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Drivers Direct MD Meets With Chris Grayling

2 Apr 2019

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

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

5 Mar 2019

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

Drivers Direct Office Opens in Bury St Edmunds Office

15 Feb 2019

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: Christmas Traditions

21 Dec 2018

Christmas is just around the corner and we can’t believe how quickly the year has gone - it feels like just yesterday that we shared our year in review blog last December. We’ve had an excellent year here at Drivers Direct, from being finalists in a number of business awards to

Road Safety Awareness Week: Bike Smart

20 Nov 2018

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: Charity of the Year

2 Nov 2018

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

Professional Drivers & Cyclists: Keeping a Harmonious Relationship

Drivers Direct on: The Value of Quality Drivers

3 Oct 2018

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

20 Aug 2018

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

27 Jul 2018

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

From the Front Lines to The Cab

28 Jun 2018

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’s Annual Black Tie Ball

16 May 2018

Every year we host our charity black tie ball in London and it’s always been a fantastic way to bring all the Drivers Direct branches together in celebration. The evening also gives us the opportunity to award employees and branches that have stood out over the past year. Here at

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

30 Apr 2018

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