News / 'Aging-out' in European haulage could lead to a 'demographic time-bomb'

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Hauliers must recalibrate their route networks to alleviate the strain on Europe’s beleaguered road transport sector caused by the ever-worsening driver shortage.

According to the IRU, the shortage across Europe exceeds 380,000, accounting for approximately 10% of demand, with expectations that it will increase to 14%, with hauliers and governments seeming unable to act.

Martin Gussinklo, SVP of FedEx Express’s European road network, told The Loadstar: “There is no one cause, nor one solution to the driver shortage; but we know a ...