Chernyshov Pushes for Separate Profession for Long-Haul Truckers
Currently, long-haul drivers consider their profession to be that of a 'car driver'.
Consensus
- Boris Chernyshov, vice-speaker of the State Duma, proposed recognizing long-haul truck drivers as a separate profession.
- Currently, long-haul truck drivers are classified under the profession 'driver of a car'.
- Chernyshov argued that the work of long-haul truck drivers differs significantly from that of local drivers.
- The proposal includes amending the list of jobs directly related to vehicle operation or traffic management.
- Chernyshov suggested including a separate professional designation in the All-Russian Classifier of Professions, Positions, and Tariff Grades (OK 016-2025).
Points of divergence
- Chernyshov requested that the changes be considered by the Minister of Transport of Russia, Andrei Nikitin. — vesti
- Long-haul truck drivers operate large trucks, often at night and in difficult weather, and must follow special labor and rest rules. — vesti
- A document supporting the proposal was available to TASS. — vesti
- A tachograph will help monitor rest schedules for long-haul truck drivers, bus drivers, couriers, and taxi drivers. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Separate profession: the State Duma paid attention to long-haul drivers — Вести
- Long-haul truck drivers should be recognized as a separate profession. Vice-Speaker of the State Duma Chernyshov made such a proposal to the minister... — ТАСС (Telegram)
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