November Updates: Remembrance, Movember, and Our New Website!

The clocks have gone back, the mornings are crisper, and we’ve officially entered the colder months. It’s time to layer up and get ready for winter. ❄️

November is a month of reflection and remembrance, with Armistice Day on the 11th. At Driver Require, we’re proud to honour those who have served, and as signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re committed to supporting veterans and their families. We’ve included more on this in this edition.

November also marks the annual Movember campaign, highlighting the importance of men's health, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. Growing a moustache is one of the simplest ways to get involved, but it’s not the only way to raise awareness. More details on how you can participate are here.

With Halloween behind us and Guy Fawkes Night celebrated, it's a great time to remind you about HGV Radio – a station created specifically for drivers like you. Whether you're on the road or taking a break, tune in for music, news, and updates that matter to HGV drivers. You can listen online at HGV Radio. 🎶

As always, if you’re seeking work over the peak period, be sure to let your nearest branch know your availability so we can get you on the road this winter. 🚛

Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday present a good opportunity to reflect, show respect, and remember both those who risked their lives and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our future.

Here at Driver Require we are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. This covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the government and our Armed Forces. It recognises that the whole nation has a moral obligation to members of the Armed Forces and their families, and it establishes how they should expect to be treated. The covenant exists to redress the disadvantages that the armed forces community may face in comparison to other citizens and to recognise sacrifices made. This is something we at Driver Require passionately believe in and support.

To all those who have served - thank you for your service.

Did you catch our "On the Road with Derri" series? If not, you can still watch the entire journey across our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

In this series, we followed Derri, one of our female lorry drivers, to give viewers a real insight into the day-to-day life on the road and to help shine a light on the vital role that drivers play in keeping everything moving. With National Lorry Week this week, there’s no better time to celebrate and recognise the incredible work that lorry drivers do to keep our economy and communities thriving.

We’re passionate about increasing awareness of the hard work and dedication that you put in every day, and we believe that sharing these stories helps build the respect that drivers deserve. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the series, so feel free to drop us a comment or message!

If you’d be interested in being featured in one of our future videos, let us know! We’re keen to continue spreading the word about the industry and showcasing the incredible work you do.

Have you noticed a difference on our website lately? We’ve recently launched a brand-new site, and it’s been designed with you in mind. Our goal was to create a more interactive and user-friendly experience, making it easier than ever to find the information you need, whether it’s job listings, industry insights, or useful resources.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you’ve had a chance to explore the new site, let us know what you think. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to improve and make the site as helpful as possible for drivers like you.

How long have you been with Driver Require? 1 month

Have you always worked in Recruitment? If not, what did you do before? No, previously I worked in retail for Sainsburys for 3 years in the Customer Service Department.

Now for some of your favourites...

Favourite band/singer? Amy Winehouse

Favourite series? Prison Break or Peaky Blinders

Favourite quote from a film? "You want something done; you've got to do it yourself." - Little Mermaid

3 words that describe you best? Loyal, open-minded and balanced

Proudest moment? Being an older sister to my 4 younger sisters, watching them accomplish anything they put their minds to.

Our Driver of the Month for November is Benjamin Balogh from our Dartford Branch.

The team is pleased to share that Benjamin has been doing an outstanding job driving for one of our clients in Bristol. Not only has he been praised for his flexibility and reliability, but he has also been recognised for being highly approachable and easy to communicate with. Our client has provided excellent feedback about Benjamin’s work, noting his professionalism and dedication.

As a big "THANK YOU" for being a Driver Require Superhero we will be sending Benjamin a £25 Amazon gift card. Thank you for all your hard work Benjamin and for Going the Extra Mile, we are delighted to have you part of the Driver Require Team.