Welcome to Drivers Direct
Drivers Direct specialise in the recruitment and placement of professional drivers into both temporary and permanent positions within the UK Logistics sector.
Our client portfolio has been built upon trust and proven success and we are proud to hold longstanding and successful relationships with the biggest Logistics providers in the UK marketplace. Unlike many recruiters Drivers Direct are a standalone business, logistics is our specialty.
If you are an Agency Driver who feels undervalued, speak to us, we can change your working life.
If you’re looking for HGV Agency work on a temporary basis, or looking to find a permanent position, look no further than Drivers Direct, our in house HGV Recruitment specialists will work with you to find your ideal role.
Recruitment doesn’t sleep, we are always looking for reliable, experienced Contract Drivers to fulfil Driving Vacancies in all classes. At Drivers Direct we take enormous pride in our work, our track record and substantial client list speak for themselves.
These points alone set us apart from the regular Driver Hire Recruitment organisations.
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Our network of branches throughout the UK offer vacancies for all classes of driver.
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Drivers Direct supplies drivers of all classes to National and Local clients across the UK
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Limited Franchise Opportunities
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Latest News
- Oct13
Career Backgrounds That Have Perfect Skills for Logistics
Logistics, and transport management, are dynamic careers with many roles needing to be filled at the moment. In order to keep the supply chain moving, every part must work in sync with each other, however, not all elements are so straightforward. Luckily, the logistics sector covers a wide range of jobs.
Sep15Considering a career in logistics instead of university
You’d be forgiven for thinking that, after leaving school, your only option is to go to university in order to find a career you enjoy, or make a decent living. But this simply isn’t the case! Here’s why there’s no reason not to consider a career in logistics in place of
Aug9Why The Covid-19 Drivers Shortage Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
The impact of the logistics sector on the UK economy is seemingly simple to understand, but its importance is, unfortunately, regularly overlooked. With this being the case, it’s easy to ignore the catastrophic snowball of events that a driver shortage can lead to. Without goods making it to their intended
Oct26The Pros and Cons of Clean Air Zones
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
Oct5The Effect Of The Fuel Duty Rise On The Economic Recovery Of The Logistics Industry
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
Aug26Moving From Military To Logistics
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
Jul27What Impact Will The Border Operating Model Have On The UK Supply Chain?
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
Jun24Brexit & Logistics – What Impact Will A Lack of Attention Have On The Industry?
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
Apr21The Ultimate Driving Playlist 2020
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
Mar5International Women’s Day with Drivers Direct
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