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Ver, very interesting - list of reasons why HGV drivers are leaving haulage companies in the UK. A small number of responses given the huge size of the reported shortage [September 2021].

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 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Very interesting, Sara!!
Thanks for sharing!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
StoneRoad2013 club has replied to J.Garcia club
Yes, shows the situation is more complex than *some* politicians would have you believe.
2 years ago.
 Denis Aubry
Denis Aubry
Intéressant...
2 years ago.
StoneRoad2013 club has replied to Denis Aubry
Oui, c'est ca!
2 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Hmm makes a lot of sense but it's still a problem
2 years ago.
StoneRoad2013 club has replied to Jenny McIntyre club
It is definitely a problem, and one that has been a long time developing but doing so in plain sight.

I don't have an easy answer [and it's not call in the army !]
2 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Sara,

How about the very simple one.. It's a crap job!!
HGV class 1 are horrible things to drive, when ever you turn a corner all you see in the mirrors is the side of the trailer, or sky.
You get moaned at for arriving early, or unloading refused if you are late.
When your hours are up you must kip in the cab, but remain alert for low life nicking your cargo or fuel..
And driving up the motorway at a steady 56MPH is plain boring!!

Best Wishes, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 years ago.
StoneRoad2013 club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Don't disagree with you !

I know a number of people in the haulage industry, but then, they specialise in moving "unusual" loads so, apart from the speed limit don't have such a boring time. But have a lot more "fun" in getting in and out of less easy to access places. [think the heavy load - like steam locomotives - shifters that sometimes pop-up on the TV.
tbh, I think the motorway speed limits are too low.

As for boring, the unit next to my workshop used to have HGVs delivering and collecting chipboard sheets for the application of a protective film, to & from the production plant about half an hour away. Some of the waggons were on that duty all day ...
2 years ago.

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