Stress and driving….
March 2021
As a driver you know that one of your main priorities is road safety, however, when your stress levels lead to a poor night’s sleep or a lack of concentration accidents could happen.
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March 2021
As a driver you know that one of your main priorities is road safety, however, when your stress levels lead to a poor night’s sleep or a lack of concentration accidents could happen.
March 2021
Driver health medicals In partnership with D4Drivers, the app also allows drivers to book their all-important medical directly, meaning there is no longer a need to spend hours searching online sites for an appropriate HGV medical provider. It’s a simple, straightforward, stress-free way of booking an appointment to suit the driver at more than 85 Read More
March 2021
In a world where the pace of life continues to accelerate at an incredible rate and time is precious, it’s comforting to know that it only takes 45 seconds to book a D4Drivers medical on the Motorway Buddy app! Life in the 21st Century can be pretty frantic – even in recent times and under Read More
March 2021
A key medical Motor sport is a dangerous game and it’s important for drivers to meet certain criteria. An examination by a doctor, confirming drivers are fit to compete, is often required to obtain a licence from Motorsport UK (formerly Motor Sport Assocation) – which is where we come in. Medicals involve: Urine analysis for Read More
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