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Drivers Direct on: The Value of Quality Drivers

Posted on 3 Oct 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, Logistics, Recruitment, UK Roads

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.”

Drivers Direct on: Recruitment, Logistics & Brexit

Posted on 27 Jul 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, HGV, in the press, Logistics, Recruitment

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

Posted on 28 Jun 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, Logistics, Recruitment, UK Roads

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

Posted on 16 May 2018
By glyn
In Awards Evening, Recruitment

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?

Posted on 30 Apr 2018
By glyn
In Drivers, in the press, UK Roads

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

Drivers Direct on Employee Appreciation

Posted on 7 Mar 2018
By glyn
In Awards Evening, Franchise, Logistics, Recruitment

Last week was Employee Appreciation Day and it got us thinking about our fantastic Drivers Direct employees. Employee Appreciation Day is all about rewarding, recognising and appreciating the work that employees do. Here at Drivers Direct we believe this is important as the staff across our branches are all ambassadors

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

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