Addressing Driver Shortages: Upskilling as a route to UK supply chain stability
The UK’s driver shortage continues to place a significant strain on the logistics sector, reflecting a global challenge that is driving up costs and constraining growth. In the US, freight operators are losing an estimated $95.5 million every week due to unfilled driving roles, while in Europe the International Road Transport Union (IRU) also highlights the scale of the […]
Fleet operators urged to adopt routing technology as HGV driver shortage looms
Fleet and logistics leaders are being urged to accelerate investment in routing and scheduling technology as concerns grow over a renewed shortage of HGV drivers in the UK. A recent industry warning from Insite highlights the risk of a widening skills gap following the loss of driver training funding, raising fresh pressure on operators already […]
Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just a personnel problem
By Stephan Sieber, CEO, Transporeon It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and […]