“Simple control measures would have prevented this accident . . . “ “Easy steps can be taken to reduce the risk of visiting drivers becoming injured on site.” Both of the above are comments from Health & Safety Inspectors in...
Read moreDriver Hire has appointed Samantha Ennis (Sam) as the new Business Development Manager, further strengthening the knowledge and experience around validating licences and driver training. Sam brings a wealth of experience to her role, gained from 11 years working for...
Read moreWorking in the transport and logistics industry as an HGV driver offers a range of fantastic opportunities in a rewarding career. If you’re considering getting an HGV licence but you have diabetes, you may be asking yourself ‘can diabetics drive...
Read moreOne of the most important matters globally is sustainability. In particular, the road freight industry has been in the spotlight in the race to be greener. More than a quarter of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions result from transport, and...
Read moreIt’s true that electric HGVs can be expensive, but after the initial upfront cost, operating electric logistics vehicles can come with various advantages, including significant discounts and cost reductions. Not only can electric vehicles save your business money now, they...
Read moreWe're fully immersed into the colder, Winter months and are starting to see flurries of snow across the UK. To help you stay safe behind the wheel, we have pulled together these top tips on keeping road-safe when driving in...
Read moreCargo theft is the criminal theft of any type of freight products that are in the process of being shipped along a supply chain. It’s one of the toughest problems for the transport and logistics industry to tackle, as criminal...
Read moreTo put it simply, HGV insurance is the policy you need to drive an HGV on the road. It ensures that in the event of an accident, the HGV driver is protected against claims from other road users for damage...
Read moreThe UK HGV market has historically been slightly slower to embrace the trend of electric vehicles than the car market, mainly due to the long distances required in the haulage industry, and the lack of adequate charging infrastructure. However, everything...
Read moreDrivers 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...
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