i agree that the Euro work is more of a hassle,there are national public holiday bans,and do not forget the smaller regional bans,as in the Catalan area,when the boss asks what time you can make the ferry,you have to think on your feet and give him an answer in seconds while he books you on the ship,while working out driving time,the cheapest place to fuel up,getting the daily rest in and getting stuck on a ban when the weekly rest is due,the client whose goods you have onboard will expect a miracle,and wherever you are in europe,a thousand miles away, the know it all client will expect you on his front door at 7 or 8 am monday morning.
Because all his other drivers get there in time but why cant you,a fuse maybe?
What about a blind reverse up a steep greasy ramp on the ferry,with the ship worker guiding you back with blows on his whistle and lots of arm and hand waving and international gestures,and the 360 degree u turn on the ships deck while trying not to puncture your tyres on the hooks and chains on the decks.