Truckers Have Stopped Hauling Amazon and Tesco Loads in the UK in 2026 - Here's Why

Grab your copy of The UK HGV Driver's Guide 👇 https://terry-collins.opdivize.com/ 0:00 A load that has already lost money 2:11 The driver shortage changes the choices 6:47 OTIF scores and penalties passed down the chain 9:43 Waiting at fulfilment centres and lost driving time 14:16 Booking windows, pallet rules and rejected loads 17:25 Empty trailers, returns freight and hidden delays 23:04 High-value freight and the cost of risk 30:51 Secure parking and the final pressure on drivers I examine why owner-drivers and small fleets are quietly turning down work connected to Amazon and Tesco, even when the rate initially looks worthwhile. The video follows the hidden cost of waiting, missed bookings, deductions and lost driving time. I break down the pressure created by driver shortages, OTIF penalties, automated booking systems, trailer shortages, returns freight and high-value loads. I also look at fuel, insurance, road charges, security rules and the shrinking margins behind British haulage. Finally, I explain how the shortage of secure lorry parking turns a delayed delivery into a safety, compliance and profitability problem — and why drivers increasingly remember bad sites by postcode and choose the next load instead.