Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Add HGV Drivers to the UK Government Shortage Occupations List
Closed
682 signatures
What the petition asks
Help address the crisis situation that the Haulage/Logistics industry is facing due to the lack of skilled drivers in the UK.
The UK is facing a crisis in recruitment in the Haulage/Logistics sector. There are 76,000 vacancies. The reasons are varied i.e. Government support for training is insufficient. Inability to insure recently qualified drivers. Return of EU drivers to their home countries following Brexit. IR35 rules of employment. This crisis could result in deliveries of food, supplies and fuel to be interrupted. Help is urgently required. Add HGV Drivers to the UK Government Shortage Occupations List.
Timeline
| 21 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Dec 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
682
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
21 Jun 2021
Closed
21 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.