CLC calls on government to fix shortage of hauliers

By Tom Lowe2021-07-07T09:14:00

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Group’s co-chair warned dwindling number of HGV drivers now risk delaying projects

The Construction Leadership Council has joined calls for the government to add HGV drivers to the immigration system’s shortage occupation list amid fears that a shortage of hauliers is delaying construction schedules.

The UK is currently facing a shortage of 60,000 HGV drivers according to the Road Haulage Association (RHA), with 15,000 European drivers having left this year, and 30,000 driver tests prevented due to the pandemic.

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