LOGISTICS recruitment specialist, Driver Hire, has launched a licence acquisition service to help HGV drivers advance their career and boost earning potential during what is a record period for haulage.
The new service, which is an addition to the business’ current training offering, will provide face to face training for already qualified drivers to help them upskill or requalify in a particular driving category.
The launch comes following a year in which the value of professional drivers has been clearer than ever, with the government quickly designating this as ‘key workers in an essential industry’ during the Covid-19 pandemic. And yet, Department for Transport figures show that as a result of driving tests being halted, there were 18,500 fewer LGV test passes in 2020, as compared to 2019, meaning there is significant demand for new LGV drivers.
As well as connecting drivers to the most suitable learning centres near them, the service will offer users finance options to spread the cost of the training programmes.
Commenting on the new service, John Keelan-Edwards, managing director of Driver Hire Training, said: “We are delighted to be seeing an increase in demand for qualified drivers across all sectors. We have teamed up with Funding Falcon, whose technology allows the completion of a loan application quickly and easily, meaning any driver or industry professional can successfully apply and complete our courses without financial barriers.”
The service offers users the chance to complete courses including Cat C, Cat C1, Cat C+E, ADR, HIAB and PCV.
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