News & Information for the Professional Driver Association (PDA)

USA – CVSA opens nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award

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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 commercial motor vehicle driver, distinguishing themselves conspicuously and beyond the call of duty through the achievement of safe operation and compliance carried out with evident distinction for an extended period of time. The nominated individual must be of personal character beyond reproach with no disqualifying past behavior as indicated in the award criteria.

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Transition Period Granted for Tacho Gen2V2

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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 Operators: Transition Period Granted for Tacho Gen2V2 Retrofit Compliance

Transport operators across the EU have been eagerly awaiting this news. Following discussions at the European Commission’s Committee on Road Transport on 18 December 2024, Member States reached a consensus to introduce a two-month “educational learning period” for the retrofit obligation of vehicles requiring version 2 smart tachographs.

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German Federal government publishes strategy for autonomous driving on public roads

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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.

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German National Professional Drivers’ Championship and 33rd Professional Drivers World Championship Qualifiers

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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.

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Finnish National Professional Driver Champions 2024, in the truck, bus, semi-trailer, full trailer, youth and van series

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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 members held at Power Park race track.

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The EU Parliament agrees on higher weight and dimensions for zero emission trucks

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The EU Parliament has agreed on new rules to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission trucks by granting trucks four extra tonnes to accommodate electric and hydrogen technology and one-tonne axle increase.However, the final word on the matter will be spoken by the new Parliament, following the elections to be held in June. The first reactions from ACEA, IRU and T&E.

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Beyond prejudice: Young professional bus and truck drivers in the EU are safe

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“The best training anyone can and should receive is from within the industry and its people while on the road in a working vehicle.”

“Young drivers are safe. But they require longer and more thorough training, including driving alongside an instructor for a longer period than an older and more experienced driver.”

Dispelling the myths:

This factsheet demystifies misconceptions about young professional professional drivers in the EU. Read more

Electric Chinese HGV for Europe?

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The Chinese electric truck brand Windrose, which was only founded in 2022, is already setting its sights on Europe. The idea is to produce battery-electric long-distance trucks in cooperation with a local partner.

In the car industry, Chinese manufacturers have long since arrived in Europe. MG Motors, Lynk&Co and BYD, for example. When it comes to vans, the Maxus brand is a household name.

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EPDA Announcement Feb 2024

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The European Professional Drivers Association (EPDA) are pleased to announce that the Irish Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Minister Jack Chambers, will be the keynote speaker at the EPDA hosted International FitDrive workshop on the 17th of April in Dublin. […]

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Volvo Trucks unveils all-new Volvo VNL in North America

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Volvo Trucks has launched a completely new Volvo VNL in North America to set new industry standards in heavy-duty trucking. Optimized aerodynamics and new technologies have improved fuel efficiency by up to 10%. This all-new truck features the next generation of enhancements to improve customer value, driver productivity, safety, and sustainability.

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