Brexit. COVID-19. The national driver shortage. Is the pressure about to cause an explosion for hauliers? Earlier this year a private Facebook group titled “Professional Drivers Protest Group” launched, encouraging drivers to strike in a stand for a positive change in the haulage industry. Drivers from the group have reported they want increased pay, better...
With the pressure continuing to rise for the haulage sector, the UK Government are planning to step in and help. The Road Haulage Association recently announced an estimated 100,000 person shortage for HGV drivers, compared to the 60,000 person shortage pre-COVID. The increasing pressure on existing hauliers to make up for the shortage of drivers...
Hauliers from across the country are speaking their minds on the UK Governments temporary extension to drivers working hours. In response to the national driver shortage, the UK Government announced a temporary extension to drivers working hours. Lorry drivers are now able to work an extra hour a day or change their work patterns on...
