Supporting the drive for a better global industry

IRU has expert Commissions, advisory groups which help develop policies, best practice and programmes in key areas: customs affairs, road safety, social affairs, services, technical affairs.

Helping the road transport industry get ready today for the challenges of tomorrow

Commissions work for, and with, IRU member associations, applying their expertise to help develop draft policy positions for IRU's two Transport Councils.

The Commissions serve in an advisory, information and research capacity.

Commission on Customs Affairs (CAD)

The Commission on Customs Affairs focuses on laws and processes to make crossing borders quicker and more efficient. It also advises on the expansion and modernisation of TIR.

Linked to this is the Commission's work on educating and informing partners on flexibility and security at borders, and monitoring the evolution and implementation of trade facilitation legislation.

The Commission on Customs Affairs is also known by its French acronym, CAD.

President: Michaela Havelkova (Czech Republic)
Vice presidents: Alberts Merzlyakovs (Latvia) and Hasan Abdullah Almanasif (Saudi Arabia)

Commission on Social Affairs (CAS)

The Commission on Social Affairs aims to create a sustainable balance between market interests and social conditions in the road transport sector.

The Commission works closely with IRU members, the European Union and global regulators, as well as enforcers and trade unions. 

It focuses on securing employers’ interests and on formulating policy in many social and enforcement areas. These include social and working condition regulations such as driving and working time, driver training, and harmonisation of enforcement and applicable labour laws.

The Commission on Social Affairs is also known by its French acronym, CAS.

President: Roxanne Ilie (Romania)
Vice presidents: Jan-Terje Mentzoni (Norway), José Manuel Pardo (Spain)

Commission on Technical Affairs (CIT)

The Commission on Technical Affairs (CIT) provides regulatory updates and expert recommendations on technical matters to help transport operators move passengers and goods by road safely, securely and efficiently.

CIT keeps its members informed about regulatory framework developments affecting road transport, particularly those originating from bodies such as the UNECE and the European Commission.

In collaboration with technology providers and manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicles, CIT monitors and assesses emerging innovations to advance operational efficiency, mobility, automation, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, safety, security, environmental sustainability, the transport of dangerous goods, and fuel economy.

Key priorities include harmonising and simplifying regulations, increasing efficiency through the adoption of appropriate technologies and training, and promoting the decarbonisation of road transport.

President: Dag Nordvik (Norway) 
Vice president: Peter Svensson (Sweden)