Road to Logistics

I had a lovely afternoon recording a podcast with host Bonnie Cliff and David Ashford FCILT of KBC, talking all things HGV, with an emphasis on new drivers and the challenges the industry faces in recruiting them. Apologies for getting rather passionate and talking a lot! My Mum still tells me of the time she asked me to be quiet (about age 3) and I responded "But Mummy, I like talking!" Why change the habit of a lifetime?! In all seriousness, it was a fantastic conversation and I'm looking forward to the episode being aired in the not-too-distant future 😀 #roadtologistics #drivershortage #talentshortage #podcast #thelogisticspodcast #diversityandinclusion

A huge congratulations to our Lewis who passed his 3b today with flying colours! Lewis is our latest pass from our Liverpool programmes and has completed a 10 week long programme which includes a suite of additional modules, over and above the standard driver training, to ensure our graduates are risk aware, risk averse and work-ready. To date over 50 employers have taken advantage of this scheme, and as we have trained almost 500 people, with over 88% in permanent employment, we are proving that the Road to Logistics way really works. If your an employer looking for drivers, we are a national, multi award winning not-for-profit, and you can benefit from this free initiative simply by getting in touch with me. #roadtologistics #drivertraining #hgv #roadhaulage #logistics

Well 2024 has been a magnificent year for Road to Logistics. We have now trained almost 500 vulnerable and marginalised people of whom a whopping 88% are now in permanent employment as HGV drivers. We entered 3 awards, won 2 of them and got Highly Commended in the 3rd, and i am so proud of our small but mighty team and all of our graduates who prove thinking differently works. A huge thank you to all our training partners Jamie Lowe 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Iain Johnstone, DipPFS BSc(Hons) Robert Hagan and our practical training partners who share our vision and passion for providing people with the tools for a better future. We are also eternally grateful to all of our funding partners, charity supporters, and employers without whom what we do would be meaningless. Far too many to tag you all in but you know who you are and I'm so thankful for your input. Hopefully 2025 will bring more growth, more success and more people moving into gainful employment in logistics. Happy New Year everyone. May 2025 bring all my network good health and happiness ❤️ Jim French MBE Joanne Feist Susan Russell MBA David Hinde #happynewyear #roadtologistics #thinkdifferent

This week we have been back in lovely Felixstowe to begin our next programme. This time we are extremely grateful to Freeport East for their funding 8 fantastic learners embarking on their new journey to obtain C+E licenses and brand new careers as HGV Drivers A huge thank you to the Felixstowe DWP for your hospitality this week. My 5+ hours commute home is still ongoing but it's so worth it. The learners have fully embraced their learning and I am so excited to follow their journey and support them along their way 🚚🚚🚚 #Felixstowe #roadtologistics #freeports #freeporteast #drivertraining #diversityandinclusion #thinkdifferent #roadhaulage

We are very proud to announce that Road to Logistics has achieved the Charity Excellence Framework Quality Mark. "Achievement of the quality mark by Road to Logistics demonstrates to funders and other stakeholders their commitment to excellence." Ian McLintock, Founder, Charity Excellence. We are making great strides as a not-for-profit to raise awareness and support of the work we do to support vulnerable and marginalised people into employment, whilst also improving diversity in our industry. This Quality Mark represents our efforts and underpins everything we do. Well done to all the team on maintaining such high levels of professionalism and passion for our work. #roadtologistics #notforprofit #charitable #diversityandinclusion #roadhaulage #logistics #charityexcellenceframework

Back in Gateshead to run our two day Intro to Logistics module with our lovely Training Manager, David Hinde As well as information about the industry size and scope, the learners complete exercises including costing a trucks weekly profit and revenue per mile, routing, and learn all about drivers hours, weights and dimensions, abnormal loads, driving licences and plating and testing. We believe these additional modules over and above the standard vocational training, gives our learners confidence, an understanding of the profitability of hauliers and the part they play in that as drivers, and ultimately makes them risk averse and aware. We do have 3 employers who will have access to employing these individuals once they have their Cat C licence, but as this course is the first of many in the region, if you are a Cat C employer in the North East, who will have recruitment needs in the next 12 months, please do get in touch to understand more about the Road to Logistics scheme and how you can benefit from the FREE supply of qualified drivers we train. #roadtologistics #drivertraining #hgv #catc #Haulage #Newcastle #Gateshead #northeast

We are excited to announce that Road to Logistics have won further funding to run a novice to Cat C programme in Gateshead, in partnership with the DWP. The programme includes a raft of additional modules as well as the standard vocational training, to ensure our drivers are risk aware, risk averse, and to help them become work ready. To be eligible, candidates must: *Live in the Gateshead or surrounding area of the North East UK. *Be unemployed/claiming Universal Credit or another benefit - registered with DWP. *Have a UK driving license for at least 12 months *No more than 6 points on the license *No driving convictions resulting in a ban in the past 10 years We have designated employers who will be involved in the programme, giving additional training, work experience, and job opportunities once our learners graduate. We will be announcing further details shortly. If you know of anyone who this would be of interest to, please do direct them to me - [email protected] #roadtologistics #newdrivers #drivertraining #hgv #roadhaulage #logistics

We are excited to announce that Road to Logistics have won further funding to run a novice to Cat C+E programme in Liverpool City Region. The programme includes a raft of additional modules as well as the standard vocational training, to ensure our drivers are risk aware, risk averse, and to help them become work ready. To be eligible, candidates must: *Live in Liverpool City Region - Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Halton, St Helens, Wirral *Be unemployed/claiming Universal Credit or another benefit *Have a UK driving license for at least 12 months *No more than 6 points on the license *No driving convictions resulting in a ban in the past 10 years We have a designated employer who will be involved in the programme, giving additional training, work experience, and job opportunities once our learners graduate. We will be announcing further details shortly. If you know of anyone who this would be of interest to, please do direct them to me. Email in comments. #roadtologistics #newdrivers #drivertraining #hgv #roadhaulage #logistics

A huge well done to all the winners at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards last night. Whilst we didn't win our category, we did get a Highly Commended of which only 2 or 3 were given out in over 20 categories so we are over the moon to receive this. Well done to the entire team at Road to Logistics for all your hard work, passion, and general amazingness! #scea24 #awards #recognition #teamwork #roadtologistics

Another happy graduate doing well in his new role. He has been there for 3 months now but we keep in touch to make sure things are going well for 12 months once they start work. Dave is yet another example that all a lot of people need is the tools to change their own lives. This feedback means everything to us ❤️ #roadtologistics #hgv #drivertraining #thinkdifferent #support #mentorship #Haulage #roadhaulage