When most people think of the freight industry, they picture trucks on motorways and drivers hauling goods from warehouses to stores. While driving remains essential, the real engine behind modern haulage is data. The UK freight sector runs on more than diesel. It runs on logistics software, tracking systems, and… Read more »
Essential Lessons from Working in the UK’s Haulage Sector
A career in haulage is more than getting behind the wheel. Whether you’re delivering goods across the country or coordinating routes from a logistics office, this sector requires long hours, careful planning, and constant problem-solving. The UK haulage industry is a vital part of the national economy, and those who… Read more »
How to Start a Career in Freight and Logistics in the UK: Education Paths
The UK runs on movement. Parcels cross the country overnight. Supermarkets stay stocked with fresh produce. Medical supplies make it to hospitals on time. Behind all this is a web of logistics, driven by people who know how to move things with precision. Freight and logistics don’t just keep the… Read more »
How Can Structured Training Influence Technician Retention Rates in Logistics?
Retaining skilled technicians is a challenge for many logistics providers. Structured training plays a key role in addressing this issue. By fostering growth, reducing stress, and building confidence, organised education programmes improve job satisfaction and loyalty. This article explores how strategic training efforts can positively influence retention rates in… Read more »
HGVC is now ‘Insite’
HGV driver training specialist, HGVC, has announced a major rebrand and expansion of its training offering – becoming Insite, the UK’s leading logistics training partner. Insite is the result of growing demand from businesses for a solution to the logistical headache of managing large-scale training. As increasingly complex supply chains magnify… Read more »
Volvo Trucks Launches First Degree-Level Truck Sales Apprenticeship
Volvo Trucks has joined forces with Middlesex University to launch the commercial vehicle industry’s first degree-level Truck Sales Apprenticeship, with the inaugural intake of apprentices set to commence this September. The initiative has been pioneered by Hannah Mayo, Director of New Vehicle Sales for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland,… Read more »
RHA Academy launched: a new eLearning platform for transport professionals
The RHA today (Tuesday 29 April) unveiled its RHA Academy, a cutting-edge eLearning platform set to transform professional development across the road transport sector. The new platform which they launched at the CV Show in Birmingham, offers flexible, high-quality training delivered on demand, allowing members and customers to access an… Read more »
TIP Mechanic Academy Gains Esteemed CPD Accreditation from SOE
TIP, the leading provider of trailer and truck hire, maintenance and associated services, has announced that its Mechanic Academy has officially been approved for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation by the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE). This underscores TIP’s commitment to advancing industry skills and ensures the highest professional standards… Read more »
New Apprenticeship Rules Will Help Logistics Businesses Drive Growth, Says Logistics UK
The changes to apprenticeships announced this week (11 February 2024) by the government will encourage more people to take up vocational training across the logistics sector, according to Logistics UK’s Head of Skills Policy Bethany Windsor. Speaking in response to changes to the apprenticeship system announced by the Secretary of… Read more »
HS2 contractor to recruit 20 further apprentices
HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), has announced plans to take on a further 20 apprentices – providing training and skilled jobs in the construction industry. With National Apprenticeship Week 2025 underway and marking T Level Thursday, BBV has opened applications for construction-focused apprenticeship roles… Read more »
