AFRICA
Nr of Transport Companies: no data
Unfilled jobs: no data
Other Info: The ITF has launched a program to improve truck drivers' safety on African roads.
Source:
EUROPE
Nr of Transport Companies: 600 000
Unfilled jobs: 300 000 - 450 000
Other Info: Within 15 years, 70% of UK and German drivers will be at the age of retirement.
Source: Eurostat 2009, FTA, IHS Automotive
NORTH-AMERICA
Nr of Transport Companies: 1 200 000 (USA) + 31 000 (Canada)
Unfilled jobs: 49 000 / year
Other Info: The driver turnover is 90%, of which one third quits
Source: ATA+CTHRC
SOUTH-AMERICA
Nr of Transport Companies: approx. 750 000
Unfilled jobs: 60 000 (estimation)
Other Info: In spite of local unemployment and crisis, there is a shortage of skilled truck drivers.
Source: CNDC
ASIA
Nr of Transport Companies: no data
Unfilled jobs: no data
Other Info: no data
Source: no data
AUSTRALIA
Nr of Transport Companies: 49 309, of which 19 608 employs people
Unfilled jobs: approx. 24 000 - 32 000
Other Info: 50% of the Australian truck drivers will be at the age 65 by 2026
Source: ATA, Daily Telegraph