2019 | Drivers Direct | DRIVEN BY PROFESSIONALS

Christmas Logistics: Explained

Posted on 19 Dec 2019
By glyn
In Logistics

Logistics is one of the fundamental factors in providing an enjoyable Christmas. In fact, without logistics, the festive period would probably look rather different. Behind everything that occurs around the Christmas period - including food, presents and decorations – is logistics. Our drivers work tirelessly every year to ensure your Christmas

The Impact of Black Friday on the Logistics Industry

Posted on 7 Nov 2019
By glyn
In Logistics

Black Friday is, without doubt, the busiest day of the year for couriers, delivery drivers and retailers across the world, who are responsible for ensuring orders and deliveries run smoothly. This phenomenon has been a fixture in the UK retail calendar for the last six years with last year seeing

Road Emissions: Practicalities vs Ideologies

Posted on 24 Oct 2019
By glyn
In HGV, UK Roads

Following the well-documented UN climate action summit in New York last month, climate change and tackling environmental issues have never been heralded such high a profile. One of the issues Governments throughout the globe are looking to work on is reducing road emissions.

HGV Drivers: the Beating Heart of the UK Economy

Posted on 26 Sep 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads

Could you imagine life without next day delivery? Logistics and professional drivers are the beating heart of the UK economy. According to the FTA, over 90% of everything the public eat, drink, wear and build with travels on an HGV at some point in the supply chain. Logistics operators and HGV

Patience: The Greatest Value on the Road

Posted on 23 Jul 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, UK Roads

There’s no doubt that the pressure of modern society leaves many of us feeling stressed and irritated on the road every now and then. Our internal training schemeprovides extensive health and safety knowledge for our professional drivers, including ensuring that they are patient, diligent, and respectful on the road. Research from

Professional Driving Careers: Changing Young People’s Perceptions

Posted on 18 Jun 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics

It’s no secret that the logistics industry has become increasingly concerned over the issue of a drivers shortage in the UK. With an ageing workforce, a dependence on EU workers and a lack of new entrants, it’s created a cause for concern – with logistics the beating heart of the

Professional Drivers & Cyclists: Keeping a Harmonious Relationship

Posted on 14 May 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, UK Roads

It’s no secret that there’s an ongoing issue with the relationship between two-wheeled and four-wheeled road users. The likelihood of this partnership showing any developments remains to be seen. However, the main topic that cyclists and vehicle owners (especially professional drivers) can agree on, is the issue of road safety.

Drivers Direct MD Meets With Chris Grayling

Posted on 2 Apr 2019
By glyn
In in the press, Logistics, UK Roads

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?

Posted on 5 Mar 2019
By glyn
In Drivers, driving conditions, HGV, in the press, UK Roads

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

Posted on 15 Feb 2019
By glyn
In Franchise, Logistics, Recruitment

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,

Yearly Archives : 2019