60 acast.com The Driver Hire Podcast https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast en Transport, Driving, HGV, Trucks,Driving Agency Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the best that they can be 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 best that they can be.


Throughout this series they will be discussing; being a great agency driver, understanding drivers' hours, the Highway Code, how to get asked back again and again, thorough walk round checks, load safety, driver administration, communication and much, much more.

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]]> 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 best that they can be.


Throughout this series they will be discussing; being a great agency driver, understanding drivers' hours, the Highway Code, how to get asked back again and again, thorough walk round checks, load safety, driver administration, communication and much, much more.

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]]> false Tony Goacher tony@esledes.co.uk 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf the-driver-hire-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf/1603274830470-e560718f115c3f30d8d8aaf67d67ddb9.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast The Driver Hire Podcast <![CDATA[The Drivers' Hours Rules You Were Afraid To Ask!]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:33:38 GMT 29:04 64f6f5f28ead840010196b35 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/the-drivers-hours-rules-you-were-afraid-to-ask 64f6f5f28ead840010196b35 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf the-drivers-hours-rules-you-were-afraid-to-ask Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 33 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[What 'Grinds Your Gears' Out On The Road - Top Ten ]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:46:54 GMT 32:44 64a67f7e547a490011c1f9a7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/what-grinds-your-gears-out-on-the-road-top-ten 64a67f7e547a490011c1f9a7 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf what-grinds-your-gears-out-on-the-road-top-ten Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 32 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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]]> 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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]]> Expanding the London Ultra Low Emission Zone Expanding the London Ultra Low Emission Zone Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:30:02 GMT 21:48 64918dbb2c969b001129cf44 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/expanding-the-london-ultra-low-emission-zone 64918dbb2c969b001129cf44 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf expanding-the-london-ultra-low-emission-zone Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 31 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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]]> 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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]]> Trucksters Interview - Putting Drivers First Trucksters Interview - Putting Drivers First Thu, 04 May 2023 08:45:21 GMT 30:43 645231fc309d650011a83ae6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/trucksters-interview-putting-drivers-first 645231fc309d650011a83ae6 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf trucksters-interview-putting-drivers-first Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 30 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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]]> 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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]]> Giving Away Lorry Licences!? Giving Away Lorry Licences!? Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:53:24 GMT 31:47 631717e653f4d8001200d7d0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/giving-away-lorry-licences 631717e653f4d8001200d7d0 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf giving-away-lorry-licences Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 29 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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]]> 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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]]> The New Highway Code Hierarchy The New Highway Code Hierarchy Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:50:36 GMT 34:00 61f7befbad0a98001217489c false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/the-new-highway-code-hierarchy 61f7befbad0a98001217489c 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf the-new-highway-code-hierarchy Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 28 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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]]> 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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]]> CPC Time For A Change? CPC Time For A Change? Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:01:17 GMT 35:25 61a630b487da2b0012be4211 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/cpc-time-for-a-change 61a630b487da2b0012be4211 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf cpc-time-for-a-change Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 27 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[It's National Lorry Week 2021 ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:11:55 GMT 36:36 616d8d0137e0e700130cac30 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/its-national-lorry-week-2021 616d8d0137e0e700130cac30 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf its-national-lorry-week-2021 Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 26 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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]]> 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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]]> Changes To The HGV Driving Test Changes To The HGV Driving Test Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:54:49 GMT 18:34 6156f70af100760015f48945 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/changes-to-the-hgv-driving-test 6156f70af100760015f48945 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf changes-to-the-hgv-driving-test Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 25 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 discuss the forthcoming changes that will allow for an additional 50,000 commercial vehicle driving tests each year.

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]]> 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 discuss the forthcoming changes that will allow for an additional 50,000 commercial vehicle driving tests each year.

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]]> Licence Upgrades - Class 1, Hiab, Moffett and ADR Licence Upgrades - Class 1, Hiab, Moffett and ADR Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:52:34 GMT 23:35 60d44584f16d62001ab421a9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/licence-upgrades-class-1-hiab-moffett-and-adr 60d44584f16d62001ab421a9 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf licence-upgrades-class-1-hiab-moffett-and-adr Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 24 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.


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.

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]]> 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.


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.

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]]> Certificate of Professional Competence - What Is It? Certificate of Professional Competence - What Is It? Thu, 20 May 2021 10:00:07 GMT 29:22 60a51e57f7adbd0019513f95 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/certificate-of-professional-competence-what-is-it 60a51e57f7adbd0019513f95 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf certificate-of-professional-competence-what-is-it Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 23 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> How To Get A Lorry Or Bus Licence How To Get A Lorry Or Bus Licence Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:53:05 GMT 23:54 608a73f1884991184102f6d7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/how-to-get-a-lorry-or-bus-licence 608a73f1884991184102f6d7 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf how-to-get-a-lorry-or-bus-licence Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 22 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 to get your first lorry or bus licence; application, medical, theory and practical tests including the Certificate of Professional Competence.

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]]> 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 to get your first lorry or bus licence; application, medical, theory and practical tests including the Certificate of Professional Competence.

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]]> Taxman! IR35 Explained Taxman! IR35 Explained Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:09:29 GMT 22:42 605c61585c5a2960e2eb08f9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/taxman-ir35-explained 605c61585c5a2960e2eb08f9 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf taxman-ir35-explained Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 21 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 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.

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]]> 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 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.

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]]> I Can See Clearly Now - Direct Vision Standard I Can See Clearly Now - Direct Vision Standard Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:45:03 GMT 20:45 6051dae92aa5d55089f2d225 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/i-can-see-clearly-now-direct-vision-standard 6051dae92aa5d55089f2d225 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf i-can-see-clearly-now-direct-vision-standard Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 20 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 very best that they can be.


In this episode Gary and Tony talk about Transport for London's new Direct Vision Standard.

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]]> 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 very best that they can be.


In this episode Gary and Tony talk about Transport for London's new Direct Vision Standard.

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]]> What Have You Done Today To Make You Feel Proud What Have You Done Today To Make You Feel Proud Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:34:36 GMT 24:12 60475d4ce091cf103399e3b3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/what-have-you-done-today-to-make-you-feel-proud 60475d4ce091cf103399e3b3 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf what-have-you-done-today-to-make-you-feel-proud Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 19 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 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.

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]]> 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 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.

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]]> Life After Brexit - An Interview With the RHA Life After Brexit - An Interview With the RHA Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:04:06 GMT 31:05 60366ef94b39bb52a46ae7ed false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/life-after-brexit-an-interview-with-the-rha 60366ef94b39bb52a46ae7ed 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf life-after-brexit-an-interview-with-the-rha Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 18 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 & Tony discuss the changes to international freight movements following Brexit, with Tom Cornwell of the Road Haulage Association.

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]]> 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 & Tony discuss the changes to international freight movements following Brexit, with Tom Cornwell of the Road Haulage Association.

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]]> <![CDATA[Christmas Special, We're On The Naughty List!]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:37:21 GMT 25:31 5fd92b0f508e021365d17c83 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/if-santa-went-sick-who-would-you-call 5fd92b0f508e021365d17c83 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf if-santa-went-sick-who-would-you-call full 1 17

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]]> Protecting Vulnerable Road Users Protecting Vulnerable Road Users Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:07:43 GMT 20:47 5fd0da2ff6183a38aa5c3de1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/protecting-vulnerable-road-users 5fd0da2ff6183a38aa5c3de1 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf protecting-vulnerable-road-users Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 16 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 protecting vulnerable road users including; cyclists, pedestrians and horses.

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]]> 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 protecting vulnerable road users including; cyclists, pedestrians and horses.

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]]> <![CDATA[Lorries Can't Limbo, Bridge Strikes!]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:52:21 GMT 16:36 5fc763d490d00c61d23459ce false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/lorries-cant-limbo-bridge-strikes 5fc763d490d00c61d23459ce 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf lorries-cant-limbo-bridge-strikes Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 15 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Ice, Ice Maybe? Winter Driving Ice, Ice Maybe? Winter Driving Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:25:27 GMT 17:02 5fbd34937a136b057508371b false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/ice-ice-maybe-winter-driving 5fbd34937a136b057508371b 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf ice-ice-maybe-winter-driving Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 14 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 winter driving, including preparing the vehicle and how weather changes the driving style.

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]]> 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 winter driving, including preparing the vehicle and how weather changes the driving style.

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]]> Fact Off! National Lorry Week Special Fact Off! National Lorry Week Special Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:17:20 GMT 21:33 5fb3d83bd4f83b64b86f16e4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/fact-off-national-lorry-week-special 5fb3d83bd4f83b64b86f16e4 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf fact-off-national-lorry-week-special Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 13 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 special National Lorry Week episode Gary and Tony trade facts about lorries; some interesting, some technical and some bizarre!

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]]> 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 special National Lorry Week episode Gary and Tony trade facts about lorries; some interesting, some technical and some bizarre!

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]]> <![CDATA[Understanding Licences, Grandfathers & Reversing Bowls Of Custard!]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:47:19 GMT 18:53 5fabcf46b3aadb6ad7e0e389 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/understanding-licences-grandfathers-reversing-bowls-of-custa 5fabcf46b3aadb6ad7e0e389 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf understanding-licences-grandfathers-reversing-bowls-of-custa Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 12 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Are You A Flasher? Motorway Etiquette Are You A Flasher? Motorway Etiquette Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:46:31 GMT 15:14 5fa3bf676988db713c1401e6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/are-you-a-flasher-motorway-etiquette 5fa3bf676988db713c1401e6 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf are-you-a-flasher-motorway-etiquette Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 11 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 motorway etiquette; lane discipline, following distance and how to avoid the dangers of side swiping.

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]]> 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 motorway etiquette; lane discipline, following distance and how to avoid the dangers of side swiping.

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]]> Why Work For An Agency? Why Work For An Agency? Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:01 GMT 15:55 5f99d8aa2e56877ae2d9e845 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/why-you-might-like-to-work-for-an-agency 5f99d8aa2e56877ae2d9e845 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf why-you-might-like-to-work-for-an-agency Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 10 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Penalty! How To Avoid Getting One Penalty! How To Avoid Getting One Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:06:05 GMT 15:08 5f90080dc5d2200138d64fec false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/penalty-how-to-avoid-getting-one 5f90080dc5d2200138d64fec 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf penalty-how-to-avoid-getting-one Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 9 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 Penalty Charge Notices, and how to avoid the common traps that drivers sometimes fall into; parking & loading, bus lanes and weight limits.

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]]> 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 Penalty Charge Notices, and how to avoid the common traps that drivers sometimes fall into; parking & loading, bus lanes and weight limits.

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]]> <![CDATA[Let's Strap It Down]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:13:43 GMT 10:19 5f86eb7730bf8d1ea21ddd08 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/lets-strap-it-down 5f86eb7730bf8d1ea21ddd08 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf lets-strap-it-down Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 8 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 and strapping the load down.

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]]> 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 and strapping the load down.

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]]> So Driver, How Heavy Are You? So Driver, How Heavy Are You? Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:51:27 GMT 11:13 5f7e1bb01e50f2514af5bae5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/so-driver-how-heavy-are-you 5f7e1bb01e50f2514af5bae5 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf so-driver-how-heavy-are-you Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 7 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> How To Get Asked Back Again and Again How To Get Asked Back Again and Again Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:26:49 GMT 10:35 5f744147d28c195dc1edad77 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/how-to-get-asked-back-again-and-again 5f744147d28c195dc1edad77 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf how-to-get-asked-back-again-and-again Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 6 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 how to get asked back again and again; attitude, professionalism and problem solving.

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]]> 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 how to get asked back again and again; attitude, professionalism and problem solving.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Most Misunderstood Drivers' Hours Rules]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:10:50 GMT 12:16 5f6ae6ea96ce5b6cee07fbe5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/the-most-misunderstood-drivers-hours-rules 5f6ae6ea96ce5b6cee07fbe5 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf the-most-misunderstood-drivers-hours-rules Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be. full 1 5 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 most misunderstood drivers' hours and working time rules; the split break, the six-hour break and the mysterious fifteen hour day.

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]]> 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 most misunderstood drivers' hours and working time rules; the split break, the six-hour break and the mysterious fifteen hour day.

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]]> <![CDATA[Applying For Jobs. Don't Be A Clicker!]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:58:59 GMT 11:22 5f6273ff5ddcb73c16f1eecf false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/applying-for-jobs-dont-be-a-clicker 5f6273ff5ddcb73c16f1eecf 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf applying-for-jobs-dont-be-a-clicker Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be full 1 4 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> <![CDATA[What's the Purpose of a Daily Walk Round Check]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:17:42 GMT 11:54 5f57df59ffa78502e810e915 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/whats-the-purpose-of-a-daily-walk-round-check 5f57df59ffa78502e810e915 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf whats-the-purpose-of-a-daily-walk-round-check Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be full 1 3 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 the daily walk round check; protecting your licence, reporting damage and most importantly of all, safety.

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]]> 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 the daily walk round check; protecting your licence, reporting damage and most importantly of all, safety.

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]]> <![CDATA[There's Only Three Road Signs]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2020 12:19:13 GMT 11:28 5f50c054479d2b4235ac9f0f false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/theres-only-three-road-signs 5f50c054479d2b4235ac9f0f 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf theres-only-three-road-signs Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be full 1 2 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 how to recognise and understand the three types of road signs; Warnings, Information and Orders.

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]]> 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 how to recognise and understand the three types of road signs; Warnings, Information and Orders.

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]]> What Makes A Great Agency Driver What Makes A Great Agency Driver Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:08:35 GMT 10:00 5f4ff2d347c0922a4b033781 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/what-makes-a-great-agency-driver 5f4ff2d347c0922a4b033781 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf what-makes-a-great-agency-driver Hints, tips and tricks to help our drivers be the very best that they can be full 1 1 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 how to be a great agency driver with tips about timekeeping, communication and asking questions.

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]]> 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 how to be a great agency driver with tips about timekeeping, communication and asking questions.

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]]> Introduction Introduction Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:57:50 GMT 2:33 5f4ec4aac091166c847924f2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-driver-hire-podcast/episodes/introduction 5f4ec4aac091166c847924f2 5f4ec23aab0b9b1a43f44fbf introduction Hints, tips and tricks for our drivers to help them be the best that they can be trailer 1 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 introductory episode Gary and Tony discuss what's coming up in the first series.

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]]> 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 introductory episode Gary and Tony discuss what's coming up in the first series.

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