UK trucking - a career or crisis

UK Trucking: A Career Or A Crisis?

February 18th, 2025

There has been a lot of talk recently about trucking in the UK—driver shortages, government interventions, and the challenges facing the industry. The country is facing a trucker shortage, yet many drivers are leaving the industry almost as quickly as they enter it. In an attempt to fix this, the […]

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10 years anniversary

Celebrating 10 Years of NN1 Personnel

January 21st, 2025

Wow, can you believe it? NN1 Personnel is celebrating 10 years anniversary this week!!! This isn’t just any milestone—it’s our first huge one, and we’re bursting with pride. From our humble beginnings in 2015 to becoming an award-winning driver agency in Northamptonshire, this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. […]

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Road Safety Week 2024

Road Safety Week 2024

November 12th, 2024

From National Lorry Week to Road Safety Week. Every year, Road Safety Week brings communities, organizations, and families together with one shared goal—making our roads safer. This year, from November 17th to 23rd, it’s once again focusing on road victims, with a powerful theme: After the Crash, Every Road Victim […]

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national Lorry Week 2024

National Lorry Week 2024

October 22nd, 2024

It’s time for National Lorry Week 2024 !! The event is proudly organised by the Road Haulage Association (RHA). While the official week runs from 4th to 8th November, the RHA lorry is already making its rounds ( more details further in the blog). This campaign is a celebration of […]

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Northamptonshire Logistics Awards: A Night to Remember!

October 15th, 2024

We’ve done it again! Last Friday we added another shiny trophy to our collection, winning the title of Logistics Temporary Staff Agency of the Year at the Northamptonshire Logistics Awards 2024. This marks our fifth award, and honestly, it speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication we put into […]

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driving HGV in floods

10 Tips for Driving in Floods

September 24th, 2024

Flooding is having a devastating affect on communities. Over the last few days, we’ve seen a dramatic change in weather conditions. Heavy rains have caused flooding in many parts of the UK, and there is more to come. It’s affecting homes, roads, transport, our every day lives. It’s important for […]

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hands-free mobile

Hands-free mobile – a new perspective

September 17th, 2024

We’ve covered the risks of using hands-free mobile phones while driving before, but with new research and resources emerging, it’s time to revisit the topic. If you’re an HGV driver or manage a fleet of vehicles, understanding the risks of hands-free phone use is more crucial than ever. In 2020, […]

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Why Now is the Best Time to Join Our Team

June 25th, 2024

Summer is here! That means sunshine, barbecues, and holidays. But for us, it also means ‘busy’. So it’s the perfect time for you to join our team of HGV drivers. Here is why: We Have Variety! First off, we have a wide range of driving jobs available. Whether you’re looking […]

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common driving offences

Are you guilty of committing these common driving offences?

March 21st, 2024

Are you guilty of committing these driving offences? As a professional driver, you play a significant role in maintaining road safety and preserving your job. And yet, since 2015, when National Highways launched Operation Tramline, more than 33,254 driving offences have been recorded. Undercover police managed to catch 83 dangerous […]

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Better kips for better trips

March 5th, 2024

Better Kips for Better Trips: Transforming Truck Stops for Professional Drivers For those who travel the motorways of England in their trusty HGVs, a good night’s rest and comfortable amenities can mean the difference between a smooth journey and a grueling trek. But fear not, weary travelers, for there’s good […]

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