22.03.2019
Artikel Nummer: 26944
A fifth of driver positions unfilled, IRU says
Europe’s road transport industry is facing the most acute shortage of professional drivers in decades, according to a new report published by the international road transport union (IRU).
Polling of IRU members and associated organisations in Europe has revealed a 21% shortage of drivers in the freight sector. The shortfall is predicted to reach as much as 40% as demand grows in 2019.
The study mentions the following major causes for the lack of drivers: the poor image of the profession in general, the difficulty of recruiting women to the profession and challenging working conditions with long periods away from home. (ben)