Managed driver services – what are they and why do they work?

Most builders’ merchants use temporary or agency drivers at some point. Holiday cover, sickness, seasonal peaks, recruitment gaps and unexpected increases in delivery demand can all create a need for additional drivers. For a single branch with occasional requirements, arranging cover on an ad-hoc basis can work perfectly well. But, once a merchant is using…

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Why many merchants are rethinking driver management

Ask most merchant transport and branch managers what takes up their time and driving schedules are unlikely to be the only answer. Today’s transport operation comes with an ever-growing administrative workload. Driver licences need checking, training records have to be maintained, certifications renewed and compliance documentation kept up to date. Here are just some of…

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