Gallagher’s Roz Shaw has identified talent shortages as one of the biggest challenges facing the transport industry.
“It is no secret that the transport industry faces a skilled driver shortage which is reaching crisis stage in the trucking sector,” wrote Shaw, national head of transport at Gallagher, in the latest Gallagher Market Overview Report. “There may be drivers ready and willing to take on a role in the industry, but without experience, it is increasingly difficult to secure a position, and secure insurance cover for owners and operators.”
Shaw said transport operators should work with brokers to secure cover for younger drivers on specific routes and in specific vehicles.
“Insurers will ask for set levels of experience before drivers embark on more challenging routes or in bigger vehicles but are happy to set up exclusions to give younger drivers the experience they need to progress in their career,” Shaw said. “It simply takes an experienced broker to find the right level of cover to make sure your business can continue to grow and younger drivers can build their careers.”
