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1st November 2021
Logistics UK says that truck parking is under pressure more than ever. Specifically, it believes that a government decision is to blame. However, the business group understands why the decision to temporarily extend cabotage rules…
26th October 2021
The Road Haulage Association has warned of a Christmas crisis unless more is done to deal with the ongoing driver shortage. Specifically, the RHA and other trade bodies have written to the Prime Minister urging…
20th October 2021
Research from the Office of National Statistics has identified middle-aged workers represent the biggest fall in truck drivers. The number of HGV drivers has declined since the July 2016 to June 2017 period. However, the…
19th October 2021
The RHA has accused the government of committing “cabotage sabotage” against British truck drivers. The association said it was shocked and disappointed by the proposal to allow foreign haulage companies to undertake unlimited work in…
29th September 2021
Gist has announced training to tackle the current issue surrounding HGV driver numbers. The company has announced plans to get more people behind the wheel to deal with the ongoing shortages. Specifically, aspiring HGV drivers…
28th September 2021
Delivery company ParcelHero has criticised the government’s plans to offer visas to EU truck drivers. For example, the company has called the offer to 5,000 drivers a ‘compromise’. Furthermore, it suggests that the decision has…
20th September 2021
The National Skills Fund should be broadened in order to increase driver numbers. That’s the message from Logistics UK as the driver shortage continues. Specifically, the National Skills Fund helps adults retrain if they want…
13th September 2021
Extra tests for HGV drivers have been announced by the Government. The move has been taken to deal with the ongoing driver shortage. Specifically, 50,000 extra truck test slots have been agreed. The changes will…
23rd August 2021
There has been a demand for action over driver shortages from two business groups. Logistics UK and British Retail Consortium (BRC) have written to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with concerns. The letter outlines three…
18th August 2021
The DVSA has announced it is recruiting an extra 40 vocational driving examiners. As a result, it is hoped that the resources will help alleviate the ongoing driver shortage. Specifically, the new driving examiners will…
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