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Can't speak for GBRf but FL are based at Lawley St. Core routes for new drivers are Leeds and Southampton plus diversions. Nice depot, really good bunch of guys and the best conditions of any of the Freight companies.
Got DAS on my traction and I only use it to tell if I'm late or not. The fuel efficiency part is nonsense. It can't differentiate between mains or reliefs....it even told me to coast up hill at one point