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In the News

Up to the minute News effecting the Professional Drivers Industry.

Update on the acceptance of double-manning in the European Union – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The European Union Update on the acceptance of double-manning in the EU – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Specific rules are applied in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal where a social distance of 1 meter must be respected.

In for the Long Haul

04/08/2020 Circle K Demonstrate their commitment and recognition of the work of the country’s professional HGV drivers.

Amendments to Drivers Rest Periods Agreed

04/08/2020 (Reuters) – European Union countries adopted new rules for truck drivers’

Health and Safety at Garda Checkpoints – COVID-19

An Garda Síochána wish to thank the professional drivers on their continued co-operation and support during the COVID-19 crisis. However, there is a safety concern over the movement of these essential goods across the country as the Government restrictions continue.

All NDLS centres are currently closed

04/06/2020

All National Driver Licence Service centres in the Republic of Ireland are currently closed.

Please see latest on closures and extension of validity of licences.

UK Driver CPC Changes

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: changes to professional driver requirements in the UK.

Circle K Professional Driver Services

Circle K have provided a list of their company owned service stations which are providing 24/7 cover for professional drivers.

Important notice on Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) During Covid-19 Out break

Due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 crisis, professional bus and truck drivers may encounter some difficulty in undertaking their annual CPC training at the current time.

Drivers can help to stop the spread of viruses with this simple technique

You can help to stop the spread of the covid-19 virus by washing your hands properly.

Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure continuous flow of goods across EU via green lanes

Today, the Commission issued new practical advice on how to implement its Guidelines for border management, in order to keep freight moving across the EU during the current pandemic.