From the President and the UICR Board
To every professional driver who moves goods, people, and progress across our roads — this message is for you.
Every day, millions of commercial drivers operate with precision, patience, and professionalism under demanding conditions. You are the vital link in the global supply chain, the ambassadors of road safety, and the living proof that skill and responsibility keep our world connected.
As President of the UICR and together with the UICR Board, I want to express our deepest respect and appreciation for your daily commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
The road ahead holds something special: the Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC26), to be held in Eppelheim by Heidelberg, Germany, from 9–12 September 2026.
Hosted by MSC Eppelheim, this event celebrates Skill Driving and ECO Driving — uniting the world’s best professional drivers in an atmosphere of friendship, fairness, and mutual respect.
The PDWC represents more than competition; it is a celebration of excellence in professional driving. It honours the dedication, technical mastery, and environmental awareness that define our industry’s best. It is an opportunity to stand proud — for your company, your country, and for the profession we share.
We invite every national team, driver association, training centre, transport operator, and authority to be part of this great event.
Create your national team, join the qualifying rounds, and stand among the world’s finest drivers in Germany in 2026.
Let us recognise and celebrate those who make mobility possible — the professional drivers of the world.
With respect and appreciation,
Walter Pisarnik
President, on behalf of the UICR Board
PDWC26 – 9–12 September 2026
Eppelheim by Heidelberg, Germany
pdwc26@uicr.org
www.UICR.org
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