Subject: Join Us in Celebrating Professional Driving Excellence – PDWC26
Dear Transport Operators,
The UICR invites all transport companies, across the globe to participate in the 33rd UICR Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC26), taking place in Eppelheim by Heidelberg, Germany, from 9th–12th September 2026.
This world championship brings together the most skilled truck, bus, and van drivers from every continent to demonstrate precision, safety, and environmental responsibility in both Skill and ECO Driving disciplines.
We encourage every transport operator and fleet organisation to support their drivers in representing their nation and profession on the world stage. This is a unique opportunity to:
Promote road safety and professional competence.
Motivate and reward your best drivers.
Driver Recruitment & Retention
Showcase commitment to sustainable transport and driver excellence.
Build international connections within the professional driver community.
Each national team is welcome to enter participants across all vehicle categories. National or regional qualifying events (NPDC / LPDC) can serve as pre-selections for your country’s team.
More information and registration details will be published at the PDWC26 official website
Register your interest and request more information @ PDWC26@UICR.org
Let’s celebrate the profession that keeps the world moving – the professional driver.
With professional regards,
Walter Pisarnik
President UICR
33rd UICR Professional Driver World Championship 2026
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