Tony Goacher, Phill Barwise & Gary Riches

The Driver Hire Podcast

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The Driver Hire Podcast Team get together over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. Throughout this series they will be discussing; being a great agency driver, understanding drivers' hours, the Highway Code, how to get asked back again and again, thorough walk round checks, load safety, driver administration, communication and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tony Goacher, Phill Barwise & Gary Riches

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Business

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Latest episode

Sep 5, 2023

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Episodes

The Drivers' Hours Rules You Were Afraid To Ask! 05.09.2023

We surveyed our drivers to find out about the drivers' hours rules that they found confusing. In this episode we unravel them. The Driver Hire Podcast Team get together over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What 'Grinds Your Gears' Out On The Road - Top Ten 06.07.2023

Following a survey of their drivers, Tony and Phill run through the top ten things that 'grind their drivers gears' out on the road. The Driver Hire Podcast Team get together over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expanding the London Ultra Low Emission Zone 20.06.2023

In this episode Tony and Phill discuss the forthcoming expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and what it will mean for their customers and drivers. The Driver Hire Podcast Team get together over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trucksters Interview - Putting Drivers First 04.05.2023

In this episode Gary and Tony talk to Fernando Alonso and Alberto Agullo from the Spanish freight operator, Trucksters. They discuss their relay model and their driver welfare programme. Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their driv...

Giving Away Lorry Licences!? 06.09.2022

In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the Department for Transport's consultation on potential changes to driving entitlements. Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

The New Highway Code Hierarchy 31.01.2022

In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the changes to the Highway Code, including the new 'hierarchy of road users' and changes of priority for pedestrians and cyclists. Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best th...

CPC Time For A Change? 30.11.2021

In this episode Gary and Tony discuss the current Government Review of Periodic CPC Training; different requirements for seasoned drivers, compulsory modules, course duration and employer support. Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help...

It's National Lorry Week 2021 25.10.2021

Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this special episode Gary and Tony talk to Tom Cornwell of the Road Haulage Association to celebrate the launch of National Lorry Week 2021. They disc...

Changes To The HGV Driving Test 01.10.2021

Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode, Gary and Tony discuss the forthcoming changes that will allow for an additional 50,000 commercial vehicle driving tests each year. Hoste...

Licence Upgrades - Class 1, Hiab, Moffett and ADR 24.06.2021

Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. For extra pay and a greater variety of work, Gary and Tony talk about the benefits of upgrading your licence to add Class 1, Hiab, Moffett and ADR. Hoste...

Certificate of Professional Competence - What Is It? 20.05.2021

Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony explain how the Certificate of Professional Competence works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Get A Lorry Or Bus Licence 29.04.2021

Gary Riches of Driver Hire's Colchester Office gets together with Tony Goacher of the Croydon & Sutton Office over a series of podcasts to talk about a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony explain how to get your first lorry or bus licence; application, medical, theory and practical tests including the Certific...

Taxman! IR35 Explained 25.03.2021

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony talk to Driver Hire UK Managing Director, Jeremy Neale about the changes to the Off Payroll Working Regulations and IR35. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

I Can See Clearly Now - Direct Vision Standard 17.03.2021

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony talk about Transport for London's new Direct Vision Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Have You Done Today To Make You Feel Proud 09.03.2021

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the very best that they can be. In this special episode Gary and Tony talk to Richard Owen-Hughes, Driver Hire's Group Marketing Director, about the results of our annual survey #dhproud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Life After Brexit - An Interview With the RHA 25.02.2021

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode, Gary & Tony discuss the changes to international freight movements following Brexit, with Tom Cornwell of the Road Haulage Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Christmas Special, We're On The Naughty List! 16.12.2020

In this special Christmas episode, Gary and Tony imagine what it would be like if Santa had to self-isolate. So they phone a whole bunch of Driver Hire offices to see if they can help. The results are hilarious! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Protecting Vulnerable Road Users 09.12.2020

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony discuss protecting vulnerable road users including; cyclists, pedestrians and horses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorries Can't Limbo, Bridge Strikes! 02.12.2020

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony talk about Bridge Strikes; the causes, the consequences and how to avoid them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ice, Ice Maybe? Winter Driving 25.11.2020

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony talk about winter driving, including preparing the vehicle and how weather changes the driving style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fact Off! National Lorry Week Special 18.11.2020

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this special National Lorry Week episode Gary and Tony trade facts about lorries; some interesting, some technical and some bizarre! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding Licences, Grandfathers & Reversing Bowls Of Custard! 11.11.2020

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony talk about how to read and understand driving licence numbers, licence categories, and restriction codes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are You A Flasher? Motorway Etiquette 05.11.2020

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony talk about motorway etiquette; lane discipline, following distance and how to avoid the dangers of side swiping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Why Work For An Agency? 29.10.2020

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony are joined by Jordan Tracey of Driver Hire's Dundee and Perth Office to talk about why people might choose to work for an agency; flexibility, variety and working with...

Penalty! How To Avoid Getting One 21.10.2020

Gary Riches from Driver Hire's Colchester Office and Tony Goacher from the Croydon & Sutton Office get together to provide hints, tips and tricks to help their drivers be the best that they can be. In this episode Gary and Tony discuss Penalty Charge Notices, and how to avoid the common traps that drivers sometimes fall into; parking & loading, bus lanes and weight limits. Hosted on Acast....

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