This is a list of the 10 most common misconceptions about HGV drivers in 2022 Despite what some people might think, being a truck driver isn’t an easy job. It isn’t something that just anyone can do. And, frankly, it isn’t made any easier by some of the rumours and misconceptions about HGV… Read more »
Outbase Exeter is working around the clock to support their clients where needed this Christmas to ensure deliveries aren’t disrupted at the most crucial time of the year. Despite the twists and turns we’ve all navigated this year, the retail and distribution sectors are incredibly busy, keeping shelves stocked and fulfilling the increase in… Read more »
How do Ex-Navy Personnel find the transition to HGV driving? We Interviewed former Royal Navy Submarine Serviceman Kevin Gomm (a lorry driver at Backline Logistics) to find out.
There are more than 183,000 HGV driving jobs in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).That’s plenty to go around. However, each region has different job opportunities with different industries playing key roles in local economies. This means that while demand for drivers in the UK is certainly up, not… Read more »
The team at Backline Outbase Exeter is currently renewing their FORS Accreditation to demonstrate their ability to execute and maintain the highest standards of excellence within health and safety. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary scheme for fleet operators that aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations and… Read more »
Sam Hay, Training Manager at Backline has signed up to a two-day training course this month to become an accredited trainer for the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI). ALLMI is the UKs only accrediting body to specialise in training for each member of the lorry loading lifting team, to ensure… Read more »
The haulage industry is vital to the UK economy. It’s an integral part of domestic supply chains with links across many sectors, from food supplies and medical products, to manufacturing and construction. Historically, there has been a shortage of qualified HGV Drivers, which has increased from an estimated 45,000 in 2016 to 76,000 today,… Read more »
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Once again, the team at Backline Outbase in Exeter is proving how important it is to maintain a strong reputation, after signing a minimum six-month contract with Topps Tiles, thanks to a referral from a contact at Wincanton. Topps Tiles is the UK’s largest tile specialist and will be using Exeter Outbase as a… Read more »
Backline wouldn’t have the reputation that it does today without the hard work, talent and skill displayed by its drivers, who all play a part in the delivery of our Elite Driver Training programme. Whether you’re looking for a part-time driving role, want to become a guaranteed driver, or even sign a permanent contract, Backline… Read more »
Backline Training, based in the South West of England is celebrating a boost in business since partnering with MT training and becoming an accredited trainer for the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS). As an existing training provider for AITT, Sam Hay (Training Manager) at Backline Training saw an opportunity to enhance their offering… Read more »
The haulage industry is traditionally seen as a male dominated industry and the figures speak for themselves. Out of the 315,000 registered truck drivers in the UK, only 2,200 are female and only 1% are HGV drivers. However, this is starting to change and at Backline we’re proud of the female truck drivers we… Read more »
With even the biggest supermarkets having HGV driver recruitment problems, there’s possibly never been a better time for experienced drivers. It means that if you’re an HGV driver with a few years out on the roads and feeling uninspired these days, it could be time to think about pastures new. But how do… Read more »
This is a comprehensive go-to guide for planning seasonal driver cover in the South and South West of England. If you are looking for information on: Peak delivery seasons in the South & South West Rules regarding HGV driver hours Mitigating against driver shortages Common Peak Planning mistakes (and how to avoid them!)… Read more »
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, commonly referred to as PUWER, was passed in 1998 and builds upon the Health And Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974. PUWER, as the title suggests, places legal responsibilities on those who provide or use work equipment. The definition of “work equipment” is rather broad. The… Read more »
