Ignore what the song says. If you’re behind the wheel, jolly is the exact opposite of what you should be (unless it’s just in the happy sense, of course). Back in the 16th Century when it first originated, cars, trucks and busses didn’t exist. At least nothing that resembles what is on the roads… Read more »
Looking for new HGV driving job? With so much choice there’s probably never been a better time to be a trucker. But with so many possibilities, how do you know which are the best driving jobs, and which ones to avoid at all costs? With that in mind, we’ve created a checklist of the… Read more »
Logistics forms a pivotal part of many business. It’s the behind the scenes action that makes sure that the things that need to happen, happen. However, thanks to the ever-increasing logistical expectations set by e-Commerce giants like Amazon, an extremely effective and efficient logistics operation essential for keeping customers satisfied in these permanently switched-on… Read more »
What do we mean by CPD? CPD stands for Continued Professional Development. Simply put it is the training and activities you take to help advance yourself along your driving career. Not to be confused with CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), it’s a term used by professionals to describe the training they undertake to stay… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Government Issues Official Guidance With just a few months until the UK officially leaves the European Union, the government has issued official advice for drivers and hauliers. The advice applies to any driver or haulier seeking to operate vehicles in the EU after our departure. Key Points: Drivers Despite what you may have heard,… Read more »
Road Safety Over the last few decades, the UK has enjoyed significant reductions in the number of deaths and serious injury caused by road collisions – despite traffic levels going in the opposite direction. Official UK statistics show that in 2016, there were 1,792 fatalities and just over 24,000 “seriously injured” on the roads,… Read more »
Tick Tock The Driver CPC deadline is just months away. Despite having been around for some time now, there still seems to be quite a bit of confusion surrounding the rules. So, here’s a quick “Fact or Fiction” quiz that will set the record straight and help you avoid getting caught by those Driver CPC… Read more »
Hello Andover! Exciting times – Backline has secured the lease on a new site in Andover (Walworth Ind. Est.). The site will undergo development ready for use as our second Outbase facility, complimenting our Exeter Outbase site. It offers capacity for at least 40 vehicles and, subject to final sign off, will also be… Read more »
Acquiring your HGV licence is both a serious business and a sizable investment. So, doing your driver training can be nerve racking. Not only because of the cost, but because the internet on this topic is full of horror stories. So, we’ve put together this list of some of the worst advice we’ve ever… Read more »
We’ve All Heard It If you work in the Transport & Logistics sector, you’re bound to have had a conversation or two at some point about the HGV driver shortage. But, is there actually a shortage, or is the problem something else entirely? Let’s Start With The Numbers We did some research into the… Read more »
HGV driving can be a really rewarding career move. You’re part of something much bigger than yourself, and you’ll find that few people have been to as many places as an HGV driver. So, if you like being on the road, meeting new people, seeing new places and want to be part of something big,… Read more »
Did You Know? Everyone knows that a successful business has to have good Health & Safety procedures in place, and the vast majority do. We have, according to HSE figures, the lowest workplace fatality rate of all the EU countries and we also fair well when it comes to work days lost through sickness… Read more »
