TruckNet users have recently commented on the condition and state of certain roads in the UK. They were discussing whether these roads are safe to be used or not. Basically, what most HGV drivers agreed on was that certain roads need to be modified and repaired. This would make distributing and delivering less troublesome and [...]

Delivering loads in a safe, secure and timely manner is a must for every professional HGV driver. Therefore, how and where you place the load is very important. Always bear in mind that the way you drive can affect the load you are carrying and delivering. You also need to remember that loading where there [...]

Apparently, small food manufacturers are currently embracing certain shared user networks, mainly as a means of cutting costs. After signing contracts with NFT Distribution six months ago, small food producers; Denhay Farms, Cherry Valley and Farmhouse Fare claim overheads have fallen dramatically. A spokesperson for Denhay Farms says that the firm is currently saving five [...]

Looking for a better job? Well, maybe it’s time to consider becoming a professional HGV driver. Wondering how to become one? Easy. Get your professional HGV licence and start driving right away. Becoming a professional HGV driver is really easy. Firstly, you should take up a professional HGV course. This course is obligatory, which does [...]

The RHA states the UK’s road transport industry is still growing, despite predictions that the economic downturn will seriously “impact” or “damage” all transport or distribution businesses including HGV driving. In contrary, a spokesperson for the RHA also reveals that there has been a vast deal of contracts, collaborations and partnerships so far, alongside potential [...]

Research has shown that an interest in preserving the environment is constantly growing among UK’s HGV driving companies, firms and hauliers. More specifically, a recent study has revealed a quite interesting fact: more and more HGV firms and companies are focusing on the ‘green’ concept of preserving the environment, by either using greener HGVs and [...]

The FTA seems to believe that the UK HGV firms and hauliers will survive the current economic downturn, but only if they form new partnerships and sign new contracts. It seems that HGV companies need to form partnerships with other HGV companies, either within or outside the scope of the UK road transport industry. In [...]

Both lights and mirrors are of vast importance when HGV driving. Every professional and licenced HGV driver knows that and is aware of that fact. Therefore, it is important to remember that cleaning your vehicle’s mirrors and lights will surely guarantee safety and make driving easier. Safety means being able to see all the other [...]

TruckPol is apparently in search of potential partners, or “private backers”. The HGV firm announced quite recently that forming several partnerships with other HGV firms, companies and hauliers will in fact “attract numerous contract and deals”, as there have been a vast number of offers coming from abroad. In order to accept a foreign contract, [...]

Providing you are really determined to start a career in professional HGV driving, the training course can be quite easy. If you are a good driver in general, you can easily become a professional HGV driver. Therefore, if you are fed up with your current job, you could start a new career in professional HGV [...]