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Search on for tanker driver of the year
...calibre of tanker driver nominations that are received for this competition – and excited to read all about the industry’s best drivers.” The winner will receive the title of Driver...
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Logistics sector report shows recovery signs
...the shortage of HGV drivers will ease. Higher wages hindering recruitment “However, this is not cause for complacency just yet; although average driver pay surged 10% in the nine months...
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Hundreds complete HGV training as Bootcamps plug driver shortages
...almost 1,950 drivers on the Driver Academy Group scheme. The Driver Academy Group, led by HGV training specialist HGVC and comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and trade body Logistics UK,...
Analysis
Analysing the driver recruitment market: Noz Miah of Aim Recruit
...paramount importance.” Challenges to the driver recruitment market It’s clear that there are some challenges in driver recruitment, as Noz explains: “In addition to the factors already mentioned, there exists...
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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers
...is a mix of classroom-based theory and practical, on-the-road learning. Once qualified, drivers are supported by an experienced driver mentor for several months and they receive further in-cab and loading/unloading...
Opinion
Industry initiatives working but HGV driver shortages remain chronic
...slowed in the first quarter of 2022, compared with the second half of 2021, which illustrates how actions such as increased wages for drivers, drivers’ skills bootcamps and improved throughputs...
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Driver awareness increases demand for hand protection
New independent research, commissioned by GripHero, has revealed that 66% of drivers are aware that Covid-19 can be passed from driver-to-driver at the fuel pump, driving demand for hand protection....
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XPO Logistics holds 4th annual UK Female Drivers Forum
Earlier this week XPO Logistics held its fourth annual Female Drivers Forum at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire. As in previous years, all XPO Logistics female drivers...
Analysis
Planning for the future: Nextgen skills for the fuels sector
...to driver trainer status and provide drivers with the necessary instruction to receive their certificate of professional competence (CPC) and driver qualification card (DQC),” adds Lynn. Warehouse to wheels XPO...
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New Volvo trucks for Veterans into Logistics
...HGV driver training she needed and facilitated a new career for her with Mϋller UK & Ireland who are keen to recruit veterans into HGV Driver positions through the charity....