UETR, representing Europe’s micro, small and medium‑sized road transport companies, welcomes the European Commission’s continued focus on advancing the decarbonisation of road freight. UETR appreciates the Commission’s acknowledgement of the SME dimension and sector‑specific realities, as well as its approach centred on Member States’ responsibilities rather than imposing obligations directly on individual companies.As Europe moves […]

UETR Secretary General Marco Digioia intervened at the Plenary Session of SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, highlighting the need for a pragmatic and cooperative approach to the green and digital transition of road transport. Ensuring fair competition, effective enforcement of social legislation and responsible subcontracting remain central priorities for Europe’s transport SMEs. UETR stressed that the […]

Starting 1 November 2025, the CO₂ emission class of heavy vehicles will also be taken into account when calculating tolls in the Republic of Slovenia. Heavy vehicles will be classified into one of five CO₂ emission classes, which will determine the toll rate. More info here. The post CO2 emission class of HD for tolls […]

Freight transport is everywhere in our daily lives: our food, our clothes, our medicines and our devices. Road transport Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are proud of the role they play and the contribution to the real economy they provide. UETR supports the protection of the environment. However, if the cost of green technology is […]

In the context of the 20th Anniversary of Assotir, UETR Secretary General Marco Digioia intervened at the Italian Parliament in Rome on the 9th of October about the importance of strengthening and modernising transport and supply chains. More specifically he addressed a number of existing gaps in sub contracting and intermediation, resulting in an unbalanced […]

The General Assembly of the European Road Hauliers Association UETR (Union Européenne des Transporteurs Routiers), held on the 9th of September in Barcelona, has appointed Alexis Gibergues, President of French road transport association OTRE (Organisation des Transporteurs Routiers Européens), as the new President of UETR. Mr. Gibergues succeeds Julio Villaescusa, President of the Spanish federation […]

UETR Secretary General Marco Digioia spoke at the session “Launching of +FIRRST International Pilot Test stakeholders’ Alliance” in the SIL KNOWLEDGE program at the International Logistics Exhibition – SIL BARCELONA. He elaborated from a small hauliers perspective on advantages and challenges of +FIRRST system in terms of marginal cost of transport, connectivity/route definition, flexibility, traceability, […]

UETR fully supports the 2026 edition of ESPORG European Truck Parking Award for better services and quality transport. UETR is 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 long-haul […]

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, […]