Online delivery chaos as DHL, Asos and Argos hit by lorry drivers shortage

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ONLINE deliveries could be affected by a lorry driver shortage as Yodel and DHL drivers threatened strike action after an "insulting" pay rise.

DHL and Yodel delivery drivers could be going on strike after receiving an "insulting" one percent pay rise. This could see thousands of deliveries across the UK suffering disruptions.

A recent poll showed that 98 percent of DHL delivery drivers voted for industrial action after their pay rise.

This could lead to online shopping deliveries from Argos, Asos, and others companies suffering major disruptions.

However, a nationwide shortage of HGV drivers has put unions in a better position to negotiate pay conditions.

Unite regional officer Phil Silkstone said: "National HGV driver shortages are all over the news, so how DHL thought it was going to get away with an insulting offer of a one percent pay rise is beyond me.

"Unless Sainsbury's and DHL, both of which run extremely healthy profit margins, get their acts together there will be empty shelves in Sainsbury's stores across London and the South East of England.

"That possibility can be avoided by coming up with an offer that reflects the hard work and dedication shown by these drivers."

GMB national officer Andy Prendergast said: "Yodel has seen fit to pick a fight with its loyal workforce in the midst of a chronic, nationwide driver shortage.

"Yodel has consistently ignored the agreements they have with their drivers. Instead of antagonising them Yodel should be moving heaven and earth to keep them on side.

"GMB has tried for many months to settle this dispute, but the Yodel top brass don't want to listen."

A Yodel spokesperson explained: "We are disappointed by the GMB's ballot plans having been proactive in conversations with the union for a number of weeks.

The lorry driver shortage could affect thousands of deliveries across the UK. (Image: Getty)

"We will continue to work with our union colleagues in good faith and are committed to further discussions to resolve any remaining matters.

A DHL Supply Chain spokesperson said: “We are disappointed that Unite is referencing the possibility of future industrial action at our Dartford depot.

"Further pay talks are scheduled, where we are confident of reaching a satisfactory outcome for both parties.”

The news comes after Greggs announced a shortage of chicken bakes and baguettes.

Other restaurants like McDonald’s, KFC, Nando’s or Costa have also been hit by shortages.