A HGV Medical is needed when you apply for your HGV provisional. It is then needed every 5 years after the age of 45. When you reach 65 years of age it is needed on a yearly basis. What happens if you have a medical…
The HGV Medical is split into 2 parts: The Vision Assessment and The Medical. Every HGV Driver needs a medical to drive. Today’s blog explains everything you need to know about the HGV Medical. The Medical assessment is recorded on a D4 Form. This form…
Walsall Council Taxi Drivers can now request for Simply Medicals to carry out their medicals. We have been approved to carry out the medical in the event of your GP not being able to carry out. How can Simply Medicals carry out the medical? If…
Have you ever wondered whether a TIA – often known as a “mini-stroke”—could be the end of your career as a lorry driver? Without a doubt, operating a lorry is a massive challenge; after all, it’s a huge vehicle, and as such, you need to…
Have you ever wondered, what does an ADR lorry driver make and what are these lorries used for? If this is something you have been considering, we’ve outlined a few key things you should know about what an ADR driver makes. What is an ADR…
There’s a lot to love about working as an ADR lorry driver. However, before you can do so, you will need to complete the application process for ADR lorry drivers – as we have outlined today. Don’t leave this to chance; to ensure you’re making…
Have you ever wondered about the steps you should follow to become a Solihul taxi driver? It’s often not clear how to hold a Solihul taxi badge, but this shouldn’t stop you from pursuing your dream of taking your career on the road. With this…
Thinking about becoming a Wolverhampton Taxi Private hire Licence holder? Once you get this you will need to look at getting a vehicle that you can use to carry out your taxi licence. Every Vehicle that is being used for private hire needs to have…
Planning on becoming a Wolverhampton taxi driver? If so, then you’ll first need to undertake a one-day training and assessment course. This course is run by the Worcestershire County Council. However, to ensure you get the most from this course, it’s important to first prepare…
Have you ever wondered what happens when a lorry driver has a heart attack? It’s a thought that no one particularly wants to think about. However, unfortunately, this is not the end of your career. Bus and lorry drivers suffer from a higher likelihood of…