One of the many consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is according to Automotive News shortage of truck drivers in Europe. A significant number of people employed in this industry come from a war-torn country, and many of them cannot do their jobs from the beginning of 2022 for obvious reasons. This has left car manufacturers with a shortage of people responsible for transporting cars from the factory to dealers across Europe.
To make matters worse, the coronavirus pandemic followed by a shortage of semiconductors hampered car production, so demand for truck drivers fell. As car companies on the old continent resume their operations to near full capacity, they are having logistical problems as they cannot find enough people to deliver the newly produced cars.
That’s why Stellantis offers training for factory workers to become truck drivers. The company sent out e-mails and put up posters at its European plants to attract the people who make the cars to supply them. Approximately 140 employees applied for the job.
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Stellantis is not only paying to train people, but is also considering buying its own trucks. A spokesperson for the auto conglomerate says the job change could be temporary or permanent.
To reduce the time it takes to ship a finished car, Stellantis even asks dealers to come to the factory to pick up customers’ vehicles.
Also, rival Renault has contacted staffing company Adecco Group to provide assistance to factory workers in obtaining truck driver’s licenses.
Stellantis sells Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall on the Old Continent.
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