Southern UK logistics sector set to benefit from insight training's major investment

Southern UK logistics sector set to benefit from insight training's major investment

The acute HGV driver shortage, especially in the Southern UK’s logistics sector, is about to witness a positive investment boost from Insite Training.  Insite Training, the UK’s leading HGV training and upskilling institution, is all set to invest in alleviating critical challenges within this sector. Insite training is positioning itself as a strong support system to tackle the growing demand for skilled Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers (HGV). The a…

Lack of New Truck Drivers is Critical

During the pandemic, we got a taste of what a shortage of truck/lorry (HGV) drivers looks like, with empty supermarket shelves, a lack of fuel in petrol stations, and delays in vaccine deliveries. The driver gap has been eased in the last five years with government incentives and proactive solutions. However, the majority of the industry is over 50 years old, with 55% of all drivers between 50 and 65. These drivers will start to retire in the ne…

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