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Safe Loading and Unloading Operations on Vehicles
When considering the loading and unloading of vehicles, it can seem as though it is a relatively straightforward task. However, it is considered to be one of the more dangerous activities that take place in all aspects of operating a vehicle that carries goods. While...
What is Transport Manager CPC?
The Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is a legal requirement to show that all goods and passenger vehicle operators are professionally competent to meet the operator licencing requirements. This qualification is offered from the Department...
What is ADR Training?
Under international regulations, hauliers must be familiar with the laws on transporting dangerous goods by road, as well as the procedures involved in classifying these goods. With this in mind, ADR Training is an essential requirement for any driver that is carrying...
What is Driver CPC & Who Needs It?
There are a lot of abbreviations, slang terms and acronyms in the driving industry – and it’s important that as a professional, you know what they are. In the case of Driver CPC, those who professionally drive an LGV over 3.5t or minibus with 9 seats or more must...
Driver CPC Course Materials
We all know how writing course materials can be a long winded and laborious job, so we have decided to sell off the Driver CPC Course Materials we have used for the last year on to any other training company that it may be of use too. The material is of excellent...
Changes to DQC Card Issue
We have recently been informed of changes to the issue of new CPC qualification cards. When drivers have completed their 35 hours in advance of their expiry date, the new replacement DQC will no longer be automatically dispatched but will be kept until either the...
It’s not just Lorry drivers!
It’s not just Lorry drivers! I refer to the case this week of the family killed by a haulage driver who was filmed using his mobile phone seconds before a collision that wiped out a family on the A34. The cab footage is hard to watch as the driver in question realises...
HGV Parking – Drivers Break & Rest Facilities Discussed in Parliament
Here at Driverlink one of our most popular courses is Drivers Essentials, where we work through all of the detail of scheduling and Working Time Directive. Knowing and adhering to the rules on driving hours and break times is one of the most important parts of a...
Driving me mad – Driving Aids Overkill?
Another area that may cause a difference of opinion, as there are pros & cons regarding driving aids, so here is a different take on these ‘safety devices’ Over the years, the technology that goes into modern vehicles has increased tenfold, as gone are the days...
Yikes! It’s year 3 already!!
For those who think they have plenty of time to organise their CPC before the 2019 deadline, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! For those who are already ticking off courses, as they have completed their one course per year as guidelines suggest, well done you! The well...