Driver vacancies may no longer be making front-page news, but road haulage and logistics employers continue to face significant workforce pressures. An ageing workforce, regulatory change, qualification gaps and a lack of new talent entering the profession are creating a more complex and persistent challenge than the industry faced during the 2021 driver crisis.
Download Manpower's latest industry report to understand what's really happening in the UK driver market and what practical steps employers can take to secure the workforce they need.
What's inside the report?
The Driver Shortage Hasn't Disappeared. It's Evolved.
While vacancy rates have fallen from their 2021 peak, the market remains unstable. Learn why fewer vacancies do not tell the whole story and why many employers still struggle to fill critical driving roles.
The Data Behind Today's Hiring Challenges
Explore the latest labour market insights, including:
Why only around 60% of HGV licence holders are currently qualified to work professionally.
The growing impact of an ageing driver workforce.
Why the industry needs an estimated 60,000 new drivers every year to maintain workforce levels.
The barriers preventing newly qualified drivers from entering the profession.
Practical recruitment solutions
Gain actionable recommendations to help:
60%
Only around 60% of HGV licence holders also hold a valid Driver CPC, making them eligible to work professionally.
61.6%
Of UK HGV drivers are aged 45 or older, creating growing succession challenges across the sector.
60,000
New drivers are needed every year to replace those leaving or retiring from the profession.
4.2%
Of drivers are aged under 25, highlighting a significant pipeline problem for the industry.
Real-world success stories
See how Manpower has helped major logistics and retail organisations:
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