Articles about drivershttp://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbSat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMTHaulage must invest in drivers, says Arlahttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/21/135060/haulage-must-invest-in-drivers-says-arla.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/21/135060/haulage-must-invest-in-drivers-says-arla.htmlArla Foods has called on the rest of the road transport industry to invest in driver development to help raise the overall standard of operations.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMTCut-price CPC training in the North-Westhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135033/cut-price-cpc-training-in-the-north-west.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135033/cut-price-cpc-training-in-the-north-west.htmlThe Big Train will be rolling into Chester Racecourse on January 29 and 30, giving truck drivers another opportunity to clock-up seven hours of compulsory CPC training for the bargain price of £99 plus VAT.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTNVQ framework to get overhaulhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135045/nvq-framework-to-get-overhaul.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135045/nvq-framework-to-get-overhaul.htmlAn overhaul of the NVQ framework will completely "revolutionise the way we tackle training", according to Skills for Logistics (SfL) chief executive Mick Jackson.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:22:00 GMTBig Train Driver CPC training heads to Chesterhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135030/big-train-driver-cpc-training-heads-to-chester.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135030/big-train-driver-cpc-training-heads-to-chester.htmlThe Big Train will be rolling into Chester Racecourse on 29-30 January 2010, giving truck drivers another opportunity to clock-up seven hours of compulsory CPC training for the bargain price of £99 plus VAT.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:54:00 GMTNew NVQs will be more relevanthttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135037/new-nvqs-will-be-more-relevant.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135037/new-nvqs-will-be-more-relevant.htmlLogistics qualifications are to be given an overhaul with a new framework that will effectively replace NVQs.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTPolice plan Christmas crackdown http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134979/police-plan-christmas-crackdown.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134979/police-plan-christmas-crackdown.htmlThe Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) is set to come down heavy on truck drivers breaking the law as part of a seasonal crackdown called Operation Mistletoe.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMTCeva: training is key to fuel savingshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134960/ceva-training-is-key-to-fuel-savings.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134960/ceva-training-is-key-to-fuel-savings.htmlA well-trained driver is the most effective tool to cut your operation's fuel consumption, according to Leigh Pomlett, Ceva Logistics UK and Ireland executive vice president. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMTDevon police crackdown on rogue hauliershttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134969/devon-police-crackdown-on-rogue-hauliers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134969/devon-police-crackdown-on-rogue-hauliers.htmlPolice in Devon and Cornwall have launched a special operation to catch truck drivers breaking driving hours, tachograph and hazardous cargo rules.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTDHL backs first logistics diploma in schoolshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134818/dhl-backs-first-logistics-diploma-in-schools.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134818/dhl-backs-first-logistics-diploma-in-schools.htmlDHL is backing the first diploma course to put logistics and the supply chain on the curriculum in schools.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTBoris pulls plug on HGV and cyclist safety schemehttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134802/boris-pulls-plug-on-hgv-and-cyclist-safety-scheme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134802/boris-pulls-plug-on-hgv-and-cyclist-safety-scheme.htmlTransport for London (TfL) will no longer finance a £1m safety awareness scheme for HGVs and cyclists.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:58:00 GMT