UK driver shortage 'tops 100,000' – not helped by delays at testing stations

UK hauliers are struggling to get prospective drivers qualified, as the RHA this week revised its driver shortage estimate from 70,000 to 100,000. One haulier said they had more than 40 prospective ...

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UK driver shortage 'tops 100,000' – not helped by delays at testing stations

RHA Headlines

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

News / IRU's new plan to tackle truck driver shortage – does it miss the point?

Recommends / Dear Boris Johnson... act now to ease shortage of truck drivers

News / UK driver shortage so bad, wholesalers want army trucks to deliver the goods

News / Calls for government action to tackle driver shortage crisis grow more urgent

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News / Engagement and investment are key to decarbonising road freight

Brexit News / UK government accused of 'spin-doctoring of the highest order' over freight movement

Brexit News / More than 25% of trucks leaving the UK for EU are empty as exports dive

Brexit News / RHA calls on government for 'easement' as transport struggles with Brexit

News / Fears grow for stranded drivers and perishable cargo as truck queues build in Kent

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UK driver shortage 'tops 100,000' – not helped by delays at testing stations

RHA Headlines

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

News / IRU's new plan to tackle truck driver shortage – does it miss the point?

Recommends / Dear Boris Johnson... act now to ease shortage of truck drivers

News / UK driver shortage so bad, wholesalers want army trucks to deliver the goods

News / Calls for government action to tackle driver shortage crisis grow more urgent

COMPANY NOTICES

News / Engagement and investment are key to decarbonising road freight

Brexit News / UK government accused of 'spin-doctoring of the highest order' over freight movement

Brexit News / More than 25% of trucks leaving the UK for EU are empty as exports dive

Brexit News / RHA calls on government for 'easement' as transport struggles with Brexit

News / Fears grow for stranded drivers and perishable cargo as truck queues build in Kent

Most read news

News / New crisis for UK freight as France extends travel ban to HGVs and drivers

News / Boost for Scottish claimants' case against truck manufacturers in cartel

Brexit News / Brexit: deal or no-deal, businesses must prepare for a mountain of paperwork

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