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What we do

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

Global Truck Driver Shortage Report
Intelligence Briefing

Global Truck Driver Shortage Report

A breakdown of the latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030
Intelligence Briefing

A breakdown of the latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030

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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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Safer roads, safer people

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Latest news

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Global | Geneva

Consensus on skills management in driving transport talent

Leading industry figures have echoed the importance of proactive talent management in addressing skills gaps in road transport firms in both freight logistics and passenger mobility.
16 Jun 2021 · People
Eurasia | Minsk

IRU urges transport focus in Eurasian digitalisation drive

IRU has urged Eurasian countries to accelerate digitalisation efforts to boost transport and trade connections.
16 Jun 2021 · Innovation, Prosperity
Global | Geneva

ETF report on driver fatigue and road safety misses the mark

The European Transport Workers Federation (ETF) published a report, “Driver Fatigue in European Road Transport”, on 3 June 2021. 
4 Jun 2021 · People
Global | Geneva

WHO chief supports IRU call on COVID vaccinations

The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebryesus, has responded positively to IRU’s recent emergency call on COVID vaccinations for drivers.
4 Jun 2021 · People
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Latest resources

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Region
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18 Jun 2025
Training/Certification
Global | Geneva IRU Examiner – establishing a professional road transport qualification framework
28 May 2025
Decarbonisation, Goods transport, Governance, Key figures, Knowledge, Passenger transport, Profession, Road safety, Training/Certification
Global | Geneva Road Transport Services Reform: Guiding Principles for Practitioners and Policy Makers
13 May 2025
Goods transport, Key figures, Knowledge
Europe | Bath The European Road Freight Rate Development Benchmark Q1 2025
9 May 2025
Advocacy, Goods transport, Governance, Knowledge, Passenger transport, Social affairs, Trade facilitation and transit
Global | Geneva IRU Annual Report 2024
5 May 2025
Goods transport, Trade facilitation and transit
Americas | Washington DC IRU North American Transportation Forum
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