Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, supplying customers in a wide range of sectors nationwide.
Established in 1983, The Driver Hire network consists of 104 offices across the UK, all focused on supplying thousands of satisfied customers each year.

RUN YOUR OWN £1M+ FRANCHISE WITHIN THE AWARD-WINNING DRIVER HIRE NETWORK

Who is Driver Hire?

Driver Hire is also one of the UK’s most successful and highly respected franchise brands:

BFA HSBC Franchisor of the Year Silver Winner in 2022 & 2023, and Gold Winner in 2019
Elite Franchise Franchisor of the Year 2023
Regular Finalist (16 out of the last 19 years) and an eight-times award winner in the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year awards

Driver Hire's excellent reputation is based on the quality of service to both customers who need to find excellent staff and candidates who are looking for work. 98% of customers rated our service as Good or Excellent in our 2023 survey and 95% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire. In a highly regulated industry, this reflects the high standards of professionalism from our franchisees and throughout our business.

What Does Driver Hire do?

Since 1983, our 100+ franchisees have been supplying businesses and firms across the country with temporary drivers, as well as non-driving staff, for all sorts of needs; we are now the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, and proud to be a franchised business.

Our near 40 years of experience have made us one of the top companies for finding different businesses the staff they need for permanent positions (we work on a no-success, no fee basis), long-term contracts or simply drivers for one-off jobs.

We don’t focus purely on drivers; we regularly help find people for non-driving roles that come with haulage links, such as warehouse staff and managers.

With all of this comes our robust central support system that provides both new and established franchisees with the training and support they need to succeed. This starts with identifying people who are suitable for running a Driver Hire recruitment business, to providing a comprehensive training programme, before then providing a level of operational support which is unrivalled in the industry.

Who is Driver Hire looking for?

Driver Hire franchisees come from all walks of life but there are personal traits that they all have in common; they are:

Personable
Driven
Can-do attitude
Confident relationship builder
Tenacious
Good communicator
Consistency
Effective people manager

Relevant industry experience is not necessary as we provide you with all the training you will need, however we do find that the following backgrounds can be beneficial:

Sales or Business Development
Operations Management
Experience of supervising staff
Any other role where winning business was a requirement, e.g. self-employed contractor who has to pitch to win work or develop relationships to win future business.

See what some of our existing franchisees think HERE

Why Choose Driver Hire?

Driver Hire is one of the UK’s leading specialist recruiters, providing logistics staff to the private and public sectors. For the financial year 2023/24, the performance of the franchised businesses was as follows:

Net proﬁt for a franchised business (single office) in 2023/24 was between 10% and 15% of turnover. Average turnover was £1.2m, and top offices generated over £3m turnover.
75% of Driver Hire franchises achieved sales of over £750,000
55% of Driver Hire franchises achieved sales of over £1million
11% of Driver Hire franchises achieved sales of over £2million

Additional reasons for considering Driver Hire include:

BFA HSBC Franchisor of the Year Silver Winner in 2022 & 2023, and Gold Winner in 2019
We are full members of the British Franchise Association (bfa)
Regular Finalist (16 out of the last 19 years) and an eight-times award winner in the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year awards
One of the leading logistics recruiters, so you can have every conﬁdence in the service you are selling. Plus, you are providing a service for which there is a clear and growing demand
We have over 70 head oﬃce support staﬀ when you need them, so you will never be alone in your business
You will also have access to National Accounts, which deliver 24% of network revenue and our bespoke IT systems which have been developed to support the needs of a Driver Hire business, giving you the best possible tools to succeed.

How Much Do I Need to Invest?

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. If you are looking to invest in an established territory re-sale these start from £50,000. The minimum investment required is £60,000 and your minimum liquid capital amount should be at least £25,000.

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Your Next Steps

The Driver Hire brand provides you with a huge advantage over the competition and is supported by a wealth of support from over 70 head office staff across several important departments. So if you can see yourself owning and running a Driver Hire office we want to hear from you today – we have a specialist in-house Franchise Sales team ready to help you learn more.

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

For the financial year 2023/24, the performance of the franchised businesses was as follows:

Net proﬁt for a franchised business (single office) in 2023/24 was between 10% and 15% of turnover.
Average turnover was £1.2m, and top offices generated over £3m turnover.
75% of Driver Hire franchises achieved sales of over £750,000.
55% of Driver Hire franchises achieved sales of over £1million.
11% 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 a £1m annual turnover, net profits should be in the region of 10% to 15% (i.e. £100k to £150k).

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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. If you are looking to invest in an established territory re-sale these start from £50,000. The minimum investment required is £60,000 and your minimum liquid capital amount should be at least £25,000.

Funding of up to 70% is typically available from high street banks.

Join 6 leading franchisors to learn more about running your own business!

March 11, 2022

This event is a perfect opportunity for those looking to start their own business, but who may not be aware of the many opportunities available through franchising. It’s also a great opportunity for those who are aware of the franchise sector but want to know more about real life experiences of franchisees.

The event, beginning at 6pm on Thursday 31^st March 2022, will be hosted by BBC News Correspondent, Ben Thompson and welcomes franchisees and representatives from Driver Hire and five other leading UK franchises:

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Driver Hire is delighted to also be joined at the event by Emily Price, COO of the British Franchise Association, and by HSBC, who will be discussing the franchise sector more widely, as well as funding information and opportunities.

As well as hearing from Graham Duckworth, Franchise Sales Director, Gary Riches, franchisee of Colchester, will be joining to discuss his journey with Driver Hire and his experience of growing a strong, sizeable business through franchising.

Gary joined Driver Hire in 2012 and is close to completing 10 years as our franchisee. His previous experience included various managerial roles, across several sectors. Gary runs a consistently very successful Driver Hire business, with the help of his 4-person team. Gary is the co-host of the Driver Hire Podcast, which shares “a wide variety of hints, tips and tricks to help drivers be the best they can be”.

Graham comments: “The event is a great chance for people to learn more about how you can run your own lucrative business through franchising. There are many opportunities, including resales and new territories, through which you can be your own boss - something more and more people desire after an unusual few years.

Driver Hire Success Stories

Driver Hire Testimonials

I just love the business. I could see the potential and the idea of making it mine was an exciting one. I still feel the same. The big difference I’ve noticed is that, as your own boss, you really cherish success.

Diane Maxwell,

Driver Hire

Whilst the financial side is key, I just enjoy running a Driver Hire franchise. We’ve taken people who were unemployed on to our books and found them full-time jobs. That’s an amazing feeling. I love hearing a client say to me: “He’s perfect for the job, can I keep him?

Ed Pockney,

Driver Hire

I cannot recommend and thank Driver Hire enough for providing me with such an opportunity for a dream career and lifestyle. The support during the process, advise as well as guidance throughout my years with Driver Hire has been a key element to a great working partnership. They have the personable touch, yet a solid national brand that is associated with quality and expertise. Thank you to all at Driver Hire and to anyone thinking about it, don`t miss the opportunity!

Nic Chaviaris,

Driver Hire

Buying my franchise was the best career move I have ever made. I love the systems, quality control and high standards that Driver Hire embraces - follow the model, and it will work. I am very proud to be a Driver Hire Franchisee and delighted to have been able to renew my franchise agreement for another 5 years.

Amanda Jeffries,

Driver Hire

Operating at the £1m turnover mark, naturally I’m looking to grow the business even further to maximise its future sale price. The business has changed my life and my family life considerably compared to being employed. The business affords a good lifestyle, but you must put the work in at the start and have a good team around you to achieve this. It’s been a great move and I love what I do.

Gary Riches,

Driver Hire

Becoming a Driver Hire franchisee has absolutely changed our lives! I’ve gained all the benefits of being self-employed: the opportunity to run and grow our business, the freedom it can bring and the ability to make decisions for ourselves. It’s certainly given me things I wouldn’t have had if I’d stayed employed.