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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

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

Driving In The Dark

Posted on 2 Nov 2015
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment, UK Roads

There's no doubt that driving at night is more dangerous. A Department for Transport study revealed that although only 15 per cent of vehicle miles are clocked between 7pm and 7am, they account for almost a third of road injuries and deaths. The main reason for an increase in traffic accidents

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,

Driving On The Most Dangerous UK Roads

Posted on 30 Apr 2015
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

For the majority of us, driving is an everyday necessity or even a fundamental part of a career. However, you may be shocked to learn a quiet rural road in Wales is considered the most dangerous road in the UK, surprising many locals who regularly use it. Research suggests Carmarthen East

You Booze, You Lose

Posted on 4 Dec 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, in the press, Recruitment, UK Roads

During the Christmas months, alcohol consumption in Britain increases by 40 per cent with 54 per cent of men and 41 per cent of women expected to drink over the recommended guidelines during the festive period. Every year drink driving campaigns hit our TV screens, radios and catch our attention on

SPEEDING AHEAD OF NEW CHANGES

Posted on 12 Nov 2014
By phil
In Drivers, Franchise, HGV, Recruitment, UK Roads

Driving in the UK has been somewhat under the â€˜spotlightâ€™ recently. There are many reasons for this, mainly due to the changes to CPC training, driverless cars and the abolishment of the tax disk. However, one up and coming change is set to have a big effect on not only

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Speed Down Save Lives

The Complete Package

Driving In The Dark

UK Motorists Experience License Shake Up In New Regulations

Driving On The Most Dangerous UK Roads

You Booze, You Lose

SPEEDING AHEAD OF NEW CHANGES