Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 16
16
Accepted
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The fragmented nature of the road haulage sector makes it difficult for logistics operators to...
Conclusion
The fragmented nature of the road haulage sector makes it difficult for logistics operators to act in a concerted fashion to improve the conditions for HGV drivers. The actions of a few large companies, such as the major supermarket chains, exacerbates this. These companies use their market power to drive down costs but take no responsibility for the consequences. What is needed is a sector-wide solution, but, so far, despite a lot of warm words, the sector has failed to deliver this. Radical action is required to end this cycle of failure.
Government response summary AI-generated
The Government notes the need for improved standards and safety for HGV drivers and supports improvements to working practices and facilities, but industry must lead the implementation of changes. Government is supporting a campaign to increase the number of people considering logistics as a career, with DfT providing £345,000 of funding.
Paragraph Reference:
56
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 30 September 2022. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗