Posts Tagged ‘HGV Drivers’
Nights Out
When working for Drive Personnel as an HGV Driver in Southampton, Eastleigh and surrounding areas you may occasionally need to spend a night out in the truck. This is rare on class 2 (Cat C) work but is more common on class 1 (Cat CE) work. Whilst you are usually warned in advance if clients…
Read MoreSmart Motorways
As an HGV driver working for Drive Personnel you may encounter Smart Motorways as you travel beyond the Southampton and Eastleigh area. For example there are now smart motorways in operation on the M25, M42, M40, M1 and M4. Smart Motorways were first introduced just over 11 years ago and they use technology to keep…
Read MoreDriving Hours: Forthcoming Changes to Fines for Commercial Drivers
There are some driver hours rule changes that we wanted to highlight to all of our Southampton and Portsmouth based HGV drivers. These changes mean lorry, bus and coach drivers who drive in excess of their allowed hours will be fined for every time they’ve done it in the last 28 days. If you drive…
Read MoreYour next ex-military job should be as an HGV driver
In the United Kingdom there is shortage of HGV drivers. If you are looking for a career change after retiring from the military becoming a HGV driver could be the perfect job. What are the benefits to working as a HGV driver after leaving the military? Good Rates of pay with flexible working The shortage…
Read More4 Safety Tips for HGV Drivers
The road haulage industry can be subject to so much danger. To ensure maximum safety on the roads, HGV drivers should undertake the following 4 safety checks. 1. Ensure you are ready to drive Much of safe driving is about being healthy and fit to drive. Whether you are self-employed or employed by a company,…
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