On Friday 12th February, RTITB launched its new HGV Driver Training Standard, the first of its kind in the HGV driver training profession. RTITB set out the desire behind the creation of the Standard which was to create a marketplace where everyone knows what high quality HGV driver training looks like and how to find it. The Driver Training Standard...
In the past 35 years, there have been a great deal of changes to heavy trucks and legislation. From tighter emission controls to the rise in engine power outputs, there has been significant developments. However, the most significant of all is the arrival of connectivity. 30 years ago, when a truck left the haulage yard, all communication ceased to exist,...
Strikes over guards on trains are to start on Northern and Merseyrail in March, as the dispute that has wreaked havoc on Southern services spreads to other parts of Britain’s rail network. Strike ballots from union members working for Merseyrail and Northern (Arriva Rail North) showed more than 80% of votes backing strike action, ahead of moves to change the...