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Survey seeks sector feedback to develop road haulage apprenticeship

Views of employers of all sizes across Scotland’s road haulage sector is needed to support the redevelopment of the driving goods vehicle apprenticeship.

apprentices 23 Aug

Work-related stress campaign launched to help drivers

In an effort to protect Britain’s truckers from work-related stress, a Health and Safety Executive campaign will now target HGV drivers and their bosses.

wellbeing 15 Aug

New freight industry forum to consider hydrogen infrastructure need

A new Government and industry freight forum is being launched to help the sector decarbonise and ensure its long-term sustainability.

5 Apr

Changes to HGV driver training rules to help recruitment

The Department for Transport (DfT) is launching a consultation on proposed changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC).

Driver CPC 2 Mar

Plan to charge Euro VI HGVs to enter Bath clean air zone

Euro VI HGVs weighing more than 12 tonnes could be charged £50 to enter Bath’s clean air zone (CAZ).

clean air zones 17 Nov

Truck cartel: Legal action against manufacturers given green light

The RHA has been given the go-ahead by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to represent the haulage industry in legal action against truck manufacturers.

price fixing 9 Jun

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

Lorry driver wearing a high-vis jacket in the cab

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

Veolia offers £1,500 'golden hello' to attract new drivers

Veolia is offering heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers a £1,500 bonus to join its municipal collection operations in the UK.

recruitment 24 Aug

Recruitment drive as driver shortage threatens bin collections

Veolia is urging mums to consider a new career as a bin lorry driver as the national driver shortage is felt by councils across the country.

driver shortage 12 Aug

DVSA consultation on test changes to address driver shortage

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation on proposals to help ease the chronic shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers.

driver shortage 10 Aug

Shortage of HGV drivers exacerbated as UK economy bounces back

Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales to alleviate “acute supply chain pressures”, says DfT.

driver shortage 8 Jul

Driver shortage turns critical, warns ParcelHero

Calls for the army to mobilise to protect the UK’s food supplies as the national shortage of truck drivers escalates.

driver shortage 25 Jun

Government urged to re-issue guidance for ‘forgotten’ commercial fleets

As authorities bid to encourage cycling and walking, freight has been ‘completely overlooked’.

4 Jun

£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

Government launches Brexit campaign for hauliers

£8m scheme aims to establish 150 pop-up advice centres across 10 countries, with messaging supported by a billboard and media advertising campaign.

11 Sep

DVSA ‘must do more’ to find HGV testers for MOTs

The Institute of Road Transport Engineers welcomes announcement DVSA will supply more testers, but says only time will tell whether it will be enough.

26 Jun

RHA says ‘parking measures don‘t go far enough’ in response to DfT’s National Lorry Parking survey

The RHA has said that Government plans to provide more parking does not “go far enough” in response to the DfT’s National Lorry Parking Survey.

23 May

Driver fatigue is the elephant in the room, says Smart Witness

By Paul Singh, founder and CEO of SmartWitness

22 May

Road Haulage Association (RHA) - Page 2

Survey seeks sector feedback to develop road haulage apprenticeship

Work-related stress campaign launched to help drivers

New freight industry forum to consider hydrogen infrastructure need

Changes to HGV driver training rules to help recruitment

Plan to charge Euro VI HGVs to enter Bath clean air zone

Truck cartel: Legal action against manufacturers given green light

Driver shortage: DfT data shows record number of tests

Driver shortage: Major review into HGV driver training announced

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

Veolia offers £1,500 'golden hello' to attract new drivers

Recruitment drive as driver shortage threatens bin collections

DVSA consultation on test changes to address driver shortage

Shortage of HGV drivers exacerbated as UK economy bounces back

Driver shortage turns critical, warns ParcelHero

Government urged to re-issue guidance for ‘forgotten’ commercial fleets

£1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector

Government launches Brexit campaign for hauliers

DVSA ‘must do more’ to find HGV testers for MOTs

RHA says ‘parking measures don‘t go far enough’ in response to DfT’s National Lorry Parking survey

Driver fatigue is the elephant in the room, says Smart Witness

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Road Haulage Association (RHA) - Page 2

Survey seeks sector feedback to develop road haulage apprenticeship

Work-related stress campaign launched to help drivers

New freight industry forum to consider hydrogen infrastructure need

Changes to HGV driver training rules to help recruitment

Plan to charge Euro VI HGVs to enter Bath clean air zone

Truck cartel: Legal action against manufacturers given green light

Driver shortage: DfT data shows record number of tests

Driver shortage: Major review into HGV driver training announced

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

Veolia offers £1,500 'golden hello' to attract new drivers

Recruitment drive as driver shortage threatens bin collections

DVSA consultation on test changes to address driver shortage

Shortage of HGV drivers exacerbated as UK economy bounces back

Driver shortage turns critical, warns ParcelHero

Government urged to re-issue guidance for ‘forgotten’ commercial fleets

£1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector

Government launches Brexit campaign for hauliers

DVSA ‘must do more’ to find HGV testers for MOTs

RHA says ‘parking measures don‘t go far enough’ in response to DfT’s National Lorry Parking survey

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