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October is National Cholesterol month – a great opportunity to raise awareness of the condition and remind people of the need to get it checked with a blood test.

We are all aware of the acute driver shortages which threaten the country’s supply chain so it’s encouraging to see new Government proposals in the pipeline aimed at speeding up testing capabilities and attracting more drivers into the industry.

National Eye Health Week is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about the importance of looking after your eyesight and reminding you of the requirements in relation to driver medicals – a vital factor in keeping our roads safe.

One of the things you will need at your D4Drivers medical is a D4 form – the documentation our doctor will complete in support of your application for a licence. It’s something we advise you to bring with you on the day, so where do you get one from?

Held at Birmingham NEC arena, the CV Show of 2021 demonstrated just how much the pandemic had left its mark on the industry. Our experience proved to be quite fruitful however, interacting with existing and new customers face to face. Our giveaway competition also scored interest – an M&S Hamper along with an Amazon £50 gift voucher, who wouldn’t want that?

We are gearing up for our visit to the Commercial Vehicle Show, one of the largest and most important road transport events on the calendar this year – why don’t you save the dates and join us there?

Trade and industry bodies across all fleet sectors have been urging the government to address a driver shortage for a number of years – but they now say it is at a critical stage and the government has recently relaxed driving hours to combat this issue.

The Shropshire County Show opened its gates once again at the West Mid Showground last month – and we were pleased to support them as sponsors.

One of the things drivers need to be aware of is Narcolepsy – a rare long-term condition of the brain which causes a person to fall asleep suddenly at the most inappropriate of times, which obviously can have major implications in terms of road safety.

Did you know that you could get a discounted HGV medical for your drivers if your business is a member of the Road Haulage Association?

You probably have questions about what’s required to complete a D4Drivers medical and we have put together a few often asked questions and our answers which we hope you will find useful.

If you were to strike up a discussion about social media the likelihood of the conversation turning sour is highly likely with topics such as mental health and wellbeing coming into play. However, whilst there are some definite criticisms of social media apps, we appear to have forgotten the multitude of benefits that social media can offer – particularly for those long-distance workers frequently away from home.