News / Hours extension 'to ease driver shortage' causing 'pandemonium' in UK haulage

09/07/2021

A temporary extension on driver hours is causing “pandemonium” in UK logistics, with rates surging as businesses try to take advantage of the potential for extra deliveries.

This week transport secretary Grant Shapps announced plans to tackle the worsening driver shortage by confirming that, until 8 ...

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