In the UK, there is a shortage of licensed, and fully qualified HGV drivers. When you look at the grand scheme of things, you will soon see that this is having a huge impact on the haulage industry as well as the UK economy as well. You will also find that this is showing no signs of improving either, so something certainly needs to be done about this. In the UK, there are over 60,000 HGV drivers short of what is actually required, and in the year 2020 this is expected to fall even more, making a shortfall of over 150,000 drivers.