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Welcome to the Transcom transport training blog UK, where we share practical updates, course news and compliance guidance for professional drivers, transport managers, operators and company directors.
Our articles cover Driver CPC training, Transport Manager CPC training, Transport Manager CPC refresher courses, Operator Licence Awareness Training, OLAT, operator licence compliance, HGV compliance, PCV compliance and wider commercial transport training.
Whether you are looking for course updates, regulatory guidance, road transport compliance advice or practical support for keeping your operator licence in good standing, this blog is designed to give clear information you can use in the real world.

Operation Tramline: The Unmarked HGVs Watching You Right Now
Operation Tramline • Driver conduct • Road transport compliance Operation Tramline: What Professional HGV and PCV Drivers Need to Know Operation Tramline is not a

HGV Speed Limits in the UK and Scotland: Full Legal Breakdown
HGV Speed Limits in the UK and Scotland: 2026 Compliance Guide Legislative Update: 13 April 2026 Operating HGVs across the UK border remains a high-risk

Driving Hours Gone Wrong? Here’s the Legal Lifeline You Might Be Missing
Driver Hours • Article 12 • Compliance Driving Hours Gone Wrong? What Article 12 Actually Lets You Do When a journey unravels because of a

Sustainability Starts Here: Road Transport
Sustainable transport • Online training • Operator compliance Sustainable Road Transport Starts Before the Engine Turns Sustainability in road transport is not just about electric

HGV Daily Vehicle Checks: Why Every Driver Must Take Them Seriously
HGV Daily Vehicle Checks: 2026 Driver & Operator Compliance Guide By Gareth Wildman Director & Senior Lead Instructor, Transcom National Training Your Legal Duty. Road

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
HGV, PCV and Group 2 licence medical guidance DVLA Medical Rules for Professional Drivers: Eyesight, Diabetes and the New CGM Allowances If you drive a

Men’s Health Week – Your mental wellbeing
Driver wellbeing • Men’s Health Week • UK road transport Driving on Empty: Mental Health, Pressure and Life Behind the Wheel Truck, bus and coach

You’re Probably Breaking Working Time Rules — Essential Guide for UK Drivers and Operators
Driver compliance guide Working Time Rules for UK Drivers and Operators: WTR, RTWTR, Drivers’ Hours and AETR Explained A practical guide for HGV drivers, PCV

Does a Driver Have to Pay £1,000 Per Tonne for Overloading?
HGV Overloading Penalties UK: What Drivers and Operators Need to Know By Gareth Wildman Director & Senior Lead Instructor, Transcom National Training Compliance Standard: Reviewed

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
Vocational driver conduct • HGV and PCV licence risk • Traffic Commissioner Traffic Commissioners and Vocational Drivers: Yes, They Really Can Affect Your HGV or