UK fleets are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents. The findings, from a study by Webfleet1, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, and video telematics partner Lytxâ, highlight a growing focus on the human aspect of… Read more »
Invest in people and infrastructure to build on growth – RHA urges ministers
New figures released today on economic performance can give us cause for a degree of optimism. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.1% between October and December, following no growth in the previous three months. Growth in services… Read more »
Meet the Next Generation of Trucking: Including female gen-Z driver, Chantelle
55% of HGV drivers are over 55, and just 1% are female. The industry is currently made up of a cohort of drivers who will start to retire in the next five years, potentially leaving a major skills shortage. The solution is clear: the UK needs more young people and… Read more »
Truck drivers call for industry reform
Social listening conducted by SNAP, the industry’s digital solutions provider, has revealed that truck drivers are urging stakeholders to address long-standing challenges within the industry. Drivers call for these issues to be resolved before implementing new initiatives to alleviate the driver shortage. SNAP asked their audience on social media to… Read more »
Addressing Driver Shortage Challenges in 2025
The UK transport and logistics sector is poised to face significant challenges in the coming year as driver shortages continue to impact the industry. While the government and other industry stakeholders have taken proactive steps to alleviate the problem, fundamental issues such as low pay, poor working conditions and an… Read more »
Targeted recruitment and training initiatives helping address driver shortages, says Logistics UK
The tailored initiatives launched by the logistics industry to recruit the next generation of HGV drivers appear to be bearing fruit, according to the latest data published by business group Logistics UK in its most recent Skills and Employment update. The publication, which collates bespoke national analysis of national statistics… Read more »
Long-awaited Driver CPC reform starts on 3 December
The RHA has welcomed Driver CPC reforms announced this week. The association has long campaigned for greater flexibility in Driver CPC to better reflect the needs of the industry. There are two new versions of DCPC, the first being National DCPC (NDCPC) and a “Return to Driving” DCPC which will… Read more »
Costica Moscal wins DAF UK & Ireland Driver Challenge ‘24
Costica Moscal has emerged as winner of the 2024 edition of the DAF UK & Ireland Driver Challenge. After successfully completing a series of tough theory, practical tests and driving challenges, Costica, a Driver and Driver Trainer at Oxalis Logistics, fought off strong competition from 20 other highly-skilled driving professionals… Read more »
XPO Logistics launches Female Driver Academy to encourage more women to join the industry
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has created a new Female Driver Academy to help attract more women into the industry. The female drivers who join the Academy will undertake a 12 to 16-week programme using the XPO Logistics internal driver training team… Read more »
HGV drivers challenge the term ‘Driver Shortage’
Social listening conducted by SNAP, haulage’s digital marketplace, discovered truck drivers challenged the term ‘driver shortage’ – labelling it as scaremongering. Instead, they stated a lack of clean facilities and fair wages were to blame for experienced drivers leaving the industry and, in conjunction, deterring new applicants. On social media,… Read more »
