live.

28 Oct

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HGV driving test centres with shortest lead times revealed

More that half of the UK’s HGV driving test centres currently have a waiting time of more than three months, but some sites can offer tests within one week.

driver shortage 30 Sept

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Driver shortage crisis under the spotlight at Fleet & Mobility Live

Logistics UK and Driver Require will explore ways in which the UK can address the current HGV driver shortage crisis as part of an in-depth session at Fleet & Mobility Live.

7 Sept

Paul Holland, managing director of UK Fuel at Keyfuels

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Banning the sale of new petrol or diesel HGVs is premature

Paul Holland, MD of UK Fuel at Keyfuels, gives an overview of the impact the 2040 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel HGVs will have on hauliers.

HGVs 18 Aug

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HGV driver shortage: DVSA to recruit additional examiners

The DVSA has launched a recruitment drive for 40 additional vocational driving examiners to help combat the ongoing driver shortage.

driver shortage 17 Aug

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Venson publishes guide for fleets upsizing to HGVs

Venson Automotive Solutions is helping fleet managers fully prepare for the acquisition and operation of larger vehicles with its free White Paper

cost saving 1 Apr

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Rivus opens new flagship garage in Southampton

Rivus Fleet Solutions has opened a new flagship garage in Southampton – a development to its garage network.

1 Mar

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Yodel HGV driver wins national award

Local Yodel heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver, Dzevad Grozdanic from Borehamwood, has won Medium Distance Driver of The Year at the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards.

24 Aug

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Highways England safety call backed after runaway tyre smashes into HGV

Barry Proctor Services is backing the Highways England call for road users to ensure they carry out simple safety checks on their vehicles and loads before any journey.

14 Jul

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Coronavirus: HGV Levy to be suspended for one year

HGV Levy to be suspended to help reduce financial liabilities for UK and foreign hauliers struggling to cope with impact of Covid-19, says Government.

29 Jun

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Report for action on goods vehicle safety

A quarter (25%) of road deaths in the European Union (EU) are the consequence of a collision involving a goods vehicle, according to the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC).

27 May

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FTA urges Government to provide lorry drivers with safe parking spaces

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging Government to follow through on its promise to provide safe parking spaces for HGV drivers.

26 May

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HGV registrations down 22.5% in Q1 2020

The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market fell 22.5% in the first quarter of 2020, with 9,193 units registered, according to figures released by the SMMT.

19 May

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Brigade Electronics unveils DVS star rating checker for fleet managers

Brigade Electronics unveils DVS star rating checker for fleets.

11 Dec