Claire Perry Transport Minister | Drivers Direct

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

Shelling Out For Easter

Posted on 24 Mar 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

With Easter just around the corner, one might start to wonder how the Easter Bunny delivers the 80 million Easter eggs and sweet treats to children across the country. That’s where we come in, using logistics technology, savvy strategies and perfect planning we play our part in getting Easter treats

STAY SAFE WHATEVER THE WEATHER

Posted on 29 Jan 2016
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

There’s no denying it, this winter has been one of the wettest and warmest on record as the Met Office advises that the last few months have seen record rainfall and temperatures more often associated with the British summertime. As wet weather can cause some of the most hazardous driving conditions,

UK Motorists Experience License Shake Up In New Regulations

Posted on 2 Jun 2015
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

With less than a month to go before the paper license is scrapped, UK drivers are becoming increasingly concerned with the changes. As part of a major regulation shakeup from the DVLA, the paper license counterpart will no longer be valid or hold any legal status from the 8th June,

Driving On The Most Dangerous UK Roads

Posted on 30 Apr 2015
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

For the majority of us, driving is an everyday necessity or even a fundamental part of a career. However, you may be shocked to learn a quiet rural road in Wales is considered the most dangerous road in the UK, surprising many locals who regularly use it. Research suggests Carmarthen East

HGV Drivers Push For Government Funding

Posted on 30 Mar 2015
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment, UK Roads

With the election just months away, the recent budget was largely anticipated by many in the driving sector. Driver shortages have been well documented and with a growing demand amongst the freight industry, we are keen to see the Governmentâ€™s support to help alleviate the issue. The figures speak for themselves

Understanding your Digital Tachograph

Posted on 24 Feb 2015
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, Recruitment, UK Roads

Almost 20% of all road traffic accidents are sleep related, many of them occurring on high speed roads. When tired, driving ability decreases dramatically; reaction time slows and judgement becomes blurred. Despite this, figures have shown shocking statistics; 37% of people who use cars, vans or lorries have admitted to driving

You Booze, You Lose

Posted on 4 Dec 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

During the Christmas months, alcohol consumption in Britain increases by 40 per cent with 54 per cent of men and 41 per cent of women expected to drink over the recommended guidelines during the festive period. Every year drink driving campaigns hit our TV screens, radios and catch our attention on

SPEEDING AHEAD OF NEW CHANGES

Posted on 12 Nov 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment, UK Roads

Driving in the UK has been somewhat under the â€˜spotlightâ€™ recently. There are many reasons for this, mainly due to the changes to CPC training, driverless cars and the abolishment of the tax disk. However, one up and coming change is set to have a big effect on not only

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