Wales has become a prime location for HGV training, attracting aspiring drivers from across the UK. The country’s diverse terrain and well-maintained road network provide ideal conditions for developing crucial lorry driving skills. The Welsh government’s investment in transport infrastructure and vocational education has made it easier for training centres… Read more »
Pall-Ex increases CPC Training to boost commercial driver standards
Following the launch of Pall-Ex’s CPC Training Academy in September 2023, the industry-first initiative is on track to train a minimum of 250 people by the end of the year following an increase in courses. Established with the objective of improving road safety, Pall-Ex has led from the front… Read more »
Truck donations Expand numbers of HGV drivers across Zambia
Two heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) which had previously operated in the UK will help train hundreds of new and existing truck drivers in Zambia, having entered service at the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Lusaka, after being donated by supporters of Transaid. This contributes to an ongoing partnership between Transaid… Read more »
YouTube celebrity, Chunkz put through his paces on RHA truck simulator
The RHA truck training simulator proved a hit with students and a YouTube celebrity in Manchester today (19 April). The JD Foundation organised the interactive careers fair in Manchester Central Conference Centre to showcase career opportunities at JD Group, including haulage. Students aged 14-18 engaged with representatives of multiple industries… Read more »
Industry leading partnership drives forward HGV recruitment
NEWLY qualified heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers are being offered highly sought-after industry experience thanks to a leading partnership between national potato supplier Branston, Inspire Education Group, Lincoln College and the Road Haulage Association (RHA). Despite a shortfall of 60,000 HGV drivers in the industry in 2020, many newly… Read more »
XPO Logistics launches new Driver Excellence Academy to boost the quality of driver training within the industry and widen the talent pool
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has developed a new XPO Logistics Driver Excellence Academy to offer opportunities to those both from within and outside the business who want to qualify as HGV drivers. The Academy is already running at four XPO sites… Read more »
Gi Group Puts the Breaks on Skills Shortage with Launch of First HGV Driver Apprenticeships the Next Generation of Apprentices
Gi Group, one of the UK’s leading HR and recruitment agencies, is launching an HGV Driver Academy apprenticeship programme to tackle the perpetual shortage of drivers in the logistics industry. Starting this September, in partnership with one of its subsidiary businesses, Tack TMI, Gi Group will be offering its new… Read more »
World Youth Skill Day: Sparshatt Truck & Van driving forward with its apprenticeship programme
This World Youth Skill Day (July 15th), Sparshatt Truck & Van Ltd, a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership, is celebrating the success of its Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship scheme. Based in Kent at multiple locations, including Dartford, Ashford, Tonbridge and Sittingbourne, the award-winning Mercedes Benz and FUSO commercial… Read more »
Noble Foods Looks to the Future with 30 Apprenticeship Placements
The UK’s largest egg supplier – Noble Foods – is successfully running a cohort of 30 apprenticeship placements across its workforce, the family-owned company has announced. Spanning the Noble Foods’ Poultry, Milling, Consumer Foods and Central business units, the cohort of apprentices cover a wide range of professional, skilled roles… Read more »
First of ten veterans starts work as HGV driver after Asda’s investment into Greater Manchester veterans’ charity
Former British Army soldier Wez Thomson is the first of ten former military personnel to start a new job as an HGV driver with Asda, thanks to the supermarket funding £40,000 into veterans’ charity, Veterans into Logistics. The charity has a two-year established partnership with Asda Logistics Services who support… Read more »
