Logistics and the driver shortage was the focus for bbc radio northamptons stuart linnell at breakfast show, which was broadcast on wednesday 29august. The purpose of the survey was to gauge the drivers opinions about the current hgv driver shortage. And the shortage is growing at the rate of 50 a day with a. House of commons skills and workforce planning in the road. Employment and unemployment of lgv drivers, united kingdom. The department said the industry was highly competitive and the driver shortage had not caused wage inflation. The hgv driver shortage is limiting the haulage industrys ability to deliver high quality services. Trucker shortage threatens brexit boom with 45,000. Supermarkets deny hgv driver issue foodmanufacture.
Sfl chief executive mick jackson fears the september 2014 deadline for driver cpc compliance could push parttime and semiretired drivers out of the industry just as they are needed for seasonal demand. If something isnt done to attract more drivers to the industry the shortage will have a huge impact on goods being delivered around the uk and beyond. Reevaluating the hgv driver shortage in the uk james. A uk commission in 2014 suggested that the industry had an employee shortfall by around 60,000 people a number significant enough to place enormous strain on an already. Hgv driver shortage at crisis point as critics question. Threequarters of operators are struggling to recruit heavy goods vehicle hgv drivers, despite government efforts to address the shortfall. In addition, the latest information from the office of the traffic commissioners in great britain and.
Driver shortage rha sets the record straight 15th december 2017 there has been a lot of speculation in the media recently about the hgv driver shortage, the possibility of christmas delay disasters, and postbrexit supply chain disruption as a result. Even so, trucking companies, especially truckload carriers, often have great difficulty finding, hiring and keeping drivers. Why do companies come up with work they would never dream of working themselves. Its time to tackle the driver shortage or face economic harm. The road haulage association is providing free industry advice on how brexit will affect your business. Study reveals potential hgv driver shortage in 2014. One in seven hgv driver vacancies cannot be filled. Jun 17, 2015 number of hgv drivers in the uk april june 2014. It is about time goverment started to ask the question. Driver shortage about to bite august 14, 2014 motor transport the road freight transport sector is finding it difficult to recruit the new drivers that it urgently needs, says phill brooks, general manager of. Any information, advice and jobs provided on driver shortage are for reference purposes only. This ultimately led to the introduction of the lgv driver trailblazer scheme. Ive been a hgv one driver for 30 years and cant wait to leave the industry,because the industry has nothing to offer a driver.
Between june 2015 and may 2016, 70,233 hgv category c licences were issued, compared to 55,161 in the period from june 2014 to may 2015 a substantial increase but just getting back to prerecession levels, says sally gilson, head of skills campaigning at the fta. Europes driver shortage is spiraling out of control. Road freight statistics, united kingdom 2014, 26 november 2015. Jan 14, 2018 a shortage of qualified hgv drivers threatens the boom in trade predicted once we have shaken off the eus shackles credit. A shortage of doctors combined with moves by landlords to close premises during the coronavirus outbreak is preventing hgv drivers from getting their d4 medicals renewed. Apr 30, 2015 driver shortages in the hgv industry and in logistics in general is a huge issue and potentially the greatest challenge that the industry has ever had to face up to. As weve already seen, there appears to have been an increase of around 10% of people with hgv licences between 2014 and 2018. February 25, 20 by the training team study reveals potential hgv driver shortage in 2014 a survey conducted by a recruitment firm that specialises in placements for professionals within the commercial transport industry has concluded that the uk could face a national shortage of hgv drivers as early as next year. Its purpose was to assess milestones workforce progress with the new cpc training.
This content has been compiled by a qualified hgv class 2 driver. The study was conducted last november on a diverse national sample of more than 3,000 hgv drivers who work full and parttime. The report indicates that just 2% of all hgv drivers are under the age of 25. Whilst the rhetoric would certainly suggest there is a shortage, the numbers dont necessarily agree. In its most recent skills shortage report, the freight transport association fta in november reported that uk driver shortages had risen sharply to 52,000 in the twelve months leading up to the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 49%. Yes i think there will be a big driver shortage rog and i think it will come before 2014 as their isnt really a lot of people coming into the industry now because it costs so much to obtain an lgv driving licence in the first place and there isnt really any jobs to get at the minute and with the introduction of the driver cpc this will make the situation worse. Threequarters of operators are struggling to recruit heavy goods vehicle hgv drivers, despite government efforts to. Last year we looked at education in the sector and how young people dont recognise a hgv driver as a viable career option. Published on oct 11, 2014 sky news first for breaking news, video, headlines, analysis and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more in the uk and worldwide.
Back in 2016 the government commissioned the transport committee to investigate factors affecting and contributing to the shortage of drivers. The findings, from a commercial fleet poll, show that driver recruitment and retention remains a major issue for the industry. Driver shortages in the hgv industry and in logistics in general is a huge issue and potentially the greatest challenge that the industry has ever had to face up to. The above are just two quotes easily found on the net these days, outlining the shortage of hgv drivers here in the uk. In the past five years, hgv licence applications have dropped by. The introduction of the driver certificate of professional competence cpc in 2014 dealt a blow to the number. Median gross pay for drivers of lgvs, vans, buses and coaches. Driver cpc could result in autumn 2014 driver shortage. The driver shortage is currently estimated at 35,000 lgv drivers 2.
Driver shortage could see above inflation payrises for. Hgv industry to face driver shortage from 2014 the lgv. Its time to tackle the driver shortage or face economic. Logistics businesses anticipate that 15% of their current hgv driver vacancies will not be filled due to the nationwide skills shortage.
Aug 02, 2016 a mirror vision of industrial failure the uk lorry trade. The trucker is becoming an endangered species as lorry driver. Hgv driver shortage 2016 in february 2016, carried out an opinion survey inviting hgv drivers to take part. Nearly every period of economic growth is accompanied by a driver shortage, including the recovery that began in 2009. Driver shortage could see above inflation payrises for hgv drivers december 5, 2014 robin meczes concerns over the driver shortage and continuing growth in the economy could lead to aboveinflation pay rises for 2015, the fta has suggested. Added to that, only 2% of hgv drivers in the uk are 24 or under, according to its research, with 64% of drivers aged more than 45. Since the incorporation of the driver cpc qualification card in 2014 there has been numerous discussions regarding the falling number of hgv drivers in the uk and the urgency to try and attract new people into the industry. The main reason for this shortage is how unappealing the career looks. Hgv driving schools not the only way to address driver shortage. At 56, he personifies an industry that is experienced but top heavy, with nearly half of drivers on domestic routes aged over 50. Hgv industry to face driver shortage from 2014 onrec. Hgv driver shortage at crisis point as critics question government steps to address issue.
Driver shortage ripples across trucking industry wsj. The uk logistics industry is facing its worst driver shortage in the run up to christmas, and is blaming eu regulation. Even more disconcerting is the fact that there are more young managing directors in the haulage and transport industries than there are drivers. But what is being done to address this hgv driver shortage. Jul 10, 2017 hgv class 1 bay reversing tips new pass rookie trailer reversing lorry truck semi right hand drive duration. Now, a new parliamentary report sheds new light on the severity of the driver shortage.
April 22, 2020, comments off on avail technology saves uk haulage companies up to. Hgv driver shortages in the uk absolute magazine fashion. That seems like a lot, but we should remember that not everyone with an hgv licence will be working as. Hgv jobs in the uk recruitment hgv training prices.
The uk is currently 60,000 hgv drivers short and it is predicted that by 2020 there will be a shortfall of 150,000 drivers. Hgv industry to face driver shortage from 2014 26% of british drivers expected to leave the industry in the next ten years alarming figures for the transport and logistics industry have been revealed through a survey about driver certificate of professional competence training carried out by milestone operations. Fta november 2014 the above are just two quotes easily found on the net these days, outlining the shortage of hgv drivers here in the uk. How to address uks hgv driver shortage in 2019 anthony. Government urged to act over hgv driver shortage truck news. Oct 20, 2014 the implementation of the new hgv driver regulations the driver certificate of professional competence cpc in september has already contributed to a lack of new drivers within the logistics and distribution sector, and the shortage of drivers has been compounded by the imports forecast, as well as the earlierthanexpected peak season. Hgv driver shortage in the uk right now there is a shortage of licensed, qualified hgv drivers. Its not the cost of becoming a hgv driver thats the problem, the problem is low wages, long hours, stupid start times and. A combination of driver retirements, new cpc training requirements and not enough students earning licences have created a perfect storm that needs a solution.
The haulage industry is facing tough times ahead with the continuing shortage in hgv drivers throughout the country. Parliamentary report explores severity of hgv driver shortage. The hgv driver shortage in the uk, whats being done about it. How to get back in the driving seat amid hgv driver shortage. There are plenty of myths that have been in circulation for many years about the hgv road haulage industry. Hgv driving schools not the only way to address driver. The drivers shortage, a europeanwide issue, may well be exacerbated in 2019. In this article, i explain what the driver shortage is, how we got to this situation, and to what extent it is affecting the jobs market. If your business relies on getting things from a to b, search a to brexit or visit. Driver cpc could result in autumn 2014 driver shortage the.
Mar 17, 2017 research conducted by the freight transport association fta found that there is a shortage of 35,000 hgv drivers. House of commons skills and workforce planning in the. According to the fta freight transport association the uk has a driver shortfall of approx 60,000 for. Study reveals potential hgv driver shortage in 2014 a survey conducted by a recruitment firm that specialises in placements for professionals within the commercial transport industry has concluded that the uk could face a national shortage of hgv drivers as early as next year. Sep 27, 2015 the trucker is becoming an endangered species as lorry driver shortage hits the industry there is a shortage of 60,000 drivers and a quarter of truckers are set to retire in the next ten years share. Oct 11, 2014 published on oct 11, 2014 sky news first for breaking news, video, headlines, analysis and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more in the uk and worldwide. Facing a shortage of thousands of lorry drivers and an ageing workforce, the uk. The shortage of hgv drivers in the uk has climbed to 59,000 as 64% of transport and storage businesses now face severe skills shortages, according to a recent report by fta. The freight transport association fta estimates that there is a hgv driver shortage of 45,000 in the uk.
Latest hgv driver shortage facts, figures and perspectives. There has been a lot of speculation in the media recently about the hgv driver shortage, the possibility of christmas delay disasters, and postbrexit supply chain disruption as a result. The hgv driver shortage in the uk capital recruitment. Supermarkets have denied claims a shortage of heavy goods vehicle hgv drivers could cripple the perishable food and drink industry. Please consult individual job listing details for accurate information. Driver shortage about to bite august 14, 2014 motor transport the road freight transport sector is finding it difficult to recruit the new drivers that it urgently needs, says phill brooks, general manager of farralls transport. Logistics operators and hgv drivers are the heroes that keep our shops full, even whilst the industry faces a driver shortage and skills gap. Feb 26, 20 hgv industry to face driver shortage from 2014.
The american trucking associations, or ata, estimating a shortage of between 35,000 and 40,000 drivers, with new drivers entering the profession slower than older drivers are retiring. I passed my hgv theory test along with the hazard perception test and subsequently the class c practical driving test in 2001 first time. Moving goods between the uk and the eu will change from 31st october. The trucker is becoming an endangered species as lorry driver shortage hits the industry there is a shortage of 60,000 drivers and a quarter of truckers are set to retire in the next ten years share. The study was conducted last november on a diverse national sample of more than 3,000 hgv drivers who work full. The hgv driver shortage in the uk is very real as evidenced by the difficulty shippers and receivers had keeping up with christmas demand this past november and december 2014. The uk is among several other european countries experiencing major driver shortage issues. Its time to tackle the driver shortage or face economic harm august 2014 the government must act now to combat the impending hgv driver shortage, or see the uk face significant economic consequences, according to delegates at a recent road haulage association rha roundtable.
With the long hours of 14hour straight days, the only upside would be the pay. Free seminars and webinars delivered by legal experts, backhouse jones, and a dedicated industry helpline will help you to plan ahead. No container or straight truck or trailer moves without, at some point, a truck driver. That seems like a lot, but we should remember that not everyone with an hgv licence will be working as an hgv driver. Official figures indicate average gross weekly wages for heavy goods vehicle drivers in 2015 had increased by about 4% over 2014. Theres a shortage of hgv drivers in an economy that relies on moving mountains of heavy goods. I passed my hgv theory test along with the hazard perception test and subsequently the class c. This is up from 285,000 quoted in a bbc report in 2014. Logistics is important to northampton the sector employs some 45,000 people but it is warning of a crisis due to the. A mirror vision of industrial failure the uk lorry trade. Rha sets the record straight on driver shortage hgv. Over the last 15 years there has been a steady increase in average driver age, rising from 45. The exact size of the driver shortage ranges from 45,000 to 50,000 drivers according to the road haulage association rha, and 52,000 by british international freight association bifa estimates. Driver shortage my arse, shortage of good quality drivers, who will work for a fair days money yes and i know this for surei had the misfortune to go to a mates funeral this week truck driver and my old boss was there too we both worked for him at one time, anyway boss was saying hes got 6 motors parked up, cant get drivers yet pays em.
The trucker is becoming an endangered species as lorry. The hgv driver shortage is estimated to be at around 30,000 an all time high, with newly qualified hgv drivers in higher demand than ever before. There is a cold hard reality in the logistics industry at the moment and that is that there are just not enough hgv drivers in the uk. According to an article in a national newspaper haulage bosses need to train 45,000 new truckers just to fill existing vacanciesthe shortage is growing at the rate of 50 a day with a further 20,000 expected to quit by. It was found that 8% of employees did not have any intention. This is having an impact on the haulage industry as well as the uk economy and it currently shows no sign of improving. Hgv driver shortages in the uk there is a massive shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers at the moment. The implementation of the new hgv driver regulations the driver certificate of professional competence cpc in september has already contributed to a lack of new drivers within the logistics and distribution sector, and the shortage of drivers has been compounded by the imports forecast, as well as the earlierthanexpected peak season. I dont think its a secret in the hgv industry that there is a driver shortage and has been for quite some time, in fact throughout the last few years the situation is actually getting worse. Hi, im dave and i hold a full class c truck driving licence. Hgv driver medicals under threat as doctors stretched by covid19 skip to main content.
News archive hgv industry to face driver shortage from 2014 26% of british drivers expected to leave the industry in the next ten years alarming figures for the transport and logistics industry have been revealed through a survey about driver certificate of professional competence training carried out by milestone operations. Hgv class 1 bay reversing tips new pass rookie trailer reversing lorry truck semi right hand drive duration. Dec 23, 2014 supermarkets have denied claims a shortage of heavy goods vehicle hgv drivers could cripple the perishable food and drink industry. Operators could face an acute shortage of drivers next autumn in the busy prechristmas period, skills for logistics sfl has warned. The logistics of keeping logistics on the road bbc news. Daf cf 370 euro 6 2014 box van 6x2 my64daf oct 2014 64 poa. Testimonials and letters are provided by third parties.
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