March 2021
To mark International Women’s Day, we thought we’d hand the blog over to a female lorry driver who passed her Class 2 at the age of 18! Emma Stevens (aka thequeenbtrucker) is now 27-years-old and a lorry driver based in Somerset.
March 2021
Some people think that only your NHS GP should carry out a driver medical because they have your medical records – but rest assured, a D4Drivers medical carried out by one of our vastly experienced GPs covers all the bases and leaves nothing to chance.
February 2021
We are aware that some training providers are experiencing a backlog of expired medicals due to the pandemic and the shutdown of HGV testing, and we are working with them to ensure a swift return to normal service.
February 2021
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is playing an integral role in keeping Britain’s transport system moving and we are delighted to be supporting this essential nationwide lifeline by providing driver medicals for its members.
January 2021
There are few things more dangerous than falling asleep at the wheel while driving. About 20% of accidents on major roads are related to lack of sleep and 40% of these involve commercial vehicles.
January 2021
Most of us enjoy a drink but if you are driving for a living it is vitally important to be aware of the dangers – which is why Dry January is a timely reminder of the need for drivers to maintain an appropriate relationship with alcohol.
December 2020
Last, but definitely not least, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to the following business customers: Regional Training Partners, Robinson Training, Heads of the Valleys Training, WTTL, Nearway Driver Training, Gatewen Training, all of whom are among those who helped us, often at short notice this year, by offering their own facilities for us Read More
December 2020
New year, new medical needed A new year is looming and so is the end of the temporary Covid-related relaxation of rules requiring drivers to get a medical to renew their licence – so book now to ensure you beat the rush! Significant numbers of drivers this year have opted to renew their 12-month licence Read More
November 2020
The D4Drivers team will be heading to one of the biggest events of the year on November 19th and again on December 2 – without leaving our Shrewsbury HQ!. The Transport Manager Conference attracted more than 1,550 delegates last year but, as with the majority of events, it’s having to go virtual this year to Read More
November 2020
We will have the opportunity to say thank you on Thursday, November 19th to all those HGV heroes who are working harder than ever to keep the country moving – and we’d love to see you join us. As part of National Lorry Week, the country is being urged to shine a light at 8pm Read More
November 2020
In a milestone move, D4Drivers are now featured on the HGV driver app Motorway Buddy – meaning we are the only medical provider to offer drivers the option to book their HGV medical through a mobile app! It’s a unique and valuable time-saving aid, removing the need to trawl through online sites in search of Read More
November 2020
D4Drivers will continue to provide our vital driver medical service to our customers during the current lockdowns in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
As we fall under the Government's list of key workers and help keep HGV and PCV drivers, as well as taxi drivers and paramedics on the road we will remain fully open throughout the lockdowns. You are still able to attend medical appointments during these restrictions, as confirmed by gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home.
All of our clinics are going ahead with additional safety precautions in place. You can feel safe in the knowledge that when you attend your appointment with D4Drivers extra precautions have been taken to ensure you are in a COVID safe environment, including regular cleaning of all surfaces and equipment and strict PPE and social distancing measures.