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5 summer driving tips for professional drivers

Whether you’re a taxi driver, trucker, or motor trader, here are some simple but effective tips to help you manage the heat while working this summer.

How ghost brokers scam drivers

As the cost of running a vehicle continues to rise, drivers understandably want to shop around for the best deal.

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AI to help get road safety message across

Police are turning to AI in a bid to make roads safer, with hi-tech cameras being used to spot drivers not wearing seatbelts and illegally using mobile phones.

 Female Traffic Police Officer Recording Details Of uninsured vehicle

Professional drivers must have the RIGHT insurance in place

For professional drivers, driving uninsured vehicles could not only stop them from earning, but it could also affect their livelihoods in the future.

 A white articulated lorry with a curtain-sided trailer travels along a dual carriageway, photographed from an elevated angle. The road stretches into the distance through a green, rural landscape with trees, fields, and hedgerows on either side under a clear sky.

Road safety tips for HGV drivers

Whether you’re newly qualified and looking for practical guidance or an experienced driver in need of a refresher, this guide covers some key tips to help you stay safe on the road.

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£1bn to supercharge electric van and truck sales

Businesses will be able to tap into £1 billion to help make the switch from petrol and diesel vans and trucks to electric vehicles.

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5 tips to help HGV drivers manage fatigue at the wheel

Driving an HGV involves long hours, usually on your own, frequently to unfamiliar destinations, at all hours of the day and night.

 A genuine fake AI insurance claim from Admiral. Image shows the rear of a car with its damage exaggerated by generative AI.

The very real cost of fake AI insurance claims

While the benefits of AI are being seen around the world daily, some of its more sinister uses could lead to everyone paying more for insurance.

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How to become a professional HGV driver in the UK

In this guide, we’ll outline the key steps required to become a professional HGV driver in the UK.

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Higher speed limits for HGVs will make Scotland’s roads safe

Higher speed limits are being introduced for HGVs in Scotland to help close the gap between them and other vehicles in a bid to make the country’s roads safer.

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More HGV fleets are steering towards electric trucks

As fleets begin the process of phasing out diesel HGVs, the change in direction for sales is starting to accelerate.

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Grants are vital to get new electric vans and trucks on the road

Thousands of drivers and businesses will benefit from lower prices as they make the switch to EVs following the extension of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant.