Episode description
With rising fuel and food prices pushing inflation to a 40-year high, matched with a well-documented shortage of truck drivers, more and more pressure is being put on the supply chain. Recent statistics from Logistics UK suggest that there is currently a shortage of over 60,000 LGV drivers. In this time, the number of HGV drivers claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell to just 60, so the marketplace for drivers is extremely competitive.
In this episode, we discuss what employers do or could do to attract more driving talent into the industry and how to retain them.
(0:10) Introduction
(5:47) Methods of recruitment
(8:14) The general public's perspective
(16:27) Attracting drivers to the role
(23:44) Rules and regulations
(27:48) Onboarding
(30:12) Attracting diversity
(40:54) Governmental assistance
Guests:
Jack Hicks - Branch Manager at Pertemps Network Group
Peter Cox - Head of Transport at CLEAN Linen Services
About the host:
Hattie Hlad works for PDT fleet training as the coordinator of LGV advanced training, an investment for the next generation of drivers, funded by Pertemps Driver Division. Hattie made the move from fashion to the logistics training sector in early 2022. She jumped at the opportunity to become the host of Driven by Excellence to give her the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's best! Plus, she loves to chat… her friends often describe her conversations as ‘Chats with Hat’s’!
PDT Fleet Training Solutions:
Founded in 2009, PDT Fleet Training Solutions delivers quality driver training services throughout the UK to enhance Driver skills, Driver behaviours and improve on-road safety. Driving is one of the most dangerous work-related activities in the country, with accidents occurring week in, week out on our roads. PDT Fleet Training Solutions offer a preventative and proactive approach with their wide range of courses.