How has the first month of ULEZ gone?…
It has officially been one month since the initial introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) within London. Therefore, we thought it would be appropriate to...
Open training courses and the benefits…
We have recently started marketing and delivering open training courses throughout the United Kingdom, mainly through the Eventbrite booking system. We have been...
The FTA keep Britain trading…
The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU was originally scheduled to happen next week the 29th of March 2019, original notice was given of our plans to...
Ensure CPC training remains beneficial…
The Driver CPC training legislation is nearing completion of the second cycle, in order to legally maintain a Driver CPC license all HGV drivers must of completed...
The DVSA guide to maintaining roadworthiness…
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have recently launched an updated version of its ‘guide to maintaining roadworthiness’. The guide is a useful...
How can open courses help you fulfil your Driver CPC requirements?…
As we approach the end of the second cycle of Driver CPC (DCPC) periodic training companies and drivers alike are looking for various ways to complete their...
LGV Driver Essentials, our new course…
As we approach the end of the second cycle of CPC training one of the biggest worries among drivers is that they will have to complete repetitive modules,...
Southampton cancel CAZ plans…
Southampton have decided to cancel plans for a penalty within their new clean air zone (CAZ). This news has came around after over 9,000 people signed a petition...
Manage fuel efficiency and save money on your fleet…
As drivers it is important that we all take steps to driver as efficiently as possible and become ‘green drivers’. So, what can we do to help more people become...
ULEZ scrappage scheme announced…
We are officially writing our first blog of 2019! The festive period came and passed so quickly as it always does, it seems like only two minutes ago we were...
What to expect from your CPC training in the winter months?…
We are now only one week away from Christmas, it seems appropriate to start the latest Seven Training blog by saying we hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a...
ULEZ in London; what to expect, where to expect it & when to expect it…
The Ultra Low Emission Zone in London will replace the T Charge from the 8th of April 2019. The new zone will be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year...
First Aid Training in the 21st century…
First Aid training becomes more prominent every year with an increased emphasis on ensuring people are trained to act in emergency situations, with more than 30,000...
Does your office have the correct procedures in place?
Throughout the United Kingdom offices need to be equipped and prepared with plans and equipment in case a fire ever happens within their office. Ensuring the...
Driving Times, Tachographs & safe places to stop…
Drivers throughout the United Kingdom have to operate within a number of different laws while completing their jobs on a daily basis, due to the nature of the loads...
Prior planning ahead of the 2019 CPC deadline…
It is now only 10 months until the second deadline for periodic Driver CPC training, meaning that all HGV drivers must have completed 35 hours of periodic training...
New ‘national standard’ for cycle training…
The ongoing subject throughout the United Kingdom about how we can make our roads safer shows no signs of slowing down, consistent improvements and discussions are...
Will LoCITY follow the same path as SUD and Van Smart?…
LoCITY and ULEZ are becoming more of a talking point each day, people are still trying to find the best solution to the new zones so that businesses can continue to...
After the event, FORS MC 2018…
For the second year running we decided to exhibit at the FORS Members conference, the conference itself grows year on year in order to facilitate the ever-growing...
A look back at this time last year at the FORS MC 2018…
It is now officially a week until we will be exhibiting at the FORS Members Conference for 2018, after such an enjoyable and educating experience last year we could...
AJW Distribution Alan’s Challenge!
On Saturday the 15th of September 2018 we attended a charity event put on by one of our customers, specialist supplier of roof and cladding AJW Distribution at...
You never know when someone may require medical attention…
Over the weekend before a professional football game a supporter suddenly became ill in the stands, it was so serious that the match had to be abandoned as he was...
Time is running out to complete periodic Driver CPC training…
It is now officially less than a year until the second deadline for HGV drivers to complete their 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC training. The first deadline came...
How are we supposed to use smart motorways…
In recent years the introduction of smart motorways has gathered pace and we have seen them pop up all over the United Kingdom, in some instances lengthy...
A day in the life of a professional driver…
In the 21st century it has been well documented that we are facing a shortage of lorry drivers, with figures estimating that we are currently around 45,000 drivers...
Our bespoke Driver CPC Training offering…
The Driver CPC legislation has been enforced throughout Europe since 2009 with the aim of encouraging higher standards of professional driving, the driver cpc...
Fire Safety – Make sure your business knows what to do…
Fire safety training is a vital part of any modern-day office environment, no matter which office you go into you are always likely to be able to see a fire...
FORS Members Conference 2018…
It is now two months until the FORS members conference for 2018 so we thought it would be appropriate to look at what we can expect from this year’s event. This...
The perfect solution to midweek training requirements…
Throughout the transport industry there is a common problem that most HGV operators come across at some point… All businesses that operate a fleet of HGV will...
First Aid training set to be introduced in schools…
Many adults throughout the United Kingdom would still struggle to give first aid in an emergency situation. However, the government has revealed plans to add first...
The driver shortage in the logistics and transport industry…
There has been a significant amount of focus and discussions surrounding the shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers in the United Kingdom. At the end of 2017 the...
Clear air zones – the affect on businesses…
In recent days various associations including The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), Road Haulage Association (RHA), Freight Transport...
LoCity Training – get ULEZ ready…
Air pollution levels are one of the biggest issues that London has faced in recent years, people are affected every day by air pollution and figures show that...
Fire Safety Training – Why do it?
Fire safety training should be considered as vital training for any workplace in order to maximise the safety of their staff. A designated fire safety marshal...
Seven Training – About Our Services…
We have been delivering training courses to companies throughout the United Kingdom since 2009. During our growth as a training provider we have always tried to...
Safe Urban Driving not just for London…
Whenever we speak to companies about FORS Safe Urban Driving or Van Smart training courses one talking point always seems to dominate; companies throughout the UK...
First Aid – Real life examples…
First Aid training is a subject that can often be under appreciated throughout workplaces not only in the United Kingdom but the world. First Aid training is very...
Safe Urban Driving – the benefits…
As we are approaching the summer months and the sun is starting to shine we can expect the importance of Safe Urban Driving training to be demonstrated once again....
Driver Training – More than just CPC…
All drivers operating in a fleet of heavy goods vehicles have a duty to ensure they complete their Driver CPC training. We offer a range of Driver CPC modules which...
Driver Risk Assessment – the real benefits…
Every year there is a growing demand for household items, food and services throughout the United Kingdom. The thing that people often fail to consider is the...
First Aid Training – how many First Aiders do you know?
First Aid training can be delivered in many different forms which all vary in length and content with the aim of meeting different requirements. However, one thing...
Banksman Training – learn vital signals & increase safety
Throughout the United Kingdom on a daily basis there are HGVs that are operating in tight circumstances and being ushered into spaces to unload or park by...
The Beast From The East – Training Continues…
The beast from the east has been and gone, major disruptions were caused to roads and everyday life all over the United Kingdom as the snowfall covered our...
Safe Urban Driving – Why we like delivering training
Safe Urban Driving and FORS accreditation continue to grow in popularity leading to an increased demand for training. Seven Training have provided Safe Urban...
Fingerprint Drug Testing – What does it mean?
Fingerprint drug testing now looks set to become a reality for drivers operating in the transport industry. There have been discussions over previous years about a...
Driver CPC – The Deadline
The driver certificate of professional competence first came into effect in September 2009, it was introduced to try and increase road safety and maintain high...
AED & CPR Training – The Facts
We are the only species on the planet that has the ability to give CPR and use an AED to potentially save someone’s life. Yet, some of us still don’t attend a...
Van Smart – Increase road safety
Following the success and popularity of Safe Urban Driving. In 2016 Transport for London (TFL) released a new training programme called Van Smart. The aim was to...
FORS – How training can maximise your opportunities
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has established a growing influence on the transport industry every year with it now being a widely recognised and...
Driver Risk Assessment – Increase fuel efficiency, safety and save money
Drivers drive and you can’t do that within a classroom; follow our clients lead and reap the rewards! One of our clients came to us with a clear business...
Training with a purpose – Ensure it is enjoyable, engaging and beneficial for everyone
Throughout the 21st century it has been widely publicised and spoken about that different people learn in different ways, these different learning styles have been...
FORS Members Conference 2017 – Seven Driver Training’s first exhibit!
A couple of months ago as a registered FORS associate we received an e-mail asking if we would like to exhibit at the official FORS members conference, on the 17th...
Seven Driver Training – An open & honest training experience
Since 2009 when Seven Driver Training first started delivering training courses one principle has been engrained within the company, the determination to provide...
Safe Urban Driving – What you can expect from your course
In 2011 Transport For London (TFL) created a brand new training course without knowing it would prove to be this popular years later, this course was Safe Urban...
Driver CPC – Everything you need to know!
What is a driver CPC? Year on year the levels of urbanisation, pollution and population across our planet all increase and reach new heights, this entails a...
