Category: Backline News

A Winning Partnership Just Got Stronger: Backline Logistics Backs Exeter Chiefs’ Rising Star, Greg Fisilau!

September 2025    |

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the partnership between Backline Logistics and the formidable Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club. Building on an already successful relationship, Backline Logistics is proud to deepen its commitment by becoming the official player sponsor for the Chiefs’ incredibly promising young number 8, Greg Fisilau!   This expansion signifies more than… Read more »

Sophie leading the way for Female drivers

December 2024    |

We spoke to Sophie from who drives for our Plymouth office who took the jump from behind the desk to behind the wheel and shares her experiences.   What made me get into the industry? Shifting from my cushy office job to driving was a pretty big leap. The routine of the office wasn’t fulfilling… Read more »

Hard work Gets Tyler a Promotion

February 2023    |

Congratulations to Tyler Parish for his promotion to Trainee Consultant at Backline’s Bridgwater branch. Tyler joined the team last June after a period of increased business prompted a search for a Branch Administrator.   Tyler lives local to the branch and has worked solidly since he left school and also held down a part-time job… Read more »

PUTTING RELATIONSHIPS FIRST IN RECRUITMENT

August 2022    |

As part of our ongoing interview series, we had the pleasure of speaking with one of our longest-serving members of staff, Donna Scanlan, who shares the reasons why she’s stayed with the business for so long.   Q: Hi Donna! We’ve heard great things about you from the HGV Drivers we’ve been interviewing for the… Read more »

Lands End to John O’ Groats…..well almost!

August 2022    |

Beit immersing yourself into a bath full of beans, shaving off beards or even cycling ridiculous distances, raising funds for good causes has always been a great thing to help organisations that lack government funding. Regional Manager at Backline, Simon Steer decided back in 2020 that as a keen biker, he wanted to do something… Read more »

Artic Explorer Roy Webb

AN ARTIC ADVENTURE!

July 2022    |

To continue our Backline Heroes Series, this month we caught up with HGV Driver, Roy Webb who tells us about his experience of traveling around the world as an HGV Driver.   Q: Hi Roy, thanks for taking the time to talk to us. At 36 years old you’re breaking the stereotype of HGV Drivers… Read more »

Backline Exeter Outbase Renovations

TEAM PROMOTION BOLSTERS THE OUTBASE EXETER EXPERIENCE

May 2022    |

While the team prepares to unveil the refurbishment and renovation work that’s been happening on site, Kelly Hughes, Manager at Outbase Exeter is pleased to announce that there’s a new addition to the team.   Tony Oldham who started his journey as a Van Driver with Backline over two years ago has recently re-trained as… Read more »

BUSINESS CONTINUES TO GROW AT OUTBASE EXETER

March 2022    |

A long-standing client that has been using Outbase Exeter for over 10 years will be increasing their service requirements from March onwards, demonstrating the importance of cultivating key client relationships.   As well as using Exeter as their Outbase facility, this particular client – a national distributor of DIY goods – will also be parking… Read more »

Backline Exeter Outbase Renovations

NEW YEAR, NEW YARD

March 2022    |

The health and safety of drivers is always a priority at Backline, but especially at Outbase Exeter which is used as a stop-gap for long distance HGV drivers working within EU regulations.   The transport and logistics industry regularly comes under scrutiny for the working conditions of HGV drivers, but for the team at Outbase… Read more »