Driver shortage in Europe to triple by 2026 if no action taken, …
WebMar 1, 2023 · However, putting young drivers behind the wheel from the age of 17 will not address the root causes of the shortage. The reason why young people do not enter this profession is due to poor working conditions and low wages. For example, an ETF survey in 2021 found that 60% of truck drivers said they had to drive while fatigued regularly, …
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Trucker shortages in the EU: it's a growing problem
WebMar 8, 2021 · European companies are expecting a 17% shortfall in drivers this year. This shortfall is expected to reach 18% in Mexico, 20% in Turkey, 24% in Russia, and almost one third in Uzbekistan. "Driver shortage threatens the functioning of road transport, supply chains, trade, the economy, and ultimately employment and citizens' welfare.
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Truck driver shortage a worldwide phenomenon
WebAug 26, 2021 · A long-running shortage of truck drivers has been exacerbated by a post-Brexit exodus of European Union workers. Adding to the problem are disruptions to training for new drivers because of
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UK warned visa plan to fix truck driver shortage will not - Reuters
WebSep 26, 2021 · LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Britain's decision to issue temporary visas for 5,000 foreign truck drivers is a short-term fix that will not solve an acute labour shortage that risks major
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IRU survey: Europe's driver shortage to rise by 10% in 2021
WebSep 21, 2021 · Europe has an estimated 400,000 shortage of lorry drivers, according to research group Transport Intelligence, with the workforce stretched by the pandemic-induced boom in online shopping. But the
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IRU report forecasts alarming jump in driver shortage in Europe
WebMar 9, 2020 · IRU is already making significant progress in tackling the European driver shortage, securing €60 million worth of EU funding for the development of Safe & Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPAs) and setting up the Women in Transport Talks initiative to encourage more women into the profession.
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EU licence proposal helps truck driver shortage but ignores bus …
WebMar 1, 2023 · IRU's 2022 driver shortage report showed that some 600,000 drivers are missing in Europe, and forecasted it to reach almost 2 million by 2026 given current trends. The predicted increase is due to an aging driver population, coupled with a low share of young drivers. Across the EU, only 6% of professional drivers are below 25 years old
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WebMar 1, 2023 · IRU's 2022 driver shortage report showed that some 600,000 drivers are missing in Europe, and forecasted it to reach almost 2 million by 2026 given current trends. The predicted increase is due to an aging driver population, coupled with a low share of young drivers. Across the EU, only 6% of professional drivers are below 25 years old
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Better working conditions for truck drivers across the EU
WebSep 25, 2021 · Digioia said European driver salaries were generally higher than in Britain; new EU rules had improved working conditions; and billions of euros had been offered to fund parking areas and support
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Europe's lorry driver crisis to deepen next year, warns haulage …
WebSep 21, 2021 · Europe has an estimated 400,000 shortage of lorry drivers, according to research group Transport Intelligence, with the workforce stretched by the pandemic-induced boom in online shopping. But
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Drivers taking up arms for Ukraine worsens European trucker shortage
WebMar 1, 2023 · However, putting young drivers behind the wheel from the age of 17 will not address the root causes of the shortage. The reason why young people do not enter this profession is due to poor working conditions and low wages. For example, an ETF survey in 2021 found that 60% of truck drivers said they had to drive while fatigued regularly, …
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HGV driver shortage is not 'because of Brexit', it's a …
WebMar 1, 2023 · However, putting young drivers behind the wheel from the age of 17 will not address the root causes of the shortage. The reason why young people do not enter this profession is due to poor working conditions and low wages. For example, an ETF survey in 2021 found that 60% of truck drivers said they had to drive while fatigued regularly, …
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Europe driver shortage to triple by 2026 if no action: new IRU report
WebNov 14, 2022 · A new IRU report shows that truck, bus and coach driver shortages in Europe are spiralling out of control, fuelled by increased transport demand and an ageing driver population. The growing chasm between retiring and new drivers is set to triple the rate of unfilled truck driver positions, to over 60% by 2026, and increase by more than …
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How serious is the shortage of lorry drivers? - BBC News
WebNov 15, 2022 · The minimum qualification age is still 21 for HGV drivers in five EU countries and between 21 and 24 for most bus and coach driver roles across the EU, a huge barrier for school leavers. High licence and training costs are also an obstacle. In France, a truck licence costs EUR 5,300, more than three times the average minimum monthly salary
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Europe driver shortage to triple by 2026 if no action: new IRU report
WebNov 14, 2022 · A new IRU report shows that truck, bus and coach driver shortages in Europe are spiralling out of control, fuelled by increased transport demand and an ageing driver population. The growing chasm between retiring and new drivers is set to triple the rate of unfilled truck driver positions, to over 60% by 2026, and increase by more than …
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Lowering minimum driving age won't solve professional driver shortage
WebJul 7, 2020 · The new rules have been provisionally agreed with EU ministers and were adopted by the Council on 7 April. The package comprises three key elements: better enforcement of cabotage rules, posting of drivers and drivers' rest times. Though the EU already regulates all these areas, loopholes exist and difficulties in enforcement have led …
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Drivers taking up arms for Ukraine worsens European trucker shortage
WebNov 15, 2022 · The minimum qualification age is still 21 for HGV drivers in five EU countries and between 21 and 24 for most bus and coach driver roles across the EU, a huge barrier for school leavers. High licence and training costs are also an obstacle. In France, a truck licence costs EUR 5,300, more than three times the average minimum monthly salary
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Europe's lorry driver crisis to deepen next year, warns haulage …
WebMar 9, 2020 · According to research from IRU, the European road transport sector is facing a 13 point increase in driver shortage in 2020. IRU carried out research amongst small and medium transport and logistics companies in a number of European countries, calculating the commercial freight driver shortage on the continent to rise from 23% in 2019 to 36% …
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Truck driver shortage a worldwide phenomenon
WebOct 1, 2021 · After the vote, an estimated 20,000 truckers went back to Europe and never returned. The U.K. is currently around 100,000 truck drivers short, according to industry officials. In recent days, that
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EU licence proposal helps truck driver shortage but ignores bus …
WebMar 7, 2022 · The United Kingdom has a shortage of 100,000 drivers, the Road Haulers Association there said last September. Part of the problem was the cancellation of 40,000 commercial driver's license exams due to COVID. Before the pandemic there were 60,000 fewer drivers than needed.
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