HGV driver shortage

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove 'critical'

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove ‘...

May 29, 2025No Comments

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

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove “critical”

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove ‘...

Apr 25, 2025Comments off

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

HGVC trainee and Instructor looking at an app

HGVC launches exclusive app to support trai...

Feb 13, 2025Comments off

HGVC, a leading HGV driver training specialist, has launched an exclusive app to support trainee drivers and transform the driver training process – the firm’s

200,000 lorry drivers required in the next 5 years

200,000 new lorry drivers needed over the n...

Feb 10, 2025Comments off

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

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

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

Helping local councils beat the HGV driver ...

Oct 27, 2022Comments off

HGV drivers are vital to many important services that local councils provide. From waste collection to renewables services and local authorities’ logistics operations, HGV drivers

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.

Logistics UK’s annual report warns of con...

Jun 14, 2022Comments off

Disruption to global supply chains looks set to continue in 2022, requiring a radical move away from a reliance on just-in-time to the use of

Red lorry on a road

Do falling road freight prices signal easin...

Mar 10, 2022Comments off

New industry data reveals that haulage price-per-mile index fell below courier figures for the first time in 11 months, but industry costs remain high. As