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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 Office Opens in Bury St Edmunds Office

Posted on 15 Feb 2019
By glyn
In Franchise, Logistics, Recruitment

We are thrilled to announce that we have opened a new Drivers Direct franchise in Bury St Edmunds on Angel Hill – the latest addition to our network of branches across the country as we look to expand to keep up with the growing demand from our clients. On 4th February,

Drivers Direct on: Charity of the Year

Posted on 2 Nov 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, Recruitment

Every year we select our charity of the year, it’s a decision that is given careful consideration as all our employees throughout our 21 branches can offer their nominations for a worthy cause. Having supported the Victory Services Club in 2017, this year we chose the NSPCC, whose excellent work

Drivers Direct on: The Value of Quality Drivers

Posted on 3 Oct 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, Logistics, Recruitment, UK Roads

There is no denying that logistics and professional drivers are the beating heart of the UK economy – as the FTA’s Peter Snelling so aptly put it: “Over 90% of everything the public eat, drink, wear and build with travels on an HGV at some point in the supply chain.”

From the Front Lines to The Cab

Posted on 28 Jun 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, Logistics, Recruitment, UK Roads

There’s no doubt that leaving the UK’s Armed Forces can be a daunting prospect, regardless of how long you’ve served. Moving from the structured lifestyle of the forces to the quieter life as a civilian is a huge life-changing event and the rate of each individual’s transition varies depending on

Drivers Direct on Employee Appreciation

Posted on 7 Mar 2018
By glyn
In Awards Evening, Franchise, Logistics, Recruitment

Last week was Employee Appreciation Day and it got us thinking about our fantastic Drivers Direct employees. Employee Appreciation Day is all about rewarding, recognising and appreciating the work that employees do. Here at Drivers Direct we believe this is important as the staff across our branches are all ambassadors

Drivers Direct on Tachograph Tampering

Posted on 15 Feb 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, HGV, in the press, Logistics, UK Roads

With tachograph tampering being a hot topic over the last year we thought we’d explore and delve into the issues that surround it. Tachographs have an integral part to play in HGVs and commercial vehicles as they record driving time, breaks, rest periods and other types of work carried out

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