--- title: Our Blog | Driver Recruitment Industry News description: Catch up on the latest Driver Recruitment Industry News. Route4 can assist transport and operations managers to run efficient and cost effective logistics operations. --- [facebook icon](https://www.facebook.com/Route4-Solutions-Ltd-634552243297073/) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/route4-driver-recruitment/) [twitter icon](https://twitter.com/route4driver) - Tel: [0115 697 2658](tel:0115%20697%202658) - [info@route4solutions.co.uk](mailto:info@route4solutions.co.uk) [![header-logo](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hubfs/route4training-logo-svg.svg "header-logo")](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/) - [Book a Driver](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hire-drivers) - [Driver Vacancies](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/driver-vacancies) - [About R4](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/about-us) - [Blog](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog) - [Contact](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/contact-us) [Register as an R4 Driver](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/apply) # Our Blog [![close up of presents under a christmas tree showing how important are temporary hgv drivers over the festive period ](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hubfs/how-important-are-temporary-drivers-over-the-festive-period.jpg)](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/how-important-are-temporary-hgv-drivers-over-the-festive-period) ## [How Important Are Temporary HGV Drivers Over The Festive Period?](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/how-important-are-temporary-hgv-drivers-over-the-festive-period) December 22 Christmas is undoubtedly the busiest time of year for businesses, as customers race to buy up gifts, food, decorations, experiences and more for the holiday period. 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Temporary Vs Contract HGV Driver Jobs?](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-best-choice-temporary-vs-contract-hgv-driver-jobs) If you are currently seeking work as an HGV driver, you may be wondering what your options are -... [Read More](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-best-choice-temporary-vs-contract-hgv-driver-jobs) [![white lorries showing what caused the hgv driver shortage in the uk](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/what-caused-the-hgv-driver-shortage-in-the-uk.png?width=365&name=what-caused-the-hgv-driver-shortage-in-the-uk.png)](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/what-caused-the-hgv-driver-shortage-in-the-uk) ## [What Caused The HGV Driver Shortage In The UK?](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/what-caused-the-hgv-driver-shortage-in-the-uk) In recent times, we have seen a shortage of HGV drivers which has caused increasing issues in the... [Read More](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/what-caused-the-hgv-driver-shortage-in-the-uk) [![Rushcliffe Council Leader Opens New Offices](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/L-R-Clr-Simon-Robinson-Mike-Harris-and-Chris-Lawson-scaled-1500x0-c-default.webp?width=365&name=L-R-Clr-Simon-Robinson-Mike-Harris-and-Chris-Lawson-scaled-1500x0-c-default.webp)](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/rushcliffe-council-leader-opens-new-offices) ## [Rushcliffe Council Leader Opens New Offices](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/rushcliffe-council-leader-opens-new-offices) Driver recruitment and logistics company Route4 Solutions has moved into a unit treble the size of... [Read More](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/rushcliffe-council-leader-opens-new-offices) [![Route4 Solutions approved to deliver Driver CPC Training](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/48-copy-1500x0-c-default.webp?width=365&name=48-copy-1500x0-c-default.webp)](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-solutions-approved-to-deliver-driver-cpc-training) ## [Route4 Solutions approved to deliver Driver CPC Training](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-solutions-approved-to-deliver-driver-cpc-training) Route4 Solutions are pleased to announce that we have been approved as a training centre to deliver... [Read More](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-solutions-approved-to-deliver-driver-cpc-training) [![Route4 Logistics awarded HGV operator’s licence and expands fleet](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/DSC01187-1500x0-c-default.webp?width=365&name=DSC01187-1500x0-c-default.webp)](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-logistics-hgv-operators-licence) ## [Route4 Logistics awarded HGV operator’s licence and expands fleet](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-logistics-hgv-operators-licence) We are delighted that Route4 Logistics has been awarded an operator’s licence and can now add Heavy... 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[Read More](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-solutions-driver-referral-scheme) [![A basic guide to using smart motorways in the UK](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/nintchdbpict000293557017-1500x0-c-default.webp?width=365&name=nintchdbpict000293557017-1500x0-c-default.webp)](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/smart-motorways) ## [A basic guide to using smart motorways in the UK](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/smart-motorways) Smart motorways are the latest initiative being implemented by Highways England in a bid to tackle... [Read More](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/smart-motorways) [![What do Route4 Solutions ask temporary drivers at Interview?](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/nik-macmillan-280300-unsplash-1500x0-c-default.webp?width=365&name=nik-macmillan-280300-unsplash-1500x0-c-default.webp)](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-solutions-drivers-interview) ## [What do Route4 Solutions ask temporary drivers at Interview?](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-solutions-drivers-interview) In an effort to help encourage more new drivers to register with Route4 Solutions as a HGV, LGV or... [Read More](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/route4-solutions-drivers-interview) [![DVSA gets tough on HGV Drivers who exceed their hours limit](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/DVSA-2-1500x0-c-default.webp?width=365&name=DVSA-2-1500x0-c-default.webp)](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/dvsa-gets-tough-hgv-drivers) ## [DVSA gets tough on HGV Drivers who exceed their hours limit](https://www.route4drivers.co.uk/blog/dvsa-gets-tough-hgv-drivers) The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has recently announced it is going to impose heavier... 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