Wallace School of Transport

15/09/2026

The DVLA’s top tips for avoiding scams:

1) Only use GOV.UK to access official information.

2) Never share your driving licence or vehicle information online.

3) Beware of emails and texts asking you to confirm personal details.

4) Beware of websites impersonating DVLA.

5) Report Phishing emails to the National Cyber Security Centre: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/report-suspicious-emails

6) Report online scams to Report Fraud: https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/reporting-a-fraud/

7) Report misleading adverts to search engines (e.g. Google and Bing).

Report either a fraud or cyber crime or something suspicious for example email, text message, website, phone call, social media

14/09/2026

Phase 1 of London's new Lane Rental programme has gone live!
Lane Rental allows TfL and London Borough Councils to charge utility companies for carrying out streetworks on the busiest streets at the most disruptive times, thereby encouraging them to work more efficiently and reduce congestion.
Four Boroughs have had there applications approved, whilst eight more Boroughs are set to go live from autumn 2026.

https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2026/july/bus-and-road-journeys-to-be-improved-as-more-london-boroughs-join-lane-rental-scheme?fbclid=IwY2xjawUUjPpwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7kNh5CIsMG5joycjASxgp2LGfeuyL-cH_z84O1wZTscQnFQX9eXZloJHYy1w_aem_HIKTsFCUMJ8VRHBlDpw93g

11/09/2026

Its Pension Awareness Week from Monday 14th September to Friday 18th September!

To check your state pension age you can use this link: https://www.gov.uk/state-pension-age?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Touchbase+-+11+September+2026&utm_content=38384

Pension Geeks is offering free online events, including a session on how MoneyHelper can help you. Visit the Pension Awareness Week website for more information: https://pensionawarenessday.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Touchbase+-+11+September+2026&utm_content=38384

Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age

11/09/2026

Congratulations to James — he passed his Class 2 licence on the first attempt with only two minor faults! 🎉🚚 That commitment and consistent practice — from nailing pre-trip checks to sharpening reversing and road-safety skills — really paid off. A first-time pass like this is impressive and now he’s road-ready to drive trucks. It was a pleasure training you — all the best!

09/09/2026

07/09/2026

The UK's largest vehicle recovery trade exhibition will be returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from 9th to 10th September 2026!

It will be attracting professionals from across the recovery, transportation, logistics sectors.

They will have the opportunity to attend networking events, see live stage appearances from industry insiders, and see a huge collection of vehicles in four dedicated halls.

https://recoverytowshow.co.uk/

07/09/2026

To help inform the future development of international vehicle safety regulations, Loughborough University is inviting HGV drivers to complete a survey examining how Vulnerable Road User (VRU) detection systems perform in day-to-day operation.

The survey is open to drivers who:

*Are aged 18 or over.

*Hold a C1 (including C1+E), C or C+E driving licence.

Loughborough University, on behalf of the Department for Transport, is inviting HGV drivers to complete a survey examining how Vulnerable Road User (VRU) detection systems perform in day-to-day operation.

07/09/2026

There is currently a global shortage of HGV drivers, with 2.9m truck driver positions remaining unfilled, according to the International Road Transport Union's (IRU) driver shortage survey.

Europe has one of the highest shortage rates, with around 502,000 unfilled truck driver positions, with the situation expecting to worsen with around 660,500 drivers are expected to retire by 2030.

https://www.iru.org/what-we-do/being-trusted-voice-mobility-and-logistics/people/driver-shortage

03/09/2026

We are .

We are looking for a proactive school leaver or recent graduate who is interested in gaining sales (including B2B sales) and administrative experience. No two days are same at the Wallace School of Transport, so you will need to be adaptable and open to learning new skills.

The core responsibilities will be selling HGV driving courses to a wide range of clients, making sure their documentation is complaint with DVLA and DVSA standards, and drafting quotations using CRM software.

A successful applicant will also have the opportunity to create content for our social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and help shape our digital communications strategy.

This is a great entry level role for developing highly sought after and transferable skills that will be vital for developing your career!

For more details please call Irene on 0208 453 3432 or read the job specification on LinkedIn:

26/08/2026

The Wallace School of Transport Team is proud to receive this award from Mantra Learning and The National Logistics Academy, celebrating our high quality training which we have developed and refined for over 60 years.

If you want to learn more about our history please click on this link: https://www.wallaceschool.co.uk/about-us