Changes in immigration rules and the UK's exit from the EU have affected the availability of foreign drivers in the UK. Ageing Workforce: The HGV driver workforce is ageing, and there hasn't been enough new talent entering the field. ...
The reform of the IR35 rules were designed to prevent workers from setting up limited companies through which they pay less tax and National Insurance while working, in effect, as an employee. Victoria Short, chief executive of Randstad UK Recruitment, told Sky News it had res...
Safety is paramount for the industry and keeping on top of the relevant legislation is key for fleet operators, especially in the current climate where regulations are shifting to address the ongoing crisis. Rules for driver hours are complex and vary from country to country and region to region...
New report from UK all-party parliamentary freight group recommends ways to reduce the hgv driver shortage crisis
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The head of the Road Haulage Association tells Sky News he can see problems with refuse collection adding to the deteriorating consequences of the UK's HGV driver shortage.
Brexit has been a factor in both areas, while Covid-19 has also led to foreign workers leaving the country. The pandemic has also caused a backlog of people in the UK waiting to take lorry driver tests. How well do youreallyknow your competitors?
The distribution indicates that HGVs have in general a longer journey than LGVs. What is not visible on this graph is the portion of trips that get close to 4.5 hours. The tachograph rules on breaks indicate that after every 4.5 hours of driving time, the driver should have at least 45 ...
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