The Driver Hire Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tony Goacher & Gary Riches
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.
Throughout this series Gary and Tony will discuss; 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.
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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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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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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'!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.