Episodes

  • The Drivers' Hours Rules You Were Afraid To Ask!
    Sep 5 2023

    We surveyed our drivers to find out about the drivers' hours rules that they found confusing. In this episode we unravel them.


    The Driver Hire Podcast Team get together over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be.


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    29 mins
  • What 'Grinds Your Gears' Out On The Road - Top Ten
    Jul 6 2023

    Following a survey of their drivers, Tony and Phill run through the top ten things that 'grind their drivers gears' out on the road.


    The Driver Hire Podcast Team get together over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be.


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    33 mins
  • Expanding the London Ultra Low Emission Zone
    Jun 20 2023

    In this episode Tony and Phill discuss the forthcoming expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and what it will mean for their customers and drivers.


    The Driver Hire Podcast Team get together over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be.


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    22 mins
  • Trucksters Interview - Putting Drivers First
    May 4 2023

    In this episode Gary and Tony talk to Fernando Alonso and Alberto Agullo from the Spanish freight operator, Trucksters. They discuss their relay model and their driver welfare programme.


    Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be.


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    31 mins
  • Giving Away Lorry Licences!?
    Sep 6 2022

    In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the Department for Transport's consultation on potential changes to driving entitlements.


    Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.


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    32 mins
  • The New Highway Code Hierarchy
    Jan 31 2022

    In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the changes to the Highway Code, including the new 'hierarchy of road users' and changes of priority for pedestrians and cyclists.


    Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.


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    34 mins
  • CPC Time For A Change?
    Nov 30 2021

    In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the current Government Review of Periodic CPC Training; different requirements for seasoned drivers, compulsory modules, course duration and employer support.


    Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.


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    35 mins
  • It's National Lorry Week 2021
    Oct 25 2021

    Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.


    In this special episode Gary and Tony talk to Tom Cornwell of the Road Haulage Association to celebrate the launch of National Lorry Week 2021. They discuss what National Lorry Week is all about, what drivers love about the job and why new people are attracted to it. They round off the discussion with a fun 'fact off'!


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    37 mins