Is Lorry Driving What It Used To Be?
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Currently, there is a feeling of real doom and gloom hanging over the logistics industry. You just have to look at the squeeze lorry drivers are facing with rising fuel prices, LEZ charges and congestion fees increasingly cropping up. On top of pretty much everyone feelking a financial pinch, a survey on our site has revealed that over half of our members are working in excess of 60 hours per week - it’s no wonder there’s a hankering for the ‘good old days’ of haulage. But was taking a backload then really any better?