How well do you know the agency you work with?

February 28th, 2023

How well do you know the agency you work with?

It is good to get to know the people you work with or thinking of working with for several reasons. It can help you build stronger working relationships, improve communication and collaboration, build trust, and resolve conflicts more effectively. These benefits can ultimately lead to a more positive and productive work environment.

Whether you work with us or just researching, we thought you should know these few facts about Damian Sodel, the founder of NN1 Personnel. Common interests, experiences and challenges can help you relate and build trust and likability – we think that’s the first step to creating a positive connection with the audience.

He is an HGV driver

Damian is an HGV driver himself and has been driving as a Class 1 driver for 6 years. He can provide a service to our customers when required. It also means he knows and understands the challenges of professional drivers. It makes him more approachable and understanding when it comes to hiring and looking after our drivers. Check out our blog when Damian did an extra night shift for one of our clients: A day in the life of an HGV driver.

He is a CPC trainer

He is also a Driver CPC trainer, enabling him to look after our legal compliance.

He is a Transport Manager

Damian has been working in logistics for almost 20 years. He used to manage a team of 300 drivers when on shift and this is quite an experience. He surely understands the challenges of transport managers in their day-to-day operations. Some of them include Meeting Regulatory Requirements, managing costs, ensuring driver safety, maximising efficiency or keeping up with technology.

Damian passed his National and International CPC in Road Haulage in 2008.

Damian’s experience and knowledge don’t stop there. He constantly improves his knowledge and updates on everything logistics, recruitment and business management. He likes setting himself new goals so watch the space to see where he is going to get next.

What does it mean for NN1 Personnel?

Do you know of any other driver agency whose owner has a set of unique skills like being an HGV driver, a certified CPC trainer and a Transport manager?


We truly believe – and have been told by clients – we are the best at what we do.


We know what we do – and we do it the right way. We understand our clients and their challenges. With the best customer service possible, not only do we try to meet their needs, but also go above and beyond to drive their business on the road to success.


We also understand our drivers. We look after them when it comes to work and also their physical and mental health. We know their challenges too, so we always appreciate their hard work. What’s more, we always raise awareness of the importance of HGV drivers in the UK’s economy and our day-to-day lives.

If you are looking for a driver supplier that understands challenges and goes the extra mile to meet your needs why not give us a call? Our team will be happy to discuss how we can help you.

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