One truck driver in six is now aged over 55, Skills for Logistics has disclosed.The problem is that new people are not joining the industry. Less than a tenth of vacancies are being replaced by new drivers.
But what Skills for Logistics does not mention is the new compulsory driver training directive, which comes into force in two years time. This will dramatically increase the training needed to become a truck driver, including quite academic tests.
Skills for Logistics is keen on the directive but the cost of training will increase and many potential drivers will be put off. It is likely to make the driver shortage even worse.
To find out about the Driver Training Directive, attend the Motor Transport conference on November 7 visit http://www.mtconferences.co.uk
Comments (1)
Your talk of driver shortage is a myth
The number of immigrants that have come into the UK has reduced this to a driver unemployment
I have had my class 2 since November now, and after phoning/visiting all Hauliers in my area, I still have not found a job
And there are a number of interviews I have been to that have interviewed 20+ people
Please stop the insanity
Posted by James Beevor | March 3, 2008 10:25 PM
Posted on March 3, 2008 22:25