Tag Archives: HGV

Following campaigning from Logistics UK (formerly FTA), the government has confirmed that the safest goods vehicles will be exempt from HGV tests for up to 12 months to help clear the backlog after testing services were stopped by DVSA during the coronavirus crisis, as James Firth, Head of Road Freight …

FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics sector, is angry that its members have been left in the dark by government for the second month in a row, as they await an announcement on how HGV MOT testing will be conducted from July onwards. James Firth, FTA’s head of road …

Speaking about today’s announcement on the suspension of HGV testing in Northern Ireland, FTA’s NI Policy Manager, Seamus Leheny said: “Today’s (23 March) announcement of the suspension of HGV testing in Northern Ireland as a result of the coronavirus is a pragmatic one, which gives logistics operators some certainty about …

Pall-Ex has pledged to support ex-military personnel with jobs, training and fundraising after signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The logistics giant has demonstrated its commitment as an ex-Forces employer, by providing roles and access to training and qualifications at its hub in Coalville, Leicestershire. In addition to signing the covenant, …

Logistics businesses anticipate that 15 per cent of their current HGV driver vacancies will not be filled due to the nationwide skills shortage, according to a report launched this month. The 2019 Logistics Report, launched by FTA in partnership with Santander Corporate and Commercial, polled the opinions of more than …

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 …