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Skills Bootcamp delivers 600 new HGV drivers

Hundreds of trainee drivers have now passed or booked their practical training, following a Government-funded HGV Skills Bootcamp.

driver shortage 8 Nov

Safety concerns over plans to allow car licence holders to drive trucks

Fleets urged to have their say on two consultations ahead of possible licence overhaul.

driver shortage 5 Sep

Seb Goldin, RED Driver Risk Management’s CEO

Government plan to ease driver shortage is just dangerous

Seb Goldin, CEO of Red Driver Training, examines the risks involved with allowing car drivers to get behind the wheel of a vehicle weighing up to 7.5 tonnes.

5 Sep

HGVC trains new HGV drivers for Pets at Home

HGVC has been appointed by Pets at Home to manage its HGV licence acquisition programme and help to train up to 30 new HGV drivers in the next 12 months.

driver shortage 22 Aug

Lorry driver wearing a high-vis jacket in the cab

Driver shortage: Huge increase in truck driving tests

Official statistics reveal 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.

driver shortage 12 Aug

DfT considers licence change to allow heavy van use

Reintroducing the right for people who pass their car driving test to be able to drive larger vans or lorries is being considered by the Government.

driver shortage 5 Aug

APC celebrates first female driver

The APC delivery network has celebrated its first female driver to pass her HGV driving exam.

APC Overnight 2 Aug

Technology has a role in reversing the driver shortage

Philip van der Wilt, vice president EMEA, at Samsara, reveals how artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help overcome the driver shortage.

driver shortage 25 Jul

Law change for DVLA medical questionnaires for drivers

The law has been changed to enable more healthcare professionals to complete driver medical questionnaires, the DVLA has announced.

Tax and Legislation 21 Jul

HGV driver recruitment campaign and Future of Freight plan unveiled

New Government-backed recruitment campaign, aimed at tackling the driver shortage, is one part of DfT's Future of Freight plan.

driver shortage 15 Jun

Freight sector told to fix driver issues or face larger taxes

A Transport Select Committee report has concluded that the freight sector must take responsibility for fixing issues with driver retention, recruitment and welfare.

driver shortage 1 Jun

Professionalising HGV driving

James Clifford, CEO of HGVC, explains how government should reform the Driver CPC to help improve driver retention and 'level' up the industry.

26 May

Driver shortage: DfT data shows record number of tests

There are now currently record levels of HGV driving tests being carried out, new data produced by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows.

driver shortage 9 May

UK hauliers at risk of collapse as costs rise

Record diesel prices and rapidly rising wages for drivers are taking their toll on UK hauliers, new analysis suggests.

28 Apr

Shortlist for the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards revealed

The shortlist for the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards has been announced, highlighting the best-of-the-best from across the road transport industry.

21 Apr

Roadside facilities for HGV drivers get £20m upgrade

Roadside facilities for HGV drivers will benefit from a £20 million upgrade in an effort to boost driver welfare and recruitment.

driver shortage 13 Apr

Driver Academy Group attracts 700 new HGV drivers

More than 700 people have started training to become HGV drivers through the Driver Academy Group’s Skills Bootcamps.

driver shortage 23 Feb

Driver shortage risk through lack of Category C licence training

Employers risk running out of drivers through a lack of Category C licence training, according to RED Driver Risk Management.

driver shortage 1 Feb

Driver Academy Group provides Government-funded HGV driver training

HGV Drivers can access Government-funded training through the Driver Academy Group, a consortium comprising business organisation Logistics UK, HGV training specialist HGVC, and workforce solutions group Manpower.

driver shortage 31 Jan