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Black Friday: Are You Ready?

Posted on 3 Nov 2017
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, in the press, Logistics, UK Roads

The biggest sale event of the year is coming soon on 24th November, a day where the public tackle crowds and queues for their coveted Christmas shopping. With the dramatic reduction in prices across retailers, sales will be set to soar – which will have a direct effect on the

Back to School: A History of Drivers Direct

Posted on 8 Sep 2017
By glyn
In Drivers

As we move into a new academic season, we’re feeling rather reflective over the history of Drivers Direct and how far we’ve come in the last sixteen years. Having been established in 2002 with just three branches – Feltham, Northampton and Runcorn – we have now expanded considerably with over

2040 Petrol-diesel car ban: ‘Smokescreen’ or a welcomed reality?

Posted on 21 Aug 2017
By glyn
In HGV, in the press, UK Roads

Following France’s announcement at the beginning of July to ban all fossil fuel powered vehicles, our own government has made an announcement of their own. The breaking news from parliament is that the UK is banning petrol-diesel cars from 2040, with a new tax implemented on diesel drivers by 2020.

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Posted on 12 Jul 2017
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, UK Roads

In 2008, Carbon Dioxide was considered a major greenhouse gas - accounting for 85 per cent of UK emissions. According to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) support guide, if we want to reduce the risk of temperatures rising by at least 2° C by 2100, we need to cut emissions

Top 10 Songs to Improve Your Drive

Posted on 14 Jun 2017
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads, Uncategorized

Wednesday 21st June marks the start of the Fête de la Musique. Also known as ‘World Music Day’, it offers a global celebration of something that has a heavy presence within the majority of our everyday lives. Whether you’re a hairbrush diva or all your road trips have their own

Young Driver Shortage – Enticing the Younger Generation

Posted on 10 May 2017
By phil
In Drivers, Logistics, Recruitment

Many people dream of a job that allows them to travel the length of the country, head overseas, work flexible hours, meet new people every day and consistently receive professional support. Sound like it’s ticking all the right boxes? Some may be surprised to learn that the profession that perfectly

Telematics – The Future of Driving

Posted on 4 Jan 2017
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads

Telematics is becoming essential for larger logistic companies with research showing that almost nine out of 10 fleets, with more than 500 employees, have introduced telematics. One thing's for sure, with the rise of technology infiltrating our everyday lives more and more, it will become a fundamental part of fleet

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

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

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