Europe’s Truck Driver Shortage: What’s Driving It — And How Logistics Leaders Are Responding

Guest commentary by Elien Bogaert (Alpega) on the truck driver shortage problem in Europe and how the industry should respond.

Jul 01, 2025

The wheels of commerce are turning — but who’s left to drive?

That’s the growing concern echoing across Europe’s logistics sector. With over 6 million people employed in transport across the EU, a critical question is emerging: where will the next generation of drivers come from?

This isn’t a forecast — it’s a full-blown crisis. In 2023, Europe faced a shortfall of over 233,000 professional truck drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU). Without decisive intervention, that number could balloon to 745,000 by 2028.

While digitization and automation offer long-term promise, the core issue remains: the workforce is aging, recruitment is falling short, and the appeal of the job is on the decline.

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