News & Information for the Professional Driver Association (PDA)
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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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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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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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 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.
“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.”
This factsheet demystifies misconceptions about young professional professional drivers in the EU. Read more
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.
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. […]
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.
The European Commission welcomes today’s agreement between the European Parliament and Council on a provisional political agreement strengthening CO2 emissions standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) entering the EU market from 2030. The Regulation will set new ambitious CO2 emissions reduction targets for 2030, 2035 and 2040. The new standards will ensure that this segment of the road transport sector contributes to the shift to zero-emissions mobility and the EU’s 2030 climate ambitions and climate neutrality by 2050.