Spencer Taylor has been fascinated by trucks since he was a young lad. “From the very first time I heard the sound of air brakes,” he recalls. He’s now 44, on the books at Driver Hire Cambridge and the proud holder of...
Read moreYou could say that when Mark Clarke joined Driver Hire his working career became temporarily ‘unstuck’. That’s because he’d previously worked in the industrial adhesive chemical unit for well-known glue manufacturer, Bostick. Nowadays he’s got a different adhesive – it’s...
Read more“Give me the keys to a lorry and I’m happy!”. The words of 54-year-old Richard Wastie, on the books at Driver Hire Oxford, and currently well on his way to becoming a Category C HGV driver. Whilst Richard might give...
Read moreFor many employees, driving for work is pivotal to the smooth running of the business, whether that's delivering goods, driving with a colleague, or travelling to a meeting. Employers who have staff driving for work purposes have a duty of...
Read moreFollowing prolonged periods of working from home, employees are now starting to drive their company vehicles again. The risk to these drivers is increased due to the following factors: Apprehension about driving again Longer journeys being undertaken Less driving experience...
Read moreDo you have staff driving for work? If the answer is yes, then visit us at the Health and Safety Event to see how we can help raise the safety standards in your business. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT This year,...
Read moreAs an essential requirement to drive professionally, the Driver CPC qualification expands the expertise of drivers, as well as ensuring road safety. Since Brexit, many have been asking - will the driver CPC be scrapped? In short – the answer...
Read moreFor those looking for a career in transport management, a hugely valuable step is to gain your Transport Manager CPC qualification. As well as providing an unbeatable overview of the world of road transport, this qualification is a pre-requisite for...
Read moreUpgrade your driving licence with Driver Hire Training. Driver Hire has been helping professional drivers to make the most of their career potential for nearly 40 years, as a recruiter and as a provider of Driver CPC training. Now –...
Read moreRachael McWilliams gained her CPC qualification in 2006. She has a passion for logistics but it's a fast-moving world - with big changes in recent years and lockdown preventing her from getting on site to learn first-hand of her client's...
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives in many ways, some arguably for the better. Having to learn to be agile and flexible in an evolving and unknown situation has presented new ways for businesses to...
Read moreAccording to the Road Haulage Association (RHA) the logistics industry is the UK’s 5th largest employer. Worth £124Bn per annum to the UK economy, there are plenty of career opportunities within the sector – and it is still growing. Road...
Read moreThe DVSA has announced that they will be monitoring Driver CPC periodic training to ensure drivers are not repeating training as part of their 35-hour requirement. As you know, in order to keep your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC),...
Read moreThe Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a qualification undertaken by professional drivers. The purpose of the certificate is to improve road safety and maintain high standards of professional driving. Gov.uk states that for professional drivers of buses, coaches...
Read moreIt is a legal requirement in the UK and Europe for drivers of lorries, buses and coaches to take part in Driver CPC training. 35 hours of training must be undertaken, periodically, every 5 years by professional drivers. It is...
Read moreThere are many additional things for drivers to consider and be aware of when driving in urban areas – various hazards can exist which are unique to urban landscapes and being aware of these is essential. Therefore, Safe Urban...
Read moreIt may seem like an obvious question at first – of course safe driving is important right? However, if you look at what safe driving actually is and means you may find that it is something you’re not doing all...
Read moreIt's Road Safety Week from 16th-22nd November 2020, and once again Driver Hire is showing its support. Organised by Brake, the national road safety charity, the aim of Road Safety Week is to raise awareness of road safety issues. Whilst...
Read moreLike many other companies, at Driver Hire Training – in normal times! – we deliver training in many different ways. Our most diverse range of training services comes under our DriveWise banner, where we offer in-vehicle, classroom-based and online services. ...
Read moreScott is one of several highly experienced trainers who now deliver Driver CPC training online, in our virtual classroom. A Grade A driving instructor and fleet trainer, Scott has found online training to be a brilliant experience. Here, he shares...
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