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Being the trusted voice for mobility and logistics

Being the trusted voice for mobility and logistics

IRU is the trusted voice for mobility and logistics, upholding the interest of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators as well as the broader mobility and logistics industry.

Facilitating trade & transit

Facilitating trade & transit

By promoting and enhancing cooperation between industry and decision makers, IRU contributes to facilitating trade and building prosperity.

Championing professional excellence

Championing professional excellence

IRU champions excellence in road transport through international certification standards that create real competitive advantage.

Highlights

IRU Green Compact Survey Report 2025
Intelligence Briefing

IRU Green Compact Survey Report 2025

Global Truck Driver Shortage Report
Intelligence Briefing

Global Truck Driver Shortage Report

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IRU positions

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#SupportOurDrivers
#SupportOurDrivers

Truck drivers keep the world moving. We must improve their working conditions.

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Latest news

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Türkiye | Istanbul

A mother’s dream come true: I’ve always wanted to be a truck driver

For the next IRU 75th anniversary event, our eyes turn to Türkiye, the home of New Industry Shaper Gülsen Demirci, a mother of two living her dream.
15 Nov 2023 · People
Spain | Algeciras

A new beginning: shippers and transport operators join forces

Sign the charter! Road transport operators and shippers have come together in the first of a series of events intended to improve the treatment of drivers at delivery sites.
21 Apr 2023 · People
Iraq | Baghdad

A new chapter: Iraq celebrates launch of TIR system

With the TIR system now live in Iraq since April 2025, the Minister of Transport and industry leaders officially marked this milestone yesterday in Baghdad – signalling a new era for international logistics and trade.
4 Jun 2025 · Prosperity
Global | Geneva

A new model for today’s long-haul truckers

The trucking industry is facing a chronic shortage of drivers. We asked Freightsafe’s Head of Business Development, Sholto Millar, what can be done to improve the working conditions of long-haul truck drivers.
25 Mar 2024 · People
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Latest resources

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5 May 2025
Goods transport, Key figures, Knowledge
Europe | Geneva A breakdown of the latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030
21 Feb 2024
Advocacy, Goods transport, Passenger transport, Profession, Social affairs
EU | Brussels Beyond bias: Young professional bus and truck drivers in the EU are safe
13 Jan 2021
Digitalisation, Knowledge, Social affairs
Europe | Brussels CAD study brochure
12 Jan 2021
Digitalisation, Knowledge, Social affairs
Europe | Brussels CAD study final report
4 Jan 2021
Advocacy, Coronavirus, Goods transport, Passenger transport
Global | Geneva COVID-19 Impact on the Road Transport Industry - Update November 2020
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