The average age of HGV drivers continues to increase. Although the sector is perhaps more open to female drivers than in the past, it has largely failed to attract a diverse workforce. It is disappointing how little progress has been made since our predecessor Committee reported five years ago. That 1% of drivers are women, and only 3% of drivers are under the age of 25, should be a cause for shame for the industry and a clarion call to do more. The Supply Chain Levy we recommend, and resulta...

The average age of HGV drivers continues to increase. Although the sector is perhaps more open to female drivers than in the past, it has largely failed to attract a diverse workforce. It is disappointing how little progress has been made since our predecessor Committee reported five years ago. That 1% of drivers are women, and only 3% of drivers are under the age of 25, should be a cause for shame for the industry and a clarion call to do more. The Supply Chain Levy we recommend, and resultant improvements in training and facilities, should assist in improving these appalling ratios. In addition, the sector must redouble its efforts to attra Type: recommendation | Number: 20 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: We recognise that the lack of diversity continues to present a barrier to solving the labour shortages in HGV driving and across the wider logistics sector. This will require the sector to make working in logistics more attractive and accessible to unde