With queues reaching 70km, a solution to the Brenner pass bottleneck continues to escape EU governments and authorities, says IRU. It organisation adds that discussions may no longer be enough and that the EU Commission should open its legal toolbox.

IRU calls on EU Commission to take legal steps against Austria

The EU Transport and Tourism Committee has approved an agreement on the mandatory deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure for cars, trucks, and cleaner maritime fuels. The new rules aim to expand the availability of recharging stations and alternative refuelling stations for vehicles. International road transport organisation IRU welcomes the agreement but says many questions have remained unanswered.

EU alternative fuels infrastructure regulation approved; IRU says questions left unanswered

Professional drivers, including HGV drivers, have emerged as the winners of the IRU's 2023 Grand Prix d'Honneur, being recognized and awarded for their bravery. This announcement was made by the world transport organization during its 75th-anniversary event.

HGV drivers awarded for bravery as IRU launches New Industry Shapers campaign

Both spot and contract rates are falling when comparing quarterly results, dropping by 7.5 and 2.8 points respectively, shows the latest Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index for Europe.

Contract rates start falling as spot rates continue to drop, latest market analysis reveals

More than 65 HGV drivers have been on strike in Germany since 20 March, demanding unpaid wages, fair payment, and decent working conditions. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) expresses support and calls for enforcement of the rule of law and collaboration among stakeholders to prevent further abuses.

Respect rules, respect drivers, says IRU

Following a meeting between the IRU and Nicolas Schmit, the European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, both parties have concluded that the highly-documented driver shortage in the EU cannot be filled with drivers from the EU alone. In light of this conclusion, the European Commission has said it is working on a “Pact of Migration" to attract drivers from outside the EU and the EEA.

Pools of local drivers across the EU not enough to plug shortage, claims IRU

A new IRU report shows that HGV, bus and coach driver shortages in Europe are spiralling out of control, fuelled by increased transport demand and an ageing driver population. If no effective action taken, the shortage could triple in 4 years' time, IRU's study warns.

Driver shortage in Europe to triple by 2026 if no action taken, warns new IRU report

IRU estimates that the EU have to deal with half a million vacant HGV driver positions by the end of the year. To find solutions to the crucial driver shortage, the World Road Transport Organisation hosted a dinner dialogue in Brussels to focus on solutions.

Driver-shortage: dinner debate in Brussels over how to attract young people

The IRU has welcomed the launch of the European Labour Authority’s EU-wide #Road2FairTransport campaign for professional drivers and their employers.

IRU welcomes EU campaign for professional drivers

Up to 425,000 truck driver vacancies remained unfilled in Europe in 2021, IRU’s latest report on the European driver shortage has revealed. What’s more, the organisation forecasts the figure will jump by the end of this year.