Fears of shortages have led to panic buying at petrol stations across the UK, with retailers running out of supplies. It’s not down to a worldwide petrol crisis – instead it’s about a lack of truck drivers which mean many petrol stations are not getting supplies through quick enough. Every year about 30,000 truck drivers retire, and just 15,000 new drivers are taken on. Truck drivers in Germany earn about €1,400 to €3,300 gross per month, depending on the tariff area and professional qualifications. More than 20 percent of truck drivers in Germany are now people from abroad, the BGL says.

Source: The Local October 04, 2021 08:15 UTC