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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

5 Things to Love About Being an HGV Driver

Posted on 13 Feb 2020
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an HGV driver?

There are many pre-conceived notions, so we’re here to shine a light on what it’s really like and why you should definitely consider a career in logistics. There are many positives to being an HGV driver, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top five.

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.

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

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 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

Drivers Direct On Beating The January Blues

Posted on 22 Jan 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV

January is in full swing and the Christmas and New Year festivities have been and gone. For some people, the Christmas period is something to look forward to, plenty of time spent with family and friends and eating far too much food! Once the new year rolls around, the January

2017 – A Year In Review

Posted on 13 Dec 2017
By glyn
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Logistics, Recruitment

It’s December already and we can’t quite believe where the time has gone as we edge into the New Year. We’ve been reflecting on this past year at Drivers Direct, thinking about our success and the achievements of our team. In February, we became members of the Association of Recruitment Consultancies

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

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

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