any self employed hgv drivers on here????
06 May 2011, 05:35 PM
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I can undersand that mate....no a great deal of depot work your way tht i'm aware of...Is there not a Tesco depot out Abingdon way?.....call them ask what agency's they use? There is a Sainsburys depot via nft in crick, northampton, DHL in bristol....a few options?
06 May 2011, 05:40 PM
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cheers mate. think the closest tesco is didcot (80 mile round trip) wanted travel 50max tbh will defo look in to the sainsbury 1 mate nft? whats that?
other issue i have a lot of companys tesco/asda wont take you on unless ypu have 2 years min artic experience i only have 1 year (been on and off them covering for peeps so on) i no theres a stobarts crick way but im not working for 8pound ph.
other issue i have a lot of companys tesco/asda wont take you on unless ypu have 2 years min artic experience i only have 1 year (been on and off them covering for peeps so on) i no theres a stobarts crick way but im not working for 8pound ph.
06 May 2011, 06:05 PM
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NFT is a 3rd party company that runs a depot in Crick on behalf of Sainsburys. You will work for NFT but doing Sainsburys work, might be a foot in the door!?...~Also another large Sainsburys depot in Northampton...think thats a DHL site..
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Hello all,
Below is some information about drivers CPC. Someone also posted something about needing CPC to get on construction sites, i think referral was being made to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) which is completely different and not connected to the transport or road haulage industry.
The European Union published the Driver CPC Directive in 2003, affecting all professional LGV and PCV drivers.
For new drivers it introduces an initial qualification, the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), which increases the amount of knowledge that drivers need before they can drive. When combined with licence acquisition tests, the initial qualification includes a four hour theory and two hour driving and practical test.
All drivers, new and existing, must then undertake 35 hours of training every five years to ensure that their Drivers CPC is current. This is known as periodic training. Only courses that have been approved by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) will count towards the Periodic Training requirement.
Does the new Driver CPC affect me?
If you drive or wish to drive Category C or D (including subcategories C1 and D1) for hire or reward then the Drover CPC applies to you.
If I decide to become a professional LGV or PCV driver once the new legislation has been implemented what will I need to do?
You must obtain a Driver CPC before you can drive professionally. To minimise cost and inconvenience, the DSA will offer new drivers the opportunity to acquire the Drover CPC at the same time you obtain your vocational licence completing 4 modules.
· 2.5 Hours Theory Test
· 1.5 Hours Theory Test (Case Studies)
· 1.5 Hours Practical Test
· 0.5 Hours Practical Demonstration of Vehicle Safety
What does the term 'acquired rights' mean?
· Acquired rights or grandfather rights as they are often known, applies to people who already hold a full vocational licence to drive lorries, buses or coaches on the Driver CPC start date (10th September 2009). They do not have to pass an initial qualification to drive professionally and are allowed to retain rights they have previously acquired.
Can I ignore Driver CPC and still drive professionally?
· The simply answer is 'No' you cannot ignore Driver CPC if you are a lorry, bus or coach driver and you are not covered by any exemption you will need to take action.
The Driver CPC Periodic Training
Periodic Training is designed to confirm and expand upon existing knowledge and skills of each driver to ensure that they continue to be safe, courteous and fuel efficient.
The training will also enable drivers to keep up to date with ever changing regulations, and to benefit from training throughout their career. The directive became effective on 10th September 2008 for the PCV sector, with the LGV Sector directive effective from 10th September 2009.minimum course length at any time is 7 hours.
Training courses are available in:
· Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR)
· SAFED (Safe and fuel efficient driving)
· Emergency First Aid
· Counterbalance Forklift
· Crane (HIAB) Course
· Digital Tachograph Training
· Driver Legislation Awareness
· Manual Handling
· Health & Safety Regulations
Below is some information about drivers CPC. Someone also posted something about needing CPC to get on construction sites, i think referral was being made to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) which is completely different and not connected to the transport or road haulage industry.
The European Union published the Driver CPC Directive in 2003, affecting all professional LGV and PCV drivers.
For new drivers it introduces an initial qualification, the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), which increases the amount of knowledge that drivers need before they can drive. When combined with licence acquisition tests, the initial qualification includes a four hour theory and two hour driving and practical test.
All drivers, new and existing, must then undertake 35 hours of training every five years to ensure that their Drivers CPC is current. This is known as periodic training. Only courses that have been approved by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) will count towards the Periodic Training requirement.
Does the new Driver CPC affect me?
If you drive or wish to drive Category C or D (including subcategories C1 and D1) for hire or reward then the Drover CPC applies to you.
If I decide to become a professional LGV or PCV driver once the new legislation has been implemented what will I need to do?
You must obtain a Driver CPC before you can drive professionally. To minimise cost and inconvenience, the DSA will offer new drivers the opportunity to acquire the Drover CPC at the same time you obtain your vocational licence completing 4 modules.
· 2.5 Hours Theory Test
· 1.5 Hours Theory Test (Case Studies)
· 1.5 Hours Practical Test
· 0.5 Hours Practical Demonstration of Vehicle Safety
What does the term 'acquired rights' mean?
· Acquired rights or grandfather rights as they are often known, applies to people who already hold a full vocational licence to drive lorries, buses or coaches on the Driver CPC start date (10th September 2009). They do not have to pass an initial qualification to drive professionally and are allowed to retain rights they have previously acquired.
Can I ignore Driver CPC and still drive professionally?
· The simply answer is 'No' you cannot ignore Driver CPC if you are a lorry, bus or coach driver and you are not covered by any exemption you will need to take action.
The Driver CPC Periodic Training
Periodic Training is designed to confirm and expand upon existing knowledge and skills of each driver to ensure that they continue to be safe, courteous and fuel efficient.
The training will also enable drivers to keep up to date with ever changing regulations, and to benefit from training throughout their career. The directive became effective on 10th September 2008 for the PCV sector, with the LGV Sector directive effective from 10th September 2009.minimum course length at any time is 7 hours.
Training courses are available in:
· Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR)
· SAFED (Safe and fuel efficient driving)
· Emergency First Aid
· Counterbalance Forklift
· Crane (HIAB) Course
· Digital Tachograph Training
· Driver Legislation Awareness
· Manual Handling
· Health & Safety Regulations
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hello calling self emplyed hgv drivers again...............
1. are you cvered on your mortgage insurance (accicdent sickness unemployed) if you have no work......?
2. do you pay class 2/4 national insurance?
are you better off taking out a seperate poicy to cover your self (if have accicdent unable to work) or would this come under the mortgage insurance? sorry if that dont make sense
1. are you cvered on your mortgage insurance (accicdent sickness unemployed) if you have no work......?
2. do you pay class 2/4 national insurance?
are you better off taking out a seperate poicy to cover your self (if have accicdent unable to work) or would this come under the mortgage insurance? sorry if that dont make sense
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