Recruiting the right HGV drivers is critical to keeping your operations running smoothly.
Yet, many businesses unknowingly make mistakes that cost them time, money, and reliability.
Here are five common pitfalls – and how Elite helps you avoid them:

1. Waiting until the last minute
Leaving recruitment too late often means settling for whoever is available. Elite works proactively with clients to plan ahead, ensuring a reliable pipeline of vetted, ready-to-go drivers.

2. Poor compliance checking
Missed right-to-work or licence checks can lead to hefty fines – and serious reputational damage. Elite’s process includes full compliance checks, giving you peace of mind that every driver meets legal standards.

3. Inadequate role briefing
Drivers perform better when they fully understand the job requirements. Elite ensures every candidate is properly briefed on duties, expectations, and client-specific needs before they even set foot on site.

4. Ignoring candidate experience
A driver who feels undervalued won’t stay long. Elite maintains strong relationships with drivers through clear communication, swift onboarding, and ongoing support – meaning better retention for you.

5. Failing to adapt to a changing market
The world of logistics and driver recruitment is changing rapidly. Elite stays ahead of industry trends, giving clients advice and solutions that meet today’s challenges, not yesterday’s.

Avoid the pitfalls – and work smarter

With Elite, you’ll get compliant, fully-briefed, ready-to-work drivers – without the usual recruitment headaches. Let’s talk about your next hire: Contact Elite today.