## [Social aspects of international road transport](/en/topics/social-aspects-international-road-transport) The **international road transport sector** is crucial for the European economy and its social function. It ensures that citizens have access to essential goods and services. The sector employs almost 5 million people in the EU and because of its mobile nature it also faces several challenges. Drivers in the international road transport sector are **highly mobile workers**. They regularly cross borders, work in multiple Member States and their labour and social rights depend on legislation and collective agreements applicable in several Member States. This also applies to the operators who need to comply with a combination of labour and social terms. That is why the proper exchange of information and good cooperation are essential - and here lies the important role of ELA. **ELA’s activities** target the road transport sector as part of its general work area as regards the posting of workers, social security coordination and cooperation between Member States when tackling undeclared work. In addition, the Authority has a specific mandate related to supporting cross-border administrative cooperation on the social aspects of international road transport sector legislation, in the field of driving times and rest periods, posting of drivers and access to the profession. ## Ongoing activities The [Framework for Action on Road Transport](https://www.ela.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2022-03/ela-framework-action-road-transport-2022.pdf) was established in 2022 and ELA continues with coordinated actions in the international road transport sector: - coordinating and supporting cross-border roadside and premise checks with targeted **joint and concerted inspections** - promotion of a **common understanding of the legislation** introduced by the [Mobility Package](https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftransport.ec.europa.eu%2Ftransport-modes%2Froad%2Fmobility-package-i_en&data=05%7C02%7Cadele.ballarini%40ela.europa.eu%7C67b6c485fa11409451ed08dbfa412f67%7Cba8252ebda414a268f373320ef9a2285%7C0%7C0%7C638378930094752780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NLhscIkNyDUakH7HU1qyZhCL%2BlL8luvItQu2Lcaatxo%3D&reserved=0) and the exchange of practices between the competent national authorities - strengthening **cooperation** and **exchange of information** between Member States authorities - **training sessions** for national authorities and transport operators dedicated to the use of road transport declaration portal - peer review of **national websites** that contain information about **posting of drivers** - road transport onsite events (‘**roadshows**’) in Member States to inform drivers and transport operators about their rights and obligations - dedicated [**communication activities**](https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ela.europa.eu%2Fen%2Fcampaign%2Froad-fair-transport&data=05%7C02%7Cadele.ballarini%40ela.europa.eu%7C67b6c485fa11409451ed08dbfa412f67%7Cba8252ebda414a268f373320ef9a2285%7C0%7C0%7C638378930094752780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=m0yVkDPwZ%2BzRWW4UTufFS9u0U%2BbBRiw%2B%2B%2FNGy2ya%2Flo%3D&reserved=0) to inform and raise awareness of the rights and obligations related to road transport ## EU Legal Framework Relevant EU legislation in ELA's mandate: - [Regulation (EC) No 561/2006](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02006R0561-20200820) on rules relating to driving times and rest periods as amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/1054 - [Directive 2006/22/EC](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02006L0022-20170101) on rules relating to enforcement requirements as revised by Directive (EU) 2020/1057 - [Directive (EU) 2020/1057](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2020/1057/oj) on rules relating to posting of drivers in the road transport sector - [Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02009R1071-20130701) on rules relating to access to the profession as revised by Regulation (EU) 2020/1055 ## Resources ### Training materials - Training session on the use of the posting declaration portal for Road Transport[ \[part 1\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0V81L3mbXI&list=PLvoQC3mmwYSXfDeyQFdu4USm3-YQnoyaX&index=11) [\[part 2\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TExH4rHptqg&list=PLvoQC3mmwYSWgb03UpwECZba5c-ehKM-B) - [Training session on Road Transport]() - [Workshop on Passengers Transport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f9wHGeV38A&list=PLvoQC3mmwYSUqSlHVkvnCM96Zf2bkf211&index=13 ) Other videos of past events: - YouTube playlist related to roadshow in Latvia (employers event): [Roadshow on Road Transport - Employers Event | 08 December 2022 Riga - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvoQC3mmwYSWxP1mr_0EaY5iJmoxN2lQ2) - YouTube playlist related to roadshow in Lithuania (drivers and employers event): [Road Transport Roadshow | 29 November 2022 (Lithuania) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvoQC3mmwYSXMt461CG82V5hmhLrnKeOK) - YouTube playlist with video recordings of first and third online information sessions: [Online Information Sessions on road transport social legislation with a focus on roadside inspections - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvoQC3mmwYSXI_Vi6hOf39dbEJlsgUa3L) [More training materials](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/documents-0?f%5B0%5D=ela_publication_type%3A179&f%5B1%5D=topics%3A164) ### Communication materials [See all](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/documents-0?f%5B0%5D=ela_publication_type%3A180&f%5B1%5D=ela_publication_type%3A181&f%5B2%5D=topics%3A164) #Road2FairTransport Campaign [Go to the campaign webpage](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/campaign/road-fair-transport) ## Contacts **ELA** - info![at](/modules/contrib/spamspan/image.gif)ela \[dot\] europa \[dot\] eu (subject: Road%20Transports) (Send a query on social aspects of international road transport) **EU level enforcement organisations** - [Network of European traffic police forces - ROADPOL](https://www.roadpol.eu/) - [Confederation of Organisations in Road Transport Enforcement - CORTE](https://www.corte.be/) - [Euro Contrôle Route - ECR](https://www.euro-controle-route.eu/) **Social partners at European level** - [European Transport Workers’ Federation - ETF](https://www.etf-europe.org/%C2%A0) - [World Road Transport Organisation - IRU](https://www.iru.org/who-we-are/where-we-work/iru-europe) ## Latest news ![European Labour Authority visual with the message “Test it before we launch it!” and three raised hands representing participation in user testing.](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2026-09/Pool%20of%20testers%20webnews.jpg?itok=p_5oBJjg) [Test it before we launch it!](/en/news/test-it-we-launch-it) Help shape ELA's websites, digital products, communication materials by sharing your feedback and experience. **Published date:** 22 September 2026 News ![tachograph september 1](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2026-09/image.jpeg?itok=5rxjHaI-) [Strengthening enforcement against tachograph manipulation and driving and rest time infringements ](/en/news/strengthening-enforcement-against-tachograph-manipulation-and-driving-and-rest-time) The European Labour Authority (ELA), together with [ROADPOL](https://roadpol.eu/) and [ECR EGTC](https://www.ecr-egtc.eu/), is bringing road transport enforcement officers from across Europe together for three days of training on tachograph manipulation and driving and rest time infringements. **Published date:** 14 September 2026 News ![Joint inspections reveal truck drivers working illegally in the Netherlands and Belgium 5](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2026-06/Joint%20inspections%20reveal%20truck%20drivers%20working%20illegally%20in%20the%20Netherlands%20and%20Belgium%205.png?itok=I88ILoem) [556 vehicles inspected during ELA action week on road transport ](/en/news/556-vehicles-inspected-during-ela-action-week-road-transport) ELA coordinated another Road Transport Week of Action in the first week of May 2026, with 21 Member States taking part to check compliance with EU and national rules in the sector. **Published date:** 26 June 2026 News [See all related news](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/news?f%5B0%5D=topics%3A164) ## Upcoming events Nov 24 Nov 25 2026 [ELA Tech lab - 3rd edition ](/en/news-event/events/ela-tech-lab-3rd-edition)Time Tuesday 24 November 2026, 08.00 (CET) - Wednesday 25 November 2026, 14.00 (CET) Location Bratislava, Slovakia Event [See all events](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/events?f%5B0%5D=topics%3A164) ## See also - [For citizens: EU rules for working in road transport | YourEurope portal](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/work-abroad/rules-working-road-transport/index_en.htm) - [For drivers: Driving and rest times rules - Mobility Package I | Europe Commission](https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport-modes/road/mobility-package-i/driving-rest-times_en) - [For businesses: Employing road transport workers: driving time and rest periods | YourEurope portal](https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/human-resources/transport-sector-workers/road-transportation-workers/index_en.htm) - [For businesses: EU rules for employers who post drivers abroad | Your Europe](https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/human-resources/cross-border-posted-workers/drivers/index_en.htm) - [Posted drivers: EC rules on posting of drivers | European Commission](https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport-modes/road/mobility-package-i/posting-rules_en) - [Posted drivers: Posting of drivers portal](https://www.postingdeclaration.eu/landing) - ETF resource page: [ETF: European Transport Workers' Federation | Resources - ETF: European Transport Workers' Federation](https://www.etf-europe.org/resources/) - IRU resource page: [News & Resources | IRU | World Road Transport Organisation](https://www.iru.org/news-resources)