Serious logistical problems affected Great Britain due to a shortage of truck drivers and transporters creating a serious conflict in supply across the country. It is estimated that to meet the current demand, they need 100 thousand new workers and they appointed a foreigner to solve this situation.

Serious transportation difficulties They caused many service stations to not be properly supplied with fuel and the delivery of agricultural food was also delayed. For this reason, the Govt Boris Johnson decided to grant up to 5,000 temporary visas to attract foreigners who want to occupy the position.

It’s not the only country making decisions in this style. Many governments around the world have a shortage of specialists in different regions, like Belgium and Finland for example, and keep an eye on other countries.

Deficiency in England

Paradoxical as it may seem, but one of the main reasons for this lack of drivers is the very lack of immigrants (which they are now pushing) after Brexit. New UK law does not allow hiring of foreigners.

In parallel, strong increase in gas prices This deeply affected the citizens and merchants of Great Britain, which began to experience crises that were very difficult to sustain over time if a change of course was not taken.

Clear negative effects are already starting to show: the empty service station because it can not accept fuel, supermarket shelves are gathering dust and even fast food chains McDonald’s reduced its beverage offerings.

“We are unable to respond to requests at this time as usual. We don’t have enough drivers. This is a global problem, but the government has to do something urgently,” said Rod McKenzie, director of the British Road Transport Association.

They do not lack gas or fuel. The problem is they can’t transport it, like any other product. Expectations were dire and they already thought that Christmas could be lived with a shortage of gondolas.

sharp turn

The main people affected by this problem conveyed their dissatisfaction to the Government and explained the economic losses they had suffered.

Government authorities listened to demands and now They seek to cover between 90,000 and 100,000 vacancies to combat shortages throughout the country. As one of the main problems is the lack of entrants to occupy these positions, will grant up to 5,000 temporary visas for foreigners to work as truck drivers in their countries.

How much does a truck driver make in the UK?

Salaries of workers varied widely and depended heavily on the number of hours worked weekly. On average, they tend to work between 40 and 50 hours a week.

On this line, their salary oscillates between 25 thousand and 32 thousand pounds a year. In addition, they may have additional income from special hours (Saturday and Sunday), on-time deliveries, and additional assignments.

At the current exchange rate, this wage will be exceeded 4 million pesos per yearso the monthly income will be approx 330 thousand pesos.