New EU Common Formula Risk Rating System
May 9, 2025
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have urged European Commission leaders to support the road transport sector by urgently clarifying how EU rules on posted driver pay are applied by Member States. In a joint letter to European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Social...
Third-country drivers working in the European Union deserve full respect and support, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU). The IRU has reiterated its strong support for third-country truck drivers following protests over the past few days in several EU countries, including France, the Netherlands and Italy. These protests...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, particularly the focus on incentives and better infrastructure access to support commercial road transport operators’ uptake of zero-emission vehicles. However, the IRU says it remains deeply concerned about the lack of...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released its new Intelligence Briefing, which analyses the most recent EU road freight figures and provides a forecast up to 2030. As we look ahead to 2030, gaining insight into the evolving landscape of freight demand is crucial for businesses, policymakers and industry...
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