More support to help people to become HGV drivers.
Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers.
Up to 4,000 people will be trained as new HGV drivers to help tackle skills shortages and support more people to launch careers within the logistics sector.
Package of measures includes using MOD examiners to help increase immediate HGV testing capacity by thousands over the next 12 weeks.
Nearly 1 million letters to be sent to all drivers who currently hold an HGV driving licence, encouraging them back into the industry.
5,000 HGV drivers and 5,500 poultry workers added to existing visa scheme until Christmas 2021 to ease supply chain pressures in food and haulage industries during exceptional circumstances this year.