Solving the logistics skills shortage
Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, offers her take on how industry should seek to inspire the next generation In July, a report from the House of Commons […]
MPs report on driver shortage
The House of Commons transport committee has published its report on skills and workforce planning in the road haulage sector, which includes recommendations on how the current driver shortage should […]
4 in 5 women ‘would drive a lorry’
More than 79 per cent of women surveyed would be keen to get behind the wheel of a truck, according to figures unveiled by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) last […]
Driver shortage: the industry speaks out
Transport Operator has received an overwhelming response from readers to our lead story last month – in which we reported on statistics gathered by logistics consultant Kirsten Tisdale, suggesting that […]
Thousands of LGV licence holders not driving trucks
The much-reported shortage of UK truck drivers may be attributed more to a paucity of attractive employment opportunities in the industry than a dearth of large goods vehicle (LGV) licence […]
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Green light for driver apprenticeship scheme
Both the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Road Haulage Association (RHA) have praised the decision by skills minister Nick Boles to approve the HGV Driver Trailblazer Apprenticeship, with FTA calling […]
Autumn statement: possible fuel duty hike and no driver training funding
Transport operators could face a rise in fuel duty from April 2016, following the chancellor George Osborne’s notable failure to mention the levy – the rate of which has now […]
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MPs launch driver shortage probe
The House of Commons transport select committee has announced that it is launching an investigation into skills and workforce planning in the road haulage sector. Among the topics it will […]
Poll highlights TMs’ struggle with driver recruitment
A recent poll conducted for the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has highlighted the impact that the driver shortfall is having on transport managers. In the poll of 265 operator licence-nominated […]
