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The Driver Hire PodcastThe Drivers' Hours Rules You Were Afraid To Ask!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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0529 min
The Driver Hire PodcastWhat 'Grinds Your Gears' Out On The Road - Top Ten 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0632 min
The Driver Hire PodcastExpanding the London Ultra Low Emission ZoneIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-2021 min
The Driver Hire PodcastTrucksters Interview - Putting Drivers FirstIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-0430 minThe Driver Hire PodcastGiving Away Lorry Licences!?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-0631 min
The Driver Hire PodcastThe New Highway Code HierarchyIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-3134 minThe Driver Hire PodcastCPC Time For A Change?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-3035 min
The Driver Hire PodcastIt's National Lorry Week 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...
2021-10-2536 min
The Driver Hire PodcastChanges To The HGV Driving TestGary 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 episode, Gary and Tony discuss the forthcoming changes that will allow for an additional 50,000 commercial vehicle driving tests each year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-0118 min
The Driver Hire PodcastLicence Upgrades - Class 1, Hiab, Moffett and ADRGary 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.For extra pay and a greater variety of work, Gary and Tony talk about the benefits of upgrading your licence to add Class 1, Hiab, Moffett and ADR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-2423 min
The Driver Hire PodcastCertificate of Professional Competence - What Is It?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 episode Gary and Tony explain how the Certificate of Professional Competence works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2029 min
The Driver Hire PodcastHow To Get A Lorry Or Bus LicenceGary 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 episode Gary and Tony explain how to get your first lorry or bus licence; application, medical, theory and practical tests including the Certificate of Professional Competence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2923 min
The Driver Hire PodcastTaxman! IR35 ExplainedGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony talk to Driver Hire UK Managing Director, Jeremy Neale about the changes to the Off Payroll Working Regulations and IR35. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2522 min
The Driver Hire PodcastI Can See Clearly Now - Direct Vision StandardGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony talk about Transport for London's new Direct Vision Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1720 min
The Driver Hire PodcastWhat Have You Done Today To Make You Feel ProudGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be.In this special episode Gary and Tony talk to Richard Owen-Hughes, Driver Hire's Group Marketing Director, about the results of our annual survey #dhproud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0924 min
The Driver Hire PodcastLife After Brexit - An Interview With the RHAGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode, Gary & Tony discuss the changes to international freight movements following Brexit, with Tom Cornwell of the Road Haulage Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-2531 min
The Driver Hire PodcastChristmas Special, We're On The Naughty List!In this special Christmas episode, Gary and Tony imagine what it would be like if Santa had to self-isolate. So they phone a whole bunch of Driver Hire offices to see if they can help. The results are hilarious! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1625 min
The Driver Hire PodcastProtecting Vulnerable Road UsersGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss protecting vulnerable road users including; cyclists, pedestrians and horses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0920 min
The Driver Hire PodcastLorries Can't Limbo, Bridge Strikes!Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony talk about Bridge Strikes; the causes, the consequences and how to avoid them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0216 min
The Driver Hire PodcastIce, Ice Maybe? Winter DrivingGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony talk about winter driving, including preparing the vehicle and how weather changes the driving style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2517 min
The Driver Hire PodcastFact Off! National Lorry Week SpecialGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this special National Lorry Week episode Gary and Tony trade facts about lorries; some interesting, some technical and some bizarre! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1821 min
The Driver Hire PodcastUnderstanding Licences, Grandfathers & Reversing Bowls Of Custard!Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony talk about how to read and understand driving licence numbers, licence categories, and restriction codes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1118 min
The Driver Hire PodcastAre You A Flasher? Motorway EtiquetteGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony talk about motorway etiquette; lane discipline, following distance and how to avoid the dangers of side swiping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0515 min
The Driver Hire PodcastWhy Work For An Agency?Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony are joined by Jordan Tracey of Driver Hire's Dundee and Perth Office to talk about why people might choose to work for an agency; flexibility, variety and working with us to fit around their other commitments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2915 min
The Driver Hire PodcastPenalty! How To Avoid Getting OneGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss Penalty Charge Notices, and how to avoid the common traps that drivers sometimes fall into; parking & loading, bus lanes and weight limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2115 min
The Driver Hire PodcastLet's Strap It DownGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss vehicle loading and strapping the load down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1410 minThe Driver Hire PodcastSo Driver, How Heavy Are You?Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss vehicle loading; overall weight limits, axle weight limits and vehicle stability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0711 min
The Driver Hire PodcastHow To Get Asked Back Again and AgainGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss how to get asked back again and again; attitude, professionalism and problem solving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-3010 minThe Driver Hire PodcastThe Most Misunderstood Drivers' Hours RulesGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the most misunderstood drivers' hours and working time rules; the split break, the six-hour break and the mysterious fifteen hour day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-2312 min
The Driver Hire PodcastApplying For Jobs. Don't Be A Clicker!Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the importance of your CV. How not to be a 'clicker', thinking about what you're really applying for and how to get past the magic seven seconds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1711 minThe Driver Hire PodcastWhat's the Purpose of a Daily Walk Round CheckGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the importance of the daily walk round check; protecting your licence, reporting damage and most importantly of all, safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0911 min
The Driver Hire PodcastThere's Only Three Road SignsGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss how to recognise and understand the three types of road signs; Warnings, Information and Orders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0511 minThe Driver Hire PodcastWhat Makes A Great Agency DriverGary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be.In this episode Gary and Tony discuss how to be a great agency driver with tips about timekeeping, communication and asking questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0310 min
The Driver Hire PodcastIntroductionGary 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 introductory episode Gary and Tony discuss what's coming up in the first series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0302 min