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Driver CPC & Licence Checks
Keeping Driver CPC current and knowing what's actually on a driver's licence.
Driver training beyond CPC: what's actually worth investing in
The 35 hours keeps a licence valid, but it doesn't automatically make a fleet safer or more efficient — eco-driving, manual handling and defensive driving courses are optional, and worth choosing deliberately.
25 July 2026 · 5 min readDriver CPC, explained: the 35-hour rule that keeps a licence valid
Professional LGV and PCV drivers need 35 hours of periodic training every five years — miss the deadline, and the right to drive commercially lapses, regardless of how experienced the driver is.
28 June 2026 · 5 min readHow often should you actually check a driver's licence?
DVSA's own guidance recommends checking at least every six months — but a licence can pick up a new endorsement the day after a check, which is worth understanding, not just the schedule itself.
26 May 2026 · 5 min readWhat happens if a driver's CPC lapses mid-assignment?
A driver with a lapsed CPC can't legally continue driving professionally — discovering this mid-shift is a far worse position than catching it weeks in advance.
21 April 2026 · 5 min readTracking driver endorsements without waiting for a licence check to find them
A six-monthly check will eventually catch a new endorsement — but by then, a driver could have been operating with a licence status the operator no longer has an accurate picture of for months.
10 February 2026 · 5 min readWhat should actually be in a driver's compliance file?
A driver file that only holds a photocopied licence and a signed contract is missing most of what actually demonstrates the driver conduct undertaking is being met.