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In training, an employee qualifies to drive a 1000kg counterbalance truck. In operations, I believe that this would not suffice for a 16000kg counterbalance truck, am I right?

The training board is RTITB and as a practitioner I have said that the driver is not competent to drive a 16000kg FLT without additional training, as its like driving a car and then being tasked with driving an HGV.

Please could someone direct me to the guidance on this?

Thanks.

contact : warren.fothergill@btinternet.com

Warren,

Barloworld or BT Rolatruck have information available on their websites, as RTITB trainers, on what levels are allowable from basic training.

When I was at Willerby, we had 40 or so FLT drivers on staff and contract, and they were assessed from their previous licence holdings and had to receive extra training to work on higher weight trucks or on specific non standard tasks.

For precise up to date info, ring Nigel Williams - ex senior trainer for Barloworld, now independant trainer - on 07592 100311 - I'm sure that he can advise you on current standards.

Be gentle, he's recovering from heart surgery at the moment. Mention my name and he'll know where the recommendation came from.