The Road Haulage Association is aiming to promote careers in the industry by working with the Department for Work and Pensions.
The partnership agreement which will allow the exchange of information between the two bodies and improve the service to RHA members, DWP customers, groups and employers.
Benefits of the partnership include raising the profile of the haulage sector, promoting careers within the industry, and improving awareness amongst DWP staff on the opportunities available in the haulage sector.
The agreement will also allow for the DWP to respond quickly to changes in the sector labour market, including large scale recruitments and/or redundancies.
Elsewhere, the two bodies will share good practice and customer insight to ensure efficient recruitment and/or redundancy planning and also develop entry routes and career progression in the supply chain and haulage sectors that are suitable for all Jobcentre Plus customers.
The RHA’s acting chief executive, Nick Payne, said: “This partnership means that by the DWP and RHA will be better placed to meet the needs of road freight operators working specifically in the hire and reward haulage sector.
“It will also give those who wish to pursue a career in the industry a recognised route into this industry.”
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