Road Haulage Association (RHA) - Page 3

Recruitment drive as driver shortage threatens bin collections

Veolia is urging mums to consider a new career as a bin lorry driver as the national driver shortage is felt by councils across the country.

driver shortage 12 Aug

DVSA consultation on test changes to address driver shortage

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation on proposals to help ease the chronic shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers.

driver shortage 10 Aug

Shortage of HGV drivers exacerbated as UK economy bounces back

Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales to alleviate “acute supply chain pressures”, says DfT.

driver shortage 8 Jul

Driver shortage turns critical, warns ParcelHero

Calls for the army to mobilise to protect the UK’s food supplies as the national shortage of truck drivers escalates.

driver shortage 25 Jun

Government urged to re-issue guidance for ‘forgotten’ commercial fleets

As authorities bid to encourage cycling and walking, freight has been ‘completely overlooked’.

4 Jun

£1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector

New DfT training programme aims to support and upskill unemployed, veterans and re-offenders to take up a transport career.

11 Sep

Government launches Brexit campaign for hauliers

£8m scheme aims to establish 150 pop-up advice centres across 10 countries, with messaging supported by a billboard and media advertising campaign.

11 Sep

DVSA ‘must do more’ to find HGV testers for MOTs

The Institute of Road Transport Engineers welcomes announcement DVSA will supply more testers, but says only time will tell whether it will be enough.

26 Jun