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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) must maintain its rapid programme of vocational driver tests, according to business group Logistics UK, if it is to overcome the backlog of outstanding tests which threatens to derail the UK’s highly interconnected supply chain, due to a shortage of drivers. Speaking after …

As part of its commitment to improve the standards of LGV driver training across the UK, the National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) has announced the appointment of Tom Ray as its new NRI Manager. Based in the NRI’s Telford office, Tom brings experience gained in roles in transport operations, …

RTITB reminds organisations that workplace safety should not be restricted by budget availability, as it introduces a cost-effective eLibrary of ready to go training materials for lift truck, plant and LGV. “Times are tough for many businesses at the moment and we understand that the cost of purchasing or developing …

To help address the shortage of LGV drivers in the UK, RTITB has created a new Driver CPC Periodic Training module – ‘A Professional Driver’s Personal Development’ – to help give employers more focus on developing drivers and creating attractive career pathways in their business. “Even after all this time, …

RTITB’s research with Driver CPC Instructors who have delivered remote Periodic DCPC, shows that the majority feel this training method could have a place in the long term. During lockdown, members of the RTITB Master Driver CPC Consortium were approved by DVSA to deliver Driver CPC Periodic Training via web …

Abbey Logistics Group, one of the UK’s most recognised bulk road tanker companies, has upskilled its Lead Drivers with high quality LGV Fleet Instructor training at the RTITB Instructor Academy, increasing both Instructor confidence and training efficiency. With a nationwide depot network, Abbey Logistics Group employs around 380 LGV drivers …

The National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) has launched the first nationally recognised LGV Assessor qualification, acknowledging skill and providing new professional development opportunities. The new qualification, which has been rolled out since May 2019, enables successful candidates to join the NRI’s LGV Assessor Register for 5 years. On qualifying, …

A national logistics training company is reminding larger UK businesses with a road transport fleet to ‘use it or lose it’ when it comes to accessing the funds they’ve paid into the government’s levy scheme. After running for 24 months, money paid into the levy by individual businesses will start …

The National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) is celebrating a hugely successful first year which saw more than 540 Instructors join the only DVSA endorsed register. During 2017, more than 20 exam centres were approved, carrying out 103 examinations. “The NRI is run by the industry, for the industry, as …

RTITB Instructor Academy is reminding transport and logistics operations not to overlook LGV Driving Assessor training, highlighting the many advantages it can bring to businesses. “Despite the many benefits of training LGV Driving Assessors, businesses often overlook this important role,” says Simon Docherty, RTITB Instructor Academy Manager. “Whether they’re full-time …