http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbFri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/22/131503/get-ready-for-the-driver-cpc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/22/131503/get-ready-for-the-driver-cpc.htmlThe EU Driver CPC Directive will become law by September 2009, dictating, amongst other things, that all truck drivers in the UK will require 35 hours of vocational training every five years in order to continue working in the industry.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/19/131466/dsa-insists-on-prosecution-for-impersonation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/19/131466/dsa-insists-on-prosecution-for-impersonation.htmlThe Driving Standards Agency has insisted that people who sit driving tests for others will be prosecuted.Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/13/131420/incentivising-drivers-can-save-you-dosh.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/13/131420/incentivising-drivers-can-save-you-dosh.htmlOffering cash incentives to drivers could cut fuel consumption by 20%, emissions software group Lysanda suggests.Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/11/131384/get-ready-for-the-driver-cpc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/11/131384/get-ready-for-the-driver-cpc.htmlThe EU Driver CPC Directive will come into force by September 2009, dictating, among other things, that all truck drivers in the UK will require 35 hours of vocational training every five years in order to continue working in the industry.Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/05/131358/changes-to-the-truck-theory-test.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/08/05/131358/changes-to-the-truck-theory-test.htmlThe driving theory test for truck drivers has increased from 60 to 100 questions and the number of hazard perception clips has risen from 14 to 19.Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/07/24/131256/smmt-seeks-van-driver-information.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/07/24/131256/smmt-seeks-van-driver-information.htmlThe Society of Motor Manu-facturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched an online survey to find out more about the habits and working arrangements of van users.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/07/10/131124/truck-drivers-among-the-most-sleep-deprived.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/07/10/131124/truck-drivers-among-the-most-sleep-deprived.htmlSurvey claims truck drivers are second most sleep-deprived UK workers.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/07/03/131052/dont-go-hands-free-while-driving-says-rha.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/07/03/131052/dont-go-hands-free-while-driving-says-rha.htmlTruck drivers have been warned by their own trade association to do everything possible to avoid using mobiles when driving, even if the phones are hands-free...Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/07/03/131047/trucknet-uk-more-to-life-than-driving-a-truck.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/07/03/131047/trucknet-uk-more-to-life-than-driving-a-truck.htmlTruckNet UK's community manager Rikki Chequer rounds up those forums on the website that are not directly connected to truck driving...Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/06/30/131036/voluntary-initatives-are-best-way-to-cut-carbon.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2008/06/30/131036/voluntary-initatives-are-best-way-to-cut-carbon.htmlThe environment came under the spotlight at the FTA's carbon dioxide reduction conference last week, but the options to the industry are varied...Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT