Characteristics of a Qualified HGV Driver

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Characteristics of a Qualified HGV Driver
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Before becoming an official HGV Driver, employees
must prove that they are more than 18 years old,
have a full car driving licence and have all
taken and passed their Driver CPC. A great HGV
driver should have to clear all the tests to get
an HGV Licence. For driving heavy goods vehicles
driver must have an HGV Licence. There are so
many HGV Training centres available for drivers
to improve their knowledge and develop skills.
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With a little training and practise, probably
many people can figure out how to drive a
tractor-trailer. Anyway professional truck
driving is more than just getting a vehicle from
Point A to Point B. Incredible truck drivers are
significantly more than mere steering-wheel
holders. Driving a heavy vehicle with its cargo
of expensive supplies and equipment and keeping
to a demanding schedule isnt a job for a normal
driver.
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1. Responsible
A few people carry around a greater sense of
responsibility than others??those are the people
we need driving. When youre a trucker, you are
responsible for carrying thousands of pounds of
merchandize to great distances. Not only are you
responsible for the load youre running, but you
should keep a watch out for your companion
friends youre sharing the road with. Being
responsible in this field means paying attention
to safety seriously.
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2. Organisation
Staying organised is a skill that is vital to
every single working field and this applies to
HGV drivers. Research has appeared that many
drivers dont consider being organised as a major
characteristic required in their field. However,
the truth is that it is the key characteristic.
Actually, all the good drivers are organised.
This means that, before starting the
transportation of cargo, they know what they are
carrying, the route they will take and all the
paperwork they need and so on. Concisely, a great
driver should have a keen eye for organisation.
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3. Stress management skills
Stress is a condition that can influence anybody
in any field or industry. This simply means that
HGV drivers do also experience stressful
situations. For example, HGV drivers may
experience stress because of traffic, dealing
with different drivers, and driving through
narrow and difficult routes. There are also other
drivers who tend to be stressed when they invest
a lot of time away from home, the pressure of
meeting deadlines as well as manual labour. It is
essential to note that there are many potential
stressful factors on the road.
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4. Professionalism
Just like any industry, professionalism is
essential and it is a characteristic required to
be a successful HGV driver. This means following
all road rules, regulations, and decorum. Aside
from showing good road leadership, attitude, and
behaviour, an HGV driver should also comprehend
other drivers. This simply means that the driver
should drive their vehicles in a professional
manner. A good driver will take pride in his job
and the manner in which he works.
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5. Timeliness
Were all on a deadline. In trucking, you need to
make your delivery dates and times. You need to
have time management and have the capacity to
forward think to plan out your day and/or sleep
schedule so you can make that delivery safely and
on time.
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6. Knowledge
Everything in the world needs knowledge. Any
driver should have at least basic mechanical
knowledge. This enables drivers to identify
mechanical problems easily through performance
and sound. At the same time, utilise basic
mechanical knowledge to tackle minor issues.
Owning a little bit of mechanical knowledge makes
everything simpler, safer and smoother while
driving. Furthermore, a driver will avoid
breakdowns and time.
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7. Adaptable
Sometimes this job can be unpredictable. Being
able to smoothly transition from barriers, both
on and off the road will make the job more
enjoyable.
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Closure
With a little effort and dedication, good truck
drivers can turn into great truck drivers and
great drivers are what is required in todays
cargo transport industry.
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