Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Introduce a higher, sector-specific Minimum Wage for HGV Drivers (C, C+E).
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3,158 signatures
What the petition asks
While the National Living Wage has increased, "middle wages" for HGV drivers have stagnated. We call on the Government to conduct a review into HGV driver pay. The goal is to restore the shortened pay gap between HGV roles and the National Living Wage.
The high cost of acquiring licenses, coupled with long hours, intense concentration, and the legal risks involved, means there is currently little incentive for young people to enter the profession, especially when the pay gap between the National Minimum wage is so small.
To ensure national supply chain security and attract the next generation of drivers, the Government must ensure that HGV pay reflects the professional status and the heavy burden of responsibility these workers carry.
To ensure national supply chain security and attract the next generation of drivers, the Government must ensure that HGV pay reflects the professional status and the heavy burden of responsibility these workers carry.
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,158
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
6 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.