driver shortage
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People News 6 Jan 2023Businesses upskilling employees to meet driver demand
There has been a significant rise in commercial vehicle driver training to meet an increased demand for delivery drivers, says Red Corporate Driver Training.
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People News 13 Dec 2022Driver Hire Training push to increase diversity in HGV Driving
Driver Hire Training want to encourage diversity and opportunities for drivers from all backgrounds through HGV training.
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People News 1 Dec 2022XPO hits milestone of 1,000 driver hires in 2022
XPO has surpassed its goal of hiring at least 1,000 truck drivers in the UK and Ireland in 2022, achieving the milestone in early November.
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Truck News 24 Nov 2022
Government cash to improve HGV roadside facilities
The Government has announced £32.5 million in match-funding to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers.
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Latest News 8 Nov 2022Skills Bootcamp delivers 600 new HGV drivers
Hundreds of trainee drivers have now passed or booked their practical training, following a Government-funded HGV Skills Bootcamp.
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Truck News 5 Sep 2022
Safety concerns over plans to allow car licence holders to drive trucks
Fleets urged to have their say on two consultations ahead of possible licence overhaul.
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Blog 5 Sep 2022Government plan to ease driver shortage is just dangerous
Seb Goldin, CEO of Red Driver Training, examines the risks involved with allowing car drivers to get behind the wheel of a vehicle weighing up to 7.5 tonnes.
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Truck News 22 Aug 2022
HGVC trains new HGV drivers for Pets at Home
HGVC has been appointed by Pets at Home to manage its HGV licence acquisition programme and help to train up to 30 new HGV drivers in the next 12 months.
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Latest News 12 Aug 2022
Driver shortage: Huge increase in truck driving tests
Official statistics reveal 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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Latest News 5 Aug 2022DfT considers licence change to allow heavy van use
Reintroducing the right for people who pass their car driving test to be able to drive larger vans or lorries is being considered by the Government.
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People News 2 Aug 2022APC celebrates first female driver
The APC delivery network has celebrated its first female driver to pass her HGV driving exam.
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Blog 25 Jul 2022Technology has a role in reversing the driver shortage
Philip van der Wilt, vice president EMEA, at Samsara, reveals how artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help overcome the driver shortage.
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Latest News 21 Jul 2022
Law change for DVLA medical questionnaires for drivers
The law has been changed to enable more healthcare professionals to complete driver medical questionnaires, the DVLA has announced.
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Latest News 15 Jun 2022HGV driver recruitment campaign and Future of Freight plan unveiled
New Government-backed recruitment campaign, aimed at tackling the driver shortage, is one part of DfT's Future of Freight plan.
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Truck News 1 Jun 2022
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.
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Blog 26 May 2022Professionalising HGV driving
James Clifford, CEO of HGVC, explains how government should reform the Driver CPC to help improve driver retention and 'level' up the industry.
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Latest News 9 May 2022
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.
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Latest News 28 Apr 2022
UK hauliers at risk of collapse as costs rise
Record diesel prices and rapidly rising wages for drivers are taking their toll on UK hauliers, new analysis suggests.
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Latest News 21 Apr 2022
Shortlist for the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards revealed
The shortlist for the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards has been announced, highlighting the best-of-the-best from across the road transport industry.
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Truck News 13 Apr 2022
Roadside facilities for HGV drivers get £20m upgrade
Roadside facilities for HGV drivers will benefit from a £20 million upgrade in an effort to boost driver welfare and recruitment.
