Posts By Aidy
Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) June 2023 CILT (UK) – Learner Results
26 July, 2023
Last week we received the results of the June 2023 CILT (UK) Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) The CILT (UK) overall pass rate for the June exams was: Paper 1 (Multi Format) 66% Paper 2 (Case Study) 59% In comparison these results, NLT’s overall pass rate for the June exams was: Paper 1 (Multi Format) […]
Vehicle Safe Loading & Strapping with CPC
30 March, 2023
Lost and unsafe loads continue to cause significant health and safety issues within the transport and logistics industry. Consequences of associated incidents can cause disruption to road networks and pose serious risk to drivers, associated workers and pedestrians. Training and education can substantially help reduce such incidents. NLT take pride in providing quality training and […]
Forklift training – Monster style
29 March, 2023
We have just spent another few days delivering training for our friends from Monster Energy, this time, the UK events team. The bespoke mechanical course covering basic operations of Telehandler and Counterbalance forklifts was delivered at our Stowmarket training centre. Candidates were shown and then mastered, steering exercises including confined space movements, pallet stacking, racking […]
Why is a Daily Walk-Around Check So Important?
28 February, 2023
Why is a Daily Walk around check SO important? Driving a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) is a demanding job that requires a great deal of skill and attention. One important aspect of the job that is often overlooked is the daily walk-around check. This is a crucial part of the routine that ensures the safety […]
Do You Need A Refresher On Forklift Training?
2 February, 2023
Do You Need A Refresher On Forklift Training? Here’s What You Need To Know. At Needham Logistics Training, we understand that forklift certification is your first step on the career ladder. That’s why we’re here to help you accelerate your career with high-quality and affordable forklift training. Lift-truck operators, even those who are trained and […]
Mandatory Laden Brake Testing
9 January, 2023
To maintain road safety, vehicles presented for test must be appropriately laden for test from 1 January 2023. Find out about mandatory laden brake testing below. After the 1st of January 2023, a Vehicle Standards Assessor will refuse to test a vehicle which is not appropriately laden. Furthermore, you will lose the test fee and […]
A reminder of Domestic Drivers’ hours’ rules
22 December, 2022
A reminder to van drivers delivering over the Christmas period. During this festive period, we want to remind you to follow domestic drivers’ hours rules. Don’t be tempted to exceed the limits and drive tired. The rules are there to keep you and other road users safe. Goods vehicles If you drive a goods vehicle, […]
NLT is now offering Module 4 CPC
9 November, 2022
Here at NLT, we are now offering Module 4 CPC. We had our first Module 4 CPC course at our Stowmarket Training centre this week. The driver, Dean, passed with flying colours. Congratulations Dean! What is CPC Module 4 HGV? Module 4 CPC is The Driver CPC vehicle safety demonstration test (also known as Part […]
What Does The New Budget Mean For Logistics?
27 September, 2022
On Friday the Chancellor released a new budget also known as a “growth plan’, which included topics of cooperation tax, energy costs and stamp duty cuts. But what does the new budget mean for logistics? There are two main points of the plan that will have direct effects on the logistics industry: IR35 Reform Reversal […]
Drivers’ Hours: Recording of other Work
13 September, 2022
Published 2nd September 2022 Background With effect from 20 August 2020, the following changes were made to the retained Regulation (EC) 561/2006 (EU drivers’ hours rules) and retained Regulation (EU) 165/2014 (tachograph rules)[footnote 1]. Article 6(5) of retained Regulation (EC) 561/2006) requires manual records to be kept of all work (including out of scope driving […]
Drivers URGED to get Training to Tow Safely.
8 September, 2022
Drivers URGED to get Training to Tow Safely. The DVSA is urging drivers who are planning to tow a trailer or caravan to take a training course before getting behind the wheel. At the end of 2021, the rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car changed. If you passed your car driving […]
What is Drivers CPC?
25 August, 2022
What is Driver’s CPC? The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a qualification for professional bus, coach and lorry drivers. It was introduced across Europe to improve road safety. You must have the full Driver CPC if you drive a lorry, bus or coach as the main part of your job. Every 5 years […]
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