With an increasingly competitive landscape, rising customer expectations, rapidly developing technology, and a desire for faster, more flexible services, the logistics sector is facing significant challenges. One of the greatest of those is the growing driver shortage.
Estimated at 50,000, the mismatch between the number of drivers needed and the number available continues to present problems for employers across the country. Increased time to hire, inflated pay rates and growing attrition are all exacerbated by the lack of new drivers coming through the ranks.A fresh approach is needed to reverse these trends before they become critical and to create the talent the logistics sector needs now and for the future. Manpower and HGVT are facing this challenge head-on with the formation of a dedicated Driver Academy.
The decision to start working as an HGV driver wasn’t an easy one - this was a complete change of career for me. The Driver Academy is a fantastic service and I’ve been guided through my theory, hazard perception, CPC certification, and of course the HGV driving and test.I can thoroughly recommend becoming an HGV driver through the Driver Academy – you will get the support that you need and be in a safe pair of hands."
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