it's a scorcher... the summer issue of The Extra Mile is out now!☀️

Hey all, welcome to this issue of The Extra Mile. We are well and truly in summer holiday season – although with the reported airport and airline issues, I'm not sure how many of us will get to dust off our passports and travel overseas anytime soon. It may be another opportunity to explore and enjoy our beautiful country although maybe not by train.😂🤦

You may have seen on socials our new, fresh advertising campaign material. We really hope you like the new look and messaging😊. We have had a record year so far for our Refer a Friend offer – don’t forget we pay £200 for every HGV driver friend you refer that completes 12 shifts. There is also no limit on how many times you claim – what a fabulous and simple way to boost your wages!💰

Ivaylo is a Class 1 driver based in Bedford, he is really flexible also driving Class 2 vehicles. Ivo has worked for various clients since joining Driver Require, always helping out whether it be starting earlier or moving the shifts to later times.

Ivo will work with multiple clients and drive Class 2 vehicles where necessary. He is always polite towards clients and goes above and beyond to help out where he can.

As a big "THANK YOU" for being a Driver Require Superhero and going Beyond the Extra Mile, we will be sending Ivaylo a £25 Amazon gift card.

Thank you Ivalyo, for all of your hard work and Going the Extra Mile to get the job done, from all of the team at Driver Require.

How long have you been with Driver Require? Since August 2018

Have you always been in recruitment? If not, what did you do before? Yes

Now for some of your favourites…

Favourite band/singer? Chris Cornell & Muse

Favourite ‘binge watch’ series on TV/Netflix/Amazon etc? Sons of Anarchy

Favourite quote from a film? “I’m gonna make him an offer that he can’t refuse” – The Godfather

And last but not least…

What three words best describe you? Focused, logical, loyal

Proudest moment of your life to date? When I had my little one, Karla

Slip, slop, slap, seek & slide! Weather predictions show Britain facing record temperatures this summer...

Summer is finally here again, for many of us it will be a time to enjoy the sunshine, whether it be sitting in a pub garden, taking a trip to the beach or simply catching some rays outside. With this being said, it is important to note that we need to protect ourselves from the impact being in the sun can have on our skin.

Skin Cancer Awareness month in May highlighted many important factors about looking after your skin with the hot weather fast approaching. You may remember the truck driver with severe sun damage on one side of his face... a study by the New England Journal of Medicine released back in 2012 reported on a truck driver who had been driving for over 28 years and the intense damage that the sun had caused by coming through his truck’s window. While glass does filter out harmful UVB rays, it cannot filter out harmful UVA rays so it is important to protect yourself daily.

As a driver out in your cabs every day, you are at high risk of UV sun exposure and skin cancer. By taking some simple preventative measures, you can protect your skin.

Ways to protect yourself from the sun whilst driving.

Slop on sunscreen every day:  Apply sunscreen to your face, arms and hands. You should focus on the right side of your body because it’s most likely to receive the most sun exposure. Apply 20 minutes before going outdoors. SPF 30+ or above, broad spectrum UVA sunscreen is recommended. It should be a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVB and UVA rays because UVA rays are the most likely ones to penetrate window glass and cause damage. And remember even when it’s cloudy or snowing, you need to apply sunscreen.

Slip on and cover up: Wear longer sleeves to protect your skin from the sun. Try to wear clothing with a close weave as this will provide more protection. Certain fabric won’t fully protect you from sun exposure so you should still apply sunscreen.

Slap on a hat: Wide brimmed hats can also provide a level of protection for your face and head.

Seek: Whenever possible find some shade when you are outside taking a break.

Slide on sunglasses: Radiation from the sun can damage your eyes and even cause cancer. Safeguard your eyesight with sunglasses that provide UV protection. Look for the European CE mark which indicates a safe level of protection.

For more information Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek & Slide

Andover:

BRICKOSAURS! Evolution: 1st April - 4th September 2022
Marwell Wildlife, Marwell Zoo, Thompson's Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH

Big Summer Music and Beer Festival: 15th & 16th July 2022
The White Horse, Thruxton, SP11 8EE

Dartford:

Orsett Classic Car & Family Festival: 10th July 2022
Orsett Showground, Rectory Road, Essex RM16 3JN

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf
Bluewater shopping centre, Greenhithe DA9 9SF

Lutterworth:

Twycross Zoo
East Midland Zoological Society, Burton Road, Atherstone, CV9 3PX

The Long Road Festival 2022 - Friday 26th & Saturday 27th August
Stanford Hall, LE17 6DH