Tag Archives: HGV

Challenge TRG Group – the logistics recruitment and distribution company – has acquired training specialist, Phoenix Training Services, as it looks to tackle the HGV driver skills shortage in the UK. The company, which recently rebranded from Challenge Group following the acquisition of TRG Logistics earlier this month, completed the …

Demand for new HGVs remains stable in Q1 2017, up 0.4% on same quarter last year SMMT figures reveal. Rigid and artic segments remain buoyant following exceptional growth in 2016, up 0.4% and 0.5% respectively. 10,406 vehicles registered in first quarter, matching strong levels of 2016. The new HGV (heavy …

A group of road transport operators together with public sector partners The Solent Logistics Consortium have hailed a pilot scheme designed to encourage unemployed and unqualified individuals to train and pursue a commercial driving career an overwhelming success. The Solent Logistics Consortium (SLC), which was formed in April 2015 is …

In line with National Apprenticeship Week (14 – 18 March 2016), leading global supply chain provider XPO Logistics has announced plans to recruit at least 120 apprentices in the UK this year. Since first launching its apprenticeship programme in 2013, XPO Logistics has recruited over 270 apprentices across 60 sites …

Plans to improve the civil penalties scheme for truck drivers that raised £6.6m in fines for carrying illegal immigrants last year have been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association. FTA is pleased to see the Government working with the freight industry in order to combat illegal immigration. The Association embraced …