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Companies in the haulage and transport industries are desperately trying to find enough drivers to fill open seats. However, so are other companies not primarily engaged in transport and haulage. Take Wolseley UK, for example. The company employs over 100 drivers to deliver the construction materials and supplies it provides. They have just as much […]

The Industrial HGV Task Force (IHTF) was established more than a year ago to crack down on HGV drivers violating the law in London. By all accounts, it has been a huge success. Transport for London (TfL) said that the task force has cited approximately 1,000 drivers in the capital during the first 15 months […]

This past weekend, caravanners descended on Manchester for the Caravan & Motorhome Show 2015. This annual show is easily the most talked about of the entire season because of its size and attendance. Thousands were expected to walk through the doors of the EventCity venue during each day of the four-day event. Now that all […]

We talk a lot about the professional driver shortage and the need for more people to undergo PCV driver training. However, if Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) is to be believed, the driver shortage is the least of the worries now being faced by Britain’s bus services. CBT says a bigger problem is the budget […]

A 19-year-old man from Mansfield recently became one of the youngest people to earn an HGV licence in the UK. Anthony Parkes, who works for Freelance UK, earned his licence after spending three years in an apprenticeship programme through his employer. He is proof that you are never too young for HGV training … almost. […]

There is an old adage that says you can’t please everyone all the time. Proof of this time-tested adage is fairly evident when it comes to truck driving; an industry that everyone wants yet nobody wants to deal with. This is not a complaint; rather, it is simply a pragmatic recognition of reality.

Pulling a van over on a motorway to do any kind of work can be a dangerous proposition. Even though drivers are able to utilise safety zones and lane closures, it can still be dangerous having to step out of a van using side doors that open onto traffic. However, thanks to a new van […]

In yesterday’s blog post, we brought to your attention the release of a new parliamentary report that outlines the problems associated with recruiting new drivers for the haulage industry. The report discussed a number of hindrances to driver recruitment, including lack of visibility, lack of value, lack of guidance, and a lack of educational proficiency. […]

The ongoing shortage of drivers in the haulage industry is no secret. Over the last 18 months, there have been numerous reports of an industry in desperate need of new blood to replace retiring drivers. Those reports were amplified in the months leading up to this past Christmas season (2014), with some forecasters predicting major […]

A 60-year-old coach driver whose actions led to a serious accident involving dozens of children last August has been banned from driving for 15 months. He may also require more PCV training before taking an extended test mandated as a condition for getting his licence back.