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We are excited to announce that H-TEC is now delivering Transport Manager CPC Refresher Road Haulage courses in a convenient 2-day classroom format! As part of our commitment to supporting transport managers, we understand the importance of staying current with...

Discover Groundbreaking Innovations at RTX 2025: Visit H-TEC at NAEC Stand GR37, Stoneleigh! Save the dates for the Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025, taking place from 24th to 26th June at the NAEC in Stoneleigh. This year, the expo is set to be a dynamic showcase of...

As of today, there's an important update for professional drivers concerning their Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification. Whether you're a seasoned driver or new to the industry, keeping your CPC up-to-date is crucial for legality and safety on...

Likes:   I love driving, any excuse for a road trip and I'm straight behind the wheel Over the past couple of years I've started playing Golf. Whilst it's a working progress, I'm really enjoying it. I've always been a big fan of sports, the main of which of Rugby,...

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently made an exciting announcement for truck stop operators in England. In a bid to improve facilities and enhance the overall experience for drivers, operators now have the opportunity to bid for match funding of up to...

The looming deadline for tachograph upgrades has put thousands of hauliers in the UK at risk of non-compliance. With changes to regulations requiring retrofits to tachograph systems, it is essential for hauliers to take action in order to avoid penalties and keep...

Starting from August 21, 2023, all newly registered vehicles must be equipped with the new Smart Tachograph version 2 (Smart2). And by August 21, 2025, all vehicles involved in international transport will need to be retrofitted with it as well. Smart2 brings some...

National Lorry Week is under way and celebrating its eighth year of championing lorry drivers and the industry as a whole. This year, the theme is ‘Love your Lorry’ and is geared towards owner drivers. Starting October 24th and drawing to a close on October 30th, the...

Changes to the HGV testing system designed to address a shortage of drivers The UK has an estimated shortfall of 90,000 lorry drivers, a problem that has worsened after Brexit and Covid. HGV driving tests will be overhauled, meaning drivers will only need to take one...

A good deal has been said of late in respect of the growing skills gap in the road haulage industry; though for the past three years or more the matter has weighed heavily on the minds of many in our sector, recent findings have revealed that the situation is...

Manchester is set to launch its clean air zone (CAZ) on May 30, 2022, as part of its Clear Air Plan to tackle air pollution, which contributes towards 1,200 deaths per year in the city-region. More than £120 million in Government funding has been secured to support...

The view that battery-powered heavy goods lorries can’t compete with diesel is being challenged by new research.