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The logistics job market is changing, and you need to know about what drivers are really looking for in 2025. Will this match what you look for in a driving job? Let’s find out.

1. Higher & Fair Pay

  • Competitive hourly rates or salaries that reflect experience and demand.
  • Consistent earnings, including fair overtime and night shift pay.

The demand for your services is ever increasing, so your pay should reflect this. In addition, the UK is currently in a cost-of-living crisis, which, of course, should also be reflected in your pay. Hourly and Daily rates are on the uprise. But is it enough?

A way to get yourself a higher hourly rate, is to work with an agency. You have the ability to negotiate a higher rate of pay if there’s scope to do so. Agencies are often called when a short fall of workers arises, which puts you in a position to be paid higher.

2. Work-Life Balance

  • Predictable shifts and working hours.
  • More local routes to reduce long-haul burnout.
  • Flexible scheduling options, especially for those with families.

You have a life outside of your work, and it’s important for you to have the flexibility and option to be there for your family or commitments when they come to call. The role of a HGV driver is demanding in terms of hours on the road. Often leaving you late arriving home and leading towards a burnout. Many of our drivers are seeking the shorter more local routes, to avoid this long-term issue.

3. Modern, Well-Maintained Vehicles

  • Newer trucks with comfortable cabs, reliable tech, and safety features.
  • In-cab facilities like fridges, microwaves, and better sleeping areas for long-haul drivers.

Believe it or not, a regular question we’re asked is how modern the cab is. We get it. You spend hours a week in one cab and would like to spend that time in a well-maintained and modern workplace. Knowing that you can rely on the technology within the cab is too important. Unreliable equipment can make for an unpredictable day’s work. Having pride in where you work allows for you to get that job done feeling that bit happier.

4. Respect & Better Treatment

  • Less waiting time at depots and fairer treatment from logistics managers.
  • More recognition and appreciation for their essential role in supply chains.

An ongoing issue is the lack of respect for the time spent waiting around. Businesses across the UK are working relentlessly to improve their internal logistics to improve their onward commutes and to avoid delays. With the rise in Employment Law, however, most organisations within the UK are obligated to treat every employee with the utmost respect and to show their appreciation in the best way possible.

5. Secure & Long-Term Employment

  • More permanent contracts instead of short-term temp work.
  • Stability with pension contributions, sick pay, and other benefits.

As an agency, we always try our best to secure longer-term contracts if it so meet the needs of our temp workers. Having the consistency of a regular income and hours is known to improve all aspects of life. Even working as an agency worker you will have access to matching rights as a full time employee, meaning that the gap between permanent and temp workers is ever closing.

6. Improved Facilities & Breaks

  • More secure and well-maintained rest areas with showers, healthy food options, and secure parking.
  • Enforcement of proper break times without pressure to cut corners.

Does sitting in your cab to eat your lunch sound familiar? It’s common for you all to pull up at the roadside, or duck into a service station to catch a bite to eat. But what about when you’re back in the yard? Many employers are making the change to offer a better resting space for their employees to relax and unwind without feeling the pressure to work throughout their lunches due to insufficient break areas.

7. Less Red Tape & Better Planning

  • More efficient load planning to avoid long delays.
  • Less micromanagement with tracking and unrealistic targets.

Planning and internal logistics can often fall flat. However, businesses are trying to avoid this with better internal training and organisation to avoid these unnecessary delays. You want to get out there and get back as safely and quickly as possible to meet realistic targets. There are fantastic organisations out there who work tirelessly to make sure that both you and the receive client is happy. If both are achieved, it’s a huge green flag!

8. Career Growth & Development

  • Opportunities for training (ADR, HIAB, CPC renewal support).
  • Clear career paths into logistics management, training, or specialist roles.

If you like many are want progression within your HGV career, there are many businesses which we work with that have a clear career path for you to follow, which could see you climb the ladder to better pay and promotions. We love working with these organisations to find staff with like-minded attitudes and a drive to get to their end goal. Even as an agency worker, this is possible. The beauty of temp work is that you’ll meet many organisations and will a some point find one that you love, and likewise, they’ll feel the same about you. There is always the option to look at a temp-to-perm model, where you transition into a full-time permanent worker for that facility and work your way up that ladder.

Putting Drivers First in 2025

The HGV industry is evolving, and so are the expectations of drivers. Whether it’s better pay, modern vehicles, or a proper work-life balance, these factors are shaping the jobs that drivers truly want.

If you’re looking for an employer that values your time, skills, and career growth, the right opportunity is out there. At DROPP.uk, we connect drivers with companies that prioritise their needs—because a happy driver means a stronger, more efficient logistics industry.

Ready for a role that works for you? Get in touch today and take the next step in your driving career!