Young professionals like Lucie and Timeo are part of a new generation of highly trained, safety-conscious truck drivers, ready to take on the challenges of a vital industry. But can they?
After completing two years of vocational training, Lucie (17) and Timeo (18) have developed the skills, discipline and expertise needed to start their careers. They are eager to contribute to Europe’s supply chains and economy.
But, at a time when the transport sector is struggling to fill vacancies, they must wait under current EU driving licence rules.
Delays in their transition from training to employment mean many may turn to other professions – before even getting the chance to drive professionally.
Vocational training equips young people with the necessary skills for a successful career in road transport. But without a clear transition from training to employment, the industry is losing talent before it even enters the workforce. By the time they turn 18, many young drivers will have chosen different career paths, and the transport sector will have lost a pool of highly trained, safety-conscious professionals.
Lucie and Timeo’s journeys show the success of structured vocational training in preparing young people for a career in transport. From mastering road safety to vehicle operations and logistics, they have gained hands-on experience and are eager to apply their skills on the road.
