The World Socialist Web Site recently published an article on the dangerously unsafe conditions under which Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers are being forced to work. Among several factors ...

Grant Shapps tried to explain the thinking behind his new HGV driving rules, which will allow EU lorry drivers unlimited pick-ups and drop-offs in the UK, during the Today programme on Friday. The ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's government said on Wednesday it would relax rules this month for how long truck drivers can work, as a temporary fix for a severe shortage of qualified heavy goods vehicle ...

The question of how to recruit and train enough lorry drivers to keep the country running has suddenly exploded into front-page news, with driver shortages creating big problems for businesses, ...

Some 96% of UK logistics businesses are now reporting problems recruiting HGV drivers, according to the results from Logistics UK’s September, 2021 Performance Tracker. However, the Performance ...

The UK is undergoing a supply crisis of essential goods due to a shortage of hauliers and truck drivers, prompting the ...

To meet this requirement, the DVSA will need to conduct an average of 73,000 driving tests per year. Ensuring a sufficient HGV driver workforce to support future economic needs will require sustained ...

LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Britain’s decision to issue temporary visas for 5,000 foreign truck drivers is a short-term fix that will not solve an acute labour shortage that risks major disruption for ...

A HGV driver has been arrested after driving 'half the length of the country' whilst over the drink drive limit following a ...

A HGV driver has been arrested in Bolton for drink driving after travelling "half the length of the country" while still over ...