April 2022
D4Drivers walk Shrewsbury to Kyiv to support Ukraine Watching the atrocities in Ukraine is heart breaking and we couldn’t just sit by and do nothing. That’s why, the senior management team and directors at D4Drivers are walking the distance from our head office in Shrewsbury to Kyiv in Ukraine. In April, our focus will be Read More
April 2022
The Christmas celebration comes with a lot of activities that require the services of HGV drivers. From buyers going on a shopping spree to store managers trying to fill up their stock, the services of HGV drivers are always of great priority.
December 2021
The Christmas celebration comes with a lot of activities that require the services of HGV drivers. From buyers going on a shopping spree to store managers trying to fill up their stock, the services of HGV drivers are always of great priority.
December 2021
The HGV Crisis is still prevalent, even during the Christmas period. However, recent data and reports given by our affinity partner, Logistics UK, are saying the number of drivers leaving the profession has begun to ease. They’ve also highlighted that there’s now been a surge of trainees coming through into the industry and can be seen as a cause for optimism.
December 2021
It is easy to see how much the Covid-19 pandemic has affected our lives; so many businesses and careers were adversely affected in the face of the rapid changes that caught the world by shock. Amidst the effects of the pandemic (and the post-Brexit era), some careers have actually managed to thrive, becoming even more lucrative, especially at Christmas time. For example, HGV driving is one career which for many drivers has turned out to become very valuable and rewarding, with their skills in higher demand than ever.
November 2021
According to the Road Haulage Association, there’s currently a shortage of about 100,000 HGV drivers in the UK, affecting the streamlined operation of supply chains. But to become an HGV driver, you need to be fit and in good health so you can face the requirements of the job.
November 2021
Brexit has impacted the UK in multiple ways, from increasing costs for businesses to problems in the supply chain and other logistics-related issues. It also affected the workforce as many EU drivers had to move back to their countries and no longer be employed as a driver in the UK. At the same time, Covid has affected the workforce across the globe, affecting several markets.
October 2021
There are several trends and challenges that take over the internet for charity. Some of these fun challenges are associated with doing something outrageous or quirky, but a challenge like Movember has become popular because it’s related to how someone looks.
October 2021
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Logistics UK – in an effort to improve health and wellbeing in the freight industry.
October 2021
Figures unveiled by the Unite Union following a Freedom of Information act to the DVLA show that in 2005 a total of 4,583 drivers had their licence refused or revoked and by 2018 this number had increased to 12,242.
October 2021
Back pain is one of the biggest complaints in the driving industry – which isn’t surprising when you think about the amount of time drivers spend seated in the same position.
October 2021
October is National Cholesterol month – a great opportunity to raise awareness of the condition and remind people of the need to get it checked with a blood test.