RTITB, has become the sole member of Road to Logistics, a Community Interest Company dedicated to tackling the logistics talent shortage by providing fully funded training and employment opportunities to individuals facing barriers. This strategic change came into effect in December 2025.
Under the new structure, Jennifer Swain the current Director of Talent, Development, and HR for Road to Logistics, assumes the role of Managing Director from 1st January 2026. Meanwhile, Jim French MBE, who has served as MD since inception, will continue to support the organisation as a Non-Executive Director. Two RTITB-appointed directors, Laura Nelson and Mike Williams, join the Road to Logistics board to reinforce strategic alignment, sustainability, and good governance.
Bob Harbey, Road to Logistics Founder, commented “When we launched Road to Logistics in 2020, our mission was clear - to open doors for people who might otherwise be overlooked and to help employers access a new pool of loyal, skilled talent. These changes help us safeguard that mission for the future and continue delivering real social value to the industry.”
“We are enormously grateful to Jim French for all that he has contributed to making Road to Logistics a success, and are pleased that he will continue to be involved in steering the strategy and future,” he continues.
Following the changes, Road to Logistics remains a Community Interest Company* with no shareholders. It will continue to operate for the benefit of the community on a not-for-profit basis, specialising in equipping individuals with HGV/LGV driving licenses (C1, C and C+E) and warehousing training, empowering learners with forklift operator qualifications.
The new structure helps ensure future stability and continued strong governance for Road to Logistics, with RTITB, the UK’s leading workplace transport training accreditation body, providing infrastructure such as HR, IT, and operational support. This will enable Road to Logistics to reduce overhead costs and focus resources on delivering value to employers and learners. Both organisations share a vision for developing talent, improving workforce inclusion and diversity, and keeping people safe in transport and logistics.
“Saving lives is not just about training for operational safety. It is also about making lives worth living and supporting mental health,” says Laura Nelson, Managing Director for RTITB. “Road to Logistics helps people who otherwise might have given up hope, to feel valued, proud of their achievements, and fulfilled. Having qualifications and a job, can help people to feel like they have something to carry on for, as well as to provide for themselves and their families.”
Road to Logistics was established to address the driver and warehouse talent shortage with programmes that include classroom training, mentoring, and wrap around support to ensure learners are work-ready and confident. To date, more than 600 people have been trained, with 85% now working in logistics.
The organisation is also driving diversity, with 21% of learners being female compared to a 2% industry average, 25% from ethnic minority backgrounds, and 38% neurodiverse. For every £1 of government funding, Road to Logistics delivers £6.50 in savings and revenue by moving individuals from benefits or the judicial system into sustainable employment.
“Employers partnering with Road to Logistics gain access to a new stream of qualified, loyal candidates, helping to reduce induction times and improve retention, explains Jennifer Swain. “94% of our learners are retained in their roles after 12 months compared to an industry average of 60-70%.”
“Road to Logistics and RTITB share the same vision, values, passion, and energy, that will enable us to help create sustainable careers for individuals that need them most. All while supporting companies with their corporate social responsibility and diversity goals. We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead in 2026” she concludes.
To enquire about funded training or employing Road to Logistics graduates, visit: https://roadtologistics.org/.
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* A community interest company (CIC) is a type of limited company and a social enterprise business model.
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