Thousands of British Lorry Drivers Are REFUSING to Drive for Eddie Stobart and Wincanton —Here’s Why

Grab your copy of The UK HGV Driver's Guide 👇 https://terry-collins.opdivize.com/ 0:00 Why drivers are saying no 2:34 The hidden scale of the driver shortage 4:10 The Eddie Stobart dispute 7:27 The Wincanton overtime dispute 11:06 How waiting time affects drivers 12:47 Night-out allowances and lorry parking 15:51 Umbrella companies and agency pay 20:07 Four questions to ask before signing I break down why qualified lorry drivers are walking away from an industry that says it has a shortage. I examine the Eddie Stobart and Wincanton disputes, including agency work, collective bargaining, overtime, nights out and the terms that persuaded drivers to take action. I also look at the gap between holding a licence and holding a valid driver CPC. I then explain how waiting time, POA, overnight allowances, parking shortages, umbrella companies and training costs affect the real value of the job. Finally, I set out four questions to ask before signing with a fleet or agency.