French trucks block borders over east Europe competition – epda
French trucks block borders over east Europe competition Hundreds of truckers blocked France’s borders with Italy and Belgium on Tuesday (21 Nov 2014), angry at EU rule changes that they say fail to protect them from low-cost eastern European competition. Drivers began blocking the Frejus tunnel in Modane, eastern France, before dawn, at one point […]
EU Trans Study Nov 2017 – epda
EU FACES CONTINUING & GROWING SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN ROAD TRANSPORT Social dumping, illegal cabotage, inadequate and missing parking – a recent study illustrates the many problems in European road freight transport. A study commissioned by the European Parliament Transport Committee (Tran) has compiled the current problems of the European road haulage sector with regard to social […]
Are the Wheels Coming off Driver CPC? – epda
Are the Wheels Coming off Driver CPC? “The European Parliament’s transport committee has backed changes to professional driver training rules that could lead to large numbers of lorries being driven by drivers who have received no professional training in addition to their regular HGV driving license. Is this a wind down of Driver CPC? Voting […]
Sprinter Pilots – epda
Test Pilots Wanted Sprinter Pro Driver Delivers Free Online Training for Light Commercial Vehicle Drivers. The Sprinter Pro Driver programme is designed to provide free access to thirty-two hours of driver training for Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) professional drivers, regardless of location or time. All that is needed is internet access. To even make it […]
Driver CPC Survey March 2018 – epda
Driver CPC March 2018 What Licence Do You Hold? * Indicates required field Select One * Option 1 BusOption 2 TruckOption 3 Bus and Truck Have you completed any of the second cycle modules ? * Yes No How Many Modules Have You Compleated in the Second Cycle? * Module 6 Module 5 Module 4 […]
Seasonal Driving Matters – epda
Managing the Festive Season Trying to balance both work and social commitments can be difficult. What the professional Driver has to be aware of is the effect of the physical and mental demands that sometimes come about as a result of working and playing hard and the very serious and sometimes catastrophic consequences that can […]
Membership Page – EPDA (test)
* Indicates required field Click on the button and enter your Driving Licence Number in the box below * Your Driving Licence Number will be found on your Driver CPC Card or on your Driving Licence. Enter You Driving Licence Number Here * What is your age? * 17-18 19-25 26-35 36-50 Over 50 Submit
New Page – epda
Outside Lane Rule – epda
Overtaking In the Outside lane of a Motorway In Ireland There is a rule in the rules of the road that states that a vehicle limited to 90Kph or less is prohibited from driving in the outside lane of a motorway. The penalty is one penalty point or three on conviction, plus an €80 fine if […]
Health Survey 2017 Nov – epda
Professional Driver Health & Wellness Survey2017 The survey was commissioned by the EPDA in January 2017.The aim of the survey was to see if there were any difference between the role of the long distance driver and the role of the average industrial worker. The survey addressed both physical and mental health issues. A number of […]