Wondering how to become an HGV driver? For the right person, HGV driving offers excellent career opportunities. The online shopping and home delivery boom mean logistics has never been more in demand. And, with a national shortage of drivers out there, the good ones are never out of work [OK – we’ll make an exception… Read more »
Whether you’re part of a logistics company, a supplier or a driver, there are events, trade shows and conferences in 2020 that you won’t want to miss. We have gathered 14 of the top shows and conferences from around Europe where you can seek new business and work opportunities, catch up with old clients as… Read more »
What’s the best bit of advice you’ve ever had about your HGV driving career? As we enter into the New Year and a new decade, we’ve been wondering what great advice we could share with you to help you continue your HGV driving career. After much deliberation and note comparing we quickly realised… Read more »
What will the future of HGV driving look like? HGV driving is an essential part of every product-based business. Products need to get from factories to warehouses, to stores, and finally to customer doors and HGV drivers are a vital part of this logistical process. When it comes to considering the future of… Read more »
Winter weather can cause havoc on the roads. Ice, snow, wind, fog and the cold can all feel like a challenge designed to test a driver’s professionalism. It demands that even the best take extra care so check out our handy HGV winter driving guide With weather experts predicting another Beast from the East… Read more »
The best jobs go to the top drivers. And being the best takes more than just being able to drive or deliver on time. Find out what you need here
When it comes to finding and securing the best paid HGV driving jobs there are a few things you need to consider. You need to know what role you are aiming for, and what experience, training and track record employers want. After all, if you know what the best employers are looking for it… Read more »
Sometimes we hear drivers say that HGV driving is a harder job than it used to be. So, in this article, we’ve identified three major elements of HGV driving jobs that have changed over the years and explore their impact on the lives and roles of drivers.
The air of uncertainty around Brexit has been lingering for some time. With no deal yet decided there is simply no way to know what kind of allowances will be made or negotiated for the continued interaction between the UK and Europe on any level. So what does that mean for HGV driving after Brexit? … Read more »
How do you choose a good logistics partner? It’s a question companies up and down the UK regularly ask themselves, especially after a bad experience. This short 5-minute read should help you spot some of the mistakes a bad logistics partner always makes, and help you prevent them from happening again, and again. … Read more »
A good logistics partner is someone you have full confidence in when it comes to handling your product, this is a massive stress reliever, but also vital for healthy business growth. The ‘right’ logistics partner, however, is much more than this. When it comes to your third-party logistics (3PL) provider you need to have full… Read more »
HGV drivers are one of the most important parts of the logistics industry. Without them, a lot of things simply wouldn’t happen. No online shopping, no delivery services, no food; no commerce, in fact. Yet, despite the invaluable role they play as an asset to UK business and the modern family’s daily life they… Read more »
Looking for some easy ways to accelerate your HGV driving career? We’ve put together this quick list of seven tactics to focus on now, to get immediate and powerful results. Need more advice? Make sure you speak to one of our team or check out some of the great HGV training packages we have… Read more »
When it comes to business ‘you’re only as good as the company you keep’ is a saying we can all agree with. In all sectors, one of the key things that the successful companies do well is to hire and retain the best talent. Logistics is no different. Working with skilled drivers has… Read more »
Reliable HGV drivers; they are the unsung heroes of business. The backbone of UK Plc. Committed and experienced drivers are integral to making sure deliveries arrive on time. This means customers get their orders, that materials are in the right place at the right time. They also ensure the supply chain runs smoothly, without… Read more »
