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National Insurance changes will add £1.7bn to the cost of logistics operations
This will be an interesting and challenging year but there will always be great opportunities for the UK pallet networks and their member hauliers. What we do delivers even greater value when times are hard. And there’s no denying that times may get harder before they improve, for producers, transport ...
Retaining HGV technicians is about more than the hourly pay rate
The daily focus of HR and training teams working with HGV operators is deceptively simple: how to ensure an adequate base of technicians to service a constantly growing repair and maintenance requirement through a balance of recruitment and retention.
Urgent decision needed by DfE on the future of national HGV driver skills bootcamps
Over 20,000 new HGV drivers have been trained and employed as a direct result of skills bootcamps since their inception in 2022.
Operators who service retailers face perfect storm
Last year was a turbulent one globally, with political and economic repercussions impacting retailers and their supply chains. We saw many companies being acquired or going into administration, and unfortunately, 2025 doesn’t look set to bring the glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.
Six steps to EV heaven
The UK’s transition to electric vehicle (EV) fleets is accelerating due to stringent regulations and market demands. For a smooth shift, fleets need data-driven decarbonisation strategies that leverage telematics and operational insights. These plans ensure optimal vehicle selection, infrastructure design, and cost management.
Workplace violence can have a depressing effect on HGV drivers
Reports suggest that work-related violence in the UK is rising. Professional drivers, in particular, are feeling the brunt of this shift. Their work is increasingly coming with a heightened level of risk, with drivers experiencing an above-average workplace violence rate, according to an HSE report. But what does this violence ...