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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.

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.

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Logistics UK – in an effort to improve health and wellbeing in the freight industry.

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.

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 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.

We are all aware of the acute driver shortages which threaten the country’s supply chain so it’s encouraging to see new Government proposals in the pipeline aimed at speeding up testing capabilities and attracting more drivers into the industry.

National Eye Health Week is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about the importance of looking after your eyesight and reminding you of the requirements in relation to driver medicals – a vital factor in keeping our roads safe.

One of the things you will need at your D4Drivers medical is a D4 form – the documentation our doctor will complete in support of your application for a licence. It’s something we advise you to bring with you on the day, so where do you get one from?

Held at Birmingham NEC arena, the CV Show of 2021 demonstrated just how much the pandemic had left its mark on the industry. Our experience proved to be quite fruitful however, interacting with existing and new customers face to face. Our giveaway competition also scored interest – an M&S Hamper along with an Amazon £50 gift voucher, who wouldn’t want that?

We are gearing up for our visit to the Commercial Vehicle Show, one of the largest and most important road transport events on the calendar this year – why don’t you save the dates and join us there?

Trade and industry bodies across all fleet sectors have been urging the government to address a driver shortage for a number of years – but they now say it is at a critical stage and the government has recently relaxed driving hours to combat this issue.