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.
IRU promotes and enhances cooperation between the industry and decision-makers, helping facilitate trade and build prosperity.
IRU champions excellence in road transport through international certification standards that create real competitive advantage.
What do truck drivers themselves think of the profession?
With trucking facing a chronic shortage of drivers, issues such as parking are under increasing scrutiny. To get a clearer picture, we partnered with Truckfly by Michelin and asked drivers directly how they feel about their own profession.
The evolving architecture of global trade: trucks and free zones
IRU, the world road transport organisation, outlined three key measures to raise the efficiency, sustainability and safety of free zones at the World Free Zones Organization 2025 World Congress in China. In subsequent bilateral meetings with Chinese partners, IRU discussed the growing role of the TIR system in trade.
North America’s trade deal under review: what are the challenges?
Industry priorities for the upcoming revision of the Mexico-United States-Canada Agreement and the exploitation of drivers were key topics during IRU’s panel at the 2025 CANACAR National Convention.