While the BGL still insists on,
being allowed to recruit drivers from third countries, Westfalen Bus, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, takes the easier route: they poach drivers from the competitive industry. That is, us truck drivers. This is certainly bold, but one can do it. Our gentlemen in the freight forwarding industry just can’t manage it.
However, one can also see this as a breach of taboo to some extent. One doesn’t steal from one’s neighbor’s garden. Especially not because both industries have massive problems in getting new drivers. And it’s not always the salary that’s the issue.
Perhaps we should start a similar campaign here. Following the motto:
Your load talks too much? Become a truck driver now, our load doesn’t talk!
On the other hand, I can also understand why Deutsche Bahn now wants us truck drivers. The buses are supposed to be on time.
