OwenMoney:
I have seen that Polish transport had been demanding that tests should be able to be done in English but their ministry had refused.
Using the driver shortage as an excuse the transport companies were looking to import drivers from Asia and India .
As with Hegellmans,who have depots all over eastern Europe they send Russians and 'stan countries into the west to work.
Like Willi Betz. Employing drivers from Georgia for low pay and away from home for long periods.
Hense the controls against social dumping .
May be first 3 month somebody work for low wages.But for experienced drivers now EE companies pay at least 70 eiro per calendar day or 2100 per month in bank account.All job by tacho rulles.BY this reason plenty EE leave UK.In UK 3200+ per month but at least 1000 house rent/bill.Not for everyone like British food ,life.Some drivers stay,some agree better sleep in truck for 2 month but after 2-4 week at home.