Even if the transport sector needs around 30,000 new driverstorsors professionals, according to the figures of own Ministry TransportationYes, Associations and experienced carriers have been calling for years for lowering of the retirement age. They say it does not make sense to expose people aged 67 or older to driving vehicles that can carry up to 44 tonnes of goods. in the case of trucks or more than 50 people Andn that of buses.
This measure seems could come into force at any timeit only requires government approval. If confirmed, more than half a million professionals will be able to park your vehicle certainly from 60 years old without no kind of pension reductionas is the case with other professions due to the danger factor, such as firefighter, train driver or miner.
Why can this early retirement be granted?
On May 27 of that same year, the new Royal Decree 402/2025 was approved, which regulates the preliminary procedure to determine the cases in which it takes place. allow you to anticipate retirement age in the social security system through the application of reducing coefficients.
This new rule opened the season so that early retirement can be requested from professional groups such as transporters respecting the criteria described in this BOE. It is for this reason that in recent months, employers and unions have come together to demand the application in the professional drivers over 60 years old.
The reasons? More than clear: the transport sector affirms that professional driving is an activity to high component of danger and difficulty. Truck drivers spend long days behind the wheel and, in many cases, are forced to rest and spend the night in their own vehicles, which increases physical demands and adverse conditions associated with their work.
At what age can you start transporting?
Current regulations make it possible to start a professional activity in transport at an earlier age than a few years ago. THE 18 years old They can work as freight transporters once they have obtained the corresponding truck license and meet the conditions set by the General Directorate of Traffic.
In the case of passenger transport, the over 21 years old They can access the bus license which qualifies them for professional bus driving.
Likewise, the European Union has updated its regulations to harmonize these ages across all member states. Thus, within a maximum period of three years, All EU countries must apply these same age limitscorresponding to the framework established in Spain.
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