UETR welcomes the adoption by the European Commission of new standards and procedures to support the development of safe and secure parking areas in the EU. ""This is a step forward - we always supported the introduction of EU harmonised standards as a key instrument...
The European Commission has launched a dedicated website with the overview of transport measures undertaken by the EU and the EU Member States to aid people fleeing the war in Ukraine and with information of measures aimed to facilitate road transport operations carried out in...
Brussels, 10 March 2022 UETR calls upon decision makers for urgent and widespread action to address unbearably high energy prices The unbearable increase in energy prices in Europe is putting at risk road transport companies which play a vital role delivering goods to people and business. Adequate and widespread action at governmental...
On the 3 rd of March 2022, France's Truck Etape Béziers parking facility won the first edition of the ESPORG Excellence in Truck Parking Award, in recognition of its role in providing services to drivers and road transport companies.Safe and secure parking areas play an...
The EU Parliament Plenary has approved the revision of the Eurovignette Directive. + The new system will be distance-based (and not time-based anymore) for lorries on TEN T.+ Timeline is in 8 years from the entry into force of the Directive+ External cost charge for air...
European Commission DG MOVE has published a new set of Questions and Answers on the understanding of the provisions of Directive 2020/1057. The document is available here is available here in English. DG MOVE informed that all other EU language versions will be provided.. ...
The European Commission has published the first edition of Guidance on posting of drivers, to help road transport operators to understand how to apply the new rules (applicable from 2 February 2022), and in particular when posting situation starts and when it ends in various...
At the UETR General Assembly of 14 December 2021, Julio Villaescusa has been unanimously re-elected President of UETR for a further 2 year term. He said in a speech that road transport SMEs are facing many challenges (Green Deal, Mobility Package implementation, shortage of drivers..). “I was...
UETR fully supports the new ESPORG European Truck Parking Award for better services and quality transport. UETR will be part of the jury together with other private and public stakeholders. "Safe and Secure parking areas are key ensure decent working conditions, safety and security, particularly when drivers...
OTRE is the French employers' organization of micro, small and medium companies of road freight and passenger transport, removal companies, transport of cash and valuables, ambulance transportation and logistics. It brings together more than 3,000 companies with around 75,000 employees.OTRE President Alexis Gibergues said: “Our...
