Tackling the driver shortage
25/08/2023 The extension of the Government’s Skills Bootcamps in HGV driving is a lifeline for local governments facing funding cuts. James Clifford, CEO of HGVC, discusses the scheme’s past successes and future aims. |
Councils hire HGV trainers to tackle driver shortage
24/08/2022 HGV training specialist HGVC has been appointed by four local councils to help address driver shortages for local authorities across the country. |
Greenwich council launches driver apprenticeship
25/03/2022 The Royal Borough of Greenwich is launching a new apprenticeship to train its staff to drive large goods vehicles (LGVs) and help address a national shortage of skilled drivers. |
Mindfulness course for professional drivers launched
16/09/2021 A new programme focusing on fleet safety and the wellbeing of professional drivers has been launched this week. |
Preparing for the post-pandemic world
17/02/2021 Vehicle fleets and drivers should be at the heart of any organisation’s post- pandemic business strategy, says Fleet Industry Advisory Group chairman Ian Housley. |
Fleets need to be aware of impact of pandemic on mental health, software specialist says
28/01/2021 Fleets need to be aware of the growing impact of the pandemic on mental health and any subsequent safety risks to drivers, FleetCheck is warning. |
Brightmile and DriveTech agree new partnership
10/11/2020 The no-hardware telematics company Brightmile have agreed a new partnership with the AA-owned DriveTech to help improve fleet safety. |
FORS launches training package to tackle driver fatigue
04/08/2020 The accreditation scheme FORS has launched a new training package designed to help fleet managers better manage driver fatigue. |
Only 30% of LGV drivers feel valued, new research reveals
14/07/2020 Logistics experts Talent in Logistics have warned that there are ‘testing times ahead’ for the logistics sector as their research reveals a demoralised LGV workforce. |
Specialist vehicle expert set to increase training team
24/10/2019 In-house experts at Go Plant Fleet Services deliver a range of external training as part of a customer support programme. The scheme sits alongside the company’s unique NVQ assessment centre to form an industry-leading resource geared towards quality, safety and compliance. |
