These big companies only have themselves to blame for three reasons (1) Farming out to the likes of Stobart etc on fixed term contracts to avoid employment responsibilities and vehicle requirements.Contractors who cut each other throats to get a contract, hence the need to keep wages as low as possible to be viable.(2) Keeping Driver levels to a minimum and using Agency Drivers as and when they need them. (how many times have you been in a RDC Drivers room and Agency Drivers sitting around twiddling their thumbs)
Neither of the two reasons encourage anybody to take up driving as they don`t give security of employment (3) Lack of “in house” Driver training