Author: Gill Jones

The importance of the logistics sector to our economy has become even more clear during the pandemic and the lockdowns, as we become more reliant on retail, e-commerce and the supply chains that keep our essential retailers stocked. The heroes of the logistics sector are the drivers who transport goods between ports, distribution centres, wholesalers, and retail outlets. They are a vital link in the supply chain, and their safety is critical to the effective functioning of our transport sector. While long-haul trucking is often the preserve of larger logistics companies, it’s important to understand how the risks to large…