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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.

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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.

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Collaboration is key to solving electric HGV fleet problems

Those who have made the switch to EVs say they are already seeing the benefits.

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Putting the brakes on organised freight theft gangs

Billions of pounds worth of goods are transported on our roads each year, making the lorries they are travelling in – and their drivers – targets for organised criminals.

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Helping hefty electric vans shed HGV weight restrictions

As the drive towards zero-carbon motoring continues, the extra weight of electric batteries needed to power vans and minibuses pushed them into the same weight class as lorries.

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Motorists are worried about self-driving lorries on motorways

The biggest concern for Britain is self-driving trucks and lorries driving on our motorways.