Green Transition Accelerates: What it Means for Europe’s Professional Drivers In a bid to meet its ambitious 2030 climate targets, the European Union is pushing forward with stricter emissions regulations, new vehicle technology mandates, and expanded low-emission zones (LEZs) across major cities. This green transition is set to profoundly reshape the landscape for Europe’s 3.5 […]
18-Year-Olds to Become Eligible to Drive Trucks Under New Rules The European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on new EU driving licence rules aimed at modernising driver qualifications and addressing the growing shortage of professional drivers. Among the most significant changes is the lowering of the minimum age to obtain a […]
New US trucking laws and regulations are scheduled to take effect on May 15, 2025, impacting various aspects of the industry, including safety, compliance, and technology. Key changes include the implementation of speed limiter requirements, updates to the Safety Measurement System (SMS), and potential revisions to hours of service regulations. Additionally, there will be a focus on improving […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is now accepting nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), an annual award that recognizes an extraordinary professional commercial motor vehicle driver and their commitment to public safety. Nominees for this award will be individuals who have gone above and beyond the performance of their duties as a […]
UPDATE 24 Jan 2025 – In relation to the obligation to retrofit Generation 2 Version 2 tachograph by 31/12/2024, please note that Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are implementing ‘the educational learning period’ of 2 months in relation to the agreement reached in the EU Road Transport Committee last December Important Update for Transport […]
The German Government on Dec 14th, approved the strategy for autonomous driving on public roads in the Cabinet. The strategy is intended to pave the way for autonomous driving in regular operation and create the conditions for further advancing this technology and exploiting the enormous opportunities it offers.
Exciting Moments from the German National Professional Drivers’ Championship and 33rd Professional Drivers World Championship Qualifiers Experience the action from the German National Professional Drivers’ Championship, where top drivers competed for a spot in the 33rd World Professional Drivers’ Championship 2025, hosted in Germany.
On Saturday 27 July 2024, the best professional drivers in Finland were determined in the Driving Skills Championships 2024 and where the top drivers competed for a spot in the 33rd World Professional Drivers’ Championship 2025, hosted in Germany, Heidelberg. In Härmä, was the 47th Finnish Professional Driver Championship organised by Rahtarit ry for its […]