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 »
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 »
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 »
Once you’ve got your HGV training done, you might be wondering whether it’s worth getting yourself HIAB qualified. However, this is often thought of as an unnecessary expense. Old hands will tell you that the best way, no, the only way, is to learn is on the job. They might tell you it’s expensive… 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 »
Backline Avonmouth Thanks to continued growth, and a high demand for training, we are pleased to announce our Avonmouth branch has completed its move! Now based in a self contained unit on the Avonbank Industrial Estate, full details of the Branch can be found here. The larger unit comprises a spacious office, with two… Read more »
Congratulations Christchurch! We would like to say a massive well done to Harriet Morgan, Branch Manager, and Kate Higgins, Regional Manager (both pictured), for achieving the prestigious Branch of the Quarter award for Q3 2018! [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”10,13″ exclusions=”26,27,29,30″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”250″ gallery_height=”250″ cycle_effect=”fade” cycle_interval=”3″ show_thumbnail_link=”0″ thumbnail_link_text=”[-]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Christchurch branch officially… 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 »
