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Drivers Direct on Tachograph Tampering

Posted on 15 Feb 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, HGV, in the press, Logistics, UK Roads

With tachograph tampering being a hot topic over the last year we thought we’d explore and delve into the issues that surround it. Tachographs have an integral part to play in HGVs and commercial vehicles as they record driving time, breaks, rest periods and other types of work carried out

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

Black Friday: Are You Ready?

Posted on 3 Nov 2017
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, in the press, Logistics, UK Roads

The biggest sale event of the year is coming soon on 24th November, a day where the public tackle crowds and queues for their coveted Christmas shopping. With the dramatic reduction in prices across retailers, sales will be set to soar – which will have a direct effect on the

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

2040 Petrol-diesel car ban: ‘Smokescreen’ or a welcomed reality?

Posted on 21 Aug 2017
By glyn
In HGV, in the press, UK Roads

Following France’s announcement at the beginning of July to ban all fossil fuel powered vehicles, our own government has made an announcement of their own. The breaking news from parliament is that the UK is banning petrol-diesel cars from 2040, with a new tax implemented on diesel drivers by 2020.

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Posted on 12 Jul 2017
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, UK Roads

In 2008, Carbon Dioxide was considered a major greenhouse gas - accounting for 85 per cent of UK emissions. According to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) support guide, if we want to reduce the risk of temperatures rising by at least 2° C by 2100, we need to cut emissions

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

ARE WE HEADING FOR A CHRISTMAS OF CHAOS?

Posted on 12 Oct 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads, Uncategorized

Nearly all of the food we eat, most of our clothes, and almost everything we use to build and furnish our homes is, at some point, moved by road transport. With over two million UK employees, road haulage is the UK's fifth largest industry and contributes over £70 billion to the UK

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