2020 | Drivers Direct | DRIVEN BY PROFESSIONALS

The Pros and Cons of Clean Air Zones

Posted on 26 Oct 2020
By glyn
In driving conditions, Logistics

Clean Air Zones, also known as CAZs, are areas of controlled traffic imposed by local authorities in an attempt to improve air quality. Most commonly found in city centres, CAZs were first proposed in 2015 but only came into force this year. The UK government’s target of a near “net

The Effect Of The Fuel Duty Rise On The Economic Recovery Of The Logistics Industry

Posted on 5 Oct 2020
By glyn
In in the press, Logistics

This autumn, during the budget review, it is rumoured that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering ending the current freeze on fuel tax, FleetNews reports. This could see fuel duty increase as much as 5p, resulting in a spike in overall costs per litre. It’s thought that this move is being

Moving From Military To Logistics

Posted on 26 Aug 2020
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Recruitment

Coming out of the military and transitioning into civilian life once more can be scary, and it can also be daunting to choose a career path that’s right for you after spending your working life up until now serving the country. At Drivers Direct, we’re big on encouraging ex-military into the

What Impact Will The Border Operating Model Have On The UK Supply Chain?

Posted on 27 Jul 2020
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics, UK Roads

Last month, we talked about how the lack of Brexit attention might impact the logistics industry, today we are taking a deeper look into the Government’s latest update for the UK-EU borders which will significantly impact the logistics industry: The Border Operating Model. It has certainly been a strange time, over

Brexit & Logistics – What Impact Will A Lack of Attention Have On The Industry?

Posted on 24 Jun 2020
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV, Logistics

Since our exit from the EU just under 6 months ago, the focus has shifted away from Brexit over the past few months, with the outbreak of Coronavirus dramatically changing life as we know it. Covid-19 has impacted the logistics industry in more ways than one, with one being a considerable

The Ultimate Driving Playlist 2020

Posted on 21 Apr 2020
By glyn
In Drivers

With the current climate, we thought we’d share a little positivity around. Whether you’re out on the roads driving, or at home, listening to some great songs is never a bad idea to lift the spirits. Therefore, we’ve put together the ultimate Drivers playlist, which has been updated for 2020 with

International Women’s Day with Drivers Direct

Posted on 5 Mar 2020
By glyn
In Logistics, Recruitment

For International Women’s Day this year, we wanted to take the opportunity to show our appreciation for some of the women that work at a selection of our branches. We talked to them about their careers, the women who inspire them the most and everything in between. What is your

5 Things to Love About Being an HGV Driver

Posted on 13 Feb 2020
By glyn
In Drivers, HGV

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an HGV driver?

There are many pre-conceived notions, so we’re here to shine a light on what it’s really like and why you should definitely consider a career in logistics. There are many positives to being an HGV driver, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top five.

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