Drivers can expect more snow and ice after weather warnings are issued this week Drivers must be prepared to break down in harsh conditions as temperatures reach lowest in 13 years After snow and ice hitting the UK this week,...
Read moreHow many HGV drivers do you know who, alongside navigating a truck and its load, can do you a decent haircut? Not many. But Yorkshireman Dale Sheard – winner of Driver Hire Training's Driver CPC competition, can. He’s been driving...
Read moreA tidy cab equals a tidy mind. However, when you’re out on the road a lot, regularly making long journeys, experiencing unfavourable weather conditions and sometimes difficult road conditions, it’s not always easy to keep on top of cleaning your...
Read moreAs with any career, it can be daunting applying for positions without having any prior experience. The same goes for newly qualified HGV drivers, who may also face challenges when applying for jobs in logistics. Fortunately, the demand for HGV...
Read moreRegardless of where you drive an HGV, you need to be armed with as much knowledge as possible. Having said that, it’s worth remembering that operating a heavy goods vehicle in London is quite different to driving anywhere else in...
Read moreRising fuel prices and greener policies have pushed electric vehicles to the forefront in recent years. And closer attention is now turning to HGVs, as manufacturers face a predicament over which fuel option is the best long-term solution for net-zero...
Read moreWith the days getting shorter, staying safe and alert becomes even more crucial when driving at night. For many commercial drivers, driving late at night is their preferred time, as it often means fewer cars on the road, less roadworks...
Read moreAs Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this Sunday, drivers across the UK are going to spend more hours in the dark. In the UK, clocks go back on Sunday 30th October, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time....
Read moreNational statistics from the Department for Transport have revealed that annually, thousands of people are killed or severely injured in road traffic accidents. Dashboard cameras can be an extremely useful addition in these situations, across all vehicle types, as they...
Read moreThe logistics industry is at the centre of all our lives, every day and we’re proud of Driver Hire’s role in helping to keep the wheels turning. That’s why we are core sponsors of the Road Haulage Association’s National Lorry...
Read moreThere are 195,000 logistics businesses in the UK and 2.5 million individuals working in wider logistics positions. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that the industry plays an important role in supporting the UK’s economy, development and standard of...
Read moreAs the manager of a fleet of HGVs, one of your main priorities is to ensure your vehicles continue to perform efficiently. Vehicle downtime can not only cause delays and therefore customer/client dissatisfaction, but it can also be detrimental to...
Read moreThe average age of professional HGV drivers in the UK is between 50 and 64 – and it’s well known that this sector of the working population is getting older. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the number of...
Read moreTechnology has revolutionised the way we do most things in our day to day lives – business, how we interact, manage our time and even our health. As well as these, it now contributes a great deal to many aspects...
Read moreFor many businesses, loading and unloading lorries is a daily duty, and it can come with risks of workplace injuries. As well as this, if a load isn’t securely properly and goods fall from a lorry, it could be catastrophic...
Read moreThe recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a huge increase in the demand for logistics and transport, and this is something that will continue to rise. And therefore, this is met by a need for drivers to develop existing...
Read moreEach day, sustainability becomes a more and more important matter, and this is as true for the transport and logistics sector as it is for anyone else. With the UK Government’s bid to introduce more eco-friendly policies with their net...
Read moreTemperatures are rising, summer is here, and hopefully for several weeks. It can be harder for commercial drivers, in particular those that do long-haul journeys, to manage in the heat. Snow, rain and ice are common winter threats when it comes...
Read moreTuesday 12th July saw the FORS Annual Conference, held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Chaired by Andy Salter, MD of DVV Media and former editor of Commercial Motor magazine, the conference explored how FORS can work together with operators...
Read moreA squad of Driver Hire trainers have successfully assessed almost 300 VIP drivers, chosen to support one of our prestigious clients in the build up to one of UK’s major Summer sporting events. The assessments were carried out, as part...
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