Truck body fights licensing anomaly that is costing jobs
THE EXISTING licensing system for heavy vehicles (HV) is a major regulatory obstacle that is impacting the ability of Australia’s trucking industry to recruit and retain drivers, according to the Australian Trucking Association.
With drivers currently licensed through a graduated system, new entrants face long waiting periods before they can qualify as drivers where the major shortages exist – the majority of job vacancies in the industry are for semi-trailer or multi-combination drivers. If you are already a subscriber, please sign in below. If you're not a subscriber and would like to experience the full benefits of Lloyd's List DCN with a 14 day trial, please click here. Alternatively, click here to subscribe.This full article is available to Lloyd's List DCN subscribers only.




