by Malcolm Chapman | Jan 6, 2022 | General
The number of HGV drivers working in the UK estimated in the quarter JAN-MAR of 2017 = 299,000 The number of HGV drivers working in the UK estimated in the quarter JAN-MAR of 2021 = 236,000 A deficit of 63.000 to JAN-MAR 2021 See below the estimated number of HGV...
by Malcolm Chapman | Dec 27, 2016 | General
As we’ve touched upon before, there is currently a shortfall of roughly 45-50,000 truckers within the UK. With the festive period upon us, what has until now been an annoyance can turn into a significant cause for concern across the entire country. With...
by Malcolm Chapman | Oct 15, 2016 | General
Projecting loads such as scaffold poles. There are no definite or legal requirements for vehicles carrying loads that project up to 2m forward or up to 1m rearward. It is only when these lengths are exceeded that end markers and side markers are required If the length...
by Malcolm Chapman | Oct 6, 2016 | General
Many parts of the Uk economy have benefited from EU citizens living and working in this country. Even with this influx of foreign labour, the transport industry has a shortfall of approximately 45,000 to 50,000 HGV drivers. The UK has confirmed its decision to leave...
by Malcolm Chapman | Jan 15, 2016 | General
I am so very pleased to announce the launch of Coverwell Recruitment’s website, bringing our specialist knowledge of the transport and haulage industry to the web, and to help you find the driver, or the driving job, you need. On this blog we’ll be keeping you up to...
