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Covid-19 has exacerbated many things – and the driver shortage is one of them.

With driver testing in many countries suspended, the supply of licensed drivers has fallen even further behind demand, according to a study by Logistics UK.

Almost one in ten logistics businesses say the recruitment of drivers is an ‘extreme barrier’ to the recovery of their business, according to the report, released today.

Alex Veitch, general manager for public policy at Logistics UK, said: “Our report shows 29% of logistics ...