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Our Transport Manager 2021 series has now finished, but you can still access it On Demand until 10 December! Don't miss your opportunity to get updates from the Traffic Commissioner, and be briefed on tackling the challenges our industry faces.

 

Former HGV drivers responding to the recent letter from DfT should select the driver advice button below for more information.

 

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Discover Logistics Careers

Discover Logistics Careers

Find out about opportunities to join, and carve out a career, in the logistics industry from our members - leading experts in the industry. See details of open days, tours, Q&As, shadowing, and events organised to help people find a place in the logistics industry.

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Driver CPC

Driver CPC

 

Our comprehensive Driver CPC programme is delivered via both classroom-based and online training options, allowing you to choose the format best suited to you or your company.

 

Courses include:

  • Drivers hours, working time and record keeping
  • Driving Skills
  • Driving with Digital
  • Emergency First Aid at work
  • Road legal
  • Vehicle Safety
  • And more...

 

Our public training courses are available at venues across the UK, Monday to Saturday.

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NEW! Driver Recruitment App

NEW! Driver Recruitment App

Powered by Avail, the Driver Recruitment App enables you to book all of your temporary drivers in one place, and for the daily rate you decide.

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Don't miss Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2021

Don't miss Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2021

One of Britain’s brightest comedy talents, stand-up comedian, podcaster and radio presenter Ed Gamble will provide the laughs and present the awards at this year’s event.

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Logistics UK Fleet Management Software

Logistics UK Fleet Management Software

An easy to use and effective solution to your fleet management

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Latest Campaigns

The Workforce Logistics Needs

The Workforce Logistics Needs

The logistics sector is suffering from a labour shortage, with an ageing workforce and record low unemployment, recruiting the workforce logistics needs is becoming more challenging.

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The Role of Vans

The Role of Vans

With over 4 million vans on the UK’s roads, van drivers and operators provide a vital service to the UK economy; their contributions must be valued and their concerns and hopes for the future heard and acted upon.

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Urban Logistics

Urban Logistics

Our towns and cities depend on reliable and efficient logistics to deliver food, clothes, documents, medicines, building and construction materials. Our industry delivers a constant supply of goods and services for residents, workers and visitors, clears waste, supports jobs and keeps our urban areas going 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Road Safety

Road Safety

Safety is the top priority for Logistics UK members. Logistics UK is campaigning for enhancement and improvements to the already-stringent set of regulations that support safe road freight operations.

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Keep Britain Trading

Keep Britain Trading

Brexit is changing the way the UK trades with the EU and other strategic partners around the Globe. Logistics UK is campaigning for state-of-the-art trade facilitation measures that allow its trader members, and the logistics companies that support them, to keep trading seamlessly with the EU while also forging new global partnerships.

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Vehicle Inspection Service

Vehicle Inspection Service

Our Vehicle Inspection Service offers industry leading UKAS-accredited inspections and compliance reporting. Our comprehensive service covers HGVs, vans, passenger vehicles, specialist vehicles, mechanical handling equipment and more.

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Supply Chain Consultancy

Supply Chain Consultancy

Quality advice from Logistics UK's supply chain consultancy team. Benefit from unparalleled experience, specialist staff, proven cost savings and increased awareness of legislation. Knowledgeable and professional advice and tailored solutions for your strategic problems and opportunities.

Supply Chain Consultancy
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Logistics UK Shop

Logistics UK Shop

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Our online store is your one-stop-shop for all your compliance needs.

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The latest from the Member Advice Centre

Q: All our HGV drivers over 45 undergo five yearly medicals when they renew their vocational licences. However, we also operate two 7.5-tonne vehicles which are driven by pre-97 licence holders who have their C1 by acquired rights. Both these drivers are over 45 ...

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Q: We have a 26-tonne vehicle that has been off the road undergoing long-term body repairs due to accident damage. It has now been completed and is ready to go back into service. However, the annual test has expired while the vehicle was being repaired. Can we ...

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Q: One of our night drivers had a headlamp bulb fail at 2 o’clock in the morning. He called out the recovery operator to replace the bulb before he continued his journey. Surely as the bulb had just blown he could have waited until the vehicle got back to base and had it replaced by our own workshop at a vastly reduced cost?

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Lead in, Lead out Dashboard

The Lead in, lead out dashboard is designed for those companies that expect to see periods of work recorded at the start and end of each shift and vehicle change. The practice of recording a period of work at the start and end of shifts is often used to help demonstrate that a walkaround check has taken place.

Monday 06 December 2021

Logistics employers starting to see the green shoots of recovery, says new report

Logistics employers starting to see the green shoots of recovery, says new report

Monday 06 December 2021

Much has been made in the past year of the shortage of HGV drivers and other logistics workers. But after a challenging 12 months for the sector, a new report published today (7 December 2021) by business group Logistics UK shows there is cause for cautious optimism that the situation will improve.

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Logistics UK’s Welsh Logistics Lunch a sell-out success

Logistics UK’s Welsh Logistics Lunch a sell-out success

Wednesday 01 December 2021

After facing a particularly challenging year, Welsh logistics businesses took time out last week to celebrate the sector’s achievements over the past 12 months.

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Logistics UK’s response to the Union Connectivity Review

Logistics UK’s response to the Union Connectivity Review

In response to the publication of the Union Connectivity Review today (26 November 2021), Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK, comments

Friday 26 November 2021

Logistics UK gives evidence at Transport Select Committee

Logistics UK gives evidence at Transport Select Committee

Wednesday 24 November 2021

Speaking today (24 November 2021) at the Transport Select Committee’s inquiry into the road freight supply chain, Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at business group Logistics UK, comments

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Logistics UK hosts summit addressing economic importance of the Short Straits

Logistics UK hosts summit addressing economic importance of the Short Straits

Wednesday 24 November 2021

The UK short straits, the trading routes across the narrowest parts of the English Channel, are a vital asset in Britain’s supply chain but unaddressed issues with border controls and transport infrastructure may impact their resilience and sustainability.

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Statement on the government’s “electric vehicle revolution” announcement

Statement on the government’s “electric vehicle revolution” announcement

Denise Beedell, Public Policy Manager at Logistics UK, comments on the government’s “electric vehicle revolution” announcement

Monday 22 November 2021

Government rail package a hit and a miss, says Logistics UK

Government rail package a hit and a miss, says Logistics UK

Thursday 18 November 2021

The government’s Integrated Rail Plan, announced today (18 November 2021), which includes the removal of the proposed eastern leg of HS2, represents a missed opportunity to enhance the efficiency of supply chains in the North and Midlands, according to Logistics UK, one of the UK’s biggest business groups.

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COP26: Logistics UK launches route map to decarbonise the UK logistics sector

COP26: Logistics UK launches route map to decarbonise the UK logistics sector

Wednesday 10 November 2021

The logistics sector needs to undergo vast transformation for the UK to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, according to Logistics UK, as it launches its route map today (10 November 2021 - Transport Day at COP26) to decarbonise this £127billlion industry.

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COP26: Logistics UK's response to non-zero emission HGV phase out dates

COP26: Logistics UK's response to non-zero emission HGV phase out dates

In response to the government’s announcement today (10 November 2021) that new, non-zero tailpipe emission HGVs over 26 tonnes will be phased out in 2040, with those under 26 tonnes to be phased out in 2035, Michelle Gardner, Head of Public Policy at Logistics UK, comments:

Wednesday 10 November 2021

Logistics UK announces speakers to its free Route to Net Zero webinar - book now!

Logistics UK announces speakers to its free Route to Net Zero webinar - book now!

Monday 01 November 2021

Andy Eastlake, CEO of Zemo Partnership, Jackie Hewson, Alternative Fuels Implementation Manager – Transport at John Lewis Partnership, and Elaine Pringle, Fleet Manager at Scottish Water are the latest speakers confirmed to present at Logistics UK’s FREE ‘Route to Net Zero’ webinar, which will see the business group launch its decarbonisation manifesto for the logistics industry virtually from Glasgow.

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Extension of road freight cabotage will put more pressure on lorry parking, says Logistics UK

Extension of road freight cabotage will put more pressure on lorry parking, says Logistics UK

Friday 29 October 2021

Business group Logistics UK has recognised the need for this week’s announcement by government of a temporary, limited extension to road haulage cabotage – the system under which overseas hauliers can transport goods between two places in the UK after completing their initial journey.

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