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The 13 partners of the Collaborative Platform “Better Trucking” met on 21 November to discuss how to create better working conditions for European road transport workers and improve the image of the industry. The Group will meet again on 27th February 2020 to produce Social Guidelines. Join the Better Trucking consortium
13 partners of the newly launched collaborative platform “Better Trucking” held their second working group meeting on 21 November in Brussels, Belgium. The members of the platform continued the work of the previous six months, investigating the poor working conditions present in European road transport.
The aim? The development of a work plan to ensure improvements in the working conditions of truck drivers. Group Members are currently defining the activities that could improve the standards of the industry, ensure legal compliance and build capacity in areas that would improve the image of the industry. The Group has so far also made an indication that together it can work on the facilities that truck drivers in Europe use – whether it be on company sites or at in-between rest spots. The collaborative platform will also monitor the status of Mobility Package I that is currently being discussed at the EU Parliament on emission, vehicle taxation, driving and rest time rules amongst others. Partners will work to ensure that all activities are aligned with any developments from the European institutions.
Next Steps:
The Group will meet again on 27th February where a Social Guidelines document will be drafted and discussed between the member partners. Partners will also begin shaping the Group roadmap to encapsulate the future aspirations for the industry in order to improve the image of the profession as a whole.
Better Trucking is still accepting new partner members interested in improving the social conditions of truck drivers in Europe.
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