The Freight Transport Association has voiced its disappointment at the news that the Minister for Skills has rejected the training standard for LGV drivers.
Despite the Government making a pledge at the spring budget that it would work with road haulage firms on an industry-led solution to the driver shortage (including looking at the right level of access to, and funding support for, training), Nick Boles MP has outlined the decision of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and rejected the idea.
Sally Gilson, FTA Skills Development Manager said she was “desperately disappointed” at the announcement.; “It appears the Government has gone back on its pledge to find an industry-led solution to solve the driver crisis, with the Minister for Skills deciding to reject the proposed standard for large goods vehicle drivers,” she said. “This diminishes the value of the existing apprenticeships that are successfully bringing much-needed young people into the industry.”
The average age of a professional lorry driver is 52 and the freight and logistics industry is desperate to engage with young people. Without access to apprenticeships, this issue will exacerbate. The Association added that with Government focus for vocational funding firmly on apprenticeships, without this option the industry will be left bereft of funding options for driver training.
“If Government is rejecting driver apprenticeships,” Sally Gilson asked, “then what alternative funding will it be providing? The freight and logistics sector has a major shortage of drivers with companies desperate to fill vacancies and professionalise the role. FTA urges BIS to rethink its decision and work with industry to find a solution as a matter of urgency.”
We had a very special guest at our stand today — Sandy, better known on social media as @flat_out_flat_broke_sandy_. He’s a real-talking, owner-driver influencer who knows his way around the cab. He stopped to take a look at Robert Summers vehicle which we have displayed on our stand. 🚛
Huge thanks to Sandy for stopping by and sharing his thoughts — come and see the ProCabin for yourself, or ask us to show you what he was talking about! 👀
It’s the final day of RTX Scotland 2025, and we’ve loved sharing our plans for our new Eurocentral dealership with Scotland’s transport community!
There’s still time to drop by Stand G30 to meet the team, talk trucks, and learn how we’re bringing Ciceley Commercials service and expertise to Scotland.
Thank you to everyone who’s already stopped by — what a fantastic event! 🙌
Visit Stand G30 to find out all about our new Eurocentral dealership, meet our team, and see how Ciceley Commercials is expanding into Scotland to bring the @mercedestruckuk experience even closer to you.
Drop by to chat trucks, servicing and fleet support — we’re here both days at the SEC Glasgow!
It’s almost time! We’re all set to showcase Ciceley’s next big chapter at RTX Scotland 2025 — our move into Scotland with a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Truck UK and Bus dealership at Eurocentral.
Visit Stand G30 at the SEC Glasgow to meet the team and hear how we’ll be supporting Scottish operators with sales, service and fleet solutions.
Something big is happening north of the border! 🇬🇧
We’re gearing up to open our new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral — and what better way to kick things off than by joining the Scottish transport community at RTX Scotland 2025.
Visit us at Stand G30 from tomorrow to hear all about the build, our plans for the region, and how we’ll be supporting fleets across Scotland.
Only one week to go until we will be attending the Road Transport Expo at the @secglasgow on 19–20 November 2025! 🎉
Come and visit us at Stand G30 to see the latest from Mercedes-Benz Trucks & Vans, chat with our team, and hear more about our brand-new dealership currently being built at Eurocentral.
Don’t miss this fantastic new event bringing together Scotland’s road transport community — tickets are free and can be booked via the link below. We can’t wait to see you there!
Our teams across all Ciceley sites got into the Halloween spirit today with fancy dress and a spooky bake sale, all in support of our charity partner — @eastlancshospice 🧁🕸️
From frightfully good costumes to deliciously creepy cakes, it’s been a brilliant day of laughs, creativity and fundraising for an amazing cause that’s close to our hearts. ❤️
A huge thank you to everyone who dressed up, baked, donated and joined in — your support makes a real difference! 🙌
If anyone would like to donate to this very worthy cause, please do so via the Just Giving link below. https://www.justgiving.com/page/ciceley-elh?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL
This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.
If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.
3rd Party Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.
Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.
Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!
