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Red launches HGV training and licence acquisition service

Red Driver Training is aiming to help drivers kick-start a career in the logistics industry with the launch of its HGV training and licence acquisition service.

16 Aug
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Fleet views wanted on how planning system can best support the freight/logistics sector

A Government consultation has been launched to understand how the planning system could better support the freight and logistics sector.

6 Jul
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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
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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
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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
Proactive, intelligence-led safety interventions can help fleets recruit and retain drivers, says SmartDrive Systems.

Safety interventions can help fleets recruit and retain drivers, says SmartDrive Systems

Proactive, intelligence-led safety interventions can help fleets recruit and retain drivers, says SmartDrive Systems.

25 Jul
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Road Haulage Association evaluates first 10 HGV drivers as an End Point Assessment organisation

The Road Haulage Association has now evaluated its first 10 HGV driver trainees as part of its challenge to help bring through the next generation of HGV drivers.

10 Jul
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Concerns continue to grow over shortage of skilled HGV drivers

The freight and logistics sector is still suffering a shortage of skilled drivers, according to the FTA's July Quarterly Transport Activity Survey.

30 Aug
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FORS urges members to address driver shortage

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has redoubled its efforts in addressing the transport industry’s ongoing driver shortage.

22 Mar
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Chancellor urged to address driver shortage in autumn statement

Accountancy firm Menzies LLP is urging Chancellor Philip Hammond to address the current driver shortages and offset the expected post-Brexit industry crisis in next week’s autumn statement.

18 Nov
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Cemex drivers graduate from apprenticeship scheme

Nine drivers have graduated from the Cemex Logistics Apprenticeship scheme.

14 Nov
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FTA Driver Shortage report highlights reliance on EU nationals

A new analysis of professional drivers by the FTA shows a drop in driver shortages, but highlights the sector’s reliance on staff from the European Union.

28 Oct
From left, Adrian Daulby (Driving Ambition’s director of operations), Tony Mcnamara (Driving Ambition academy driver), Mike Benson (distribution director B&M) and Frank Cooper (training manager B&M)

B&M creates 100 jobs with launch of driver training scheme

Retailer B&M has created 100 jobs on the back of a newly-launched Widnes-based driver training scheme.

22 Aug

New funding packages for lorry driving apprenticeships welcomed

An improved funding package for apprentices in the transport sector has been announced that will open up even more opportunities for smaller firms.

17 Aug
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FTA poll confirms driver shortage fears

A Twitter poll conducted by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has confirmed that most parents don’t want their children to become truckers.

2 Aug
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Blue Triangle Training aims to help tackle driver shortage

Newly-launched Birmingham-based driver training business Blue Triangle Training is offering tuition to drivers wanting to gain their HGV/LGV licences.

14 Jul

Drivers Direct Recruitment: ‘Driver shortage is a gaping wound’

The deficiency is making life just as hard for driver supply agencies as it is for everyone else, says Drivers Direct logistics director Michael Watson

Business profiles - supplier 8 Jul
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Road to Logistics launched to help plug driver shortfall

A new not-for-profit organisation called Road to Logistics has been launched to encourage companies to hire ex-services personnel and ex-offenders.

19 May
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Fleets must improve working conditions to attract drivers, says transport minister

The commercial fleet industry must improve working conditions if it is to solve the driver crisis, according to transport minister Lord Ahmad.

8 Apr
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Driver engagement vital to prevent CPC from becoming a ‘box-ticking exercise’

Relevancy, reinforcement and regularity of training are key considerations, according to FTA.

16 Feb

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