Driver Hire is very well established in the Bridgwater & Taunton areas; supplying customers from 2007 to present. The business is successful, profitable, and provides a good immediate income for a new owner, with still plenty of potential for growth.
The territory is extensive, covering all TA postcodes and operating from modern premises at Crypton Technology Business Park in Bridgwater. The business also currently services several BA postcodes within an adjacent vacant territory.
The operation is run by the husband-and-wife franchise owners, supported by an experienced Recruitment Consultant who has been with the business for 13 years. This key team member offers valuable continuity, local market knowledge and customer relationships, helping to ensure a smooth transition for a new owner. The sale includes office furniture and equipment.
Over the last year the franchise owners have successfully transformed the Bridgwater & Taunton business - turnover grew by 61% in 2025/26 and reached £847,637. This growth is attributable to increased activity levels, which increased the number of customers. The business continues to grow and current run rate achieves over £1 million per annum. There’s scope to significantly exceed this level.
The current owners are reluctantly selling due to personal circumstances. The franchisee comments: “The business is now ready for its next stage of growth. A new owner would be acquiring not only a fast-growing recruitment operation, but also a more efficient, scalable and commercially resilient business with strong foundations already in place.”
Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, with over 100 offices nationwide. Established for 40 years, Driver Hire has found success as a recruitment business due to its proven formula, which combines a market-leading brand name, robust business systems, and comprehensive training and support.
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 and currently ranked 7th in the Elite Franchise Top 100 list
- Regular Finalist (16 out of the last 21 years) and an eight-times award winner in the bfa HSBC Franchise awards.
As a Driver Hire franchise business owner, you’ll specialise in providing staff and services to the transport & logistics sector, serving professional clients in both private and public organisations.
Customer sectors are very wide-ranging and include haulage, parcel delivery, retail, construction, oil and gas, recycling, and local councils, to name just a few.
The number of potential customers for our franchisees is huge. Essentially, any company operating a fleet of vehicles could benefit from the transport services and drivers supplied by Driver Hire.
