Driving a heavy goods vehicle is a huge responsibility – and when things go wrong, it can be frustrating and at times dangerous. A lorry breakdown on the motorway can cause a lot of disruption – so what should you do if your lorry breaks down on the motorway?
Keep calm! It’s easy to get flustered or anxious. Staying calm will mean you can manage the situation more effectively.
Stop safely. If possible try to manoeuvre your vehicle into a safe place to stop. Try to aim for a hard shoulder or emergency stop area if you can. Aim to keep the motorway as clear as possible.
Be safe. If you’re in a live motorway lane stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt on. Make sure you turn your hazard lights on to alert people that you’ve broken down.
Contact your breakdown provider. Don’t attempt to make repairs yourself – leave it to the experts! You may also want to consider if the emergency services need to be called if the road is blocked.
Your CPC driver training will also provide an update on best practise. Book your CPC training with us – Call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk to find out more and book your place.
Drivers will often have to work long hours to cover the distances needed in their jobs. Long hours can lead to tired drivers – but how do you know if you’re too tired to drive?
Yawning and dry eyes may be obvious signs that you’re tired and need a rest. But there could be other signs you’re too tired that you may have missed.
Can you concentrate? Do you find yourself daydreaming or drifting off, or unable to focus on the road in front of you? It could be time for a break if so – getting distracted behind the wheel could be very dangerous.
Is your blinking slower or more rapid than usual? Or are you experiencing involuntary head nods? These could be signs that you are starting to fall asleep.
If you’re also finding your reaction times are slower or you’re struggling to stay in your lane it’s time to take a break.
Why does all this matter? Driving heavy goods vehicles is a huge responsibility. Mistakes can lead to seriously endangering lives, which is why drivers must ensure they are fit to drive.
Book your CPC training with us – Call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk to find out more and book your place.
For a number of years HGV and LGV drivers have been well in demand across the country, with the demand for fast logistics higher than ever. This demand for drivers continues to grow in 2024.
One of the reasons this demand continues to grow is because of the number of driving professionals that retire each year. As more drivers retire, the demand to replace them grows. If you’re looking for a career change, driving could be the fresh start you’re looking for.
The growth of e-commerce and fast logistics means that even more drivers are required than ever to fulfil the demands of consumers and businesses alike. Drivers play a crucial role in the smooth running of the logistics sector.
But not only are drivers in demand, but the sector also requires drivers willing to adapt to challenges and committed to development and training throughout their careers.
The modern supply chain faces unexpected challenges. Stay up to date with your CPC training to make sure you can face these challenges as a fully qualified driver.
Book your CPC training with us – Call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk to find out more and book your place.
For most drivers, there’s less than 100 days now until you must complete your 5 year CPC training. If you’ve not completed your 35 hours training, now is the time to book. This training is mandatory – so book now to avoid any gaps in your driving availability!
As well as offering tailored CPC training for organisations, we’re also now offering week long CPC training courses – giving you the chance to complete your 5 year training in just one week.
Based at our training offices in Milton Keynes, we’re offering drivers an opportunity to complete CPC training as part of their five year requirement.
Tea and coffee will be available all day and free parking is available on site.
You can book your training with us for £300 for the full week, inclusive of VAT and DVSA upload.
Dates for training are listed below. As the deadline for most drivers to complete their CPC training approaches, don’t leave it to the last minute – book now to avoid disappointment! We have limited spaces available on each course, so don’t delay – we book on a first come, first served basis.
As well as offering tailored CPC training for organisations, we’re also now offering week long CPC training courses – giving you the chance to complete your 5 year training in just one week.
Based at our training offices in Milton Keynes, we’re offering drivers an opportunity to complete CPC training as part of their five year requirement.
Tea and coffee will be available all day and free parking is available on site.
You can book your training with us for £300 for the full week, inclusive of VAT and DVSA upload.
Dates for training are listed below. As the deadline for most drivers to complete their CPC training approaches, don’t leave it to the last minute – book now to avoid disappointment! We have limited spaces available on each course, so don’t delay – we book on a first come, first served basis.
As well as offering tailored CPC training for organisations, we also hold CPC training days – and we’ve got new training dates up and coming!
Based at our training offices in Milton Keynes, we’re offering drivers an opportunity to complete CPC training as part of their five year requirement.
Our next session is on Saturday 23rd March, starting at 9am. Tea and coffee will be available all day and free parking is available on site!
You can book your training with us for £60 per module, inclusive of VAT and DVSA upload. We have limited spaces available on each course, so don’t delay – we book on a first come, first served basis!
We have a number of dates in the diary for future training too –
20/07/2024 – Drivers Hrs + WTD / Digital Tachograph
17/08/2024 – Health & Safey for Drivers / Fuel Efficient Driving
31/08/2024 – Daily Vehicle Checks / Safe Loading
You can book your training with us for £60 per module, inclusive of VAT and DVSA upload. We have limited spaces available on each course, so don’t delay – we book on a first come, first served basis!
What are you waiting for? Book your place today! Call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk. to find out more and book your place.
We’re seeing more and more smart motorways across the UK, updating the way we commute on main routes up and down the country. But many people are still learning about what’s involved with driving on a smart motorway – so what are our top tips for driving safely on a smart motorway?
Never drive in a lane with a red X above it – the lane is temporarily closed for safety reasons, so make sure you change lanes immediately.
Solid white lines indicate a hard shoulder – these lanes should be used as a traditional hard shoulder unless signs indicate otherwise.
Keep the speed limit – The speed limit can vary and will be indicated by signs, so be aware of any changes at all times. If not speed is shown drive at the national speed limit.
The emergency refuge areas are for emergencies only. They must not be used as general parking or stopping areas.
Smart motorways are improving road safety. Highways England statistics show that journey reliability has improved by 22% and personal injury accidents have reduced by half.
For more information about our CPC courses, call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk. to find out more and book your place.
Christmas is coming Companies across the country are recruiting right now for driving staff ahead of the Christmas and January sales rush. It’s vital that consumers get their parcels right on time – so how can you make it as a successful Christmas delivery driver?
Stay hydrated! Whilst it may feel like the delivery’s will never end, it’s vital that you eat and drink as you need to keep yourself fit and healthy on the road.
Get organised. It’s vital that you plan the most direct route for your deliveries each day and keep abreast of the road traffic news – road accidents must be avoided at all costs!
Keep your torch handy. With a vehicle full of boxes it can get pretty dark in the back – a torch can provide a simple and effective way to make sure you unload the correct package.
Where should you be? Making a note of where you should be at each point in your day may seem pointless, but as you go about your deliveries you can keep checking it to make sure you’re on track.
Stay safe! Although the pressure is on, you must stay safe at all times.
For more information about our CPC courses, call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk. to find out more and book your place.
HGV drivers do a hugely important job to ensure the smooth running of many supply chains. Driving for long periods over large distances can however take its toll – and there a limits in place when it comes to driving to ensure your safety and the safety of other road users.
Put simply, here are the limits for commercial driving:
You can drive for a maximum of 9 hours a day. This can be extended to 10 hours twice a week as required.
You can drive a maximum of 56 hours a week, and a maximum of 90 hours in a fortnight.
After 4 and a half hours of driving you must take at least 45 minutes rest.
These limits follow EU rules, despite the UK leaving the EU. Employers are also required to keep a record of driving hours to ensure everyone is taking the safety breaks they need.
If you break the rules when it comes to driving you could be prosecuted or fined. So make sure you follow the rules at all times!
For more information about our CPC courses, call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk. to find out more and book your place.
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