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

27 Jul 2020

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

Brexit & Logistics – What Impact Will A Lack of Attention Have On The Industry?

24 Jun 2020

Since our exit from the EU just under 6 months ago, the focus has shifted away from Brexit over the past few months, with the outbreak of Coronavirus dramatically changing life as we know it. Covid-19 has impacted the logistics industry in more ways than one, with one being a considerable

The Ultimate Driving Playlist 2020

21 Apr 2020

With the current climate, we thought we’d share a little positivity around. Whether you’re out on the roads driving, or at home, listening to some great songs is never a bad idea to lift the spirits. Therefore, we’ve put together the ultimate Drivers playlist, which has been updated for 2020 with

International Women’s Day with Drivers Direct

5 Mar 2020

For International Women’s Day this year, we wanted to take the opportunity to show our appreciation for some of the women that work at a selection of our branches. We talked to them about their careers, the women who inspire them the most and everything in between. What is your

5 Things to Love About Being an HGV Driver

13 Feb 2020

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.

Christmas Logistics: Explained

19 Dec 2019

Logistics is one of the fundamental factors in providing an enjoyable Christmas. In fact, without logistics, the festive period would probably look rather different. Behind everything that occurs around the Christmas period - including food, presents and decorations – is logistics. Our drivers work tirelessly every year to ensure your Christmas

The Impact of Black Friday on the Logistics Industry

7 Nov 2019

Black Friday is, without doubt, the busiest day of the year for couriers, delivery drivers and retailers across the world, who are responsible for ensuring orders and deliveries run smoothly. This phenomenon has been a fixture in the UK retail calendar for the last six years with last year seeing

Road Emissions: Practicalities vs Ideologies

24 Oct 2019

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

26 Sep 2019

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

Patience: The Greatest Value on the Road

23 Jul 2019

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

Professional Driving Careers: Changing Young People’s Perceptions

18 Jun 2019

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

14 May 2019

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.