Driver Shortage

Supply Chain

Four logistics and transport trends that wi...

Feb 12, 2024Comments off

In this thought piece from Chris Jones – EVP, Descartes Systems Group, explains the four logistics and transport trends that will shape retail success in 2024.

Truck Driver

Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just...

Jul 10, 2023Comments off

It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID

Truck Driver

Where are we now with the HGV driver shorta...

Mar 22, 2023Comments off

In January 2022, the HGV industry was around 100,000 drivers short of capacity. Now that number stands at closer to 60,000 according to Logistics UK.

How should the fleet industry cope with ano...

Feb 22, 2023Comments off

2022 was a particularly challenging year for supply chains. The impact of Brexit and the pandemic were still being felt, alongside new challenges in the

Haulier launches legal action against ̵...

Nov 16, 2022Comments off

Haulier Danny W Poole & Sons has launched legal action against the government’s ‘idiotic’ and ‘not fit for purpose’ immigration rules, after being advised by

Lorries in traffic

Is a salary spike saving the UK haulage ind...

Oct 27, 2022Comments off

Since Brexit, it’s no secret that the UK haulage industry has faced some less-than-ideal circumstances. From the loss of European workers to long delays exacerbated

Why the UK is struggling with driver shorta...

Oct 24, 2022Comments off

The UK economy is a bit of a mess. Rising food prices have pushed inflation to a 40-year high. The economy is struggling with soaring

NWH launches new HGV driving school

Oct 17, 2022Comments off

Recycling and waste management company, The NWH Group, has launched a new driving school to help tackle the on-going HGV driver shortage. Through its new

Solving the driver shortage with flexible f...

Oct 10, 2022Comments off

As the country’s main line of supply, HGV traffic forms the moving backbone of the UK economy and its ability to trade with European partners.

Lorry at Sunset

Combating driver shortage in the UK

Sep 15, 2022Comments off

The HGV and truck driver shortage in the UK continues to be a top priority for many fleets and fleet managers. As the number of