News / More cash needed to train HGV mechanics as UK logistics 'falls behind'

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On National Logistics Day, there are claims by industry sources that the UK is falling dangerously behind its neighbours after repeated government failure to understand how the sector works.

Warnings from both Logistics UK and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) suggest that, in trying to address the country’s truck driver shortage, the government may have neglected preparing the surrounding support infrastructure for more drivers and vehicles hitting the roads.

Deputy director of Logistics UK Sarah Watkins said soaring driver salaries had led ...