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UK Recruitment Industry Under Fire for Links to Tax Avoidance Schemes
A recent Sky News investigation has uncovered shocking details about how some of the UK’s biggest recruitment agencies have been linked to large-scale tax avoidance schemes, leaving thousands of workers with crippling tax bills from HMRC. Many of these workers, including contractors and agency staff, were unknowingly placed into disguised remuneration schemes, which have had…
Read MoreWhat is a HIAB Driver?
Have you ever come across a lorry with a crane attached to the back? These specialised vehicles are used to transport and lift heavy loads, and they require skilled professionals to operate them. These professionals are known as HIAB drivers. But what exactly does a HIAB driver do, and what does HIAB mean? In this…
Read More5 Health and Wellness Tips for HGV Drivers
Making healthier lifestyle choices is an important and yet often overlooked component in minimising driver error and improving reaction time. Investing in your health does not have to take a lot of time and effort; it can start with small commitments that contribute to improvements in your day-to-day life. Although prioritising health and wellness will…
Read MoreNew Highway Code Rules Name HGV Drivers as the Biggest Danger on the Road
The Highway Code has been updated, meaning new rules for cars, cyclists and HGVs. However, lack of campaigns and clarity for everyday road users such as commuters and HGV drivers often means that these new rules are ignored, forgotten or misinterpreted. As a leading driver agency in Southampton, Drive Personnel is here to answer your…
Read MoreDrive Personnel’s Star-Studded Christmas Concert Sponsorship
Drive Personnel was delighted to be the headline sponsor of a fundraising event to help raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton.
Read MoreDrive Personnel Sponsors Fundraising Event for Southampton Neonatal Unit
Drive Personnel was delighted to be the headline sponsor of a fundraising event to help raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton.
Read MoreHow the HGV Driver Shortage Affects Us All
A combination of poor pay and conditions and Brexit, and longstanding HGV driver shortages have come to a head this summer, causing logistics companies, driver agencies, and retailers to worry about the long-term damage to the transport industry.
Read MoreDriver CPC Training – What is Driver CPC?
Wondering what a Driver CPC involves and if you need it? At Drive Personnel, we employ HGV drivers across Southampton and the surrounding areas and provide helpful training and advice to help keep our drivers compliant and safe. Our friendly team are here to help with any questions about the Driver CPC that you might have.
Read MoreDrive Personnel Scoops Top Fundraiser Award for Mountbatten Hampshire
Although most people can drive a car with only a small amount of practice, becoming a great HGV driver requires a very specific skillset that isn’t suited to everyone. Whether you’re looking to get your foot onto the career ladder, or are seeking to improve your HGV driving skills, check out these helpful tips.
Read MoreFive Steps to Becoming a Great HGV Driver
Although most people can drive a car with only a small amount of practice, becoming a great HGV driver requires a very specific skillset that isn’t suited to everyone. Whether you’re looking to get your foot onto the career ladder, or are seeking to improve your HGV driving skills, check out these helpful tips.
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