How old do you need to be to drive a lorry?

How old do you need to be to drive a lorry?

How old do you have to be to drive a HGV? Until 2009 you had to be 21 to drive a HGV, then the law was changed and now the youngest you can be is 18. You have to have a full driving licence for a car. So why did they change the age and why was it 21 in the first...
Be the future of HGV drivers

Be the future of HGV drivers

Reasons to be the future of HGV driving This country needs more HGV drivers. Although a lot has been done to provide drivers after the shortages of the last few years, there is still a skills shortage in the sector. The government is providing funding for unemployed...
Improvements to roadside facilities for HGV drivers

Improvements to roadside facilities for HGV drivers

Improving working conditions for HGV drivers The government is trying to ensure the country has enough HGV drivers. We all know HGV drivers are keyworkers. Along with farmers and shop workers they ensure that the country is well fed, and everything that we need is...
Safer driving

Safer driving

Law changes about using a phone whilst driving We all want the roads to be as safe as possible. This is especially true if you work on the road, driving a HGV, van, minibus or ambulance. Everyone that spends time on the UKs roads will have seen people not paying...