http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbWed, 23 Nov 2011 13:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139785/potential-hgv-drivers-warned-about-fake-web-training.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139785/potential-hgv-drivers-warned-about-fake-web-training.htmA BBC TV programme has warned would-be HGV drivers of the dangers of fake web-based training companies claiming to offer a one-stop-shop for new drivers. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139763/industry-warned-of-christmas-drivers-shortage.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139763/industry-warned-of-christmas-drivers-shortage.htmA driver agency is warning operators there may well be a shortage of agency staff during the peak Christmas period, as the lack of new blood entering the industry in recent years starts to bite. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139758/fta-welcomes-diabetic-driver-law-change.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139758/fta-welcomes-diabetic-driver-law-change.htmThe Freight Transport Association has welcomed changes to the law that allow drivers with insulin treated diabetes to apply for HGV licences. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139755/unite-says-long-hours-culture-is-putting-overworked-hgv-drivers-at-risk.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139755/unite-says-long-hours-culture-is-putting-overworked-hgv-drivers-at-risk.htmThe Unite union has accused road transport bosses of operating on “the edges of legality”, suggesting the industry’s long-hours culture is putting overworked drivers and other road users at risk. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139744/hackney-offers-free-driver-cpc-training-to-hgv-drivers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139744/hackney-offers-free-driver-cpc-training-to-hgv-drivers.htmHackney is offering free Driver CPC training for HGV drivers operating in the London borough, in an unusual bid to cut traffic accidents. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139724/nearly-half-of-operators-set-to-miss-driver-cpc-deadline.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139724/nearly-half-of-operators-set-to-miss-driver-cpc-deadline.htmThe Freight Transport Association says almost half of its members fear they’ll miss the Driver CPC deadline. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139707/hgv-driver-sleep-disorder-petition-hits-800-mark.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139707/hgv-driver-sleep-disorder-petition-hits-800-mark.htmA petition to make haulage companies acknowledge the dangers caused by drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea has received almost 800 signatures. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139616/drivers-urged-to-swap-paper-licences-for-photocards.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139616/drivers-urged-to-swap-paper-licences-for-photocards.htmTruck drivers holding a British paper driving licence are urged to exchange it for a photocard licence, enabling them to receive their driver qualification card (DQC) free of charge. The DQC proves that a driver holds the relevant CPC qualification.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/26/139523/zero-tolerance-drink-drive-limit-for-northern-irish-hgv-drivers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/26/139523/zero-tolerance-drink-drive-limit-for-northern-irish-hgv-drivers.htmNorthern Ireland is set to introduce one of the most stringent drink-drive limits for commercial vehicle drivers within Europe. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:02:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/09/139454/driver-cpc-uptake-held-back-by-industry-concerns-says-fta.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/09/139454/driver-cpc-uptake-held-back-by-industry-concerns-says-fta.htmThe Freight Transport Association says that stretched budgets are the cause of bosses' reluctance to invest in the compulsory training for drivers.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:17:00 GMT