Archives October 2022

Here at WeTrainCPC we know the driving industry, and it’s an industry that is on its way up! If you’re tired of the 9-5 working way of life, and want a rewarding and challenging career in a hugely important role, take a look at our top reasons why driving for a living can be an excellent career path.

Drivers are in demand. Driving is a sector that is growing each year, with demand for excellent service becoming more vital as technology becomes more efficient and fast paced. Newly qualified professional drivers have no problem in finding flexible, temporary or permanent jobs all over the country, so it’s a career choice that comes with almost guaranteed work.

Let’s talk about the money. With the demand for drivers being so high and in constant demand, companies are willing to pay well for reliable drivers. Starting salaries are generally higher than in most other professions, so although driving can sometimes be challenging, drivers are rewarded for their time well.

New challenges ahead! Although driving is something that the majority of the population partake in each day, driving professionally offers no end to new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal development. With each skill mastered, drivers find new opportunities, sometimes offering higher salaries, in their career development.

It can be a difficult decision to enter the driving industry, as it takes time to train and there can be some financial implications, but the long-term career development and financial gains make driving as a career an attractive proposition in today’s market! Call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk. to find out more and book your CPC training.

For the most part, the lorry driving industry is still in 2022 dominated by men. It’s often a career than women are not expected to choose and most women won’t consider long distance driving. But why?

Women across the world who drive for a living often say that they are still greeted with surprise when making their delivery, and in some ways it’s understandable. Only 1.2% of HGV drivers in the UK are women.

Although the women who work in the sector often find themselves in the job for many different reasons, a career in driving can be hugely beneficial and convenient for women. The flexibility of shifts in the role plus the financial rewards can benefit people who may find themselves juggling the pressures of paying the bills and raising a family.

Also, there’s a misconception that the role demands a lot of physical exertion, but times have changed. With the development of new technologies such as automatic gears and hi-tech suspension it’s a career that no longer requires big strength or hard labour. A plus point for both men and women!

With a shortage of drivers across the UK and all over the world, perhaps more needs to be done to encourage women to take on a truly rewarding career in driving. For women already in the sector, they love the freedom, the flexibility and the challenge – so perhaps it’s time for a change?

Call Rue on 07720 737482 or email rue@wetraincpc.co.uk. to find out more and book your CPC training.