From a single Class 1 shift to a fleet of van drivers for peak, we cover driving requirements across Burton upon Trent and the surrounding area.
The licence, the shift pattern and the vehicle come first in every booking.
From the Black Country manufacturing belt and the M5 northern corridor, a lot of freight leaves the West Midlands every night. Temporary drivers keep those vehicles moving when a regular driver is off.
Whether you run artics out of a distribution centre or vans on parcel rounds, temporary cover for Burton upon Trent starts with a short call about the work.
Freight across the West Midlands is served by the M6, M5, M42 and M40, Birmingham Airport and strong rail-freight connections. A missing driver on any of those routes holds up everything behind it.
C+E drivers for distribution and general haulage.
Class 1 drivers in Burton upon TrentClass 2 drivers for early starts and multi-drop rounds.
Class 2 drivers in Burton upon Trent7.5 tonne cover for furniture and two-person work.
7.5 tonne drivers in Burton upon TrentVan drivers for same-day and trade runs.
Van drivers in Burton upon TrentLocation, driver category, number of drivers, start date and expected duration: the same details the request form asks for.
Drivers are matched on the category the vehicle needs first, then on experience of the work.
The driver knows the site, the vehicle, the start time and who to report to before arriving.
Some operators use temporary drivers to trial a new route or contract before committing to permanent hires. Others use them to flex with demand week by week.
Shift patterns vary more in driving than in almost any other logistics role: early starts for store deliveries, nights for trunking and long days for multi-drop. We ask about the pattern before we match.
A driver request usually covers:
We check the paperwork that decides whether a driver can legally do the job: licence categories, endorsements, Driver CPC and card dates, tacho card and right to work.
Drivers are told exactly what the booking involves before they accept it: the site, the vehicle, the hours and the type of work.
Send the vehicle type, the location and the shift. Our driving recruitment team will begin sourcing suitable drivers.
Licence categories and endorsements, Driver CPC status and card expiry, the digital tachograph card and right to work — plus ADR or HIAB where the work needs it.
The vehicle and trailer type, the route profile, the start time and whether the work involves nights out, multi-drop or specialist tickets.
Yes. Night trunking, early starts and weekend shifts can all be booked. Tell us the start time and the pattern so we match drivers who want that work.
Yes. A single request can include Class 1, Class 2, 7.5 tonne and van drivers. List each category and the number of drivers you need for it.
Tell us as soon as you know. Cover can be extended shift by shift or turned into an ongoing assignment.
Other drivers in Burton upon Trent:
Elsewhere in the West Midlands: