article_snippet: New training rules mean the industry is thousands of drivers short, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
article_snippet: Road Haulage Association claims more than 20,000 drivers have quit since September.
article_snippet: Road Haulage Association comes after a new Driver Certificate of Professional Competence was introduced across the EU, which meant drivers had to complete an extra 35 hours training, costing some £500.
article_snippet: Hauliers say New training rules mean there are not enough people to drive lorries across the country, raising the prospect of 'empty shelves'.
article_snippet: A shortage of 45,000 drivers has been caused in part by new rules forcing hauliers to be tested on 45,000 drivers driving skills .
article_snippet: We've no young people coming through into the industry.'
article_snippet: we've insufficient drivers to get products there on time. '
article_snippet: and there's a massive draw upon driver resource, we're going to see problems — definitely at Christmas this year as we see a further reduction in the number of drivers.'
highlights_snippet: New training rules for drivers have led to thousands quitting the industry .
  