2016 | Drivers Direct | DRIVEN BY PROFESSIONALS

HGV Drivers Push For Government Funding

Posted on 15 Dec 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads

With so many lorries and operator vehicles on UK roads, one wouldn’t think there was a shortage of drivers in the haulage industry, however, driver shortages have been well documented. Now that we are heading into the peak shopping time of the year, there has been a rise in concerns

It’s that time of year again…

Posted on 3 Nov 2016
By phil
In Drivers, driving conditions, HGV, in the press, Logistics, UK Roads, weather conditions

After the year that called for lower alcohol limit, we are now heading into the party season and there has been a fresh call to reduce the drink driving limit. The move follows new statistics which show that drink-driving figures have shown no improvement since 2010. The figure of 240 people

NEW SERVICES DRIVE GROWTH FOR DRIVERS DIRECT

Posted on 2 Nov 2016
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Logistics, Recruitment

Drivers Direct, one of the UK’s leading providers of temporary and permanent drivers to commercial organisations, has reported an 8% increase in its turnover to £21.95million for the year ended 31 March 2016. The company’s profits remain in line with the increase in sales. The positive results come after a strong

Everything you need to know before taking to the road this winter

Posted on 24 Oct 2016
By phil
In Drivers, driving conditions, Logistics, UK Roads, weather conditions

Our unpredictable and destructive winter weather conditions can cause issues for everyone on the roads, in particular professional drivers who have to operate large and heavy goods vehicles. To help prepare for the season ahead, we’ve put together some advice to prepare professional drivers for the winter weather. No matter how

ARE WE HEADING FOR A CHRISTMAS OF CHAOS?

Posted on 12 Oct 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads, Uncategorized

Nearly all of the food we eat, most of our clothes, and almost everything we use to build and furnish our homes is, at some point, moved by road transport. With over two million UK employees, road haulage is the UK's fifth largest industry and contributes over £70 billion to the UK

Business After Brexit

Posted on 14 Sep 2016
By phil
In Drivers, Logistics, UK Roads

It’s now a couple of months since Britain took the brave step to exit the EU. Since that time we’ve seen a new Prime Minister and Cabinet appointed, a volatile stock market and turbulent exchange rates as well as interest rates reach record lows. Although only few may have predicted this

Independent Driving Over Manufactured Manoeuvres

Posted on 14 Aug 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, in the press, Logistics, UK Roads

As the practical driving test celebrates its 80th birthday, the DVSA wants to change the format of the current test to better assess learner drivers on their ability to drive independently on busy, modern roads; rather than focussing on ‘manufactured manoeuvres’ such as a driver’s ability to turn the car

An Evening of Glitz and Glamour for Drivers Direct

Posted on 20 Jul 2016
By phil
In Awards Evening, Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Logistics, Recruitment

It’s that time of year again; the red carpets are rolled out, the tables are adorned with the finest bottles of bubbly and we get out our best outfits. The night of glamour we’re talking about is, of course, the famous Drivers Direct Annual Dinner, held in celebration of the

A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR DRIVERS DIRECT LOGISTICS

Posted on 30 Jun 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, Recruitment

June 29th 2016 marks exactly one year to the day that Drivers Direct Logistics first officially opened its doors for business. As you might expect with any new venture; it has not been without its challenges, however the Drivers Direct Logistics team is proud to celebrate and share a number

Calls for new drink driving regulations

Posted on 16 Jun 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, UK Roads

Drink driving is once again in the news due to a publication released earlier this year by the Parliamentary Advisory Committee for Transport safety. Last year Scotland lowered their legal drink drive limit from 80mg/100ml down to 50mg/100ml and now there is calls for England and Wales to follow suit. GEM

Yearly Archives : 2016