IRU: 3.4 million drivers will retire by 2029

The report however reaffirms that the shortage of truck drivers is a long-term structural issue that persists in all regions. Of 5,100 trucking firms surveyed in 2024, up to 70% in some countries face severe or very severe difficulties in recruiting drivers.

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IRU: only 6.5% of truck drivers are under 25 years old, while the number of professionals over 55 continues to increase

The shortage of truck drivers is alarming, with only 6.5% under the age of 25. The global average is 44.5 years, and 3.4 million are expected to retire in five years.

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UK urgently needs 5,000 truck drivers to solve supply problems in products such as gasoline

Barcelona, September 28, 2021.- The shortage of truck drivers is a common problem in several countries. However, in the UK the need has become very urgent in recent days. The service stations register large queues due to the shortage of diesel. Reuters has described the situation with the following information:

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Galileo Green Lane- easing pressure at the EU´s internal borders

Barcelona, May 14, 2020.- The European GNSS Agency (GSA) in collaboration with the European Commission has developed a mobile solution, the “Galileo Green Lane” APP, to facilitate the free movement of freight, reduce waiting times at EU borders, and prioritize essential goods during the current COVID-19 pandemic response.

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