Franchisees in the Driver Hire network have helped Driver Hire’s subsidiary company, Driver Hire Training, pass a notable – and probably unique – first. Working together they’ve delivered over 100,000 Driver CPC driver training days. Driver Certificate of Professional Training (Driver CPC) is a must-have vocational qualification for goods vehicle drivers. Without it, a goods […]
Management franchising – What is it and how does it work?
In the UK there that currently over 930 different franchisors to choose from*. If you’re looking for a franchise opportunity in the UK and are considering a management franchise then you will find the video below of interest. On the 19th May 2015, Graham Duckworth, Franchise Sales Director at Driver Hire Nationwide was interviewed during […]
Lee’s our new man in Warrington
Lee Dean is the latest recruit to the Driver Hire network of franchised offices. He’s just completed the purchase of our Warrington office. Before becoming his own boss, Lee worked in hearing care. Previous employers include the NHS and, most recently, he was a Director of Specsavers Hearcare. All of which has given him a […]
Driver Hire is national award finalist
Driver Hire is one of eight finalists in the prestigious 2015 bfa and HSBC ‘Franchisor of the Year’ awards. An award winner in 2006 and 2012, Driver Hire has regularly been in the finals for the past decade. A finalist nine times out of the last ten years. Commenting on the nominations, Andy Brattesani, UK […]
Driver Hire exhibiting at The Commercial Vehicle Show
Driver Hire is this week exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show, which runs from Tuesday 14th – Thursday 16th April at Birmingham’s NEC. On our stand – number 4G51 – you’ll be able to find out more about the wide range of ways in which Driver Hire helps our customers run more smoothly and profitably. […]
Less stress for Driver Hire franchisees over new HMRC legislation.
With the start of the new financial year the HMRC is now asking all recruiters and employment intermediaries to submit a new quarterly return – a detailed record of every non PAYE contractor or temporary candidate they place. Whilst the first reports aren’t due until the 5th August 2015 the new regulations, according to trade […]
£3m turnover milestone for Driver Hire offices
Two Driver Hire offices – Enfield and Aberdeen – have just passed important business milestones. They’ve both achieved £3m turnover during the current financial year. For both offices it’s a first in their trading history. Aberdeen, which is owned by Grant Wilson, is also marking its 20th year in business. A new all-time turnover record […]
Driver Hire’s franchisee marketing support contender for national award
Driver Hire was a finalist in the 2015 ‘Franchise Marketing Awards’. The winners were announced at the recent British & International Franchise Exhibition at Olympia in London. Now in their tenth year, the Franchise Marketing Awards (FMAs) recognise the industry’s most innovative and effective marketing campaigns. Judged by an independent panel of experts, the FMAs […]
London franchise exhibition update – Olympia 2015
Having spent much of last week at Olympia in London, the Driver Hire franchise team is now busy catching up with the enquiries gained. As always The British & International Franchise Exhibition is a great place to meet people interested in at least one of the following; A career change Being their own boss Finding […]
