Led by Josep Santacreu, the entity highlighted that road freight transport has increased by over 40% in the last decade. This growth, fueled by e-commerce, faces a critical lack of professionals that could reach 745,000 vacancies across Europe by 2028.

The Chamber proposes a coordinated plan to attract young people by improving work-life balance, creating secure parking areas with essential services, and developing specialized vocational training. They also suggest facilitating the hiring of foreign drivers to address immediate industry needs.

Road transport accounts for nearly 80% of goods moved annually in the country and represents 5% of the GDP. Experts suggest that despite the rise of rail transport, demand for trucking will continue to grow, particularly for short-distance metropolitan routes.