Britain’s Own Truck Drivers Are Mainly Responsible for Shortage

Official data shows 1 in 6 drivers left industry in four years
Lack of drivers is causing widespread supply shortages

Trucks on the Dartford crossing bridge near Dartford, U.K.
Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

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By Reed Landberg and David Goodman

October 19, 2021 at 9:54 AM UTC

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The shortfall in U.K. truck drivers that’s causing widespread shortages of goods is caused mainly by British workers leaving the industry rather than foreigners unable to join.