Automakers Stellantis and Renault faced difficulties in exporting finished cars from factories in France due to the shortage of car carrier drivers and opened up the opportunity for their businesses’ employees to retrain as drivers. informs Automotive News Europe.
The newspaper notes, among other things, that problems arose with the delivery of finished cars to dealers and customers, because many truck drivers from Ukraine worked in Europe and after the outbreak of hostilities they were not available for European carriers.
Stellantis said 140 workers have already accepted an offer to retrain as drivers. Renault is also launching a retraining process for those who want to become car transporter drivers. At Stellantis, such a job change may be permanent or temporary, at the employee’s choice.
Previously, St. It was learned that the Hyundai factory in St. Petersburg is located. complete restructuring process.