Temporary Class 1 · Atherton

Temporary HGV Class 1 Drivers in Atherton

Temporary HGV Class 1 drivers for trunking, tramping, container and general haulage work out of Atherton.

North West

Artic drivers for Atherton operators

Experienced C+E drivers, briefed on the job before they arrive.

Operators across the North West run curtainsiders, boxes and fridges along the M6, M62, M56 and M61, Manchester and Liverpool airports and the Port of Liverpool. The trailer type is the first thing we ask about.

Double-deck trailers, walking-floor units, tautliners or reefers — say what the driver will pull and we match someone who has pulled it.

Operators with units based across the M6, M62 and M58 corridor parks and the Port of Liverpool often need cover at short notice when a trunk driver is off.

HGV Class 1 / C+E

Where Class 1 cover gets used

Typical runs a temporary Class 1 driver covers.

How it works

Booking a C+E driver

We match the driver

We look for C+E drivers who have run similar work and want that shift pattern.

You confirm the booking

We tell you who is starting, when and where, so the transport office can plan around it.

We stay on the booking

If the cover needs extending, you tell us and we plan the next shifts.

Class 1 planning

What to include in a Class 1 request

Class 1 work is where gaps hurt most: a missed trunk can delay every drop that depends on it the next morning. Booking cover early protects the whole chain.

Trunk legs from Atherton can be long, so drivers' hours planning matters. Tell us the timings and we brief the driver on how the day is expected to run.

For a Class 1 request, include:

  • Where the tractor unit is based
  • Whether the work is trunking, container or general haulage
  • Double-deck, drawbar or walking-floor experience if needed
  • Who the driver reports to and where to collect the keys
Compliance

Licence, CPC and tacho

We check C+E entitlement on the licence itself, review endorsements, confirm Driver CPC currency and the card expiry and check the tachograph card before the first run.

Nights and tramping suit some drivers and not others. We confirm the driver wants the pattern before they are put forward.

Holiday gap on the rota?

Start a Class 1 request

Send the trailer type, the route and the start time. Our driving recruitment team will begin sourcing suitable Class 1 drivers.

Class 1 FAQs

Good to know

Can you supply temporary Class 1 drivers in Atherton?

Yes. We source temporary HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers for trunking, tramping, container and general haulage work across the North West. Tell us the trailer, the route and the start time.

What does a Class 1 driver need to hold?

Category C+E entitlement, a current Driver CPC — 35 hours of periodic training every five years — and a digital tachograph card, plus ADR for dangerous goods work.

Do you cover sites near Atherton?

Yes. We book Class 1 drivers for sites across the North West. Tell us where the unit is based.

Can you supply several Class 1 drivers at once?

Yes. Tell us how many drivers you need and whether they start together or in stages.

Can you cover weekend and bank holiday work?

Yes. Weekend trunks and bank holiday shifts can be booked like any other. Tell us the dates as early as you can.

HGV Class 1 / C+E

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