driver shortage
Latest News30 Mar 2020New 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.
Latest News13 Mar 2020Driver 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).
Latest News10 Mar 2020Fiscal 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.
Latest News31 Oct 2019Tuffnells 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.
- People News16 Oct 2019
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.
Latest News2 Oct 2019Hermes seminar to explain driver shortage issues at Fleet Live 2019
Hermes to hold seminar at Fleet Live next week.
Truck News18 Sep 2019International 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.
People News11 Sep 2019£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.
- Truck News1 Aug 2019
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.
Truck News3 Jun 2019Government 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.
Truck News28 May 2019One 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.
People News21 Mar 2019A 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.
- People News21 Nov 2018
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.
- Best Practices18 Oct 2018
How to get the most from agency drivers
They can be a really useful resource but fleets must manage the process carefully, say experts
Van News8 Sep 2017Christmas 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.
