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.

Click HERE for more information on our available territories

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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.

Driver Hire News

Driver Hire Case Study: Jordan Tracey

February 15, 2022

Having worked in a number of roles since the age of 12, hard work has never been alien to Jordan. He left school and decided to move straight into employment instead of further education – a decision that is paying dividends. After a short stint in retail sales, at the age of 17 Jordan applied for a role within a Driver Hire office (operated by one of its franchisees in Scotland). It was here that Jordan found his love for recruitment, and it wasn’t long before he moved up the ranks from Recruitment Consultant to Office Manager.

After several successful years working for the franchisee, Jordan was hungry for more. The next natural step in his progression was to run his very own Driver Hire business, and this was dependent on there being an opportunity available.

“I was working really hard, and loving it, but increasingly felt like I’d like to be my own boss – and see a direct return for my efforts”

It wasn’t long until the right opportunity appeared for Jordan, when the existing Driver Hire Dundee & Perth business was put on the market. Jordan was immediately attracted to the business, and after a conversation with Driver Hire’s Franchise Sales Director, Graham Duckworth, he worked towards completing a purchase of the business, using his life savings for a deposit and initial working capital.

“After six years as an employee in a Driver Hire office, setting out on my own was a scary prospect. I remember sitting in my hotel room on the night before my Driver Hire Foundation Course thinking ‘What have I done’?”

Jordan officially became the new franchisee of Driver Hire Perth & Dundee on 2^nd March 2020 - just three weeks before the UK entered its first COVID-19 lockdown! Having initially got off to a good start, growing weekly revenue to around £6k in his first weeks, revenues dipped due to the impact of the first (and most extreme) lockdown, when many sectors temporarily closed.

“Instead of feeling sorry for myself I decided I had to man up. I hit the phones and worked really hard on calls. I turned a small corner and business started to trickle back in. What was particularly hard was keeping drivers on board whilst there wasn’t much work to offer them.”

Having shown great tenacity, by September 2020, Jordan was back on an even keel. His next goal was to take the business to another level. With his typical flair and energy he has taken the business to new heights, achieving over £1.3m turnover already this financial year, with 3 further months to go.

In recognition of Jordan’s success, in November 2021 he was selected as a “Next Generation Franchisee” finalist at the prestigious bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, in which he was described as one of the “Best in Franchising”. Nearly two years on, Jordan hasn’t looked back on his decision to take over as franchisee, adding, “this business is transforming my life, thanks to franchising, the Driver Hire model, and my own hard work."

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.