Hgv driver shortage 2015

 · Sun EDT. Last modified on Sat 2 Dec EST. A major shortage of lorry drivers could pose a threat to the British Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins.  · The government is taking a number of steps to address the shortage of HGV drivers, amid concerns about deliveries of food, fuel and other items in . There are many factors that are contributing to the shortage of qualified drivers, here are some examples that have been attributed to the shortage. An aging workforce: With an average age of 53 and 13% of HGV drivers over 60 a lack of new drivers coming through to replace the retired ones is a big concern. Economic growth: The economic growth both nationally and internationally has increased the .

The shortage of HGV drivers has been an issue for a number of years with the Road Haulage Association (RHA), The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), Logistics UK and other trade bodies all pointing to the fact that we have an aging population of HGV drivers (with an average age of 55) and, as an industry, we’re not attracting enough potential young drivers into these jobs. Sun EDT. Last modified on Sat 2 Dec EST. A major shortage of lorry drivers could pose a threat to the British economy and put Christmas deliveries at risk, the Road. Three-quarters of operators are struggling to recruit heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers, despite Government efforts to address the shortfall. The findings, from a Commercial Fleet poll, show that driver recruitment and retention remains a major issue for the industry. In his spring budget, chancellor George Osborne announced that the Government would review the speed with which HGV driving tests and driver medical assessments currently take place, and would consider options to accelerate.

Sept Emails from Constituent raising HGV driver shortage and lack of help to obtain a HGV License: From: YYYYYYYYY Sent: 06 July Nov Let's take a look into the reasons for the lorry driver shortage and what is being done to resolve it in time to save Christmas. Oct An analysis of HGV driver employment statistics and the recent trends and impacts of a shortage of hauliers.