Written by Jessie Lee & Reviewed by Peter Howitt
When a transport operation is short of HGV drivers, the impact can be felt quickly. Vehicles may be left standing, delivery schedules can come under pressure and existing drivers may have to take on additional work.
For Transport Managers and logistics teams, having access to reliable temporary HGV drivers provides the flexibility to respond when circumstances change. Whether demand increases unexpectedly or additional capacity is needed at short notice, temporary driver supply can help businesses maintain operational capacity.
However, choosing a temporary HGV driver supplier is about more than finding someone who holds the right licence. Businesses need a specialist provider with experience in logistics, the capacity to respond to changing demand and robust processes for managing driver recruitment, compliance and ongoing supply.
That is where ADR Network comes in.
Established in 1997, ADR Network specialises in HGV and LGV driver supply, supporting retailers, supermarkets, haulage companies and logistics businesses across the UK.
With access to more than 6,500 drivers, support across 120 client sites and more than 100,000 payroll hours processed every week, ADR Network has the infrastructure and experience to support demanding transport operations.
Temporary HGV Drivers When You Need Them
Driver requirements can change quickly.
Sickness, annual leave, seasonal peaks, new contracts and increases in delivery volumes can all create a need for additional drivers, sometimes with very little notice. For businesses operating time-sensitive transport networks, being able to respond quickly is essential.
Temporary HGV driver supply allows businesses to increase capacity without immediately committing to permanent headcount. It can also provide valuable flexibility while longer-term recruitment is under way.
ADR Network can support a range of temporary and ongoing requirements, including:
- Holiday and sickness cover
- Seasonal and peak-period demand
- Christmas and increased retail volumes
- New contracts and additional work
- Temporary vacancies
- Additional vehicles or routes
- Weekend and night operations
- Short-term projects
- Longer-term flexible driver requirements
For busy transport operations, this flexibility can make workforce planning easier while helping maintain the driver capacity needed to keep vehicles moving.
Class 1 & Class 2 HGV and Van Driver Recruitment & Supply
Different transport operations require different types of drivers. The right solution depends on the vehicles being operated, the nature of the work and the demands of the assignment.
ADR Network provides temporary driver supply across a range of vehicle categories, including Class 1 and Class 2 HGV drivers, LGV drivers and van drivers.
Temporary Class 1 HGV Drivers
Class 1 HGV drivers can support articulated vehicle operations across trunking, distribution and longer-distance transport.
Temporary Class 1 drivers can provide additional capacity during busy periods, cover planned or unexpected absences, or support new work while permanent recruitment takes place.
For businesses managing fluctuating workloads, this provides a practical way to increase driving capacity without making an immediate long-term commitment.
Temporary Class 2 HGV Drivers
Class 2 HGV drivers support a wide range of rigid vehicle operations, from local deliveries and multi-drop work to distribution services.
Every assignment can have different requirements depending on the vehicle, route and nature of the work. ADR Network takes these factors into account when sourcing suitable drivers for each client.
HGV Driver Supply Across Retail, Food, Haulage and Distribution
The requirements placed on HGV drivers can vary considerably from one sector and operation to another.
Retail and food logistics can involve strict delivery schedules, distribution centres, store deliveries, trunking and multi-drop work. Haulage and distribution businesses may require additional capacity when volumes increase, new contracts begin or permanent drivers are unavailable.
ADR Network has extensive experience supporting businesses across these environments, including major retailers and transport providers such as The Co-op, DHL, XPO, Wincanton, Culina, M&S, Royal Mail, Tesco, Morrisons and Gist.
This sector knowledge allows ADR Network to consider the requirements of the individual operation when sourcing drivers, rather than treating every request as a standard temporary staffing booking.
Why UK Logistics Businesses Trust ADR Network
For a logistics business, choosing a temporary HGV driver supplier ultimately comes down to confidence.
You need to know that your supplier has the experience, resources and processes to respond when driver availability becomes critical. You also need a provider that understands the operational pressures faced by Transport Managers and logistics teams.
ADR Network’s experience and performance figures demonstrate the scale of its operation.
Senior Leadership Team with Extensive Industry Experience
ADR Network is backed by a Senior Leadership Team with a combined 175 years of logistics recruitment experience.
This depth of leadership experience brings valuable industry knowledge to the business, helping ADR Network understand the changing challenges faced by transport and logistics operators and the workforce solutions they require.
Nearly 30 Years of Specialist Experience
Established in 1997, ADR Network has almost three decades of experience specialising in logistics and HGV driver supply.
Now part of the Pertemps Group, the business has built long-standing relationships with clients across the UK and developed the infrastructure and processes needed to support a wide range of transport operations.
Access to More Than 6,500 Drivers
ADR Network has access to more than 6,500 drivers, providing a substantial driver network to support client requirements.
Having access to a large pool of drivers can be particularly valuable when demand increases or businesses need additional capacity at short notice.
99.12% Peak Fulfilment
A large driver network is only useful if requirements can be fulfilled.
ADR Network achieves a 99.12% peak fulfilment rate, demonstrating its ability to maintain a high level of fulfilment during periods when demand is at its highest.
For Transport Managers, this provides reassurance that their driver supply partner has the systems and infrastructure needed to respond when additional capacity is required.
Supporting 120 Client Sites
ADR Network currently supports 120 client sites, demonstrating experience managing driver supply across multiple locations and operational environments.
For businesses with several sites, this experience can be particularly valuable where driver requirements need to be coordinated across a wider network.
More Than 12 Years’ Average Client Tenure
Long-term client relationships are another important indicator of service and reliability.
ADR Network has an average client tenure of more than 12 years, reflecting its ability to build and maintain relationships with businesses over the long term.
As client operations develop and requirements change, maintaining those relationships requires a consistent approach and an understanding of the challenges involved in workforce planning.
Nationwide Driver Supply
ADR Network has a nationwide branch network supporting HGV driver supply across the UK.
This gives clients access to local support while benefiting from the resources, experience and infrastructure of a national specialist.
Technology and Compliance Supporting Driver Supply
For larger or more complex transport operations, effective temporary workforce management requires more than recruitment alone. Visibility, communication and control are also important.
ADR Network uses technology to support the management of driver supply, communication and workforce performance.
tSOLV Vendor Management System
ADR Network’s tSOLV Vendor Management System (VMS) provides clients with greater visibility across the temporary driver supply process, from order placement through to billing.
For businesses with high-volume or multi-site requirements, this can help centralise workforce activity and provide greater oversight of the supply process.
The system can also support supplier performance management and complex rate structures, helping clients manage temporary workforce requirements more effectively.
HGV Driver Recruitment Compliance
Professional HGV driver recruitment requires robust compliance processes to ensure drivers are appropriately checked and suitable for the assignments they undertake. ADR Network has extensive experience managing the regulatory and assignment-specific requirements associated with temporary HGV drivers.
Its recruitment and compliance processes include checks covering:
• Driving licence entitlement
• Driver CPC
• Right to work
• Relevant experience
• Assignment-specific requirements
Compliance also continues throughout the driver supply process. Temporary HGV drivers operate within a highly regulated environment, requiring appropriate systems and controls to support compliant working practices.
This includes requirements relating to Drivers’ Hours legislation and the Working Time Directive, alongside other relevant UK and EU regulations.
More Than Just Temporary HGV Driver Supply
For some logistics businesses, driver supply is only one part of their wider workforce requirements.
ADR Network can also support businesses through driver training and development and wider logistics recruitment, providing additional services when workforce needs extend beyond temporary HGV drivers.
Driver Training and Development
Through PDT Fleet Training Solutions, businesses can access driver training and development services, including licence acquisition, assessments, on-road coaching and classroom-based training.
This can help businesses address immediate driver requirements while also supporting longer-term skills development within their workforce.
Wider Logistics Recruitment
ADR Network also provides temporary and permanent recruitment services across a range of logistics roles, including transport managers, warehouse operatives, transport administrators, coordinators and other logistics positions.
This means businesses can access broader logistics recruitment expertise when their workforce requirements extend beyond HGV driving.
Limited Company Contractors
Where limited company contractors are used, there can be additional considerations around employment status, tax and regulatory requirements, including those that may apply under IR35.
ADR Network has established processes for the compliant engagement of limited company contractors, helping clients manage these considerations as part of their wider driver supply arrangements.
A Temporary HGV Driver Supplier Built for Logistics Businesses
The right driver supply partner should make it easier to manage changing workforce requirements while providing confidence in the service behind the supply.
ADR Network brings together specialist logistics recruitment, a substantial driver network, technology-supported workforce management, driver training and established compliance processes.
Its track record includes:
- Nearly 30 years of specialist logistics experience
- Access to more than 6,500 drivers
- 99.12% peak fulfilment
- Support across 120 client sites
- More than 12 years’ average client tenure
- Nationwide driver supply
- tSOLV VMS technology
- Established HGV driver compliance processes
- Driver training and wider logistics recruitment
For clients, this means access to more than just a pool of temporary drivers. It means working with a specialist logistics provider with the infrastructure, technology and experience to support demanding transport operations.
Need a Temporary HGV Driver Supplier?
Whether you need temporary Class 1 HGV drivers, Class 2 HGV drivers, holiday and sickness cover, additional capacity during peak periods or ongoing driver supply, ADR Network can support your requirements.
With nearly three decades of specialist experience, access to more than 6,500 drivers, nationwide support and technology-enabled workforce solutions, ADR Network provides flexible temporary driver supply for the demands of modern logistics.
Talk to ADR Network today on 01582 393500 about your temporary HGV driver requirements, or email us at client-enquiries@adrnetwork.co.uk to arrange a meeting.
