Misinformation and Disinformation
In the last blog, I looked at the difference between misinformation and disinformation - intentionally misleading incorrect information.One of the hardest parts of what we do at MinTrain™ is explaining…
Understand the difference between Misinformation and Disinformation
It is crucial to understand the difference between misinformation and disinformation. Misinformation is simply inaccurate or false information, whereas disinformation is intentionally misleading incorrect information. A big difference. Why's that important, you're probably…
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Industry Standards
I recently disagreed with the idea that meeting industry standards is merely a facade and does not truly reflect the importance of safety, environment, and quality - along with busting…
Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Many of you will have seen the recent Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) guidance, released as part of their Earned Recognition (ER) Scheme. The Concrete Operational Module has been…
Standards complex like a puzzle - pictured as word Standards on a puzzle pieces to show that Standards can be difficult and needs cooperating pieces that fit together, 3d illustration
Developing Standards and Guidance
If anyone thought developing standards and guidance was easy, believe me, it's not. It might not even be worthwhile.After months and months of research, evidence and fact-finding, mapping and looking…
Traffic Commissioners & the Ready-Mix sector
After recently delivering our MixerSURE© Ready-Mix Roles and Responsibilities course, it was interesting to see the reaction when we covered the section on the role of the Traffic Commissioner (TC).…
Training Costs January 2023
After a recent site visit with our H&S Director, Roy Bush, the subject of training costs came up - let's be honest, I'd be more surprised if it didn't. We are…
Industry Confusion regarding training and competence December 2022
In the previous blog, I pointed out some confusion across the industry regarding training and competence. I also highlighted that there was a choice regarding what the industry has always…
Driver Competence November 2022
UK's first eMixer Many of you would have seen the news of the UK's first eMixer, recently launched at Renault Trucks UK and developed by McPhee Mixers and featuring their…
Transport October 2022
Daily Walkaround Checks I recently posted about watching a driver carry out a daily walkaround check without leaving the cab, following on from a point made in the Traffic Commissioner's…
