LGV Driver Shortages And COVID-19

In 2019 in the UK, the shortage of HGV drivers reached 59,000. However, in 2020 this number has increased to 76,000. Currently, there are 74 full-time examiners across the entire country including HGV training in Guildford. Training schools want changes now so that the wait time for taking a test can be reduced. In the South East, it is a familiar sight to see lorry drivers queuing. However, even before drivers get their licences, the wait...

Coronavirus And LGV Driver Shortages

In 2019, the UK experienced a shortage of about 59,000 HGV drivers. In 2020, the number has increased to 76,000. Currently, there are 74 full-time examiners in the entire country. HGV training UK schools are demanding changes to reduce the waiting time before people can take the test. In South East, there is a familiar story of lorry drivers in long queues. However, they have to wait before they can get their license. When this happens, the...

COVID-19 and LGV Driver Shortages

It is common to see lorry drivers queuing in the South East. However, the wait now starts even before the drivers obtain their licenses. The haulage sector is currently dealing with a shortage of thousands of drivers. Considering the fact that there are only 74 full-time examiners throughout the country, clients find themselves queuing up to take their test. According to the Driver Require's report, the expected dip in GDP as a result of the...