IRU’s latest global truck driver shortage report is out. While unfilled positions in 2024 were similar to 2023 due to easing transport demand, alarming figures show a widening age chasm between young and older driver employment rates. But salaries and job satisfaction remain high.

IRU and Lease Europe brought together EU lawmakers and industry leaders in Strasbourg today to chart a realistic path forward to green corporate fleets.

IRU welcomes the EU’s targeted amendment introducing flexibility for manufacturers to reach car and van CO₂ emission reduction targets, but calls for a broader, accelerated revision to support realistic decarbonisation.

The first TIR journey from China to Turkmenistan following the signing of a new road transport agreement has showcased the power of streamlined cross-border trade.

Central Asia’s freight transport faces key challenges, but a coordinated regional approach could unlock sustainable connectivity and resilience. Experts recently gathered at an International Transport Forum (ITF) event to assess strategies.

Third-country drivers working in the European Union deserve full respect and support.

Trade facilitation and decarbonisation topped the agenda as IRU’s Secretary General met with Brazil’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva.