Vehicle as a Weapon – epda
Security tips for Goods Vehicle Drivers 1. Avoid talking about loads or routes with unauthorised persons (including over radios and telephones). Do not post information about your route or location on social media, be aware of your ‘digital footprint’, and take care to avoid unwitting disclosure of route/location through mobile phone security settings and geolocation […]
UK Road User Levy – epda
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING HGV ROAD USER LEVY INTRODUCED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM ON THE 1st APRIL 2014 The following notice has been issued by the United Kingdom transport authorities. If you operate a heavy goods vehicle weighing 12 tonnes or more within the United Kingdom, whether you operate for hire or reward or on an own account […]
News – epda
March 2016To avoid a turnover it is best to check out the following: Ensure that you are fit to drive Ensure that you carry out a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle Ensure that your load is properly secured Ensure that you do not exceed the speed limit Do not allow distractions such as mobile phones […]
Back Exercise – epda
Professional HGV and Coach Drivers Must Maintain Good Mental and Physical Health When applying for a license the driver must undergo a basic medical with a GP – but how long is that valid for? The answer …… the duration of the license.Question…. When was the last time you went for a checkup with your […]
Report on AGM – epda
An opening presentation by Barry Lyons gave the delegates a clear view of the issues that where worked on by the EPDA and the programmes that they are currently undertaking. The contributions from the top table and the floor were extremely constructive and enlightening. The input from the floor gave strong support for the work in […]
RSA Forms – epda
Download Digital Tachograph Driver Card Application Form New Penalty Points December 2014
Ireland’s leadership on road safety is “a model for the European Union” – epda
Ireland’s leadership on road safety is “a model for the European Union” Ireland takes home 2019 ETSC Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Award New European figures show numbers killed on EU roads last year fell by just 1% Call for new European Parliament and Commission to step up progress on road safety Ireland is the […]
Dutch Drivers Threten Strike – epda
Around 700 trade union drivers at a meeting in Utrecht (Netherlands), rejected the collective agreement negotiated between employers’ organizations and trade unions in mid-March. The reasoning for many drivers, the compromise reached meant a worsening of their current working conditions. The drivers announced actions against the collective agreement. This should be strikes or deliberate delays, […]
Jobs – epda
Jobs & Career Changes Upload Details There are times in a drivers life, when they will want to, or have to change career. Maybe its because of a want to get back into education or simply because of a physical disability that will put an end to your driving career. There are many opportunities within the […]