The single largest cost when operating a fleet of HGVs or LGVS is spent on fuel. So if you can be fuel-efficient it can make a major impact on your profit margins. A by-product of this is also reduced carbon emissions and hence your company can also do its bit fir the environment. As well [...]

HGV / LGV driving apprenticeships are a great way of learning to be an HGV driver. HGV training is of course essential if you want to become a qualified HGV driver. And apprenticeships are a great way to do this. As part of an apprenticeship, the time spent will be divided between working with experienced [...]

HGV training is not all about learning how to handle the vehicle as you are in transit. It is also about knowing the rules once you have stopped the vehicle. So while you are undergoing HGV training, you will learn about parking your vehicle. Many HGV / LGV drivers find that they struggle to find [...]

HGVs are built differently and as such you need a different type of licence to drive different types of vehicles. If you are thinking about taking an HGV / LGV training course, you will need to know the difference between these different types of licence and of course take an appropriate course to get the [...]

The LGV training short courses available can be completed easily in just five days. Before you sign up to one of these LGV / HGV driving courses, it is always useful to find out what they involve. The 5 day LGV / HGV training courses are generally conducted by highly qualified and experienced instructors. In [...]

Quote Me Today, an HGV insurance specialist, has cautioned customers to be ready for a rise in the cost of insurance next year. The warning comes after reports from Deloitte, a major international accounting and consulting firm, stating that more than 85% of insurers are planning to raise their premiums starting in 2010. The yearly [...]

HGV training is a must if you wish to drive a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). Driving an HGV is no mean feat. This is why HGV trainers are warning budding drivers to undergo a strenuous driving course to adapt to the nuances of driving the vehicle. Concerned HGV trainers have also advised the interested individuals [...]

If you are looking for secure, well-paid employment with flexible working hours then you should consider HGV driving as a career option. There are many benefits of driving a heavy goods vehicle, such as the opportunity to travel all over the UK and Europe. Even in this period of recession, the demand for HGV drivers [...]

Nowadays, many people are opting for HGV driving as a career. HGV vehicles are used to transport bulky or heavy goods between factories or warehouses. Since the vehicle is used to transport heavy items, the HGV driver needs to have the capability to control the vehicle and avoid accidents. It is therefore very important to [...]

Due to the recession, jobs are not that easily available but there is one field which will help you earn £420 to £600 weekly – and that is HGV driving. To be an HGV driver, you first need to pass a driving test and training will help you to get through the test. In the [...]