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New immigration system a 'hammer blow' for fleets

The commercial fleet industry is warning that a new points-based immigration system could bring the supply chain to a grinding halt.

30 Mar

Driver shortage expected to increase in Europe

According to research from IRU, the European road transport sector will face a 13% increase in driver shortage this year (2020).

13 Mar

Fiscal incentives 'needed now' for Brexit transition

Fiscal incentives to support transport businesses and promote investment are vital as the UK navigates the uncertain Brexit transition period, says Menzies LLP.

10 Mar

Tuffnells launches driver apprentice scheme

Warehouse staff at specialist parcels carrier, Tuffnells, are being offered the chance to take part in a 12-month driver programme to become fully qualified class C drivers.

31 Oct

Levy change sought following £1m for new drivers

The commercial fleet industry is hoping to secure changes to the apprenticeship levy after securing Government cash to tackle the driver shortage.

16 Oct

Hermes seminar to explain driver shortage issues at Fleet Live 2019

Hermes to hold seminar at Fleet Live next week.

2 Oct

International Road Transport Union publishes manifesto

IRU calls on international organisations, governments and industry stakeholders to safeguard the role of road transport in driving economic prosperity.

18 Sep

£1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector

New DfT training programme aims to support and upskill unemployed, veterans and re-offenders to take up a transport career.

11 Sep

MPs say Government should intervene in driver shortage

MPs on the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Road Freight and Logistics hear just 1% of drivers are under 25.

1 Aug

Government urged to act over HGV driver shortage

A failure to deliver safe, secure rest areas and address shortcomings in the apprenticeship levy are damaging efforts to tackle the driver shortage, truck associations have warned.

3 Jun

One in seven HGV driver vacancies cannot be filled

Logistics businesses anticipate that 15% of their current HGV driver vacancies will not be filled due to the nationwide skills shortage.

28 May

A fifth of driver vacancies unfilled, says IRU

The European road transport sector is facing the most acute professional driver shortage in decades, a new report by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has found.

21 Mar

Encore invests in additional training for drivers

National recruitment agency Encore Personnel is helping bridge the current driver shortage, by investing £10,000 in additional training and incentives for its drivers.

21 Nov

How to get the most from agency drivers

They can be a really useful resource but fleets must manage the process carefully, say experts

18 Oct

Christmas under threat from Home Office proposals to reduce EU workers in logistics sector, says FTA

Proposals to end the free movement of labour immediately after Brexit could spoil Christmas for those working in the logistics sector.

8 Sep

driver shortage - Page 5

New immigration system a 'hammer blow' for fleets

Driver shortage expected to increase in Europe

Fiscal incentives 'needed now' for Brexit transition

Tuffnells launches driver apprentice scheme

Levy change sought following £1m for new drivers

Hermes seminar to explain driver shortage issues at Fleet Live 2019

International Road Transport Union publishes manifesto

£1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector

MPs say Government should intervene in driver shortage

Government urged to act over HGV driver shortage

One in seven HGV driver vacancies cannot be filled

A fifth of driver vacancies unfilled, says IRU

Encore invests in additional training for drivers

How to get the most from agency drivers

Christmas under threat from Home Office proposals to reduce EU workers in logistics sector, says FTA

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PHEVs face BiK increase as stricter emissions test is introduced

Volkswagen Tayron priced from £39,850

Six things fleets should know about the new 2030 ICE ban consultation

driver shortage - Page 5

New immigration system a 'hammer blow' for fleets

Driver shortage expected to increase in Europe

Fiscal incentives 'needed now' for Brexit transition

Tuffnells launches driver apprentice scheme

Levy change sought following £1m for new drivers

Hermes seminar to explain driver shortage issues at Fleet Live 2019

International Road Transport Union publishes manifesto

£1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector

MPs say Government should intervene in driver shortage

Government urged to act over HGV driver shortage

One in seven HGV driver vacancies cannot be filled

A fifth of driver vacancies unfilled, says IRU

Encore invests in additional training for drivers

How to get the most from agency drivers

Christmas under threat from Home Office proposals to reduce EU workers in logistics sector, says FTA

Most read

PHEVs face BiK increase as stricter emissions test is introduced

Volkswagen Tayron priced from £39,850

Six things fleets should know about the new 2030 ICE ban consultation

Van dealers support ZEV mandate delay

Government “confident” no manufacturer will pay ZEV mandate fines

Fleets drive sales of new cars and electric vehicles

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

Opinion: Four trends set to reduce fleet driving risks in 2025

Southern Water expands off-road fleet with new Ford Rangers