Written by hgvAugust 7, 2017Recently a man, who was hit by a double-decker bus in Reading, simply got up and walked into a pub. This news was hard to believe unless its CCTV footage was released.
Written by hgvJuly 31, 2017Like every year, FTA is organising a thrilling three-day event in September 2017 as well to choose the ‘FTA Driver of the Year’. It is a great opportunity for all van and truck drivers (of up to 18 tonnes and up to 44 tonnes) to come forward and showcase their skills. The competition is open for all professional drivers, belonging to any sector, living in the UK. The event will be held from 12-14th September 2017.
Written by hgvJuly 23, 2017With over 92% of HGV drivers being males, there is no denying the fact that women are clearly underrepresented in the haulage industry. As 60% of HGV drivers are over 45 years of age, there are more people looking to retire than gain HGV training and join the HGV industry. According to figures released by Road Haulage Association, around 40,000 drivers are due to leave the industry by 2017.
Written by hgvJuly 16, 2017Recently, Volvo Trucks covered a new milestone in the HGV industry. By coming up with the idea of a self-steering truck in Brazil, Volvo got everyone’s attention. The prototype trucks which were tested recently, have been developed to help prevent crop wastage while harvesting sugarcane.
Written by hgvJuly 9, 2017Former Baker Goes on To Become One of the UK’s Youngest Drivers
Written by hgvJuly 3, 2017If you see a bright pink truck out on the roads, don’t be surprised. Trucking companies have not permanently changed colours of all the trucks. However, only a few have particularly been painted pink in support of breast cancer awareness.
Written by hgvJune 26, 2017With a busy schedule and stressful routine and irregular hours of sleep, it comes as no surprise that most truck drivers are overweight. Getting stuck in traffic jams and dealing with shipper delays on a routine basis, means HGV drivers usually have no set eating pattern. As a result of all this anxiety, unfortunately, more than 80 per cent of truck drivers are affected by a disease called Metabolic Syndrome which increases the risk of getting diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Written by hgvJune 19, 2017In 2013 after the tragic murder of Lee Rigby, the famous haulage firm, Eddie Stobart named their truck to honour the 25-year-old soldier. This was the second time ever that an Eddie Stobart truck was named after a man. The first one was named Valentino after the Italian racing legend Valentino Rossi. The usual green and red Eddie Stobart trucks are mostly named after females. Therefore it is a rare honour for a man to have a truck named after him.
Written by hgvJune 12, 2017Bored of city life and tired of the monotonous daily grind? If the answer to both is a yes, then probably it’s time to head to the scenic plains for a relaxing break!
Written by hgvJune 5, 2017Serving the military is surely a very prestigious thing to do. However, when your career comes to an end, it’s time to use your lifelong skills to earn your bread in the civilian world.
