Driver Shortage
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
200,000 new lorry drivers needed over the n...
The logistics industry plays a crucial role in society with 81% all freight in this country transported by road. Firms and lorry drivers across the
HGV drivers challenge the term ‘Drive...
Social listening conducted by SNAP, haulage’s digital marketplace, discovered truck drivers challenged the term ‘driver shortage’ – labelling it as scaremongering. Instead, they stated a
Consultation opened of how to address the d...
On the 11th April 2024, the Department for Transport (DfT) open consultation on measures to relieve the driver shortage in the HGV and Bus/Coach sectors.
Four logistics and transport trends that wi...
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.
Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just...
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
Where are we now with the HGV driver shorta...
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...
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 ̵...
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
Is a salary spike saving the UK haulage ind...
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
