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Celebrating 20 years of Driver Require πŸŽ‰ plus we reveal our Driver of the Month and much more...
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β€œ20 years ago, in a town in Hertfordshire a small business was founded to match drivers looking for work with businesses who needed drivers. Driver Require was created in Stevenage based on an ethos of values and excellence to serve local drivers and clients…. Read more.

Today we are a recognised regional specialist recruitment company. We are a 40-strong team with 7 branches, but we’re still dedicated becoming the standard of excellence and to serving our drivers and clients. We believe that recruitment in the logistics sector is a tough and demanding business, and in many cases been one of supply and demand and short-term labour transactions. The events of the past 6 months and the driver shortage crisis has shown us that we can no longer undervalue our drivers and under-invest in basic services and facilities.

Driver Require is whole-heartedly committed to working with road haulage representatives, government and hauliers to changing this and we’re doing everything we can to bring the nation’s attention to improving pay and conditions for the heroes who keep the wheels turning and our nations businesses delivering.

As we mark this special year, we’d like to thank each and every driver and team-member who has worked with us and our valued clients for trusting us to deliver their goods…. Read more.

Kieran Smith


The penultimate month of 2021 – how on earth are we in November already??

The month that sees Remembrance Sunday, Armistice Day, Bonfire night, Children in Need, Road Safety Week, World Diabetes Day, Men’s Health Week and of course Black Friday and Cyber Monday – phew, what a busy month 😊.

Whist there has been talk of Plan B’s and even Plan C’s we remain open and operating business as usual and as drivers you are, as ever, vital to keeping the country moving. Our teams in our branches are working tirelessly to keep the shifts coming in and to bring on new business as demand for drivers increases. So please remember to keep us updated and aware of your availability so we can place you efficiently in work.

We continue to run the Refer-A-Friend scheme with the opportunity to earn yourself an additional Β£200 in your wages for every HGV driver referred* What a great way to increase your earnings just before Christmas!

Contact your branch or go to
https://driverrequire.co.uk/drivers/refer-a-friend

Our Andover branch has nominated Simon Ward as our November Driver of the Month.

Simon is a Class One driver, who will go above and beyond with no complaints. He always puts effort into everything he does, understanding the importance of meeting customer and client needs.

"He has been fantastic, nothing is ever too much trouble – he is primarily an Ocado driver but has also been working at a variety of clients for us". Gemma Purps, Branch Manager, Andover

Simon, you are a wonderful asset to our team. We thank you for all of your hard work and going the extra mile to get the job done.

WE'RE GIVING YOU Β£200 TO SAY THANKS
Simply refer your HGV driver friends to us and earn Β£200 each time
Do you have any HGV driver friends looking for a new job? We have some of the best work and rates around, for some great UK brands.

We'll give you an easy Β£200 EACH TIME you refer a friend to us to say thank you, so give us a call today and we'll give you a bonus in your pay once they've completed 12 shifts for us.
What to expect from the Black Friday sales this year..
It has been predicted that Black Friday 2021 is going to be bigger than ever, although it will come with its differences compared with previous years. The ongoing driver shortage crisis will undoubtedly have an effect on the retail sector during this period. UK retail analyst Springboard have approximated footfall in stores will be up 80.9% over last year. So if you're looking to bag a bargain ahead of Christmas, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to make the most of the discounts.

Take a look at some of the biggest retailers as they gear up for Black Friday..

Currys, expected to have great discounts on TVs, laptops and other technology and appliances.

Amazon, with an extensive online offering - expect great deals and discounts on a variety of products.

Argos, one of the UK's well known high-street retailers, great deals have been predicted.

John Lewis, an opportunity to take advantage of rare discounts on sought after products..

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Go to https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/poppy-appeal for more information on how you can show your support for our Armed Forces

How long have you been with Driver Require? 5 and a half years

Have you always been in recruitment? If not, what did you do before?
No, never been in recruitment before Driver Require. I ran a post office in my local village.


Now for some of your favourites…

Favourite band/singer? I have many… I love music.Β  My Favourite singer would have to be Adele.

Favourite β€˜binge watch’ series on TV/Netflix/Amazon etc? Desperate Housewives

Favourite quote from a film? β€œToday’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories” Genie Aladdin.

And last but not least…

What three words best describe you? Talkative, Fun, Thoughtful.

Proudest moments of your life to date? I’m so proud of buying my first home at 24 and renovating it all. Β Β 

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Check out our curated list of podcast picks for the road..
Celebrating twenty years of Driver Require, we have compiled a variety of podcasts for our drivers to listen to whilst working.
Our top 5 choices, you can listen to all twenty podcasts here.

Truck & Driver Podcast
Want the latest on all things trucking related? Look no further..

Driver Require CEO Kieran Smith talks problem, cause and solution in relation to the HGV driver shortage.

Off Menu

All things food with Ed Gamble and James Acaster, special guests choose their favourite, main course, side dish, dessert and drink.

The Guardian Football Weekly

Weekly football news from The Guardian.

Motor Transport Podcast

Covering important news from the past week related to driving.
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CHECK OUT OUR LATEST HOT DRIVING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Great rates & flexible shifts
MONTHLY COMPANY BRAKE-DOWN
We're celebrating 20 years of driving recruitment excellence!
We celebrated twenty years of Driver Require in October, with the team coming together from each of our branches to mark the occasion.

"Today, we are a 40-strong team with 7 branches, but we’re still dedicated becoming the standard of excellence and to serving our drivers and clients. We believe that recruitment in the logistics sector is a tough and demanding business, and in many cases been one of supply and demand and short-term labour transactions. The events of the past 6 months and the driver shortage crisis has shown us that we can no longer undervalue our drivers and under-invest in basic services and facilities.

Driver Require is whole-heartedly committed to working with road haulage representatives, government and hauliers to changing this and we’re doing everything we can to bring the nation’s attention to improving pay and conditions for the heroes who keep the wheels turning and our nations businesses delivering.

As we mark this special year, we’d like to thank each and every driver and team-member who has worked with us and our valued clients for trusting us to deliver their goods."


Click here to read more about the anniversary.
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HERE COME OUR SHEFFORD NETBALL SUPERSTARS!
Shefford Netball Club is based in Shefford, with the club running for over 10 years. Consisting of over 70 girls and 30 adults who play in the local leagues, the club is growing year on year!

The grand opening for the floodlights took place on the 17th October, there was a great turn out. This was to showcase the floodlight courts. Shefford Netball Club have spent that last three years developing a home for the club where they can train together and host home games. They are extremely pleased to now have a home at Robert Bloomfield Academy.

Sponsored by Driver Require, we think the new goal post padding looks superb. 👏


IN THE NEWS....
Driver Require CEO Kieran Smith spoke with BBC Radio 4 Today about the ongoing HGV driver shortage crisis, the wider issues and how the Government and haulage sector can address the driver shortage.

To listen to the discussion click here.


A 22-year-old HGV driver has turned to TikTok to show people it can be a "career for anyone". Read more...
The haulage industry is training sufficient HGV drivers but failing to retain them, a report by the Driver Require Think Tank has concluded. The Think Tank of leading logistics professionals, brought together by Kieran Smith, chief executive of Driver Require, to examine the causes of the HGV driver shortage.. Read more...

Clipper Logistics is offering all its staff the ability to access their pay ahead of pay day in what it claims is an industry first.
Read more...

A costume trailer for Stephen Merchant's TV series The Outlaws has plunged into a city centre harbour. The lorry fell into the water at Bristol Harbour at 07:19 BST and ended up partially submerged. Read more...

Credit: Jeremy Banks, Financial Times

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