BRADFORD-based transport and logistics recruiter Driver Hire has been honoured at a recent awards ceremony.

The firm, based in Canal Road, collected bronze in the Franchiser of the Year category at thr 2018 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards.

Driver Hire has been a finalist 12 times in the past 13 years, and has been an award winner in three of the last four years.

The company collected its prize from Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy at a ceremony in Birmingham, sharing the podium with McDonald's and Agency Express, which produced 'for sale' signs.

Over the last 30 years Driver Hire has developed a network of 100 offices across the country, supplying temporary and permanent staff to businesses that operate commercial vehicles.

It also provides driver training and risk management systems, and has an annual turnover of more than £1.1 million.

Graham Duckworth, franchise sales director at Driver Hire, said: “It’s nice to be recognised as one of the best franchisors out there.

"It’s a huge achievement and will certainly take the business to even greater heights."

Pip Wilkins, bfa chief executive, added: “Every year it’s great to see the excellent work our members demonstrated through their entries.

"The quality has never been higher with a wide range of businesses represented. It was an extremely hard job for the judges to separate them. Our congratulations go to all our winners.”