Hgv driver shortage 2014

 · The HGV driver shortage has affected multiple countries and global supply chains, with Transport Intelligence estimating Europe is lacking around , drivers. The UK has reported a shortfall of around ,, similar to the US as the existing shortfall of 60, from is expected to rise to , by  · Introducing Driver CPC training hours for HGV drivers in meant that new drivers would have to gain their CPC licence before they were legally able to drive professionally. Existing drivers were exempt from the initial qualification due to their ‘acquired rights’ – because of their previous driving experience.  · UP TO , HGV DRIVER SHORTAGE PREDICTED * - Now is the time to train! CALL LGV Training News. HGV industry to face driver shortage from 26 Feb, ; charlotte_mcghie; Jobs Recruitment Latest News; Alarming figures for the transport and logistics industry have been revealed through a survey about Driver Certificate of.

In his spring budget, chancellor George Osborne announced that the Government would review the speed with which HGV driving tests and driver medical assessments currently take place, and would consider options to accelerate both in order to help address the shortage of qualified HGV drivers. Driver retention is a crucial aspect in resolving the driver shortage. Relaxing CPC rules and reviewing the time and expense required for completing the revalidation process will help to keep current drivers on the road and make the industry more accessible for new drivers in the future. The HGV driver shortage has affected multiple countries and global supply chains, with Transport Intelligence estimating Europe is lacking around , drivers. The UK has reported a shortfall of around ,, similar to the US as the existing shortfall of 60, from is expected to rise to , by

19 Sept The HGV driver shortage has escalated to crisis point. As multiple theories circulate over the underlying cause, The Grocer has sourced. 24 Sept "HGV drivers are the glue which hold our supply chains together. low in September after spiking to its highest since in August. Supermarkets have denied claims a shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers could cripple the perishable food and drink industry.