If you’re running an Amazon Freight Partner (AFP) operation, you already know the pressure that comes with keeping your fleet moving — especially when the pool of reliable, compliant HGV drivers seems to be shrinking by the day.
But here’s the truth: recruiting HGV drivers shouldn’t be this hard.
At Outbox Recruitment, we’ve supported AFPs across the UK since 2019 — and we’ve built a proven, no-fuss system that helps you secure experienced, licence-verified Class 1 drivers without the usual time, stress, or cost.
Here’s why your current recruitment headaches exist — and what we do differently.
1. You’re Wasting Time on Job Boards
Job ads get stale. Applicants ghost. You spend hours chasing drivers who don’t turn up or don’t meet the basics.
Our Fix: We don’t wait for drivers to come to you — we go out and get them. Through local marketing, headhunting, and active outreach, we build you a ready-to-go pipeline of compliant, experienced HGV drivers in your area.
2. You’re Paying a Premium for Every Hire
Traditional agencies charging 10% of a driver’s salary? That adds up — fast. And it doesn’t guarantee you a driver who’ll stick around past the probation period.
Our Fix: One flat price per driver. No long-term contracts. No hidden placement fees. You only pay when we deliver.
3. You’re Doing All the Vetting Yourself
Checking licences, CPCs, right to work, references — all while running a logistics operation? It’s not sustainable.
Our Fix: We handle all the vetting. Every driver we put forward has passed DVLA checks, has the correct CPC and tacho cards, and meets your compliance criteria. You only deal with candidates who are ready to go.
4. You Can’t Find Drivers Fast Enough
When Amazon shifts the schedule or peak hits earlier than expected, you need drivers yesterday.
Our Fix: We specialise in quick turnaround. Our recruitment system is built to deliver results in days, not weeks. And because we only ever work with one client per site, you get our full focus.
5. You’re Not Getting Drivers Who Want This Work
Too many drivers bounce between roles. You need drivers who understand trunking work, who want nights or weekends, and who see this as a career — not a stopgap.
Our Fix: We source directly from the HGV talent pool — including drivers already experienced with Amazon trunking and bay-to-bay work. Our messaging speaks their language, and we screen heavily for reliability and long-term fit.
Let’s Make HGV Recruitment Easy Again
You shouldn’t have to choose between scrambling for drivers or overspending on agencies.
At Outbox, we offer a simple, fixed-fee solution tailored to AFPs like yours — whether you need 3 drivers a month or 30 at peak. No nonsense, just compliant, professional drivers who show up, suit up, and get the job done.
Want to see how it works?
Give us a call on 07361 584143 or visit www.outboxrecruitment.co.uk to get started.
Driving Talent Forward — for AFPs across the UK.
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