Antonio Villaverde, president of the Association of Autonomous Transporters, has raised alarms regarding the aging workforce within the trucking sector. He notes a significant decline in the number of young people aspiring to enter the profession compared to previous generations. According to Villaverde, current working conditions are no longer attractive to new entrants. This lack of generational renewal poses a serious threat to the long-term sustainability of the transport industry. The sector is struggling to replace retiring drivers as the appeal of the job diminishes. Consequently, the industry faces a critical shortage of qualified labor. Efforts to modernize the profession may be necessary to attract younger workers.
