OPEN EVENT
Discover the results of the surveys conducted by Responsible Trucking
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Created in 2021, the Responsible Trucking Collaborative Platform is an initiative organized by CSR Europe that aims at improving the working conditions of truck drivers. The members of the platform – both carriers and shippers companies - want to steer the direction by demonstrating leadership and responsibility in a collective manner.
After having set high standards for themselves and their whole supply chain through the “Truck Transport Social Guidelines”, in 2023 the members of the platform conducted two surveys:
The “Spot-Check Tool” survey to directly ask the truck drivers to report on their working conditions, both in the facilities of the members and within their own company. The survey was facilitated by &Wider.
The “Adequate Facility Checklist” survey which is a self-assessment conducted in a sample of the members’ facilities to evaluate their hosting quality.
The aim of this webinar is to present for the first time the results of the aforementioned surveys, which involved almost 1000 drivers, 40+ suppliers of logistic services and 50+ facilities, and to explain how these results will shape the activities of the Responsible Trucking initiative in 2024 and beyond.
We trust this presentation will raise awareness among companies on the urgency to act on the topic.
As regulatory requirements and social awareness of corporate human rights responsibilities continue to rise, there is a growing need for companies to conduct a human rights risk analysis of their suppliers. Due Diligence applies to materials and services suppliers, including transport companies which are the backbone of Supply Chains. The working conditions in logistics companies can be tough. There’s no need to look at remote countries or exotic sectors, already in our European countries, truck drivers are facing poor working conditions with insufficient health and safety standards. Furthermore, the competition in the sector generates price dumping and time pressure.
As a result, being a truck driver is not seen as an attractive job and there is now a shortage of drivers in Europe: about 400,000 drivers should be hired to cover current market demands, while 14% of the total remains unfilled. Moreover, the workforce is aging and a high proportion of drivers is approaching retirement, therefore the shortage will continue to rise if no action is taken.
The platform is open to more collaboration with peer companies - carriers or shippers - that would share its goals.
Join this webinar to:
Discover the main findings and results of the “Spot-Check Tool” and the “Adequate Facilities Survey”.
Learn more about the Responsible Trucking Collaborative Platform and its activities.
Learn more about the main trends and challenges of the road transport market.
Who should join:
Open to all companies from all sectors dealing with road transport in Europe
For more information:
Senior Project Manager