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Patience: The Greatest Value on the Road

Posted on 23 Jul 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, UK Roads

There’s no doubt that the pressure of modern society leaves many of us feeling stressed and irritated on the road every now and then. Our internal training schemeprovides extensive health and safety knowledge for our professional drivers, including ensuring that they are patient, diligent, and respectful on the road. Research from

Media and Reality: Why is there such a discrepancy for HGVs?

Posted on 5 Mar 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, HGV, in the press, UK Roads

HGVs are covered a lot in the media but it’s no secret that the headlines are usually associated with bad news. In these cases, it’s extremely unfortunate that a sweeping opinion is made of people that are simply doing their job. Without the HGV drivers who work their hardest to deliver

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

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.”

How to Get Your Foot on the Logistics Career Ladder

Posted on 20 Aug 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, Franchise, HGV, Logistics, Recruitment

The thought of a career change is a prospect which is exhilarating and daunting in equal measure. The endless opportunities and the chance to completely change your day to day activities is an incredibly exciting thought, but then the question must be asked: how do I even start a new

Drivers Direct on: Recruitment, Logistics & Brexit

Posted on 27 Jul 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, HGV, in the press, Logistics, Recruitment

It’s been hard to ignore the b-word that’s been on everyone’s lips and in the media since 29th March 2017. Brexit has no doubt been the talk of the country and the world for that matter. Ever since the referendum results were announced there’s been numerous companies offering their perspective

Mobiles at the wheel: what’s changed a year on from the new law?

Posted on 30 Apr 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, in the press, UK Roads

On March 1st last year, the penalty for being caught on your mobile phone whilst driving increased. This means that drivers caught using their phones at the wheel now receive a penalty of six points on their license, and a fine of £200. The change in law also means that

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

Speed Down Save Lives

Posted on 21 Nov 2017
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads

Taking place this week (20th-26th November), Road Safety Week is encouraging drivers to ‘Speed Down Save Lives’. The road safety charity, Brake, have been spreading their life-saving messages since 1997 with a different theme every year and this year they’re encouraging people to spare a thought for the impact of

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

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