Comment from FTA Re-approval of Cat C+E Apprenticeship Amendments
The Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s (IFATE) approval of the drivers’ C+E apprenticeship is recognition of much hard work by FTA, which speaks for the logistics industry, in partnership with the Apprenticeships Trailblazer Group. However, as Sally Gilson, Head of Skills Development at FTA, explains, there is still much more work that needs to […]
Businesses will Tackle Labour Shortages with New Event
Thirty-six per cent of logistics companies anticipate long delays recruiting HGV drivers in the next 12 months, according to a 2019 survey by FTA, as the labour shortage across the sector reaches crisis point. To equip companies with the practical knowledge and tools they need to recruit and retain staff, FTA has launched a brand […]
FTA’s Essential Handbooks Updated with Latest Information
The increasing number of vehicles on the road and constantly changing regulations that need to be observed could make life increasingly complicated for the professional driver. To help them do their job safely and responsibly, FTA has updated its two popular drivers’ handbooks – one for HGV drivers and one for van drivers – with […]
Valued Occupations Should Be Those with Real Skills
The review of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), published this week by the Migration Advisory Committee, ignores the value which workers at all levels of skills bring to the logistics sector, one of UK PLC’s most crucial trade drivers. FTA, the business organisation which represents more than 17,000 businesses across the logistics industry, is concerned […]
15% of HGV Driver Vacancies Cannot Be Filled
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 500 freight and logistics businesses […]
Finalists Announced for Van Excellence Driver 2019
Fifteen of the UK’s best van drivers are celebrating today after being shortlisted for FTA’s 2019 Van Excellence Driver of the Year and Young Driver of the Year, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans UK. The awards recognise the unsung heroes of Britain’s economy: the dedicated and highly accomplished drivers keeping all sectors of business trading. The […]
Logistics Drivers Are Asking the Government for a Break
A year after roads minister Jesse Norman MP made a commitment to increase the provision of lorry parking places on the strategic road network, FTA is calling on Mr Norman to deliver on this promise after a new survey indicated that drivers believe the situation has actually worsened in the past 12 months. FTA, the […]
Masternaut Offers Advice on Growing a Drivers’ Fleet
According to the UK Logistics Confidence Index 1, more than 60% of logistics companies say the past 12 months have clearly seen tougher trading for many operators and conditions are anticipated to get even more difficult in the year ahead (post Brexit). One of the key concerns expressed by more than 100 senior decision-makers who […]
Tips to Help Drivers Stay Well-Rested on the Road
Around 40% of tiredness-related crashes involve commercial vehicle drivers, according to road safety charity BRAKE. But, Phil Lawlor, sleep expert at mattress specialist Dormeo, says that this can easily be avoided by ensuring your employees are well-rested while on the road. Here, he discusses his top tips for checking your staff are getting enough sleep […]
