Driver Shortage
Fleet optimisation: Easing fleet and driver...
Drivers with no sleep, poor nutrition, and extended hours – can the fleet industry rely on its existing practices? Labour shortages and container freight rates
BCA launches LGV Apprenticeship programme
BCA is hosting a number of regional apprenticeship open days to meet potential candidates interested in embarking on a career as a LGV (Large Goods
AA tackles HGV driver shortage
The AA has launched a Driver Academy to help train apprentices to become recovery patrols at a time when there is an estimated 100,0001 HGV driver
Temporary derogation from driving and resti...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport in Ireland have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain
‘Cautious optimism’ driver shor...
Logistics employers are starting to see the green shoots of recovery, according to a report from Logistics UK, published this week. Its Skills Report 2021
Wait of up to 24 weeks to take HGV driving ...
The Government is being urged to do more to solve the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage or risk the prospect of similar supply chain problems that
Aztek boss hits out over driver test diluti...
The government’s ‘U-turns’ on the recruitment of drivers from Europe on short-term visas and a consultation review of the cabotage rules is the latest mixed
MPs to investigate HGV driver shortage and ...
The HGV driver shortage will be investigated by MPs on the Transport Committee in a new inquiry. Commercial fleet operators have struggled to retain and
‘Don’t let cabotage sabotage UK Hau...
The RHA is shocked and disappointed by the Government proposal to allow foreign haulage companies to undertake unlimited work in the UK in two-week blocks.
PML offers to fund HGV driver training
PML is taking action to address the current acute shortage of HGV drivers in the UK. The world-class logistics and supply chain solutions provider is
