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Does anybody know if freight companies take on drivers through direct inquiries without a vacancy being advertised. I know they are training drivers off the street but it seems ridiculous how little vacancies for qualified drivers there seems to be. I'm on the passenger side and we are...
Hello all,
I'm contemplating applying for GBRf (looking at Liverpool depot). Was wondering if anyone had any information on the routes they work out of Liverpool and also the shift pattern (or lack thereof). I'm guessing mainly workings to Drax power station around the houses and then back via...
Hello all,
Been thinking about moving to freightliner intermodal as a qualified driver in the north west area but I'm a little confused on the location of intermodal depots (I have contradicting information- I've read only Crewe is an intermodal depot?). The freightliner vacancy website seems...
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I was wondering if anybody had information on Garston Freightliner depot? I'm guessing it's intermodal with it being near the ports?
Any information on shifts (start/finish times, shift pattern?), opportunity for overtime and pay for rest days, typical routes and traction that will be...
Hello everyone,
I am thinking of possibly making the jump from passenger to freight as a qualified driver (5+ years, clean record) in the North West. I was just wondering if anyone had any information of upcoming recruitment drives for qualified drivers at potentially Crewe based depots (maybe...
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