Over 100 participants from companies including; Norbert Dentressangle, Marks & Spencers, Doddle, Mark Thompson Transport Ltd and Premier Foods, took part in the survey and the Institute will use the findings to inform the debate.
The Institute will be hosting a series of round table discussions where senior industry figures can share best practice, solutions and innovative thinking in dealing with the associated issues.
Some of the key findings of the survey include:
- 74% of members surveyed stated that their organisation is experiencing a driver shortage
- The survey revealed that the driver shortage is a UK wide issue
- 61% of those surveyed revealed that they use agency workers regularly throughout the year
- 51% of organisations surveyed have failed to recruit drivers over the last 12 months
- The average age of the participant’s driver was revealed as 47 years old
- 58% of organisations surveyed are not recruiting any trainee drivers
- 22% of those surveyed do not finance Driver CPC for their drivers
- 56% do not provide in-house training for goods vehicle licence acquisition
- Nearly 60 members claimed that industry image and perception is a significant factor in the driver shortage
- 89% of those surveyed think the Government is not doing enough to highlight and deal with the driver shortage crisis
- 80% claimed it is the responsibility of business to find solutions to the issue
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