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Driver shortage: Pressure on vehicle deliveries and collections

Incentives offered to drivers in the home delivery sector is “significantly” hampering the collection and delivery of new and used cars, says DMN Logistics.

driver shortage 16 Dec

Driver Academy Group to train and place 11,000 HGV drivers

The Driver Academy Group has won the lead role on a government scheme to train and place 11,000 HGV drivers across England.

13 Dec

HGV driver shortage: Logistics UK report suggests situation improving

A new report published by Logistics UK shows there is cause for cautious optimism that the HGV driver shortage is improving.

driver shortage 6 Dec

Lack of lorry parking facilities key to HGV driver shortage, MPs told

A lack of lorry parking facilities nationwide is a key contributor to the HGV driver shortage, Logistics UK told MPs on the transport committee.

driver shortage 29 Nov

Britain could see a shortfall of more than 22,000 van drivers in 2022

More than 15% of Britain’s van drivers are planning to quit their jobs within the next 12 months, new research from GoCompare Van Insurance, has revealed.

driver shortage 15 Nov

HGV test changes ‘need caps on training charges’

The Advanced Supply Chain Group is calling for the introduction of mandatory mentoring schemes ahead of the changes being introduced on Monday.

driver shortage 12 Nov

Driver shortage: Major review into HGV driver training announced

The Government review will look at ways to reduce the burden and cost of the Driver CPC for existing and returning HGV drivers.

driver shortage 9 Nov

Wait of up to 24 weeks to take HGV driving test, research suggests

The Government is being urged to do more to solve the HGV driver shortage or risk the prospect of similar supply chain problems that led to the fuel crisis.

driver shortage 8 Nov

CitySprint recruiting 500 drivers ahead of Christmas

CitySprint has announced that 500 additional couriers are required across the UK, adding to its existing fleet of 3,500-plus vans, bikes, and cars.

4 Nov

MPs to investigate HGV driver shortage and Government response

The HGV driver shortage will be investigated by MPs on the Transport Committee in a new inquiry.

driver shortage 2 Nov

Chris Yarsley of Logistics UK and Kieran Smith of Driver Require

Video: Driver shortage crisis under the spotlight

Logistics UK and Driver Require explored ways in which the UK can address the current HGV driver shortage crisis as part of an in-depth session at this year's Fleet & Mobility Live.

28 Oct

Skilled worker shortage to impact remarketing sector

A shortage of skilled workers within the remarketing sector is affecting the transport and logistics of vehicles, beyond the widely-reported HGV driver shortfall.

remarketing 26 Oct

Driver shortage: Crisis a top priority for DfT, says Shapps

Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, insists tackling the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage is a top priority for the Government.

driver shortage 21 Oct

Driver shortage: Government extends cabotage rights

The Government is hoping to ease pressure on the country’s supply chains caused by the driver shortage by temporarily extending so-called ‘cabotage’ rights.

driver shortage 15 Oct

Driver shortage: Temporary visa applications failing to plug the gap

Government efforts to recruit more lorry drivers from abroad are having limited success, with just 127 having applied for emergency visas.

driver shortage 5 Oct

Streamlined HGV driving tests: How fleet operators can avoid risks

Ian Evans, partner at Corclaim says that less stringent testing could lead to a reduction in driver competency and a risk of more incidents on roads.

4 Oct

Improve driver facilities to attract HGV drivers, says Logistics UK

The Government needs to invest in driver facilities if the commercial fleet industry is to attract new HGV drivers, says Logistics UK.

driver shortage 4 Oct

HGV driving test centres with shortest lead times revealed

More that half of the UK’s HGV driving test centres currently have a waiting time of more than three months, but some sites can offer tests within one week.

driver shortage 30 Sep