Being able to have a work life balance within our careers is one of the most important criteria. An REBR 2021 report found that 65% voted work life balance as the top motivator when looking for a new employer –...
Read moreWith winter almost behind us, commercial drivers will be thrilled at the prospect of dry roads. However, whilst driving in spring may be less dangerous than being on the road through winter ice and snow, there are still safety measures...
Read moreThe law on people using their mobile phones while driving in Great Britain (GB) has become stricter today - 25 March 2022. The new law means an offence is triggered whenever a driver holds and uses a device - regardless...
Read moreExperienced commercial drivers will have accumulated a collection of essential items in their cab over time. This knowledge is invaluable for new truckers as knowing what to take on the road with you isn’t always as straightforward when you’re just...
Read moreThe early months of the year can often leave people feeling demotivated and less productive. Therefore, it’s essential fleet managers put in place strategies to maintain and increase the productivity of HGV drivers. Supporting your drivers in this way will...
Read moreChanges will be made to The Highway Code from Saturday 29 January 2022, following a review of the Highway Code last year, with the aim to improve road safety for people walking, cycling and riding horses. The review was followed...
Read moreDriver Hire Training's DriveWise portfolio of services are designed to be flexible and effective. Training can be delivered online as well as in-person, making it easier than ever for you to meet your duty of care for people who drive...
Read moreWith 195,000 logistics organisations in the UK and 2.5 million people working in wider logistics roles, the industry plays an essential role in facilitating the UK’s prosperity, development and standard of living. HGV drivers are key to the success of the...
Read moreTrucks are the most commonly used means of transporting freight. By the end of 2019, cargo moved in the UK by HGVs increased by 1% in comparison to 2018, to 154 billion tonne kilometres. When trucks transport cargo, they require trailers to carry the load. In haulage, it’s important to use a...
Read moreChristmas is fast approaching, and it’s easy to forget where so many of the things we rely on for a successful holiday come from and how they get to where they are. From the presents under the tree to the...
Read moreHGVs often have a limit on the amount that is safe to load them with. Long, heavy or wide loads will typically be transported under the abnormal indivisible loads provisions of the Motor Vehicle (Authorisation of Special Types) General Order 2003 (STGO). At Driver Hire, our drivers pride themselves on their...
Read moreThe UK is set to experience an electric vehicle revolution. Hybrid and electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular as a feasible everyday mode of transport – including in the logistics industry. Not only does an electric lorry and hybrid lorry offer a clean and quiet drive but they help reform the industry’s relationship with the environment,...
Read moreYou have probably heard a lot about HGV driving – both good and bad. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the career choice. However, it’s a far cry from the standard 9 to 5 routine, plus it gives you a degree of control that many other jobs cannot offer you. Acquiring...
Read moreKeep on top of Driver CPC - with Driver Hire, training is more convenient than ever The logistics industry is flat out right now – meeting customer deadlines as the economy grows, and as we head in to Christmas. Nice...
Read moreAs the Government prepares for the changes to the HGV driving tests this month, to free up an additional 50,000 tests a year, Driver Hire Training have commented on the effects of the changes, and what it means for the...
Read moreThe Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (Driver CPC) is a professional qualification for bus, coach and lorry drivers. It was introduced across the EU with the aim of improving road safety and maintaining the high standards of professional driving....
Read moreSpencer Taylor has been fascinated by trucks since he was a young lad. “From the very first time I heard the sound of air brakes,” he recalls. He’s now 44, on the books at Driver Hire Cambridge and the proud holder of...
Read moreYou could say that when Mark Clarke joined Driver Hire his working career became temporarily ‘unstuck’. That’s because he’d previously worked in the industrial adhesive chemical unit for well-known glue manufacturer, Bostick. Nowadays he’s got a different adhesive – it’s...
Read more“Give me the keys to a lorry and I’m happy!”. The words of 54-year-old Richard Wastie, on the books at Driver Hire Oxford, and currently well on his way to becoming a Category C HGV driver. Whilst Richard might give...
Read moreFor many employees, driving for work is pivotal to the smooth running of the business, whether that's delivering goods, driving with a colleague, or travelling to a meeting. Employers who have staff driving for work purposes have a duty of...
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