More than 80% of hauliers expect to recruit more drivers due to introduction of the new drivers' hours regulations, and they will look east to find them. Ian Carr, partner with Grant Thornton's Recovery & Reorganisation practice, who conducted the survey of 100 hauliers with turnover of more than £1m, says: "UK hauliers continue to be between a rock and a hard place. "Drivers' hours will simply make matters worse. With demand growing, further recruitment of Eastern European drivers is certainly
on the cards."
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