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New Volvo trucks for Veterans into Logistics
...to provide HGV driver training for veterans, then guide them into well-paid careers with respected logistics partners. To accomplish this, we need quality training vehicles we can rely on. To...
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Tuffa proud to fuel the fleet at LCFC training ground
A small but significant aspect of the awe-inspiring £103m project, Tuffa has been tasked with manufacturing a petrol tank for Leicester City Football Clubs’ new state-of-the-art training ground. The tank...
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PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns
...training currently, ensuring there is consistency of training across the wide network of PDP Training Providers, and establishing more regular comms with our stakeholders, including the terminals (the key point...
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Designed for the industry by the industry
...standard across the whole industry. The DODF created the training standard that underpins the PDP and ensures no duplication with existing ADR training. Whilst there is a lot of good...
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Reynolds Training Services accredited by NEBOSH
Reynolds Training Services is “ecstatic” to have won accreditation from the UK’s top provider of workplace safety qualifications. The industrial safety specialist is now delivering the International Technical Certificate in...
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“As the Driver CPC deadline approaches – are you ready?”
...offered comprehensive ADR training to both internal and external candidates, and it is our intention to fully support the PDP scheme with extensive training through our dedicated driver training centre,...
Analysis
Planning for the future: Nextgen skills for the fuels sector
...health support. “These are all meaningful ways to retain employees alongside the more traditional remuneration,” explains Lynn. “We are currently offering mental health awareness training to our training team, as...
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UKIFDA drives up industry standards
UKIFDA, one of the largest training providers for tanker drivers in the UK, has now been approved as a remote training centre by all the appropriate driver training bodies. This...
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Providing skilled drivers for Britain’s transport industry
Assist Resourcing Group and its national logistics training business, System Training, opened a new driver training and test centre in Widnes last month. Dave Dargan, CEO of the Assist Resourcing...
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Putting the Petroleum Driver Passport into practice
...completion with hauliers and training providers being invited to gain approval to deliver the necessary training and assessment. Hauliers and training providers are now able to apply to Scottish Qualifications...
Opinion
Logistics UK flags serious safety concerns over proposed Driver CPC updates
...replace the current 35 hours of periodic training – could result in significantly less training being offered and, therefore, available overall. “Operating and driving heavy commercial vehicles is a challenging,...
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Successful HGV skill scheme set to deliver 2000 new drivers as funding is extended
The Driver Academy Group will lead the government HGV driver creation scheme with the extended funding facilitating training for thousands more HGV drivers The Driver Academy Group (DAG) a consortium...
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PDP – open for business
...anyway and the PDP provides a nationally recognised standard to which the employer can align their training. Also this will now make it easier to register the existing training as...
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FPS restructures driver CPC
...“FPS is committed to providing the best possible training for its members through the Driver CPC Scheme. The new courses we are offering through our restructured CPC Training are purpose-designed...
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The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges
...offering Carbon Literacy training to its members. The certified training, which provides insight to help individuals and companies make informed choices to reduce their carbon impact, and additionally enables members...
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First veteran begins HGV driver job thanks to Asda charity investment
...thrilled to announce that Wez Thomson is the first veteran to complete his Class 1 HGV training and will be starting a new driving career with Asda. Impressed 39-year-old Wez...
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Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...premiums. New driver management New drivers should always undergo an induction period, including a structured and systematic training and assessment programme. The training should be based on the completion of...
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Driven to succeed
...to begin some joint attitude training for both drivers and managers. This will be carried out in a series of workshops, in conjunction with a third party training provider.” Preparing...