Championing Drivers. Promoting Safety. Celebrating Excellence.
Driver Well Being
Our mission is to advocate for better working conditions. We collaborate with carriers, policymakers, and health experts to create practical solutions. Driver well-being isn’t just a personal issue; it’s a public safety priority and essential for retention and job satisfaction.
Education
Educating commercial drivers is essential to promoting safety, health, and success in the industry. Training goes beyond driving skills — it includes topics like fatigue management, healthy lifestyle habits, health awareness, and understanding regulations.
Driver Recognition
Boosting morale, improving job satisfaction, and promoting a culture of safety and professionalism. By celebrating their achievements — whether it's safe driving records, years of service, or acts of exceptional dedication — we show appreciation for their hard work and commitment.
Lobbying
The EPDA represents drivers at the legislative level, we advocate for better working conditions, improved safety standards, and access to healthcare. It ensures that the voices of drivers are heard in policy discussions that directly impact their lives and livelihoods.
Driver Championships
The EPDA National Professional Drivers Championship is a valuable event that celebrates skill, professionalism, and excellence in the driving industry. The competition tests drivers on a range of abilities — from vehicle handling and safety to problem-solving.
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Promoting a professional driving culture and empowering Europe's professional drivers through education, wellbeing, advocacy, and the Professional Driver World Championship.
News
Summer Road Pressures: Staying Safe When It Matters Most
Summer Road Pressures: Staying Safe When It Matters Most As summer holidays begin across Europe, professional drivers face some of the toughest conditions of the year. Traffic increases, temperatures rise, and HGV operators continue to work under pressure—often up to the legal maximum of 56 hours per week. While many
Professional Drivers Father’s Day Bikers Outing
Join your fellow Professional Drivers for a Sunday morning spin through Wicklow and Wexford. Guys These points are part of the Irish Photo Rally. There should be plenty of bends on the way and when we arrive in Wexford the spin home can be quickly back up the M11
Improvement in Performance for the New Hino Trucks
With the release of the new 300 Series Light-duty truck, there is also an improvement in performance for the new Hino trucks, with a new model being introduced for those looking for even more oomph. Hino claims to offer the World the most powerful Japanese-built light-duty truck range and this