driver shortage
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Truck News 29 Nov 2021Lack of lorry parking facilities key to HGV driver shortage, MPs told
A lack of lorry parking facilities nationwide is a key contributor to the HGV driver shortage, Logistics UK told MPs on the transport committee.
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Latest News 15 Nov 2021Britain could see a shortfall of more than 22,000 van drivers in 2022
More than 15% of Britain’s van drivers are planning to quit their jobs within the next 12 months, new research from GoCompare Van Insurance, has revealed.
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Truck News 12 Nov 2021HGV test changes ‘need caps on training charges’
The Advanced Supply Chain Group is calling for the introduction of mandatory mentoring schemes ahead of the changes being introduced on Monday.
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Truck News 9 Nov 2021Driver 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.
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Truck News 8 Nov 2021
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.
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Latest News 4 Nov 2021CitySprint recruiting 500 drivers ahead of Christmas
CitySprint has announced that 500 additional couriers are required across the UK, adding to its existing fleet of 3,500-plus vans, bikes, and cars.
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Truck News 2 Nov 2021
MPs to investigate HGV driver shortage and Government response
The HGV driver shortage will be investigated by MPs on the Transport Committee in a new inquiry.
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Truck News 28 Oct 2021Video: Driver shortage crisis under the spotlight
Logistics UK and Driver Require explored ways in which the UK can address the current HGV driver shortage crisis as part of an in-depth session at this year's Fleet & Mobility Live.
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Latest News 26 Oct 2021
Skilled worker shortage to impact remarketing sector
A shortage of skilled workers within the remarketing sector is affecting the transport and logistics of vehicles, beyond the widely-reported HGV driver shortfall.
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Latest News 21 Oct 2021Driver shortage: Crisis a top priority for DfT, says Shapps
Transport secretary, Grant Shapps, insists tackling the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage is a top priority for the Government.
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Truck News 15 Oct 2021
Driver shortage: Government extends cabotage rights
The Government is hoping to ease pressure on the country’s supply chains caused by the driver shortage by temporarily extending so-called ‘cabotage’ rights.
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Truck News 5 Oct 2021
Driver shortage: Temporary visa applications failing to plug the gap
Government efforts to recruit more lorry drivers from abroad are having limited success, with just 127 having applied for emergency visas.
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Blog 4 Oct 2021Streamlined HGV driving tests: How fleet operators can avoid risks
Ian Evans, partner at Corclaim says that less stringent testing could lead to a reduction in driver competency and a risk of more incidents on roads.
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Truck News 4 Oct 2021Improve driver facilities to attract HGV drivers, says Logistics UK
The Government needs to invest in driver facilities if the commercial fleet industry is to attract new HGV drivers, says Logistics UK.
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Truck News 29 Sep 2021Whistl launches Driver Academy to train next generation of HGV drivers
Logistics company Whistl has announced the launch of the Whistl Driver Academy to train the next generation of HGV drivers for its business.
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Truck News 27 Sep 2021
Driver shortage: Temporary visas among new Government measures announced
The DfT says 5,000 HGV drivers will be able to come to the UK for three months in the run-up to Christmas.
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Truck News 21 Sep 2021
Price hike warning for vehicle delivery and collection services
The cost of collecting and delivering vehicles could rise by up to 20% to sustain volume deliveries, DMN Logistics warns.
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Blog 20 Sep 2021HGV driver shortage threatens economic growth
Haulage firms need to prioritise driver retention and recruitment says Peter Millichap, marketing director at Teletrac Navman UK.
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Truck News 17 Sep 2021
HGV driving test changes risks accident rise, says insurance firm
Changes to the HGV test to help tackle the driver shortage have been criticised by insurance firm QBE.
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Latest News 10 Sep 2021
HGV driving test overhauled to tackle driver shortage
The Government has announced changes to the HGV driver test in order to free up capacity for 50,000 additional tests per year.
