driving HGV in floods

10 Tips for Driving in Floods

September 24th, 2024

Flooding is having a devastating affect on communities. Over the last few days, we’ve seen a dramatic change in weather conditions. Heavy rains have caused flooding in many parts of the UK, and there is more to come. It’s affecting homes, roads, transport, our every day lives. It’s important for […]

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Hands-free mobile – a new perspective

September 17th, 2024

We’ve covered the risks of using hands-free mobile phones while driving before, but with new research and resources emerging, it’s time to revisit the topic. If you’re an HGV driver or manage a fleet of vehicles, understanding the risks of hands-free phone use is more crucial than ever. In 2020, […]

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10 tips for newly qualified HGV drivers

March 5th, 2024

Congratulations on becoming a newly qualified HGV driver! Are you’re ready to hit the road in the fast-paced and challenging world of commercial driving? Do you know how to stand out in a market where experience often reigns supreme? In this blog, we explore some tricks and tips to help […]

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Top 6 Driver Recruitment Challenges

August 17th, 2023

In today’s dynamic transportation industry, driver recruitment agencies play a crucial role in matching qualified drivers with businesses needing their services. Whether delivering goods or ensuring timely services, the need for skilled and reliable drivers is ever-increasing. However, the last few years have brought many challenges for recruiters, from evolving […]

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Road Safety Week 2022

October 17th, 2022

The Uk’s most significant annual road safety campaign is coming back on 14th November 2022. Road Safety Week 2022 is coordinated annually by Brake, the road safety charity. The campaign supports the department of Transport’s THINK! campaign. The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Safe Roads For All”. BRAKE encourages […]

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National Lorry Week returns for 2022

September 30th, 2022

The Road Haulage Association will run its eighth National Lorry Week from 24th to 30th October this year. If you are new to the industry, the RHA’s annual campaign highlights businesses and individuals involved in the transport industry. Prepare for a month-long celebration as a part of the campaign. It […]

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HGV Skills Bootcamps

HGV Skills Bootcamps – all you need to know.

May 17th, 2022

The Government recently announced Skills Bootcamps. If you want to become an HGV driver, would like to return to lorry driving or maybe you would like to upgrade your licence or qualifications, this could be the best training for you. Below we listed everything you need to know about Skills […]

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Northampton Transport Conference 2022

Save the Date for Northampton Transport Conference

January 31st, 2022

It’s official! Please save the date for our 3rd Northampton Transport Conference: learn, network, grow which is taking place on 14th March 2022. Due to high demand and huge success of our previous Transport Conferences, NN1 Personnel is hosting another event this year. The venue we chose for the conference […]

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