IRU Forecasts European Truck Driver Shortage to Exceed 400,000 by 2026

Projections from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) warn that the shortfall of professional truck drivers in Europe could exceed 400,000 by 2026 due to an aging workforce and lack of younger applicants. This structural gap is pushing transport and fleet operators to prioritize driver retention, safety improvements, and mobile assistant technologies to make the profession more attractive.