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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    |

  • Industry News

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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Celebrating Success With Greg & Dean

April 2019    |

  • Backline News

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 »

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Is your Logistics Partner Costing you Money whilst you Sleep?

March 2019    |

  • Industry News

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    |

  • Industry News

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 »

Driver CPC Set To Be Scrapped?

February 2019    |

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Is The Driver CPC Qualification Being Scrapped? Well, in short, no.   Sorry if we’ve disappointed you.   There has been plenty of speculation that, thanks to a number of factors, including the HGV driver shortage and the dreaded “B” word (Brexit), the Driver CPC qualification would be brushed aside to ease the path of… Read more »

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7 Simple ways to Accelerate your HGV driving career

February 2019    |

  • Backline News

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 »

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Jamie Celebrates

February 2019    |

  • Backline News

Backline’s Bridgwater branch is proud to announce more training success with yet another of its core drivers passing their class 1 practical test.   Jamie Makin, one of the Bridgwater office core drivers was recently identified as a prime candidate to benefit from the Backline Elite Driver training programme. The objective of this scheme is… Read more »

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

January 2019    |

  • Backline News

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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Backline Branches: A Focus on Christchurch

December 2018    |

  • Backline News

The Latest Addition Backline’s Christchurch branch opened its doors in July 2018. Now that it’s well established, we’ve spoken to Harriet and Ian to find out a little bit more about what makes them tick so you can get to know the people you’ll be dealing with.   Off to a Winning Start – Congratulations!… Read more »

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

November 2018    |

  • Backline News

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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10 signs you should be looking for a new logistics partner

November 2018    |

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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 »

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Driver CPC: Do You Know What You’re Getting?

November 2018    |

  • Backline News

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 »

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Winter Driving: Top 6 Hacks To Beat The Season

November 2018    |

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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 »

9 Signs You Should Invest in HGV Driver Training

October 2018    |

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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 »

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