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Refugees to fill truck driver shortage in Germany

August 31, 2016

German trucking companies are running out of drivers. Many truckers are reaching retirement age, and younger Germans are choosing other career paths.

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Companies now hope refugees might fill in the gaps. And training programs for future truck drivers are already up and running

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German trucking companies are running out of drivers. Many truckers are reaching retirement age, and younger Germans are choosing other career paths. Companies now hope refugees might fill in the gaps. And training programs for future truck drivers are already up and running.
BusinessAugust 31, 201602:10 min