The UK, with Brexit, has been one of the hardest hit nations with driver shortages. Here is some talk on the situation.
Apparently driver shortage surcharges are being added by some carriers, claiming all the money goes to drivers. Who believes that? Some think other carriers are also doing it but not calling it specifically for drivers. Any carrier may or may not be keeping the surcharge themselves, as there is no documentation of where it is going.

By Alexander Whiteman 26/08/2021
Tensions rise in UK haulage as surcharges see drivers playing ‘musical chairs’ – The Loadstar
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