Driver Shortage

Lorries on a motorway

Lack of HGV drivers struggling to meet incr...

Oct 31, 2023Comments off

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

M3 motorway

Solving the driver shortage issue – o...

Aug 16, 2023Comments off

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

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.

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

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

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

Two Trucks on the motorway

Drivers are turning to smart tech to make l...

Aug 23, 2022Comments off

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

Fleet of vans parked up

Fleet optimisation: Easing fleet and driver...

Apr 13, 2022Comments off

Drivers with no sleep, poor nutrition, and extended hours – can the fleet industry rely on its existing practices? Labour shortages and container freight rates

Apprentice LGV driver

BCA launches LGV Apprenticeship programme

Jan 18, 2022Comments off

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 apprentice Drivers

AA tackles HGV driver shortage

Jan 14, 2022Comments off

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