The transport industry contributes around 5% of the EU’s GDP and employs more than 10 million people in Europe. Road transport represents 80% of all freight transport in the European Union.1 Europe’s economy and its ability to decarbonize will therefore strongly depend on the commercial wellbeing and innovation front runner role of its transport industry, […]
The Study was conducted by ESPORG, the European Secure Truck Parking Organisation, Panteia, and TIS for the European Commission to evaluate and assess the availability of SSPAs (Safe and Secure Parking Areas) and to identify measures and recommend strategies to address identified gaps and deficiencies, and increase the number and quality of rest facilities and […]
UETR as part of the Jury together with other private and public stakeholders congratulates Recharge City (Denmark) and mowiz TRUCK Porta de Barcelona (Spain), being awarded Truck Parkings of the year 2025 respectively in the category “Large parking areas” (above 50 places) and “Small parking areas” (up to 50 places). Mowiz TRUCK Astigarraga (Spain) won […]
UETR supports the Wellbeing Campaign dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of professional drivers. The website is now live, explore this online resource and sign the pledge ! Website: https://wellbeingpledge.eu The post Wellbeing Pledge for drivers – Campaign website now live appeared first on UETR.
The European Road Hauliers Association (UETR), alongside 45 leading transport associations of Europe, urges EU Member States and the European Commission to uphold and reinforce a dedicated European transport funding instrument in the future EU budget. Recognizing transport as the backbone of the EU economy, the signatories emphasize the critical need for stable and sufficient […]
As per EU rules, by 31 December 2024 all vehicles operating in Member States other than their Member State of registration and equipped with an analogue or digital non-smart tachograph must install smart tachograph version 2. As a number of vehicles will not able to retrofit by 31 December 2024, we are pleased to announce […]
The European Road Hauliers Association (UETR) has proudly announced its support for a groundbreaking wellbeing campaign dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of professional drivers. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by drivers in the transport sector, this initiative highlights the critical importance of physical and mental health in ensuring safer and more […]
UETR fully supports the 2025 edition of ESPORG European Truck Parking Award for better services and quality transport. UETR will be part of the jury together with other private and public stakeholders. “Safe and Secure parking areas are key to ensure decent working conditions, safety and security, particularly when drivers and haulers are engaged in […]
UETR was delighted to attend the Logistics Day on 9 December 2024 in Brussels organized by COCERAL, the voice of European trade in cereals, oilseeds, and other agri-bulk commodities. The event provided an excellent platform for exchanging perspectives on key issues impacting the logistics of the grain trade and the road transport sector.During the discussions, […]
At its Board of Directors meeting held in Brussels on the 19th of November 2024, UETR members exchanged with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) on safe rates with the common objective of ensuring fair prices in road transport sector.Unfair competition and predatory pricing practices resulting in cheap transport are not acceptable affecting quality, competition, […]
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