THE number of HGV test examiner applications has more than quadrupled thanks to The Sun’s Keep on Trucking campaign.

       We put out a call to fill 40 of the vacancies to keep shelves stocked.

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       The number of HGV test examiner applications has more than quadrupled thanks to The Sun’s Keep on Trucking campaign Credit: Getty

       About 3,000 new drivers take their test each week but the examiner shortage has meant thousands having to wait.

       The DVLA said our campaign led to “a 340 per cent increase”.

       Sun readers have until the end of today to apply.

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       Keep on trucking

       THE Sun's Keep On Trucking campaign aims to recruit thousands of lorry drivers to beat the UK's delivery crisis.

       We're offering free driver ads on Sun Jobs online and have teamed up with businesses who will help you retrain.

       Join our campaign here and find out more about jobs here.

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