Ignore what the song says. If you’re behind the wheel, jolly is the exact opposite of what you should be (unless it’s just in the happy sense, of course). Back in the 16th Century when it first originated, cars, trucks and busses didn’t exist. At least nothing that resembles what is on the roads… Read more »
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 »
Whether your circumstances have forced it, or you just fancied a change of scenery – there are a number of reasons why you might choose to get back behind the wheel for a living after taking a break…
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
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 »
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.
Why and how to avoid training brokers when booking your HGV driver training.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
