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6 Myths about the Future of HGV Driving in 2020 (and beyond!)



November 2019 |
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What will the future of HGV driving look like?   HGV driving is an essential part of every product-based business. Products need to get from factories to warehouses, to stores, and finally to customer doors and HGV drivers are a vital part of this logistical process.   When it comes to considering the future of… Read more »



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The essential HGV winter drivers’ survival guide

October 2019    |

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Winter weather can cause havoc on the roads. Ice, snow, wind, fog and the cold can all feel like a challenge designed to test a driver’s professionalism. It demands that even the best take extra care so check out our handy HGV winter driving guide   With weather experts predicting another Beast from the East… Read more »

Be the best! How to become the top HGV driver on the road in 5 easy steps

October 2019    |

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The best jobs go to the top drivers. And being the best takes more than just being able to drive or deliver on time. Find out what you need here

HGV Driving Jobs: How to Get the Best Paid Ones

September 2019    |

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When it comes to finding and securing the best paid HGV driving jobs there are a few things you need to consider. You need to know what role you are aiming for, and what experience, training and track record employers want.   After all, if you know what the best employers are looking for it… Read more »

Are HGV driving jobs really getting harder?

September 2019    |

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Sometimes we hear drivers say that HGV driving is a harder job than it used to be. So, in this article, we’ve identified three major elements of HGV driving jobs that have changed over the years and explore their impact on the lives and roles of drivers.

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HGV driving after Brexit; what can we expect?

August 2019    |

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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 »

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6 mistakes a bad logistics partner ALWAYS makes (and how to avoid them)

June 2019    |

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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 »

Delivering success; how the right logistics partner will grow your business

May 2019    |

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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 »

How Our Platinum Drivers Scheme is developing the Role of HGV Drivers

April 2019    |

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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

April 2019    |

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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 »

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Is your Logistics Partner Costing you Money whilst you Sleep?

March 2019    |

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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

February 2019    |

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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 »

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7 Simple ways to Accelerate your HGV driving career

February 2019    |

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Looking for some easy ways to accelerate your HGV driving career? We’ve put together this quick list of seven tactics to focus on now, to get immediate and powerful results.   Need more advice? Make sure you speak to one of our team or check out some of the great HGV training packages we have… Read more »

6 Things Your Competitors Can Teach You About Working with Highly Skilled Drivers

January 2019    |

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When it comes to business ‘you’re only as good as the company you keep’ is a saying we can all agree with.   In all sectors, one of the key things that the successful companies do well is to hire and retain the best talent.   Logistics is no different. Working with skilled drivers has… Read more »

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Why we Love Reliable HGV Drivers (and you Should Too!)

November 2018    |

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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 »

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