5 Q & A's To Test Your Knowledge - Bad Weather Conditions

1* What measures can you take to prevent hydroplaning?

1. Reduce speed in wet weather
2. Maintain tyres at correct pressures
3. Watch for puddles on the road surface
4. All of the above

2* Which advice is correct when driving on icy roads? 

1. Look well ahead for potential hazards - including of course, patches of ice - and keep your speed well down
2. Anticipation and smoothness are key for driving on icy roads
3. Accelerate, brake, steer and change gear as smoothly as possible to reduce the risk of a skid 
4. All of the above 

3* Fog lights can be used: 

1. At any time 
2. Only after 11pm 
3. During daylight hours only 
4. Only in reduced visibility 

4* Could you be prosecuted for driving a vehicle covered in snow on a public road?

1. No 
2. Yes

5* What food products are sometimes added to rock salt and de - icers?

1. Molasses
2. Cheese Brine 
3. Beet juice
4. All of the above

Answers - 1*) 4         2*)4          3*) 4        4*) 2        5*) 4 

DRIVER CPC

The RHA have warned that companies are not to leave driver CPC training to the last minute, with a year remaining of the current cycle. 

HGV drivers are legally required to complete the 35 hours of training over a five year period to remain legally compliant. 

Although all new HGV drivers have taken the drivers CPC as part of gaining there license. This has been in place since 10th September 2009.

The deadline for the next 5 year period is now less than a year away, any driver who does not participate in the required training will forfeit their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) and the right to drive for a living. 

Fines of up £1000 can be issued for anyone who attempts to drive without a DQC.

Kirsty Allsopp 

HGV/LGV drivers required for vehicle deliveries. You must have an HGV / LGV licence. Drivers CPC required.

The job gives you a lot of experience in driving a large variety of different vehicles, we deliver the vehicle itself therefore the job requires no loading / unloading.

​We deliver for manufacturers, body builders and truck dealers.

We use rental vehicles and public transport to get your from A to B.

You shall be employed by Absolute Deliveries directly, not via an agency.

Applicants need to be adaptable and reliable.

Call 01543 263135 or email sales@absolutedeliveries.co.uk to apply now

Kirsty Allsopp 

01/10/2018

EU Rules On Drivers' Hours

           Main EU Rules

• Drivers must not drive more than 9 hours in a day (However this can be extended to 10 hours twice a week)
• Drivers must not drive for more than 56 hours in a fixed week and 90 hours in any two consecutive weeks.
• Fixed week starts at midnight on Sunday and ends at midnight on the following Sunday.

       Breaks & Rest

• The driver must take at least 11 hours rest each day (This can be reduced to 9 hours rest on 3 occasions between any 2 weekly rest periods) 
• 45 hours unbroken rest period must be taken each week (This can be reduced to 24 hours every other week) 
• Break / Breaks of 45 minutes must be taken after no more than 4 and a half hours driving, unless the driver is taking a rest period. 
• Weekly rests must be taken after 6 consecutive 24-hour periods of working (starting from the end of the last weekly rest period taken)

Kirsty Allsopp

19/09/2018

Join our HGV driving team, call me on 01543 263135 or email kirsty@absolutedeliveries.co.uk

Have you got what it takes?

If you would like to join our professional team of drivers then call us on 01543 263135 or email sales@absolutedeliveries.co.uk 

We are on the look out for HGV drivers to join our expanding team of reliable, professional drivers. 

Kirsty Allsopp

25/07/2018

Apply Now

If you would like to be part of a professional HGV driving team that moves new commercial vehicles, please pick up the phone and call me on 01543 263135 or email on sales@absolutedeliveries.co.uk to apply now.

Kirsty Allsopp

11.06.2018

Valentines

Our offer winner Will get her popcorn dinner Her prize - cinema tickets Lets hope she enjoys her cinema visit Her thirst will be cured with a complimentary drink Email kirsty for our offers, do you really have to think? Email kirsty@absolutedeliveries.co.uk Call 01543 263135 to book in your vehicle movements

February Offer

As our customers are aware we are running a 'lovely, hearty' offer for February in aid of Valentines day.. To be in with a chance of winning make sure you are on our mailing list. 

Email sales@absolutedeliveries.co.uk with your vehicle movement enquiry and you will be added to our mailing list for future offers.

Kirsty Allsopp

02/02/2018

Apply Now

If you would like to be part of a professional HGV driving team that moves new commercial vehicles, please pick up the phone and call me on 01543 263135 or email on sales@absolutedeliveries.co.uk to apply now.

Kirsty Allsopp

11/01/2018

NEW YEAR - NEW YOU - NEW JOB?

If you would like to be part of a professional HGV driving team that moves new commercial vehicles, please pick up the phone and call me on 01543 263135 or email on sales@absolutedeliveries.co.uk to apply now.

Below is a little about us here at Absolute Deliveries. 

With over 40 years experience in the vehicle collection and delivery field, We specialise in Fleet deliveries, Trade Plate, HGV, Refuse vehicles and Van deliveries to name a few.

We are well equipped with a full understanding of all requirements to deliver a quality and professional service, we have devised our company practices and tailored the services we offer to meet the needs of all our customers. 

Kirsty Allsopp

04/01/2018