The HGV driver shortage in Ireland is a long-term issue driven by an ageing workforce, high training costs, poor work-life balance, increasing regulatory requirements, and competition from other sectors. Solving it will require a combination of industry and government initiatives, writes John Loughran. Here are some of the most practical...
Addressing the HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) driver shortage in Ireland requires action from government, employers, training providers, and the logistics industry. The shortage is driven by an ageing workforce, rising demand for freight transport, licensing barriers, working conditions, and competition from other sectors. Here are some of the most effective...