April 2024
Where has the time gone? As April ends, 2024 is well on its way to being another year where driver health and well-being becomes more of a priority for businesses throughout the UK. But, what can drivers do to help support this growing focus? By following these tips, you can help the industry and yourself! Read More
August 2023
How can HGV drivers in the UK can best prepare themselves for 2023? As we close out another year and look ahead to the new one, it’s important for HGV drivers in the UK to take stock of their skills and knowledge, and make sure they’re prepared for whatever challenges the new year may bring. Read More
August 2023
The D4 Medical. This is what you need to know. Who Requires a D4 Medical? Drivers who are required to have a D4 medical include those who hold a commercial driver’s license, such as lorries, coaches, buses, and taxis, or those who have certain medical conditions that may affect their ability to drive safely. This Read More
October 2022
Mental health is a common topic that can strike fear into the minds of many drivers up and down the country but looking after your mental health can sometimes be easier than you think.
May 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.
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.