REPORTER: Acute Shortage of HGV Drivers Leads to Major Supply Issues in the UK
This article was originally featured in the Fall 2021 Edition of Urner Barry's Reporter magazine.
Critical supply chains are nearing a breaking point in the United Kingdom with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) reporting a shortage of 100,000 drivers in July.
The shortage of drivers has been a key factor in recent inflationary pressure. Delayed deliveries are mounting, and rising driver wages have led to retailers absorbing higher operating costs.
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