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Government moves to address HGV driver shortage welcome but long overdue
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Government moves to address HGV driver shortage welcome but long overdue

James ShukerMay 13, 2022
Renewed efforts seen by the government this week to address the worsening HGV driver shortage are indeed commendable. The road haulage sector, already plagued by issues before the pandemic, now...
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Logistics UK works with government on major new scheme to bring new blood to sector
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Logistics UK works with government on major new scheme to bring new blood to sector

James ShukerApril 29, 2022
The government and Logistics UK will launch a new initiative to attract more people into the haulage industry as part of continued efforts to plug a skills gap. Speaking to...
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DVSA still causing “bottleneck” in HGV driver testing
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DVSA still causing “bottleneck” in HGV driver testing

James ShukerApril 26, 2022
The Logistics Skills Network (LSN) has called on the DVSA to take urgent action to address a shortfall in HGV driving tests that the LSN said is now creating a...
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Soaring wage, fuel and energy costs crippling many operators, RHA tells Chancellor
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Soaring wage, fuel and energy costs crippling many operators, RHA tells Chancellor

James ShukerFebruary 25, 2022
Thousands of small hauliers are at breaking point and require emergency action to help keep them afloat, including a fuel duty freeze, an essential-user rebate and a 12-month delay to...
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Shop fitter Sigma still flat out despite upheaval of Covid-19
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Shop fitter Sigma still flat out despite upheaval of Covid-19

James ShukerJanuary 12, 2022
Sigma has been working in the retail sector for over 20 years and provides some of the high street’s biggest retailers with services including store construction and consolidation, fixture procurement...
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“Half-baked” plan to bring in 4,700 HGV drivers from Europe sees take-up stall at around 200, minister reveals
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“Half-baked” plan to bring in 4,700 HGV drivers from Europe sees take-up stall at around 200, minister reveals

James ShukerDecember 20, 2021
The government scheme to bring 4,700 HGV drivers over on a temporary three month visa has attracted approximately 200 drivers in total and is now closed to new applicants, according...
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Flood of new entrants for HGV driver training sees 2 Start expand fleet
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Flood of new entrants for HGV driver training sees 2 Start expand fleet

James ShukerDecember 6, 2021
Logistics training firm 2 Start have taken delivery of a new Iveco S-Way tractor unit and two Schmitz Cargobull trailers to boost their fleet of articulated training vehicles. The company...
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Hauliers give qualified thumbs up to government review of Driver CPC
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Hauliers give qualified thumbs up to government review of Driver CPC

James ShukerNovember 15, 2021
The haulage industry has given a cautious welcome to government plans to review the Driver CPC. The review, announced last week, follows concerted lobbying by industry leaders who have warned...
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Government announces major review of Driver CPC
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Government announces major review of Driver CPC

James ShukerNovember 9, 2021
The government has announced a sweeping review of the Driver CPC to ease the current labour shortage and encourage more people to return to the profession. The move comes after...
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A more intelligent approach to freight movements could help ease driver shortage
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A more intelligent approach to freight movements could help ease driver shortage

James ShukerNovember 1, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit’s “over-complications” are causing a severe HGV driver shortage with major consequences to supply chains into the UK. Supermarkets shelves appear empty, restaurants are struggling for...
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