Our Blog & News
Here you’ll find all the latest updates from Transcom National Training – including company news, helpful articles, and important information about Driver CPC training.
Whether we’re launching new courses, sharing industry updates, or offering tips to help you stay compliant on the road, this is the place to stay informed.

A Strategic Partnership Delivering Smarter Compliance for Fleet Operators
We’re Proud to Announce Our Partnership with Fleet Fixation — A Smarter Compliance Solution for Fleet Operators We’re proud to announce a new partnership delivering

DVLA Medical Rules for Professional Drivers (2026 Guide): Eyesight, Diabetes & New CGM Allowances
DVLA Medical Rules for Professional Drivers (2026 Guide): Eyesight, Diabetes & New CGM Allowances Updated: January 2026 If you are a professional driver in

Men’s Health Week – Your mental wellbeing
Driving on Empty: The Mental Health Struggles of UK Truck, Bus, and Coach Drivers This Men’s Mental Health Week, it’s time we shine a spotlight

You’re Probably Breaking Working Time Rules — Essential Guide for UK Drivers and Operators
You’re Probably Breaking Working Time Rules If you’re a driver or run a transport operation in the UK, you’ve probably heard about “working time rules”

Does a Driver Have to Pay £1,000 Per Tonne for Overloading?
Load It Right or Pay the Price: What Drivers Must Know About HGV Overloading By Gareth Wildman Director & Senior Lead Instructor, Transcom National Training

Manual Entries on a Digital Tachograph: Legal Requirements and Best Practices for UK Drivers
Manual Entries on a Digital Tachograph Understand Manual Tachograph Entries and Avoid Fines Last updated: February 2026 At Transcom National Training, we help HGV, LGV,

What Every Vocational Driver Should Know About Traffic Commissioners
What Every Vocational Driver Should Know About Traffic Commissioners If you hold or are working towards a vocational driving licence—whether for Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs)

Commercial Vehicle Brake Testing UK: The 2026 Guide
Brake Testing for Commercial Vehicles UK: The Essential 2026 Guide By Gareth Wildman Director & Senior Lead Instructor, Transcom National Training Compliance Standard: April 2026

How to Become a Transport Manager in the UK (2026 Guide + Online CPC Training)
Transport Manager CPC guide Do you need a Transport Manager CPC to be named on an operator licence? Yes. If you want to be named

Driver CPC check
Driver CPC guidance • Official check is on GOV.UK Driver CPC Check: How to Check Your CPC Hours Online (GOV.UK) — and what to expect

Driver CPC to be scrapped
To be a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver, you usually need a professional driving qualification called the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence

The importance of load security
Compliance & Safety•HGV & LGV•Technical Guide Load Securing: The Basics, The Physics, and The 2026 Legal Standards Last updated: April 2026 • By: Gareth Wildman
