To drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle you need to have the C1 entitled on your licence. If you have passed your Category B (Car) driving test before 1st January 1997
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Here at Global Employment Bureau, we help many HGV drivers to find the right driving positions as well as dealing with driving-related enquiries every day. In this blog post, we would like to talk about…
If you’ve been an HGV driver for some time, whether it’s Class 1 or Class 2, then collating those ‘must-haves’ for your cab is probably second nature. Seasoned HGV drivers will have a cab of…
As all HGV drivers know, safety is a must. As you're driving vehicles likely to be bigger than most other road users, you not only have to keep your eyes peeled for your own safety…
There’s no denying that driving is tiring at the best of times. When you’re at the wheel of an HGV and drive professionally, you also need to add stress to the mix. Managing delivery deadlines,…
If you manage your own transport or haulage business, or just work for the part of the organisation that looks after the recruitment of HGV drivers, then you will know just how much effort and…
Becoming an HGV driver can be very rewarding. If you’re the sort of person who likes the idea of taking responsibility for your own workloads and doesn’t mind travelling long distances on the road, then…
In recent years, the UK government has made some serious changes to tax laws. While taxes were never too simple to understand in the first place, legislation known as IR35 appears to be causing some…
Looking for information on the HGV driver medical? Want to know what medical form you can use to apply for your medical examination or what are the HGV medical requirements such as your age and your…