Logistics UK
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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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Latest News 6 Jun 2022Logistics one of the fastest growing areas of employment in UK
Logistics is one of the fastest growing areas of employment in the UK, according to a study by Frontier Economics.
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Truck News 1 Jun 2022Freight 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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People News 12 May 2022G4S Cash Solutions driver named Van Driver of the Year 2022
Paul Simonds of G4S Cash Solutions has been crowned Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year after competing against 10 other finalists.
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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.
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Van News 14 Mar 2022Entries open for Van Driver of the Year 2022
Logistics UK has launched its annual call for the fleet industry’s best van drivers to compete in its Van Driver of the Year competition 2022.
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Latest News 23 Feb 2022Driver Academy Group attracts 700 new HGV drivers
More than 700 people have started training to become HGV drivers through the Driver Academy Group’s Skills Bootcamps.
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Latest News 31 Jan 2022Driver Academy Group provides Government-funded HGV driver training
HGV Drivers can access Government-funded training through the Driver Academy Group, a consortium comprising business organisation Logistics UK, HGV training specialist HGVC, and workforce solutions group Manpower.
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People News 5 Jan 2022Logistics UK's chief executive recognised in New Year's Honours list
The chief executive of Logistics UK, David Wells, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to transport and logistics.
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Van News 17 Dec 2021Fleets warned about 2022 O-licence change
Changes to the UK operator licensing regime will come into force from May next year.
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Truck News 13 Dec 2021
Driver Academy Group to train and place 11,000 HGV drivers
The Driver Academy Group has won the lead role on a government scheme to train and place 11,000 HGV drivers across England.
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Truck News 6 Dec 2021
HGV driver shortage: Logistics UK report suggests situation improving
A new report published by Logistics UK shows there is cause for cautious optimism that the HGV driver shortage is improving.
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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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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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Latest News 21 Oct 2021
Logistics UK partnership to improve access to driver medicals
Logistics UK is working with D4Drivers to offer easier access to driver medicals and improve overall health and wellbeing across the logistics industry.
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Truck News 4 Oct 2021
Improve 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 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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Latest News 1 Sep 2021Calls for Government to include leasing and hire in super-deduction allowance
Seven leading trade organisations are calling on the Chancellor to extend eligibility of the super-deduction allowance to include leasing and short-term hire.
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Truck News 20 Jul 2021Government announces truck test overhaul to tackle driver shortage
Ministers have unveiled a package of measures to tackle the HGV driver shortage and ease pressure on the sector.
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Latest News 16 Jul 2021
Logistics UK launches ‘Route to Zero’ campaign
The moves comes in the wake of Government plans to end the sale of new diesel HGVs by 2040.
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