Agreement between industry and road transport on drivers
Iniziativa di Confindustria per migliorare le condizioni di lavoro degli autisti e rafforzare la competitività delle filiere
Confindustria has launched a manifesto called "Welfare on the road" to improve working conditions for heavy vehicle drivers in Italy. The manifesto outlines 10 measures, including reducing waiting times during loading and unloading, improving access to hygiene facilities and rest areas, and providing training and technological support.
The goal is to make the profession more attractive and comfortable, addressing a shortage of 25,000 drivers in Italy, which is expected to increase in the next five years. The initiative was presented on October 13, 2026, in Brescia, with industry leaders such as Leopoldo Destro and Paolo Streparava attending. Companies can voluntarily adopt the measures to help alleviate the driver shortage.
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