Picture this, you’re stationary on the motorway, and to your left is a 50ft, 44 tonne HGV. Who would you expect to be in the drivers seat? And more importantly what do you think they would they look like? A recent survey by the Freight Transport Association, found that out of 2,000 participants, 92% would… [Read more]
Meet the Customer – Brit European Transport Ltd
As a supplier of temporary drivers to the logistics industry, our relationship and understanding of our clients are crucial to the provision of a quality service, and none more so than one of our largest and most complex clients, Brit European Transport Limited. Who is Brit European? As a privately owned business founded in 1924,… [Read more]
Will the New Apprenticeship Levy Fix the HGV Driver Shortage?
For many employers, April 2017 sees the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy, seen by many simply as a new form of corporate taxation. The levy is a 0.5% charge on the monthly pay bill, but as you get an allowance of £15,000 each year, it effectively means the levy is only payable by businesses that have an annual pay… [Read more]
Mobile Phones – New Laws for Driving
As many people are now aware, from March 1st, 2017 the penalties issued to motorists caught driving whilst using a handheld mobile phone have doubled. This means that anybody who is caught driving whilst also using a handheld mobile device can expect a £200 fine and 6 penalty points on their licence. In addition, there will… [Read more]
Silver Arrow iPad Air 2 Winner Announced
Congratulations go out to Silver Arrow driver Mark Hill, who was the delighted winner of our website launch competition, and he will be taking home a state of the art iPad Air 2. Mark won the competition by correctly answering both questions (see below) and he was the first name drawn out of the hat when… [Read more]
Mercedes Leading the Way in Technology Innovation
With only one week to go until the first Formula One pre-season test in Barcelona unveils the latest innovation in the sport, race fans around the world are eagerly awaiting a season where for the first time since 1994 a reigning Drivers’ Champion will not competing. This is after Nico Rosberg announced his retirement from the… [Read more]
Do You Know Your Driving Hours Regulations?
Are you up to date on the latest driving hours rules and regulations? While the UK transport industry goes through its typical post-Christmas lull, many agency drivers find that they have more time on their hands than usual. Although we work very hard at Silver Arrow to try and keep our drivers as busy as… [Read more]
Win a Brand New iPad Air 2!
To celebrate the launch of our new website, and the growth plans for Silver Arrow in 2017, we are delighted to announce an exciting competition to win a brand new iPad Air 2. “So capable, you won’t want to put it down. So thin and light, you won’t have to.” Not only is the iPad Air 2 thinner,… [Read more]
New Silver Arrow Website Launched
After months of development, we are delighted to launch our new website for the start of 2017 – www.silverarrow.co.uk. The new site features the new Silver Arrow branding which is also consistent with the look and feel of the branch offices. “The new site is a more accurate reflection of our company branding and will aid… [Read more]
Lorry driver shortage rings Christmas alarm bells
Retailers and recruiters fear gaps in supply chain as pool of workers shrinks. Christmas deliveries in the UK could be hampered by a shortage of lorry drivers as the potential pool of workers shrunk to its lowest level since records began in 2005, according to recruiters. A lack of truck drivers has long been an… [Read more]
