The Extra Mile – whoops, we bloopered the bloopers reel!

*This is a duplicate edition of The Extra Mile sent this morning, where we bloopered the bloopers reel!*

Welcome back, and Happy New Year from everyone at Driver Require!

We hope you had a restful break and are feeling recharged for the year ahead. As we hit the ground running in 2026, we’re looking forward to another positive year working together, keeping you informed, supported, and on the road.

This month’s edition is packed with insight, advice and a few lighter moments to ease you into January. Whether you’re thinking about a fresh start, want to stay in the know with industry news, or just need something decent to listen to in the cab, we’ve got you covered.

We’re also taking a look back at 2025 (yes, including the bloopers!) while helping you plan ahead with helpful driver resources, updates, and a round-up of the latest job opportunities across our branches.

And with Brew Monday around the corner, it's a timely reminder to check in with yourself and others. Even a quick chat over a cuppa can make a difference – you're never alone on the road.

Here’s to a safe, successful and rewarding year ahead. Let’s get stuck in.

As we kick off 2026, we thought it was the perfect time to look back on some of the moments from the year just gone - including a few that definitely didn’t make the final cut.

Our 2025 bloopers reel brings together some of the lighter moments from filming across last year. From forgotten lines and mistimed entrances to the odd burst of laughter, it’s a reminder that while we’re serious about what we do, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved in our video content throughout 2025 - whether you were in front of the camera, behind it, or helping everything run smoothly in the background.

Your enthusiasm and good humour are a big part of what makes Driver Require such a great place to be.

We hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look back as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Here’s to another year of great content, strong teamwork, and maybe just a few fewer retakes as we move through 2026!

You can also view the video here.

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