Road Safety

Improving driver behaviour, skills and professional standards is the single most powerful lever to reduce accidents.

• Professional training: We deliver structured, competency-based programmes through the IRU Academy so drivers gain real, verifiable skills – from safe driving, rest time rules and tacographs to eco-driving and distraction avoidance.
• Policy support: We advise governments and authorities on licensing frameworks, enforcement, inspection regimes and incentive schemes.
• Institutional solutions: We develop public–private partnerships, such as with IRU Examiner, that align, tailor and scale-up training, assessment and certification processes, so that countries can build capacity quickly even before a full legal qualification framework is put in place. 

Safer vehicles help prevent collisions and reduce the severity of crashes when they do happen.

• Promote safer design standards: We advocate for harmonised international vehicle-safety standards and the rapid uptake of life-saving design features.
• Scale practical technologies: We accelerate adoption of advanced driver assistance systems, fatigue-detection, telematics and driver-monitoring systems by showcasing member pilots and best practice across our global network.
• Share operational guidance: We publish and promote practical, operator-focused guidance on load-securing, maintenance, alcohol and distraction prevention, and fleet safety management to prevent avoidable incidents.

Even the best drivers and vehicles need a safe operating environment. 

• Secure services for drivers: We advocate and mobilise investment in safe and secure truck parking and driver services to protect workers, reduce crime and lower fatigue-related risks.