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It's not only the transport side of our industry that the recent snow had an effect on. One area that has also been badly hit is HGV training schools, and, more to the point, trainee drivers.
One HGV school posting on the forums points out the problems in its local area, saying: "Driving tests were cancelled by the Driver Standards Agency [DSA] due to snow on the reversing and stopping area.
"Now I know we have had lots of snow, but at our local test centre in Yorkshire, we have had no tests for nearly two weeks. Examiners are not turning up to work, the snow-clearing machine has been broken, and no contractor has been brought in to clear the slush.
"There has been no snowfall for a week now, but still the area is off-limits for driving tests. The snow plough used by all centres is a tiny 'sit-and-ride' lawnmower-type device and is very much overwhelmed by the job of clearing the area of snow and spreading salt.
"This is costing a lot of money for us and other companies in the area. We had a week of tests cancelled last year because no-one was trained to use the snow-clearing mower, and this year its under-par performance from the DSA."
If the weather has affected your training company, the forum members who run schools would be interested to hear from you.
With Christmas well and truly out of the way, and the quiet period in transport upon us. it's the perfect time to talk about the annual TruckNetUK post-Christmas party and charity auction night.
Supported by a number of the major companies in the industry, the night promises to be an evening of fun and laughter, but with the serious aim of raising money for charity.
Entrance to the evening is free and there is no advance booking is required.
All you have to do is turn up and have a good time at Longford House Pub, Cannock, WS11 1SJ on Saturday 30 January from 7pm.
We'll see you there!