Driving for a living is a hugely rewarding career, but it’s vital that drivers make sure they take care of themselves in this sometimes fast paced and pressured environment. Read our top tips below for staying fit and healthy on the road. Eat well and often. With all those service stops, the opportunity for fast […]

Last year saw widespread reports of a shortage of HGV drivers alongside a multitude of other challenges facing logistics and haulage. And whilst the government has stepped in and tried to alleviate some of the pressures facing the sector, we’re still facing challenges this year. The good news is that government intervention has led to […]

The power of good logistics remains strong in 2022 – with so much demand for an effective supply chain, it’s important that your logistics plan is fool proof. Here’s our top tips for making sure your logistics plan is effective enough to meet the challenges of 2022. Start with your goals. Every organisation wants to […]

There’s been a lot of news recently about a shortage of LGV drivers. Many people remain unaware of the importance of drivers for our supply chain and our economy, but COVID-19 and the aftermath of Brexit led to a shortage of drivers that threatened to have a huge impact. Thankfully, things are starting to turn […]

Using mobile phones whilst driving was banned way back in 2003. However, even today we still find people using their phones whilst behind the wheel. Whilst checking the road traffic news or a quick look at your messages may seem harmless, these actions can be life threatening. One in four road accidents are caused in […]

Roads come in all shapes and sizes! And at times, LGV drivers will find themselves faced with driving on VERY rural roads! Roads like this can be very different from motorways – here’s what to expect when driving on rural roads. The roads can be narrow! Narrow roads can make it difficult to see around […]

HGV Drivers spend many hours on the road, it’s part of the job. And whilst we may not immediately think that air pollution is something that those inside vehicles need to worry about, the reality is that drivers are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to traffic induced air pollution. In some studies, […]

It’s that time of year where most of us across the country are expecting a wintry snap. Snow can cause hugely hazardous conditions, and it’s even more important for LGV and HGV drivers to be fully prepared – here’s our top tips. Make sure you are prepared. It’s important to make sure you’re ready to […]

Despite all the pressures being faced by the supply chain at the moment, it’s important to stay safe when driving for a living. For example, it’s easy to accidentally drive longer than legally allowed and tempting to do so when deadlines are tight. But it’s definitely not worth this risk to a professional driver! Driving […]

If you drive for a living across the country, it’s handy to know what makes a welcoming and well stocked service station, and where they are. So, in case you missed it, Which named the top 5 service stations across the UK – And here they are! Gloucester Services, Gloucestershire (M5) Tebay Services, Cumbria (M6) […]