The sun was out in force for the weekend of 11 & 12 May and Smeatharpe Stadium was playing host to the Devon Truck Show – a display of almost 600 trucks of all shapes and sizes from across the county and further afield. In addition to the trucks on display, our brand new… Read more »
You may already be familiar with the term. An Outbase is essentially a strategically positioned logistics hub, which facilitates efficient deliveries into the surrounding area. Backline operates two Outbase facilities; one in Exeter, two miles from the M5 at Exeter; the other in Andover two miles from the A303 and six miles from the… 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 »
April has been a fantastic month for Backline, with an array of successes to shout about. But we wanted to concentrate on two of our office-based staff this time. So, with that in mind, we’d like to introduce Greg and Dean! Greg Hyams Greg joined the Backline family in mid-2017 as a consultant… Read more »
Is The Driver CPC Qualification Being Scrapped? Well, in short, no. Sorry if we’ve disappointed you. There has been plenty of speculation that, thanks to a number of factors, including the HGV driver shortage and the dreaded “B” word (Brexit), the Driver CPC qualification would be brushed aside to ease the path of… 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 »
Backline’s Bridgwater branch is proud to announce more training success with yet another of its core drivers passing their class 1 practical test. Jamie Makin, one of the Bridgwater office core drivers was recently identified as a prime candidate to benefit from the Backline Elite Driver training programme. The objective of this scheme is… 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 »
The Latest Addition Backline’s Christchurch branch opened its doors in July 2018. Now that it’s well established, we’ve spoken to Harriet and Ian to find out a little bit more about what makes them tick so you can get to know the people you’ll be dealing with. Off to a Winning Start – Congratulations!… 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 »
Logistics partners take time to find and select. And in a busy company, having to put time aside to choose a new one can feel like such a daunting process that you might be tempted to put it off. But such is their importance to your business, ‘making do’ is just too much of… Read more »
What is Driver CPC? Let’s start with the basics (which you’ll already know). “Driver CPC“, aka “DCPC“, “CPC“, “Periodic Training” or, in some instances, “that [insert chosen combination of expletives] we’ve got to do on top of everything else” is the mandatory qualification required of all professional drivers of heavy goods and passenger carrying vehicles.… Read more »
It’s Here The sun may still be out, but with most of the UK seeing temperatures in the minus figures, it’s officially Winter! Winter driving can be particularly hazardous, but it’s not just the cold temperatures that can catch you out. We’ve compiled the top 6 hacks that will make your winter driving experience… Read more »
If you’re wondering whether to invest in HGV driver training then the answer is probably yes. Both employer and employee benefit from an ongoing training and development philosophy so you really have nothing to lose and lots to gain. For the employer it can help them achieve a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness… Read more »
We’re At It Again Meet Harvey. Harvey has been working with Backline for around 4 years – driving both vans and 7.5 tonne vehicles for a variety of clients. To reward Harvey for his loyalty, and as part of our ongoing programme of up-skilling our driver pool, we took the decision to put him… Read more »
