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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

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

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

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

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.

TACKLING DRIVER SHORTAGES

Posted on 3 May 2016
By phil
In Drivers, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

For a number of years now the UK’s haulage industry has seen a steady decline in the number of HGV drivers available, with those retiring or pursuing alternative careers outnumbering those entering the industry. Additionally, of those who have a career in the industry, the average age is currently 53 with

The Complete Package

Posted on 2 Mar 2016
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

There’s no denying that business is booming as more and more clients turn to Drivers Direct when looking to bolster their business with qualified and professional drivers. However, with more than 1000 drivers now on the road every week, clients were increasingly asking us whether we could offer the complete

STAY SAFE WHATEVER THE WEATHER

Posted on 29 Jan 2016
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

There’s no denying it, this winter has been one of the wettest and warmest on record as the Met Office advises that the last few months have seen record rainfall and temperatures more often associated with the British summertime. As wet weather can cause some of the most hazardous driving conditions,

UK Motorists Experience License Shake Up In New Regulations

Posted on 2 Jun 2015
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

With less than a month to go before the paper license is scrapped, UK drivers are becoming increasingly concerned with the changes. As part of a major regulation shakeup from the DVLA, the paper license counterpart will no longer be valid or hold any legal status from the 8th June,

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