The need for increasing younger driver recruitment in the HGV industry

The road haulage industry is currently grappling with a severe shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. While Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and other external factors have intensified this shortage by shrinking the pool of experienced drivers, these events are not the sole causes. The industry’s reluctance to embrace younger drivers has also played a significant role in creating this crisis. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive approach to training, testing and job placement for aspiring drivers.

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Navigating the demographic tipping point and talent shortage in the road haulage industry

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The UK logistics industry stands as a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, employing over 2.7 million individuals and contributing £163 billion while generating over £1 trillion in gross revenues in 2021. With more than 8% of the UK’s total workforce involved in the transport of essential goods, the sector is undeniably a powerhouse. Yet, beneath these impressive figures lies a looming crisis: a severe shortage of qualified HGV drivers.

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Keep calm and carry on: Responding to Labour’s new workplace reforms

As outlined in the King’s Speech last month, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s new government intends to bring forward a number of far-reaching labour reforms during their first year in power. Enhanced workers’ rights, getting more people into work, making age band adjustments to the National Minimum Wage, forming a new Industrial Strategy Council and transforming the country’s approach to skills and training via Skills England are just some of the initiatives which have grabbed headlines.

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