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News / Haulage sector welcomes driver apprentice scheme, but government must commit to funding

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The haulage industry has issued a cautious welcome to the news that the UK government has approved an apprenticeship scheme for truck drivers – but says commitment to funding is crucial.

Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett said a meeting yesterday with skills minister Nick ...

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  • John Roberts

    December 15, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    I don’t see the point in paying for lorry drivers to be trained when self driving vehicles are just around the corner.

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