IRU Intelligence – Driver shortage: structural, not cyclical

Each year, IRU takes the pulse of the global driver shortage – this is our fifth edition, and the reference point the industry now waits for. 2.9 million truck driver roles are unfilled globally. In almost every market surveyed, the 2025 figure exceeds the 2021 baseline. What the report is for: Benchmark driver shortages across markets and segments Go beyond wages to what really drives retention Assess supply chain risk before it hits your operations Plan for the 2030 retirement wave Learn from recruitment strategies that work Buy the report – EUR 390

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