Hauliers urged to take part in survey to help develop Scottish HGV apprenticeship

A reduction in import tariffs for new trucks in the event of a no-deal Brexit will still cripple UK haulage, according to manufacturers and trade associations.

More than 118,000 HGV tests are required to take place over the next 12 months if a skills black hole caused by the pandemic is to be plugged, according to research carried out by the Logistics Skills Network (LSN).

Yogurt and milk firm Muller has been accused of excessive rota demands among its HGV drivers who have now gone out on strike in a row over employment terms.