News / IRU's new plan to tackle truck driver shortage – does it miss the point?

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As Europe looks to contend with a worsening driver shortage, a series of plans have been announced – but discussions with industry insiders suggest these efforts may have missed the point.

Both the IRU and the UK’s Road Haulage Association (RHA) are among industry bodies to announce moves to tackle the crisis.

Announcing the union’s plan today, IRU secretary general Umberto de Pretto said: “Driver shortages are quickly getting out of control.

“Balancing global labour supply and demand via simple measures to ease ...