Temporary Class 1 · Durham

Temporary HGV Class 1 Drivers in Durham

Night trunks, container runs and distribution work around Durham, covered by experienced Class 1 drivers.

North East

Class 1 cover for Durham

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

From Teesport (PD Ports), the Port of Tyne and the automotive and chemicals parks along the A19, operators trunk to hubs and customers along the A1(M), A19 and A66, Newcastle Airport and the ports at Tyne and Teesport. We book Class 1 drivers who have run similar legs.

Container work carries its own rhythm: port slots, booking references and waiting time. Drivers we book for it know the routine.

Hauliers serving automotive and chemicals supply chains, port and bulk logistics, retail distribution and regional 3PLs need drivers who can handle the trailer types those customers use.

HGV Class 1 / C+E

The artic work we cover

Typical runs a temporary Class 1 driver covers.

How it works

How a Class 1 booking works

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.

Urgent cover handled fast

Short-notice requests get a straight answer on what we can confirm.

Class 1 planning

What to include in a Class 1 request

A temporary C+E driver who has pulled your trailer type before needs less induction and settles into the route faster.

Chilled and frozen work adds temperature checks and fridge-unit monitoring to the job. Say so in the brief and we look for drivers who have run reefers.

For a Class 1 request, include:

  • Where the tractor unit is based
  • The trailer type: curtainsider, box, fridge, flatbed or tanker
  • Day, night or tramping work
  • Parking and facilities for nights out
Compliance

What every Class 1 driver holds

The drivers' hours rules that apply depend on the work — GB domestic, assimilated or AETR. We brief the driver on the rules your runs fall under.

Before accepting, the driver hears the whole brief: the unit, the trailer, the start time and any nights out.

Holiday gap on the rota?

Get the unit moving

One request can cover a single night or a run of weeks.

Class 1 FAQs

Class 1 drivers in Durham — FAQs

Can you cover night trunking?

Yes. Tell us the start time and the legs. We match drivers who want night work and have run trunks before.

How much notice do you need?

Planned cover is easiest with a few days' notice. Short-notice requests get a straight answer on what we can confirm.

Do you cover sites near Durham?

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

Do you also recruit permanent Class 1 drivers?

Yes. Our permanent driver desk places Class 1 drivers onto your payroll when you want a seat filled for good.

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

Nearby and related

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