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Essential guide to the 2024-2025 Driver CPC changes

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) is a crucial qualification for heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus, and coach drivers. With significant changes on the horizon in 2024 and...

Come & See the HGVC Team at RTX 2024, June 4th-6th!

Are you interested in finding out more about HGV or PCV training for your organisation? If so, then our team at HGVC would love to speak to you about how...

Driver Has O-Licence Suspended by 28 Days For Driver Hours Offences

Today, we bring you an item from the news that highlights what can happen when driver hours rules are not followed. In addition to the safety implications of not adhering...

Tachograph Upgrade Deadlines: Key Information for Compliance

Some significant dates are fast approaching for all transport managers in the UK to be aware of regarding the impending tachograph upgrade. However, according to tachograph compliance software experts Convey,...

Four-Day Strike Announced by DVSA

There have been many bumps on the road to addressing the UK’s ongoing HGV driver shortage, and another seems to be on the horizon. As such, it has been announced...

HGVC: Event Partner at CPT Conference 2024’s 50th Anniversary

The 18th of January saw the holding of the CPT Conference 2024 and 50th Anniversary Dinner, taking place at the Park Plaza London Riverbank. At HGVC, we’re proud to be...

DVLA Launches Website Offering Tachograph & Driver CPC Information

The DVLA is asking commercial drivers to test out a new website on which they can view their tachograph and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) information. This service is...

Licensing Consultation for Drivers With Medical Conditions Opened by DVLA

At HGVC, we inform our readers about the latest goings on in the UK’s HGV industry and today we bring you news about a potential future licensing change. The DVLA...

Phase-Out Dates for Diesel HGVs May Still Change Following Government Announcement

The UK government recently announced that it is postponing its proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, leading to uncertainty around when diesel HGVs will actually...

£19m Truck Stop Upgrade Fund Launched by Government

After recent calls for investment to be made in improving truck stop facilities on the UK’s roads, the government has announced the launching of a £19m funding drive. Aimed at...