This ad hoc query maps the legislative frameworks and practices regarding the issuance of residence and work permits to third-country national cargo transport drivers, detailing posting conditions, specific sectoral requirements, and compliance challenges across EMN Member Countries. 

The Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic is currently looking into a special program enabling a fast-track admission procedure for third-country national lorry drivers due to the shortage of workers in this field. This ad hoc query examines whether other EMN Member countries experience a shortage of lorry drivers and whether special procedures are in place to facilitate the admission of third-country nationals able to fill these positions.