Driver Shortage
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
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
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
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
Solving the driver shortage issue – o...
The fleet industry is struggling with the growing issue of driver shortages in the UK, but also globally. The most obvious factors are one, older
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.
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
NWH launches new HGV driving school
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
Combating driver shortage in the UK
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
Drivers are turning to smart tech to make l...
Over the past few months, the UK government and the haulage industry have stepped up efforts to improve the ongoing driver shortage. From investments in
