Pitane Image

The tension in the labor market has increased further in the first quarter of 2022. In the last quarter of 2021 there were still 106 vacancies for every 100 unemployed, a quarter later this has risen to 133 per 100. Corona has hit some submarkets such as the automotive, catering and passenger transport sector hard, while other submarkets such as Retail and last mile delivery (this is the process by which the product or package is sent from the transport hub to the final destination) took advantage of the shifted transport demand.

In hard-hit sub-markets, transport companies have been forced to say goodbye to some of their drivers. Some drivers have started working for other companies in the sector. Apart from corona, the aging population is also causing an outflow of drivers. The transport sector has the highest number of 55/75-year-olds in the employed labor force in the Netherlands.

In the past year, due to corona, there was less focus on the influx of new drivers through training, recruitment and selection. More and more drivers have also started their own business. For example, the number of self-employed drivers has increased by almost 500 in the past year. In addition, on the demand side, the need for drivers increased enormously due to the growing demand for transport capacity due to the improved economy and the increased supply directly to consumers.

Sector is struggling with hazing

In addition to the aging population and a greater outflow into retirement, there is also 'dejuvenation' in the and† The number of drivers under the age of 35 was 2021% in mid-18, compared to 24% five years earlier. The profession is not attractive enough for a sufficient intake of young people. For a reasonable salary it is necessary to work enough hours. This is not in line with the desire of young people to be able to spend a lot of time in private. For example, young people want to be able to work part-time or have a fixed day off.

Related articles:
In hard-hit sub-markets, transport companies have been forced to say goodbye to some of their drivers.
Print Friendly, PDF & Email