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Post-pandemic truck utilisation has fallen substantially with a decline in driver numbers and a surge in empty backhaul ? or so-called “deadhead” – miles, experts have claimed.

In August, the Q2 European Road Freight Rate benchmark, operated by the Ti, Upply & International Road hauliers Union ...

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