Driver CPC - Page 2

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Driver shortage: Major review into HGV driver training announced

The Government review will look at ways to reduce the burden and cost of the Driver CPC for existing and returning HGV drivers.

driver shortage 9 Nov

Government introduces changes to Driver CPC

The changes, which include minimum qualifications, training standards and the delivery of periodic training, were introduced yesterday (July 22).

23 Jul

Coronavirus: Temporary changes to driver CPC requirements

The Government has announced temporary changes to allow bus and lorry drivers who cannot complete compulsory CPC training to continue to drive.

1 Apr

Fleet Source overhauls Driver CPC training

Fleet Source has conducted a strategic overhaul of its Driver CPC training offer.

11 Feb

Fleets face higher price for Driver CPC training after Brexit, claims Fraikin

Fraikin is warning fleets not to wait for Brexit before booking CPC training, with less than a year to go until the second five-year block deadline for drivers with acquired rights.

22 Oct

Restore Datashred’s drivers receive CPC training with Fleet Source partnership

Restore Datashred has renewed over 300 drivers CPC training ahead of the deadline with Fleet Source, as part of a newly-formed partnership.

27 Jun

Rules and regulations on VDRS and digital tacho card replacements

This month, the FTA's Member Advice Centre has been inundated with questions - here are a few highlights answered by FTA manager of van information Eamonn Brennan.

Legislation 17 May

FTA poll confirms driver shortage fears

A Twitter poll conducted by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has confirmed that most parents don’t want their children to become truckers.

2 Aug

Urgent action needed to address driver shortage, say MPs

MPs on the Transport Committee warn that current thinking is not sufficiently targeted or wide-reaching to deliver drivers fast enough to address the shortage.

29 Jul

CPC - A qualification flexible enough for every fleet

The EC is currently reviewing the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence – although it will be some time before concrete changes emerge. In the meantime, how well does the qualification work for UK fleet operators? And how can they maximise the benefits?

Legislation 13 Jul

Nine in 10 hauliers want online CPC and tacho checking

A survey of over 100 senior UK haulage fleet managers, conducted by the Association for Driving Licence Verification, has shown that 91% of respondents want CPC & Tacho data to be available alongside online driving licence checks.

30 Jun