Easter Egg Collection.

Our teams have been hopping from office to office, gathering chocolatey goodness for our Velocity Roads Group Easter Egg Appeal, and the results have been nothing short of egg‑straordinary! Thanks to everyone who got involved, we were able to donate around 200 Easter eggs to brilliant local organisations, including: In Sunderland:🟢 Grace House, supporting local…

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Distracted Driving Awareness Month!

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! As a driving recruitment agency, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every time a professional driver gets behind the wheel, they are carrying out a complex and mentally demanding task that requires full concentration.Even experienced drivers can feel that driving becomes automatic, but research shows that…

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Do you live in the Newcastle area?

Although we have existing drivers and clients based throughout the North East and are always looking to expand in all locations we are especially looking to build upon our Newcastle area and are launching a recruitment drive to attract HGV drivers in this area. We currently have a mix of class 1 and class 2…

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Easter Egg Collection!

Easter Egg Collection for Care Homes & Children’s Hospitals! This Easter, we’re collecting chocolate eggs to bring some joy to those who need it most! We’re gathering Easter eggs to donate to care homes and children’s hospitals across the North East. If you’d like to help brighten someone’s day, please consider donating an Easter egg!…

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We are Hiring!

Are you looking for your next opportunity? We’re hiring experienced HGV drivers for general haulage positions, including days, nights, and trampers! Flexible Shifts Competitive Pay Immediate Start Available Variety of Routes – Local and long-distance options available! If you’re a skilled driver with a passion for the road, we want to hear from you!

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DCPC 2024 Deadline

In the ever-evolving landscape of road transport, staying informed about regulatory changes and certifications is crucial for professional drivers. One such requirement is the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), which first came in to force in September 2014. As we approach September 2024, it is estimated that there are 500,000 drivers in the UK…

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Ageing Work Force Thoughts

2 weeks ago, at Velocity we lost the services of our 2 oldest temporary workers to retirement, both aged 78, both born during World War 2, which I found remarkable.  One was a Storeman in Sunderland, and one was an HGV driver in Norwich. Both were working full-time. Both will be a miss, personally and…

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