Posts Tagged ‘safety’
How using regular freelance drivers can improve site safety
When builders’ merchants need additional driving resource, availability is naturally one of the first concerns. Can you get the right driver, with the right qualifications, where you need them and when you need them? But there is another factor that can make a big difference: consistency. Using experienced temporary drivers with years of experience working in…
Read MoreSDR Shortlisted for BMF Service Member Engagement Award
SDR Shortlisted for BMF Service Member Engagement Award We are proud to announce that Specialist Driver Resourcing Ltd (SDR) has been shortlisted for the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Service Member Engagement Award. Being recognised by the BMF alongside other respected businesses within the building materials sector is an achievement we are incredibly proud of and…
Read MoreWhat does a good builders’ merchant driver induction actually look like?
Every business wants its drivers to hit the ground running. When workloads are high and deliveries are waiting, it can be tempting to hand over the keys, explain the route planning system and send a new driver out on their first job. The problem is that even highly experienced merchant drivers still need a proper…
Read MoreWhy load security is about more than passing inspection
For many outside the transport industry, securing a load might seem a straightforward task. Just put the materials on the vehicle, tighten a few straps and head off to site. Anyone who has worked in the builders’ merchant transport sector knows that it is rarely that simple. Every day, merchant drivers have to transport a…
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