http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbWed, 28 Jul 2010 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136588/driver-cpc-are-you-ready.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136588/driver-cpc-are-you-ready.htmlWhether you love it or loathe it, Driver CPC is with us, and is here to stay. Between now and September 2014, every HGV licence holder is obliged to undergo five days of compulsory training. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136589/police-crack-down-on-drivers-using-mobile-phones.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136589/police-crack-down-on-drivers-using-mobile-phones.htmlA total of 22 lorry drivers have had their licences suspended for up to three weeks for using a mobile phone while driving, following a sting operation by Avon and Somerset Police.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/19/136524/delay-to-diabetic-driving-law-ridiculous-says-mep.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/19/136524/delay-to-diabetic-driving-law-ridiculous-says-mep.htmlAn MEP has waded into the row over new legislation that gives diabetics a chance to apply for their HGV driving licence, saying it will be "ridiculous" if the government fails to implement it in time.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/16/136518/ignore-driver-cpc-and-watch-costs-spiral.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/16/136518/ignore-driver-cpc-and-watch-costs-spiral.htmlOperators should put in place a programme of training for their drivers to ensure they get their Driver CPC in good time for the 2014 deadline, according to FTA head of training Nic Allen.Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/08/136454/fta-says-new-road-mirrors-will-cut-hgv-cyclist-deaths.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/08/136454/fta-says-new-road-mirrors-will-cut-hgv-cyclist-deaths.htmlThe Freight Transport Association says it is convinced that the use of 'Trixi' safety mirrors at road junctions in London will improve cyclists' safety when they ride alongside HGVs.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/06/136430/the-fuelcard-company-unveils-duty-campaign.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/06/136430/the-fuelcard-company-unveils-duty-campaign.htmlThe Fuelcard Company (TFC) has launched a petition aimed at transport firms and their drivers calling for the new government to lower fuel taxes and support the transport industry. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/06/30/136404/vosa-to-have-power-to-stop-vehicles-without-police-help.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/06/30/136404/vosa-to-have-power-to-stop-vehicles-without-police-help.htmlVOSA will have the power to stop vehicles it suspects of overloading, driving hours or cabotage offences without the assistance of the police if a consultation is approved later this year.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/06/30/136394/driver-cpc-old-dog-no-new-tricks.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/06/30/136394/driver-cpc-old-dog-no-new-tricks.htmlAn investigation into the impact of the Driver CPC legislation on older drivers has found an alarming number ready to walk away from the industry over the next four years.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/06/25/136365/fall-in-truck-driver-fatalities-in-2009.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/06/25/136365/fall-in-truck-driver-fatalities-in-2009.htmlThe number of commercial vehicle drivers (and passengers) killed in road accidents last year fell 24% to 50 compared with 2008's figure of 66, according to a report issued by the Department for Transport.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/06/24/136342/your-views-driver-training-needs-quality-standards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/06/24/136342/your-views-driver-training-needs-quality-standards.htmlIt's about quality, not quantity, when it comes to Britain's driving training; The proof is in the training: better instructors mean better driversThu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT