Driver Shortage
UK haulage firm closures top 1,300 in three...
More than 1,300 UK haulage businesses have disappeared over the past three years, prompting fresh concerns about freight capacity, HGV driver shortages and the resilience
Evri Driving Academy opens to external cand...
Evri has opened applications to external candidates for its HGV licence training programme, offering a new pathway into one of the UK’s most in-demand careers.
Why now is the best time for new HGV driver...
As the festive season approaches and delivery demand peaks, the logistics sector is gearing up for one of its busiest times of the year amid
Lack of new HGV drivers could prove ‘...
During the pandemic, the UK got a taste of what a shortage of truck (HGV) drivers looks like, with empty supermarket shelves, a lack of
UK Government to end HGV Skills Bootcamps
The UK government has confirmed it will discontinue the HGV Skills Bootcamps programme, a critical initiative launched in 2022 to address the nation’s shortage of
HGVC trains nearly 3,500 new HGV drivers at...
Since its launch in 2021 by the Department for Education (DfE), the Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving initiative has had a significant impact. By the
Encouraging more women to join the road tra...
The UK’s road transport sector faces a pressing workforce challenge, with a significant shortage of commercial drivers. Addressing this gap requires a fresh approach to
New LGV/HGV Mentor training to improve driv...
The RTITB Instructor Academy has launched a new LGV/HGV Driver Mentor course. This forward-thinking training is designed to help new drivers refine their skills and
New proposals to make coach driving attract...
Young people could soon find more careers in transport, after the government announced proposals to relax the minimum age requirements for bus and coach drivers
Lack of HGV drivers struggling to meet incr...
New analysis by SNAP, the haulage industry’s digital marketplace, shows that the increased demand for online deliveries and a lack of new drivers joining the
