Why the UK needs to reform driver training

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24/04/2022

The UK faces an acute and chronic shortage of HGV drivers, but industry and government have taken action to tackle the immediate shortfall.

Hauliers have increased driver pay and improved conditions and the government has introduced fully funded HGV driver training courses, among other measures.

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