2014 | Drivers Direct | DRIVEN BY PROFESSIONALS

You Booze, You Lose

Posted on 4 Dec 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

During the Christmas months, alcohol consumption in Britain increases by 40 per cent with 54 per cent of men and 41 per cent of women expected to drink over the recommended guidelines during the festive period. Every year drink driving campaigns hit our TV screens, radios and catch our attention on

SPEEDING AHEAD OF NEW CHANGES

Posted on 12 Nov 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment, UK Roads

Driving in the UK has been somewhat under the â€˜spotlightâ€™ recently. There are many reasons for this, mainly due to the changes to CPC training, driverless cars and the abolishment of the tax disk. However, one up and coming change is set to have a big effect on not only

ARE MOTORISTS HEADING FOR A WINTER OF DISCONTENT?

Posted on 13 Oct 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment

As we head into winter, it seems that the budget for improving road quality has been cut dramatically but how much will the realignment of budgets affect the quality and quantity of the essential road maintenance needed to keep our roads in good shape? Research by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)

Hands Free or Not Hands Free?

Posted on 3 Oct 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment

Since December 2003, it has been illegal to drive in the UK while using a hand held phone.Â However, hands-free devices werenâ€™t included in the ban. But legal experts are now warning fleets and their drivers that they could fall foul of the law if they are involved in a collision,

Keeping Britainâ€™s Roads Moving

Posted on 3 Oct 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment

Although amongst the safest in Europe, Britainâ€™s roads are also the busiest and most congested.Â So the news that a whopping Â£24 billion has been ring fenced to create a high performing road network in England thatâ€™s fit for the 21st century and beyond is most welcomed. In the biggest investment

Driving In New Regulations

Posted on 31 Jul 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment

As the industry continues to acquire more and more regulations, qualifying to drive trucks has a new hurdle to overcome with the requirement for drivers to achieve a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) certification. Enforced by a European Union directive, the new Driver CPC qualification aims to increase safety on the

Drivers Direct gears up for growth with new Manchester operation

Posted on 10 Apr 2014
By phil
In Franchise

SPECIALIST recruitment company Drivers Direct is fuelling future growth with the launch of a new franchise operation in Manchester.

2012 / 13 Winner of the “Franchise of the Year Award”

Posted on 10 Apr 2014
By phil
In Franchise

Was Bev and John Major from Leicester Recruitment T/A as Drivers Direct, who accepted the award at the Drivers Direct Annual Company Event in London on 13/4/13.

Yearly Archives : 2014