The sector's fragmented, mobile and cross-border nature undermines freedom of association and collective bargaining. The widespread misclassification and informalisation of drivers create a systemic barrier that legally prevents or inhibits workers from joining unions or engaging in collective
Modern trucking increasingly involves digital monitoring through telematics and in-cab cameras, introduced for safety. When these are used as tools to micro-manage drivers, they become a significant psychosocial risk and a source of chronic stress. It can also lead to data privacy violations, as
This infrastructure deficit is particularly acute along major transport corridors, in border regions and near
Truck drivers are often the target of criminal activity by third parties, including cargo theft and assault – a risk heightened when a shortage of secure parking forces them to rest in unlit or unmonitored locations. Unrealistic commercial schedules that ignore that location and availability of safe
Discrimination is a systemic risk that falls hardest on migrant and non-national drivers, who are disproportionately involved in cross-border trucking. They face heightened risk of violence, harassment and discrimination at border crossings, rest areas, inspection points and along international
Forced labour and human trafficking can often originate in recruitment, particularly for migrant drivers. Many are illegally charged fees to secure employment – in direct violation of the ILO's General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment. These pay-to-work models, hidden deep
Wages, working conditions and living conditions are central to ensuring decent work and safe operations in road transport. The ILO Guidelines highlight that these factors are closely interconnected and directly influence both worker wellbeing and road safety outcomes, and they call for remuneration
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It begins with establishing what standards apply and which ships actually carry your goods, moves to an evidence-based assessment of the risks aboard them, opens a structured dialogue on what those
