Figures released under freedom of information legislation show the council spent PS1.3 million on agency
large goods vehicle drivers between 2016-17 and 2018-19.
It makes it easier to see into the cab of a
large goods vehicle, as they're at the same level - and can therefore see any offences clearly.
Training to drive a
large goods vehicle would do a lot of drivers good too.
Roderick Williams was driving a silver-coloured Kia Carens when it was in a collision with a
large goods vehicle at Ynysforgan roundabout, Swansea, around 12.25am on Wednesday, April 25.
"Following this enhanced medical check process, a further medical check for all passenger carrying vehicle and
large goods vehicle drivers in the form of a twoyearly eyesight examination has been introduced."
For instance
large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers, also known as HGV drivers, need an LGV licence.
Adam Edgar, 24, of Barker Butts Lane, Coundon, admitted two counts of speeding in a
large goods vehicle. He had three points endorsed on his driving licence, was fined PS40 and ordered to pay PS45 court costs and a PS20 victim surcharge.
There is also the matter of those employees from EU countries outside the UK, who enable the food chain to work smoothly--We need to support 45,000
Large Goods Vehicle drivers to start with and then those which are employees in distribution centres, pack houses, and food factories--an estimated 150,000 in total over manufacturing and logistics.
"Driving a bus, especially with school children on board is nothing like driving a private vehicle or even a
large goods vehicle given the obvious distractions for the driver, such as noise, but the safety of those on board is and must remain the primary responsibility and priority of that driver," Pudwell added.
Barrett was at the wheel of an Audi Q7 when it collided with a
large goods vehicle on the M6 near Coleshill on July 6 at approximately 4.50am.
"A
large goods vehicle was well alight when they arrived.
Although not essential, experience of warehouse work and an LGV (
Large Goods Vehicle) or forklift truck licence could be useful when applying for work.