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HGV

British  

abbreviation

  1. heavy goods vehicle

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DHL HGV drivers working on the JLR contract in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Solihull and Widnes have also voted in favour of strike action, with dates yet to be announced.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"The first thing that needs addressing is the fact that there's an overall shortage, male and female, of HGV drivers," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

According to the Office of National Statistics, less than 2% of HGV drivers are under 25.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

In September 2025, Logistics UK reported an annual 1.9% decline in HGV drivers, which has been put down to a declining workforce, ageing demographics and training gaps.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Nerys is the only female HGV driver out of the 75 who work for this particular transport firm.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026