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Business After Brexit

Posted on 14 Sep 2016
By phil
In Drivers, Logistics, UK Roads

It’s now a couple of months since Britain took the brave step to exit the EU. Since that time we’ve seen a new Prime Minister and Cabinet appointed, a volatile stock market and turbulent exchange rates as well as interest rates reach record lows. Although only few may have predicted this

Independent Driving Over Manufactured Manoeuvres

Posted on 14 Aug 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, in the press, Logistics, UK Roads

As the practical driving test celebrates its 80th birthday, the DVSA wants to change the format of the current test to better assess learner drivers on their ability to drive independently on busy, modern roads; rather than focussing on ‘manufactured manoeuvres’ such as a driver’s ability to turn the car

An Evening of Glitz and Glamour for Drivers Direct

Posted on 20 Jul 2016
By phil
In Awards Evening, Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Logistics, Recruitment

It’s that time of year again; the red carpets are rolled out, the tables are adorned with the finest bottles of bubbly and we get out our best outfits. The night of glamour we’re talking about is, of course, the famous Drivers Direct Annual Dinner, held in celebration of the

Calls for new drink driving regulations

Posted on 16 Jun 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, UK Roads

Drink driving is once again in the news due to a publication released earlier this year by the Parliamentary Advisory Committee for Transport safety. Last year Scotland lowered their legal drink drive limit from 80mg/100ml down to 50mg/100ml and now there is calls for England and Wales to follow suit. GEM

Driving In The Dark

Posted on 2 Nov 2015
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment, UK Roads

There's no doubt that driving at night is more dangerous. A Department for Transport study revealed that although only 15 per cent of vehicle miles are clocked between 7pm and 7am, they account for almost a third of road injuries and deaths. The main reason for an increase in traffic accidents

Driving In Bad Weather Is Not Snow Joke

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

As temperatures drop across the country and snow warnings flood the daily news, now couldnâ€™t be a better time to ensure your vehicle is set for winter driving. Although there tends to be a fall in road accidents during bad weather conditions, due to fewer motorists using the roads, the Department

Hands Free or Not Hands Free?

Posted on 3 Oct 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment

Since December 2003, it has been illegal to drive in the UK while using a hand held phone.Â However, hands-free devices werenâ€™t included in the ban. But legal experts are now warning fleets and their drivers that they could fall foul of the law if they are involved in a collision,

Keeping Britainâ€™s Roads Moving

Posted on 3 Oct 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment

Although amongst the safest in Europe, Britainâ€™s roads are also the busiest and most congested.Â So the news that a whopping Â£24 billion has been ring fenced to create a high performing road network in England thatâ€™s fit for the 21st century and beyond is most welcomed. In the biggest investment

Driving In New Regulations

Posted on 31 Jul 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment

As the industry continues to acquire more and more regulations, qualifying to drive trucks has a new hurdle to overcome with the requirement for drivers to achieve a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) certification. Enforced by a European Union directive, the new Driver CPC qualification aims to increase safety on the

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