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How To Stay Connected Whilst On The Road

Posted on 21 Jun 2022
By glyn
In Drivers, Uncategorised

This blog talks about how HGV drivers can stay connected with friends and family, whilst on the road

The Effect Of The Fuel Duty Rise On The Economic Recovery Of The Logistics Industry

Posted on 5 Oct 2020
By glyn
In in the press, Logistics

This autumn, during the budget review, it is rumoured that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering ending the current freeze on fuel tax, FleetNews reports. This could see fuel duty increase as much as 5p, resulting in a spike in overall costs per litre. It’s thought that this move is being

What Impact Will The Border Operating Model Have On The UK Supply Chain?

Posted on 27 Jul 2020
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads

Last month, we talked about how the lack of Brexit attention might impact the logistics industry, today we are taking a deeper look into the Government’s latest update for the UK-EU borders which will significantly impact the logistics industry: The Border Operating Model. It has certainly been a strange time, over

Road Emissions: Practicalities vs Ideologies

Posted on 24 Oct 2019
By glyn
In HGV, UK Roads

Following the well-documented UN climate action summit in New York last month, climate change and tackling environmental issues have never been heralded such high a profile. One of the issues Governments throughout the globe are looking to work on is reducing road emissions.

HGV Drivers: the Beating Heart of the UK Economy

Posted on 26 Sep 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads

Could you imagine life without next day delivery? Logistics and professional drivers are the beating heart of the UK economy. According to the FTA, over 90% of everything the public eat, drink, wear and build with travels on an HGV at some point in the supply chain. Logistics operators and HGV

Professional Driving Careers: Changing Young People’s Perceptions

Posted on 18 Jun 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics

It’s no secret that the logistics industry has become increasingly concerned over the issue of a drivers shortage in the UK. With an ageing workforce, a dependence on EU workers and a lack of new entrants, it’s created a cause for concern – with logistics the beating heart of the

Professional Drivers & Cyclists: Keeping a Harmonious Relationship

Posted on 14 May 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, UK Roads

It’s no secret that there’s an ongoing issue with the relationship between two-wheeled and four-wheeled road users. The likelihood of this partnership showing any developments remains to be seen. However, the main topic that cyclists and vehicle owners (especially professional drivers) can agree on, is the issue of road safety.

Drivers Direct MD Meets With Chris Grayling

Posted on 2 Apr 2019
By glyn
In in the press, Logistics, UK Roads

Our MD Gethin Roberts recently met with Chris Grayling, the Secretary of State Transport. As a respected spokesperson within the industry, Gethin raised a number of subjects with Mr. Grayling to gain further knowledge on what is being done to support drivers, UK roads and the logistics sector as a

Drivers Direct: Christmas Traditions

Posted on 21 Dec 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, Logistics

Christmas is just around the corner and we can’t believe how quickly the year has gone - it feels like just yesterday that we shared our year in review blog last December. We’ve had an excellent year here at Drivers Direct, from being finalists in a number of business awards to

Road Safety Awareness Week: Bike Smart

Posted on 20 Nov 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, UK Roads

Road Safety Awareness Week (19th – 25th November) is the UK’s biggest road safety event, coordinated by the road safety charity, Brake. Last year the theme was ‘Speed Down Save Lives’ and in our blog we discussed the startling facts behind the campaign. With more than a third of cyclists and

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