HGV Driver Caught Without a Licence!

In this newsletter:

• ‘What you need to know’ information
• How a telecoms giant saved ￡60,000 on their driver training programme
• Four ways to upskill as an HGV fleet manager

Hi there,

Welcome to the June HGVC newsletter!

Let’s jump straight in…

What You Need to Know

• The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) released its Tax and Regulation Manifesto last week, calling for the next Government to make a series of tax and regulatory changes, including scrapping plans to introduce vehicle excise duty (VED) for electric vans. ?
• The Department for Transport announced the release of ￡1.8m of funding to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) decarbonise freight through the implementation of AI technology and automation.
• During a three day vehicle checking operation carried out by Essex road policing officers, four drivers were issued penalty notices, 16 drivers were given warnings or advice, 12 were stopped for overweight loads, 8 for insecure loads, 8 drivers were not wearing seatbelts and one HGV was being driven by a driver without an HGV licence.
• Volvo releases a new, full range of trucks powered by 100% biodiesel. Reducing ‘well to wheel’ CO2 by 30% to 70% compared to traditional diesel fuel.
• HGV drivers are being warned to remain cautious after an increase in fuel thefts.

Telecoms Giant Saves ￡60,000 on Their Driver Training Programme

Kelly Group was in need of HGV drivers to help reduce the strain on their transportation services. With a requirement to train staff to drive their fleet of 2,500+ vehicles, costs were high…

Find out how they did it here

5 Simple Ways to Upskill as a HGV Fleet Manager

Working as a transport manager and finding time to think about how you can advance your career can be difficult.

To help make it easier, here are four simple ways you can progress your career.

Take part in regular refresher courses:

Did you know that transport managers need to keep up to date with more than 70 pieces of individual legislation to remain compliant? Refresher courses can be a great, cost and time effective way to stay up to date.

Sign up for an Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT) course:

As a transport fleet manager, it’s down to you to keep up to date with all legal compliance related to the fleet. One of the best ways to make sure you have all the current knowledge is to do an OLAT course. Although not essential, it is recommended to be completed every few years to help you have a full understanding of relevant legislation. Plus, this course only takes one day to complete, and counts 7 hours towards your Driver CPC training.

Complete a Health and Safety course:

Something like the The IOSH Managing Safely course will help you assess and control risks, understand responsibilities and hazards and investigate incidents. It also helps you measure performance against health and safety targets.

Sign up for Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) training:

FORS accreditation shows your supply chain and customers your commitment to ?fleet performance in key areas: environmental impact, safety, and operational efficiency. The programme provides a framework and sets benchmarks to help you enhance your performance in these areas.

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