Blog | Drivers Direct | DRIVEN BY PROFESSIONALS

Professional Driving Careers: Changing Young People’s Perceptions

18 Jun 2019

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

Professional Drivers & Cyclists: Keeping a Harmonious Relationship

14 May 2019

No comment

It’s no secret that there’s an ongoing issue with the relationship between two-wheeled and four-wheeled road users. The likelihood of this partnership showing any developments remains to be seen. However, the main topic that cyclists and vehicle owners (especially professional drivers) can agree on, is the issue of road safety.

Drivers Direct MD Meets With Chris Grayling

2 Apr 2019

No comment

Our MD Gethin Roberts recently met with Chris Grayling, the Secretary of State Transport. As a respected spokesperson within the industry, Gethin raised a number of subjects with Mr. Grayling to gain further knowledge on what is being done to support drivers, UK roads and the logistics sector as a

Media and Reality: Why is there such a discrepancy for HGVs?

5 Mar 2019

No comment

HGVs are covered a lot in the media but it’s no secret that the headlines are usually associated with bad news. In these cases, it’s extremely unfortunate that a sweeping opinion is made of people that are simply doing their job. Without the HGV drivers who work their hardest to deliver

Drivers Direct Office Opens in Bury St Edmunds Office

15 Feb 2019

No comment

We are thrilled to announce that we have opened a new Drivers Direct franchise in Bury St Edmunds on Angel Hill – the latest addition to our network of branches across the country as we look to expand to keep up with the growing demand from our clients. On 4th February,

Drivers Direct: Christmas Traditions

21 Dec 2018

No comment

Christmas is just around the corner and we can’t believe how quickly the year has gone - it feels like just yesterday that we shared our year in review blog last December. We’ve had an excellent year here at Drivers Direct, from being finalists in a number of business awards to

Road Safety Awareness Week: Bike Smart

20 Nov 2018

No comment

Road Safety Awareness Week (19th – 25th November) is the UK’s biggest road safety event, coordinated by the road safety charity, Brake. Last year the theme was ‘Speed Down Save Lives’ and in our blog we discussed the startling facts behind the campaign. With more than a third of cyclists and

Drivers Direct on: Charity of the Year

2 Nov 2018

No comment

Every year we select our charity of the year, it’s a decision that is given careful consideration as all our employees throughout our 21 branches can offer their nominations for a worthy cause. Having supported the Victory Services Club in 2017, this year we chose the NSPCC, whose excellent work

Drivers Direct on: The Value of Quality Drivers

3 Oct 2018

No comment

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.”

How to Get Your Foot on the Logistics Career Ladder

20 Aug 2018

No comment

The thought of a career change is a prospect which is exhilarating and daunting in equal measure. The endless opportunities and the chance to completely change your day to day activities is an incredibly exciting thought, but then the question must be asked: how do I even start a new

Drivers Direct on: Recruitment, Logistics & Brexit

27 Jul 2018

No comment

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

From the Front Lines to The Cab

28 Jun 2018

No comment

There’s no doubt that leaving the UK’s Armed Forces can be a daunting prospect, regardless of how long you’ve served. Moving from the structured lifestyle of the forces to the quieter life as a civilian is a huge life-changing event and the rate of each individual’s transition varies depending on