The festive season is upon us, and weβre thrilled to bring you another packed edition of The Extra Mile. While this issue has a touch of Christmas spirit, weβre saving the full festive celebration for a special Festive Edition coming later
this month β so keep an eye out for that!
In this issue, we cover some key highlights, including:
🎁 Our latest Christmas fundraising event 📅 Christmas payroll deadlines to help ensure you're paid on time 🎉 A review of all our 2025 Driver of the Month winners, celebrating their incredible contributions
We want to take this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to all our drivers who are working throughout the Christmas period. Your hard work and dedication ensure the country keeps moving, even during the busiest time of year. We truly couldnβt do it without you, and weβre incredibly grateful for everything you do.
Thank you for being part of the Driver Require team β we hope this edition brings some festive cheer to your December! 🎄
Christmas Payroll Dates📅
As we approach the festive season, we want to ensure you get paid on time. Please take a moment to review the important deadlines in the graphic for submitting your timesheets.
🔔 Itβs crucial to send your timesheets on time to avoid any delays with your payment.
If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to your account manager β weβre here to help.
Driver of the Month🚛
Our Driver of the Month for December is
Andrei from our Dartford Branch.
The team want to recognise Andrei after rejoining Driver Require in October and has impressed every client since. He has helped the team so much to fill bookings and has travelled to various clients whilst being extremely friendly throughout.
As a big βTHANK YOUβ for being a Driver Require Superhero, we will be sending Andrei a Β£25 Amazon gift card. Thank
you for your hard work and commitment, Andrei β we are proud to have you as part of the Driver Require Team!
Christmas Jumper Day 🎄
On Thursday, 11th December 2024, we will be participating in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day. This annual event brings people together
to don their most festive jumpers and raise funds for children in need.
How You Can Get Involved:
Wear Your Festive Jumper: Whether it's a classic knit or a creatively decorated sweater, join us in spreading holiday cheer.
Make a Donation: Contribute Β£2 to support Save the Children's vital work. Your generosity helps provide essential resources and support to children worldwide.
Donate Online: Visit our fundraising page to make your contribution.
By joining Christmas Jumper Day, you're helping to create lasting change for children. Your support enables Save the Children to deliver life-saving aid, education, and protection to those who need it most.
As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible drivers who have gone above and beyond this year. Our Drivers of the Month have shown outstanding dedication, reliability, and professionalism, and we couldnβt be prouder to have them as part of the Driver Require team.
Your hard work, flexibility, and positive attitude have been vital to keeping our clients moving, and we are truly grateful for everything you do.
At Driver Require, we believe itβs important to recognise and thank our drivers for the vital role they play. You are the heroes behind the wheel, and weβre committed to shining a light on your incredible contributions.
💬 Who will take home the title in 2026? It could be you! Keep up the great work, and we look forward to celebrating even more of our amazing drivers next year.
Thank you again to all our winners and to every driver whoβs been part of the Driver Require journey this year β hereβs to another fantastic year
ahead!
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