Lancashire is a county in the north west of England. It includes the towns of Wigan, Blackburn and the cities of Preston and Lancaster, which have strong ties with the cities of Liverpool and Manchester which used to be part of the county.
Lancashire is home to a great many employment opportunities for drivers, as the M6 motorway runs right through the county, providing quick and simple access to the Midlands and London. Haulage is a major industry in the area, and it employs the majority of drivers in Lancashire. HGV drivers and light goods vehicle drivers often work from large distribution centres in the county. Heywood Distribution Park near the town of Bury is the largest facility of its kind in the UK.
Lancashire is a heavily populated county, and that means the local transport network often requires bus drivers. Applicants with a PCV licence will usually stand a very good chance of finding employment given the extensive nature of bus routes in the area. The proximity of Liverpool and Manchester also means that courier jobs can often be found with local recruitment agencies.
Driving staff in Lancashire can earn up to £25,000 per year working for major bus operators in the county. However, an HGV driver working for a firm such as McMurray's Haulage or Stobart can earn up to £45,000 per year.