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.