HGV driver


“I prefer this way of doing things and I know a lot of other drivers do too.” A modern approach to driver safety training

SHP hears from Mark Pawsey, UKI Distribution Manager at Air Products, who explains how and why the business has replaced traditional methods with a more modern approach... Read More

Companies given six-figure fines after HGV driver seriously injured

Three companies have been given six-figure fines after a driver was crushed between a reversing HGV and a forklift truck in a warehouse beside Heathrow Airport. Read More

Transport company fined after driver killed loading and unloading trailer

A transport company has been fined £400,000 after one of its drivers was killed after being knocked off his trailer while loading and unloading it. Read More

10 issues set to affect construction supply chains in 2022

Supply chain risk management expert CHAS, highlights ten issues that will affect construction supply chains in 2022. Read More

Is your satnav fit for purpose? Traffic Commissioners offers advice on satnav use in commercial vehicles

The Traffic Commisioners has offered advice for satnav users after there were 1624 incidences on the Network Rail infrastructure alone in 2020/21. Read More

Haulage industry urged to take action after 1 in 2 companies report a rise in mental health problems amongst drivers

A recent study has found that 50% of logistics companies have seen an increase in employee stress, anxiety and other mental health issues. Read More

Life changing injuries due to unsafe working practice

A Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver was struck by a paper reel that was being loaded on to his trailer, suffering several fractures to his lower body. Read More

Supermarket convicted after woman loses leg

A supermarket has been convicted of breaching health and safety law after an incident in January 2013 in which a Read More

£600k fine for animal feed company after lorry driver’s death

Cargill plc, a leading nutrition supplier for animals, has been fined £600,000 following the death of a lorry driver who Read More

DHL sentenced after HGV driver is seriously injured at work

Domestic freight operation firm DHL has been sentenced at the Old Bailey for safety failings after an HGV driver was run Read More



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