Our News

Rushcliffe Council Leader Opens New Offices

Driver recruitment and logistics company Route4 Solutions has moved into a unit treble the size of its existing premises which were officially opened by Councillor Simon Robinson, leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council.

Director promotion and new team members

We have made a positive start to 2021 which has led to the promotion of Alan Clarke to Sales Director and the appointment of Joanne Soloman as operations co-ordinator.

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 Driver CPC training. This completes the portfolio of logistic services that Route4 Solutions can now offer, recruitment, courier services and now training.

 

Route4 Logistics awarded HGV operator’s licence and expands fleet

Route4 Logistics has recently applied for an operator’s licence to add Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV’s) to its fleet to to carry out distribution services across the UK.

Earn a reward as part of the Route4 Solutions Driver Referral Scheme

Route4 Solutions is always on the lookout for reputable drivers to help us meet our ever-increasing demands. If you successfully refer a trusted HGV driver to us you could earn up to £550.

A basic guide to using smart motorways in the UK

Route4 Solutions explains what Smart motorways are and they being implemented by Highways England.

 

What do Route4 Solutions ask temporary drivers at Interview?

Route4 Solutions has written this article to help future R4 candidates understand the typical questions we would ask during an interview.

DVSA gets tough on HGV Drivers who exceed their hours limit

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has recently announced it is going to impose heavier sanctions on HGV drivers that exceed their hours limit.

Survey highlights rising fuel costs as issue hauliers and logistics firms fear in 2018

A Route4 Solutions online survey has revealed rising fuel costs to be the biggest issue hauliers and logistics operators believe they will face in 2018.

 

Experience temporary drivers on temporary contracts before offering permanent contracts

A benefit of sourcing temporary drivers from Route4 Solutions is the ability to try a driver on a temporary contract before employing them full time.

Why develop a road safety strategy as part of your logistics operation

After partnering with law firm Sills & Betteridge, in this artcle Route4 Solutions highlights the value of implementing a road safety strategy as part of a logistics operation.

Route4 Solutions moves to new Cotgrave HQ

Route4 Solutions, a temporary driver recruitment agency and courier business, is one of 15 new businesses to move into the newly built Colliers Business Park in Cotgrave, Nottingham.

 

Distribution services provided to medical literature publishing house

Route4 Solutions logistics services team was recently appointed to deliver medical journals to hospitals and doctors surgeries across the UK.

Is the pay-per-mile scheme fair on transport companies?

The UK Government is currently consider whether to introducte a pay-per-mile scheme for heavy goods vehicles when using British roads.

How to become a Route4 Solutions HGV Driver

As a driver reading this article, we thought we would write an article outlining what it takes to become a Route4 Solutions HGV driver.

 

Prepare for Christmas with the help of Temporary Drivers

Route4 Solutions provides cost saving incentives in the form of temporary drivers to help you deal with the busy Christmas period.

Route4 Solutions stands firm against “Cowboy Truckers”

Route4 Solutions stands firmly against cowboy truckers, who try to cheat the system by tampering with their vehicles, and giving the industry a bad name.

Are Driverless Lorries the way forward?

With the driver recruitment industry changing rapidly, Route4 Solutions has kept a keen interest in the development of Driverless Lorries.

 

R4 MD has his say on the changing face of driver recruitment

Route4 Solutions, Managing Director, Mike Harris has his say on how driver recruitment has changed the logistics industry over the past decade.

Route4 Solutions agree lease on new offices

Fifteen new employment units at Colliers Business Park on Colliers Way in Cotgrave have been opened and Route4 Solutions is delighted to announce that we will be one of the new occupants of the units.

The Benefits of Employing Temporary Drivers

Route4 Solutions is keen to allay any fears and educate firms on the benefits of employing temporary drivers on a regular basis.

 

New Lead Driver Consultant

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Lawlor as our new lead driver/recruitment consultant. As specialists in providing temporary and relief drivers to logistics companies, Chris’s appointment follows a period of significant growth on the back of winning contracts with leading logistics and haulage companies.

Logistics Services for Charity Event

The Route4 Logistics team were busy over the summer helping to deliver much needed equipment to enable a major UK cancer charity to hold its annual fun runs.

Temporary Driver Solutions Improve Financial Performance

With statistics revealing a decline in the financial well being of businesses in transport and haulage industry, now is a time for all businesses to start monitoring finances, and review overheads, especially if it means having to cut costs in order to trade through such potentially uncertain times.

 

Office Relocation to NSEC

Route4 Solutions has enjoyed a year of significant growth and moved to new offices in the Nottingham Sustainability and Enterprise Centre.

New Website Now Live

The launch of the new Route4 Solutions website also co-incides with the unveiling of our new company brand identity. It is easy to navigate and enables us to showcase our expertise and the positive feedback we receive from the transport managers.