HGV

07/11/2014

UK transport industry suffers due to shortage of qualified HGV drivers

There has been an acute shortage of qualified HGV drivers in the UK transport industry for some considerable time, but the situation has worsened over recent months. There are several causes for this...

31/10/2014

HGV Editorial November 2014

HGV Marketplace With the Driver CPC now fully implemented, as predicted there is now a shortage of qualified HGV drivers. Over 40% of HGV drivers are aged over 50 and many older drivers have...

10/10/2014

CAP's free guide to HGV terminology

The HGV market is extremely complex and unique, which can be confusing for those outside the industry. CAP's 'All You Ever Wanted to Know About HGVs' guide is designed to help those who are...

27/08/2014

HGV Editorial September 2014

HGV Marketplace The current market is nothing more than flat, with only isolated pockets of strong activity. The continued lack of export trade and the summer holidays haven’t helped. Dealers, who...

24/07/2014

HGV Editorial August 2014

HGV Marketplace The export market is flat at present which is affecting prices and the desirability of some stock. The high value of the pound is not helping, but other factors are in play such as...

24/06/2014

HGV Editorial July 2014

Recent auctions have been a bit hit and miss with attendances up one day and down the next. No doubt the bank holiday at the end of May and subsequent school holiday were a factor, together with the...

27/05/2014

HGV Editorial June 2014

HGV MARKETPLACE Having weathered the recession we should be comforted with the early signs of calmer times to come. However, there are still some hidden dangers, such as the ongoing public spending...

08/05/2014

HGV Editorial May 2014

HGV MARKETPLACE Compared to the same period in 2013, new truck registrations to date this year are down by 32%. A major influence is that whilst the last Euro 5 vehicles are now being registered...