Kent's Drivers Direct franchise has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry after becoming a preferred supplier for its clients, which include some of the major players in the retail and home delivery sectors.

Vic Hawthorne and Danny Moczulski ran their own sportswear manufacturing business for 15 years before deciding to take a Drivers Direct Franchise.

This is what Danny has to say about running a Drivers Direct Franchise

"After running our own sportswear manufacturing business for 15 years we came into this not knowing the first thing about running a recruitment business. However, after our initial meetings with Drivers Direct it became clear that you don't necessarily need to have industry experience to take a Drivers Direct Franchise."

"The training advice and guidance you receive from Drivers Direct gives you a blueprint to work from. With ongoing support from Drivers Direct we have built the business up from a standing start last August and are now supplying a significant number of drivers on a daily basis to clients, including household names in the retail and home delivery sectors. As I say, from a standing start, we are pleased with what we've achieved in the first six months of operating, not least as we are now on the list of preferred suppliers for these clients."

"Recent figures show that 60 per cent of all road haulage companies are struggling to fill vacancies, the success we have had in providing quality highly trained drivers for our clients has ensured we are able to meet the increase in market demand."

"We are now established in the area and our customers have said they're impressed with the calibre of the drivers we provide as well as the vetting procedure we have in place to ensure they receive the best possible service. The state of the economy and increasing fuel prices will no doubt continue to present us with challenges but looking ahead, our aim is to push on and continue to successfully grow our business."

I took the Manchester franchise as I felt there was a huge untapped market in this area and in addition I could support the two already established Drivers Direct branches in Runcorn and Leyland. This has also worked in reverse, as since opening I have enjoyed great support from both the Runcorn and Leyland branches.

I have worked within the recruitment and transport industry since 1985 and felt this was a great opportunity for my family and I to run our own business. I had many sleepless nights prior to opening but with the support of Drivers Direct I have overcome the numerous hurdles and obstacles you encounter when starting up.

After establishing myself in the local market place, I'm now looking at other Drivers Direct franchises opportunities around the country.

For further information on the premier post codes that are still available with Drivers Direct e-mail:Jamie.coan@driversdirect.co.uk

John, Mike and Bev run our Northampton, Nuneaton and Leicester Franchises, here’s what they think about running a Drivers Direct Franchise: We took the Drivers Direct Recruitment Franchise because of the opportunity it offered to own your own business whilst being part of larger already successful business. We initially took one Franchise and quite quickly after that we got our second and we have now opened our third franchise. Like any new business venture we faced the usual challenges and had many up’s and down’s, however, with the ongoing support and guidance from Drivers Direct we have managed to overcome problems and grow our business. Drivers Direct have delivered on promises made to us and we would have no hesitation in recommending a Drivers Direct Franchise to someone who is considering running there own business. If the prospect of owning your own business is appealing, then why not give Jamie Coan a call for an informal chat.

Jamie Coan T-01928 572200 M-07736 501105 jamie.coan@driversdirect.co.uk