Training brokers: why you should ALWAYS avoid them!
August 2019 |
Why and how to avoid training brokers when booking your HGV driver training.
Backline News
HGV driving after Brexit; what can we expect?
The air of uncertainty around Brexit has been lingering for some time. With no deal yet decided there is simply no way to know what kind of allowances will be made or negotiated for the continued interaction between the UK and Europe on any level. So what does that mean for HGV driving after Brexit? … Read more »
Does your employer have to provide Driver CPC training?
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (or Driver CPC / DCPC for short) is a mandatory qualification for the majority of drivers operating vehicles over 3.5 Tonne or 8 passenger seats for work. There are some exemptions from the rules (more details on DCPC exemptions here) but generally speaking if you’re being paid to drive… Read more »
Elite HGV Drivers; How To Spot Them
There are a number of key traits that elite HGV drivers have. Knowing these traits can help employers make good hiring decisions and perhaps more importantly, help drivers determine whether or not this is really the career for them. # In this article we outline 5 of those key qualities that “elite” HGV drivers have… Read more »
Purchasing Fuel | How Portland Fuel Could Put You In The Driving Seat
For vehicle operators, the costs associated with the buying of fuel and in particular diesel, make up a large proportion of operating budgets. Yet all too often, the actual process of buying fuel is an afterthought or relies on a process that has neither been reviewed nor updated for many years. The aim of… Read more »
6 mistakes a bad logistics partner ALWAYS makes (and how to avoid them)
How do you choose a good logistics partner? It’s a question companies up and down the UK regularly ask themselves, especially after a bad experience. This short 5-minute read should help you spot some of the mistakes a bad logistics partner always makes, and help you prevent them from happening again, and again. … Read more »
5 questions you must ask your logistics partner about their drivers
There are a few questions you must ask your logistics partner about their drivers, before getting into bed with them. Some crucial things you simply must know. Most importantly, you will want to determine the internal health of the company. This will help you to anticipate future problems that might arise if you work… Read more »
Delivering success; how the right logistics partner will grow your business
A good logistics partner is someone you have full confidence in when it comes to handling your product, this is a massive stress reliever, but also vital for healthy business growth. The ‘right’ logistics partner, however, is much more than this. When it comes to your third-party logistics (3PL) provider you need to have full… Read more »
Devon Truck Show 2019
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 »
Outbasing – what is it and how could your business benefit?
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 »
How Our Platinum Drivers Scheme is developing the Role of HGV Drivers
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 »
The best driving jobs and how to find them
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 »
Celebrating Success With Greg & Dean
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 your Logistics Partner Costing you Money whilst you Sleep?
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 »
HGV Driver Career development tips; think CPD
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 »