The road transport industry is the backbone of our economy and plays an essential role in people’s daily lives and mobility. However, the sector is facing serious social, labor and economic challenges and is experiencing a serious driver shortage, which was only temporarily alleviated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As industry stakeholders, we are committed to reversing this trend and are taking action to increase the attractiveness of the sector and highlight the quality of the jobs available. The world road transport organization (IRU) has joined forces with the European Shippers’ Council (ESC) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) to improve the current situation with a charter. 

The primary objective of this charter is to improve the treatment of drivers at loading and unloading sites and thereby improve working conditions, increase operational efficiency, and ultimately, contribute to making the driving profession more attractive.

We recognize the importance of adhering to common values and promoting cooperation on the ground, to tackle efficiently the current challenges we face.

All interested industry stakeholders are encouraged to join the initiative and lead by example. Signatories will contribute to making the road transport industry a better place to work and must be committed to improving the current working conditions.

JOST joined the international project by signing the Charter and commit to continue improving continuously the reception of drivers at company premises.

We invite all logistics and industry stakeholders to join the charter on https://www.iru.org/what-we-do/being-trusted-voice-mobility-and-logistics/charters/improving-treatment-drivers-delivery-sites