July 13, 2020
As the UK’s largest provider of professional drivers within the Driving and Logistics industries; Pertemps Driving Division partnered with Talent in Logistics to give drivers a real voice to help bring about positive change and improvements for their profession.
Over 1,300 drivers were surveyed earlier in the year to glean perspectives on their engagement levels with both employers, and the profession as a whole.
Find out the realities of working as a professional driver.
A good salary is still the most important consideration for the majority of people when looking for a job, a new survey for recruitment specialist Pertemps has revealed.
Nearly a quarter of lorry drivers expect to leave the industry in the next three years, according to the largest ever survey of HGV drivers by Pertemps.
More needs to be done to keep experienced truck drivers behind the wheel and help address the current shortage – with more respect and improved conditions top of the list.