Build Your Recruitment Enterprise with Driver Hire
A Leading UK Franchise with a Demonstrated History of Success
If you are seeking to manage your own career, Driver Hire provides a unique path to business ownership supported by a reputable national brand.
As a multi-award-winning franchisor in the essential transport and logistics sector, Driver Hire enables partners to build scalable operations that deliver vital staffing solutions while securing sustainable financial performance.
An Established and Resilient Business Model
Founded in 1983, franchising since 1987, Driver Hire has over 40 years of experience and is one of the UK’s longest-established and most successful franchise networks, with more than 100 offices. The brand is consistently recognised for excellence, including:
- Elite Franchise Top 100: Top 10 status for nine consecutive years.
- Multiple British Franchise Association Franchisor of the Year awards.
- Franchisee Satisfaction: Winner of the 2025 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Award.
Financial Performance and Scalability
The Driver Hire model thrives on consistent demand for logistics staffing. Recent network performance data (2025/26) highlights the potential for generating excellent financial returns:
Performance Data:
- Top Office Turnover - Up to £4 million
- Average Office Turnover - £1.4 million
- 58% of offices exceed £1 million
- Typical Net Profit Margins - 10–15%
Your Role as a Franchise Owner
Your role will be to run a local recruitment business supplying temporary and permanent personnel to industries such as manufacturing, retail, construction, and transport. Your primary role involves building local partnerships, understanding the specific workforce requirements of your clients, and helping drivers secure meaningful employment. Beyond commerce, you will serve as a vital link in your local economy, ensuring supply chains remain functional.
Comprehensive Training and Ongoing Support
You do not need prior experience in logistics or recruitment to succeed. The onboarding process includes:
- Foundational Training: A comprehensive two-week induction course.
- Expert Support: Guidance from a 70-person head office team covering marketing, IT, and legal compliance.
- Mentorship: Regular guidance from dedicated area managers.
- Proven Infrastructure: Access to established recruitment software and corporate-level national accounts.
Flexible Entry Paths and Investment
Driver Hire offers flexible pathways to ownership, allowing you to choose the entry method that best fits your goals:
- New Start-ups: High-growth potential, territory-specific opportunities.
- Resales: Purchasing an existing office with established revenue and staff.
- Corporate Resales: Acquiring an existing business with immediate revenue
Your Next Step
Are you ready to build a business that delivers both personal success and community impact?
Click the button below to explore available territories or to request an information pack:
Driver Hire Financial Data
The following financial information was provided by Driver Hire to give you more information about the costs associated with a Driver Hire opportunity
Your Financial Return
The Driver Hire franchise fee for a new start-up is just £32,000 however there are only a few remaining start-up areas available. You are more likely to invest in an established Driver Hire business and the price of these can vary from £50,000 to £500,000+.
Personal capital required: £30,000 would be sufficient for the lowest cost Driver Hire businesses (£30,000 personal and £70,000 bank lending gives somebody £100,000, which can be enough in some cases.
Funding of up to 70% is typically available from high street banks.
For the financial year 2025/26, the performance of the franchised businesses was as follows:
As you’d expect, profit levels will reflect your hard work, correct application of the franchise system, commercial skills, judgement, and market conditions. For example: at £1m annual turnover, net profits should be in the region of 10% to 15% (i.e. £100k to £150k).
Personal capital required: £30,000 would be sufficient for the lowest cost Driver Hire businesses (£30,000 personal and £70,000 bank lending gives somebody £100,000, which can be enough in some cases.
Funding of up to 70% is typically available from high street banks.
For the financial year 2025/26, the performance of the franchised businesses was as follows:
- Average turnover was £1.4m, and top offices generated over £4m turnover.
- 74% of Driver Hire franchises achieved sales of over £750,000.
- 58% of Driver Hire franchises achieved sales of over £1million.
- 20% of Driver Hire franchises achieved sales of over £2million.
As you’d expect, profit levels will reflect your hard work, correct application of the franchise system, commercial skills, judgement, and market conditions. For example: at £1m annual turnover, net profits should be in the region of 10% to 15% (i.e. £100k to £150k).
Driver Hire News
2025: Another record-breaking year for Driver Hire
For over 40 years, Driver Hire has been the leading recruitment partner for the driving and logistics sector.
Driver Hire Franchisees Celebrate Record Results
Driver Hire, the leading transport & logistics recruitment franchise, has just completed a record year.
Top 10 Listing, and more, for Driver Hire
For many years, Driver Hire has been a high-ranking franchisor in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (“The UK’s official Top 100 franchise guide”).
Spring Growth For Driver Hire's National Networks
Leading recruitment franchisor, Driver Hire, is on the expansion trail in 2026.
Driver Hire backs Road Safety Week 2025
Leading transport and logistics recruitment company, Driver Hire and its nationwide network of franchisees, is once again, supporting Road Safety Week. The event, which takes place this year from 16th – 22nd November, is organised by the road safety charity, Brake.
Driver Hire Joins Forces with RHA to Celebrate National Lorry Week
Driver Hire’s top truck simulator driver
New Record for Driver Hire
Long-standing franchisor, Driver Hire, the leading supplier of temporary and permanent drivers and other staff to the road transport industry, has just celebrated its highest ever weekly turnover in its 40-plus year history.
Manchester Conference Provides Opportunity To Celebrate Franchisee Success
Driver Hire’s 2025 annual conference - held in the splendid surroundings of the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester - was a perfect opportunity to mark the achievements of its top-performing and long-standing franchisees.
Driver Hire's Famous Five
Driver Hire, the transport & logistics recruitment franchise, has just completed a bumper month for renewals - with five franchisees each signing new five-year contracts.
Driver Hire - Available Franchises Territories
Driver Hire is one of the UK’s top franchises – an established franchise which offers comprehensive training and dedicated support to each new franchisee. Our list below shows both our current start-up and our established franchise re-sales.
Driver Hire Testimonials
In my previous rote I was working very long hours. I've now been able to take control of my life. I still work hard, but see the rewards for the success and growth of our business.
Priyank Patel, Kingston
It has taken plenty of hard work, dedication, and passion to build our business - but it's been worth it.
Ash Mustafa, Southampton & Winchester
It's fair to say that being a Driver Hire franchisee has exceeded all my expectations. I Love the flexibility of being my own boss and, of course, the financial rewards.
Lee Statham, Crewe & Congleton
The support given to franchisees, from everyone in Driver Hire's central services team, is in my opinion, unrivalled.
Tim & Fiona Hennah, Leeds West
I love being a Driver Hire franchisee. There's a real family feel, with other offices always ready to help each other out. It's delivering financial stability for my family, and other rewards too. Joining Driver Hire was entirely the right decision.
Harriette Wood, Stockport
Driver Hire | In Conversation with Nic Chaviaris
Driver Hire sits down with Nic Chaviaris (Driver Hire Gatwick) to talk about his franchise journey with the network.
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Available Locations:
Franchise territories are available in key locations across the UK, and include start-up and resale opportunities.
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
£30,000
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