We Just Can’t Help It Further to multiple success stories already this year (see 2 becomes 1 and we’ve done it again), yet another driver has successfully upgraded their licence from HGV Class 2 to Class 1 with us. Scott Andrews, a driver who who joined our team a little over two years ago,… Read more »
Our Most Popular One of our most popular posts over the years has been our “Top Apps For HGV Drivers” post. Seeing as we posted it in 2015, we thought we should give it an update with our favourites as of 2018. 1. CoPilot (Navigation) Use this app to turn your mobile or… Read more »
Where Do I Start? The road to becoming an HGV driver can seem complex and daunting if you’re new to the industry. Or, as is often the case, you might have been given different information on what you need to do to obtain your licence. Here we’re seeking to make it as simple as… Read more »
How Many?! Today (6/6/18) saw Backline setting a record for the number of people working in the field – with over 340 shifts covered across the South & South West in a single day! The type of work varies, from driving work through to skilled and industrial work, and our client base is just… Read more »
You’re Making Us Blush! On a busy Bank Holiday week, we had the unenviable task of notifying clients of our new rate schedule, in line with increasing business costs, and in order to facilitate the provision of our new Platinum Driver Scheme. However, far from facing a backlash of unhappy customers, some were prompted… Read more »
Wessex Truck Show Competition As a regular supporter of the Wessex Truck Show, we are excited to be able to launch a competition for you to win exclusive day and weekend passes to the show, completely FREE! The prizes available will be as follows: 1 x Family Weekend Pack (Up to 5 weekend-passes) 2… Read more »
Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency The DVSA, previously Vehicle & Operator Standards Agency (VOSA) prior to merging with the Driver Standards Agency (DSA), has been cracking down hard on drivers breaking the rules. Drivers and operators alike have found that, since the agency became a self-funded organisation, it has appeared to be more zealous… Read more »
There’s Not Long Left Back in August 2014, there was a mad rush for Driver CPC training courses, as drivers and their employers realised they were soon to be unable to drive if they didn’t complete the required 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC training. Each Driver CPC entitlement lasts for five years from… Read more »
Committed to Quality As part of our ongoing commitment to providing outstanding quality to the industry, throughout all our areas of operation, we have again achieved “FTA Approved” status for 2018. The Driving Agency Accreditation Scheme “aims to recognise, encourage and promote good practice within the sector.” According to the FTA’s website, the benefits… Read more »
