The importance of checking that the driver agency you use
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is operating correctly was underlined this summer hen the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) warned 18 driver agencies in the West Midlands that they were not up to scratch.
Andrew Homer, chairman of the REC Drivers' Sector Group, approves of the
investigation. "Agencies that do not
=ply with the law simply undercut those with a high-quality service. Some offences, such as failing to confirm the identity of drivers, are very serious."
The REC encourages hauliers to raise any concerns they have about standards with the agency involved. The organisation has a code of professional practice that includes a commitment to investigate any evidence of wrong-doing. In addition, the REC has four assessment officers who randomly inspect REC member firms.
• For more, go to http://www.rec. uk.com/regions-sectors/sectors/drivers