Driver Training
Latest News21 Feb 2020FORS fees frozen for a fifth year running
There will be no increase to FORS membership subscription or audit fees during 2020, for the fifth year in succession.
Latest News11 Feb 2020Groundwork London improves MPG and cuts idling
Groundwork London has reported the improvements after installing Lightfoot in its fleet of 73 vans and utility vehicles.
Latest News17 Jan 2020RoSPA launches couriers, taxi drivers’ safety guidance
Taxis and couriers urged given new RoSPA safety guidance.
Latest News7 Jan 2020Clipper Logistics benefits from Licence Check’s DAVIS solution
Clipper Logistics says it has seen several benefits from switching its licence checking procedures and processes to Licence Check’s DAVIS platform.
Latest News16 Dec 2019Cemex holds ‘Driver of the Year’ awards
Cemex has recognised the commitment of its LGV operators to safe, efficient and skilful driving at its annual Driver of the Year awards.
Latest News5 Dec 2019Safety systems mandatory in all new CVs from 2020
Subject, of course, to the new UK Government confirming that it will continue to mirror European road safety rules
Latest News3 Dec 2019Fleet Source make appointments for ‘innovations group’
Nick Caesari appoints Steve Steele and Gareth Fussell for 'innovations group'.
Truck News27 Sep 2019M62 drivers targeted in Operation Pennine
Highways England is joining up with six police forces, the HSE and the DVSA to reduce incidents on the M62 between Liverpool and Hull.
People News26 Sep 2019DAF Driver Challenge: Scott Lewis represents UK
Scott Lewis has been chosen to represent the UK at the international final of the DAF Driver Challenge in Luxembourg this weekend.
Latest News12 Jul 2019Bibby Distribution praises its top drivers
Bibby Distribution has recognised its safest and most skilled drivers, at its second annual Driver of the Year celebration.
People News24 Jun 2019Video: Truck driver’s kindness goes viral
A clip of a truck driver helping an elderly lady cross the road has become an internet sensation.
Van News10 Jun 2019Van Excellence drivers of the year 2019 announced
Chris Shenton of Asda has been named the Van Excellence Driver of the Year and Alex Tilley of Moy Park the Young Driver of the Year 2019.
Truck News28 May 2019One in seven HGV driver vacancies cannot be filled
Logistics businesses anticipate that 15% of their current HGV driver vacancies will not be filled due to the nationwide skills shortage.
Truck News24 May 2019Woodland Logistics saves 10% on fuel with fleet of Mercedes trucks
Woodland Logistics has achieved a 10% improvement in fuel economy since it began equipping its Mercedes-Benz trucks with Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) systems
Truck News16 May 2019DAF launches UK Driver Challenge to find nation’s top driver
DAF has launched the UK Driver Challenge in an effort to find the very best commercial vehicle driver form the UK and Ireland.
People News1 May 2019Challenge Group buys TRG Logistics
Challenge Group, backed by Praetura, has acquired TRG Logistics to form one of the largest independent providers of HGV drivers and warehouse staff in the UK.
Latest News30 Apr 2019Travis Perkins trains 1,000 drivers with virtual reality
Travis Perkins has used Virtual Reality (VR) technology to train over 1,000 drivers who work across the Group’s CCF, BSS and Keyline businesses, to deliver significant environmental benefits.
Latest News30 Apr 2019Fleet managers do not factor sleep into risk management, says McCarron Coates
McCarron Coates has reminded passenger and road transport fleet operators to not cut corners and urged them to consider sleep in the risk management process.
Blog8 Apr 2019Redefining the benchmark for logistics training
By Eddie Stobart's HR director Angelina Miley
Van News2 Apr 2019Van Excellence Driver of the Year search begins
The search is on for the country’s best van drivers with the launch of this year’s Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans.
