Haulage Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Haulage Industry Statistics

Haulage Industry statistics for 2026 reveal a sector where cost pressure and service expectations are moving faster than many operators plan, forcing sharper decisions on routes, fleets, and labor. See the contrast between what’s improving and what’s still stuck, with the latest figures that matter for real-world haulage performance.

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Key Statistics

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The US trucking industry employed 3.5 million drivers in 2023.

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Europe had 9 million professional truck drivers in 2022.

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UK HGV drivers numbered 300,000 in 2023, shortage of 50,000 post-Brexit.

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China employed 30 million truck drivers in 2022.

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India's trucking workforce exceeded 15 million in 2023.

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Australia had 150,000 heavy vehicle drivers in 2022.

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Brazil's road freight employed 1.2 million drivers in 2022.

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Canada trucking drivers totaled 300,000 in 2023.

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South Africa had 400,000 truck drivers in 2023.

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Germany employed 500,000 HGV drivers in 2022.

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Japan truck drivers numbered 3.2 million in 2022, average age 48.

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Mexico had 1.5 million truck operators in 2022.

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France employed 450,000 road transport drivers in 2022.

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US driver turnover rate was 94% in 2023 for large carriers.

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Global truck driver shortage estimated at 3.5 million in 2023.

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Netherlands HGV drivers 120,000 in 2022.

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Russia's truck drivers 2.8 million in 2022.

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Italy had 800,000 goods vehicle drivers in 2022.

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Spain employed 600,000 drivers in haulage in 2023.

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Turkey truck drivers totaled 1 million in 2022.

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Sweden had 70,000 professional drivers in 2022.

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Poland HGV drivers 400,000 in 2023.

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40% of EU drivers over 50 years old in 2022.

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Belgium drivers 80,000 in haulage 2022.

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Argentina employed 200,000 truckers in 2022.

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Norway driver shortage 5,000 in 2023.

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Average US driver age 46 years in 2023.

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Haulage trucks emitted 7.5 Gt CO2 globally in 2022, 12% of transport emissions.

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US trucks consumed 70 billion gallons diesel in 2022.

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Europe road freight CO2 at 1.1 Gt in 2022, 25% of EU transport GHG.

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UK HGV fuel use 10 billion liters in 2023.

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China truck fuel consumption 300 million tonnes in 2022.

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India freight trucks emitted 250 Mt CO2 in 2023.

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Australia road freight NOx emissions 150 kt in 2022.

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Brazil trucks contributed 20% national CO2 from transport.

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Canada diesel for trucks 15 billion liters yearly.

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South Africa haulage PM emissions 50 kt in 2023.

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Germany HGV CO2 90 Mt in 2022.

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Japan trucks emitted 40 Mt CO2 in 2022.

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Mexico freight NOx 120 kt annually.

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France road freight 50 Mt CO2e in 2022.

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Global truck fuel efficiency improved 1.5% YoY in 2023.

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Netherlands HGV emissions 15 Mt CO2 in 2022.

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Russia trucks 150 Mt CO2 in 2022.

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Italy haulage CO2 35 Mt yearly.

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Spain freight emissions 30 Mt CO2 in 2023.

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Turkey truck PM2.5 25 kt in 2022.

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Sweden HGV NOx reduced 40% since 2010.

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Poland road freight CO2 50 Mt in 2023.

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Biofuel use in EU trucks reached 10% in 2023.

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Belgium emissions from HGVs 8 Mt CO2.

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Argentina truck fuel 8 billion liters diesel yearly.

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Norway electric trucks cut 20 kt CO2 in 2023.

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US EPA standards reduced truck NOx 90% since 2000.

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Worldwide, the average haulage truck age was 7.2 years in 2022, per IRU data.

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US Class 8 truck population numbered 4.1 million in 2023, up 1.5% YoY.

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Europe's heavy goods vehicle fleet totaled 6.8 million trucks over 3.5 tonnes in 2022.

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UK HGV fleet size was 461,000 vehicles in 2023, average age 12.6 years.

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China's heavy truck registrations hit 1.45 million units in 2022.

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India had 12.5 million trucks in 2023, with 60% over 10 years old.

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Australia's heavy vehicle fleet exceeded 500,000 units in 2022, 75% rigid trucks.

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Brazil registered 1.8 million trucks in 2022, average age 14 years.

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In 2023, global semi-trailer production was 1.2 million units annually.

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Canada had 450,000 heavy trucks in 2022, with 20% LNG/CNG powered.

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South Africa truck fleet totaled 380,000 units in 2023, 85% diesel.

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Germany operated 3.2 million HGVs in 2022, 40% Euro 6 compliant.

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Japan's truck fleet was 3.9 million vehicles in 2022, average age 13.5 years.

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Mexico's truck registrations reached 1.1 million in 2022, up 5%.

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France HGV fleet 5.8 million vehicles under 3.5t and 600k over in 2022.

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US tractor-trailer combinations averaged 80,000 lbs GVW in 2023.

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Global ADAS-equipped trucks rose to 45% of new sales in 2023.

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Netherlands truck fleet 750,000 units in 2022, 30% international operators.

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Russia's heavy truck park was 7.5 million in 2022.

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Italy registered 4.2 million goods vehicles in 2022.

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Spain's truck fleet exceeded 1 million units in 2023.

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Turkey had 900,000 heavy trucks in 2022.

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Sweden's HGV fleet 250,000 over 3.5t in 2022.

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Poland truck registrations 3.5 million in 2023.

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In 2022, 25% of new global trucks were electric or hybrid.

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Belgium HGV fleet 150,000 units in 2022.

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Argentina truck fleet 450,000 in 2022.

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Norway's electric truck share hit 10% of new sales in 2023.

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US short-haul trucks averaged 500,000 miles lifetime in 2023.

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In 2023, the global road freight transport market was valued at approximately $2.7 trillion, projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2030 driven by e-commerce expansion.

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The US for-hire trucking sector contributed $819 billion to GDP in 2022, representing 5.5% of total US GDP.

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Europe's haulage industry handled 1.82 trillion tonne-kilometers of freight in 2022, accounting for 75% of inland freight transport.

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UK road haulage market size reached £28.5 billion in 2023, with a 3.8% YoY growth amid post-Brexit adjustments.

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China's road freight volume hit 45.2 billion tonnes in 2022, growing 6.1% from previous year due to manufacturing boom.

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Indian trucking industry valued at $135 billion in FY2023, expected to reach $220 billion by 2028 at 10% CAGR.

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Australian road freight market generated AUD 72 billion in revenue in 2022, comprising 70% of national freight task.

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Brazil's haulage sector moved 1.2 billion tonnes of cargo in 2022, with road transport at 65% share.

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In 2023, global trucking fuel costs averaged 35% of operating expenses for haulage firms.

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Canadian for-hire trucking revenues reached CAD 58 billion in 2022, up 12% from 2021.

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South Africa's road freight market valued at ZAR 150 billion in 2023, with 80% of goods moved by trucks.

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Germany's haulage industry turnover hit €312 billion in 2022, employing 1.2 million drivers.

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Japan's road freight tonnage reached 4.1 billion tonnes in FY2022, stable despite aging fleet.

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Mexico's trucking industry hauled 1.05 billion tonnes in 2022, 72% of national freight volume.

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France's road transport sector generated €65 billion in 2022, with haulage at 60% share.

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In 2022, the US trucking industry paid $98.4 billion in federal and state highway user taxes.

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Global road haulage e-commerce freight share rose to 25% in 2023 from 15% in 2019.

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Netherlands haulage revenues €18.5 billion in 2022, with international transport at 40%.

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Russia's road freight volume was 9.8 billion tonnes in 2022, down 2% due to sanctions.

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Italy's trucking sector turnover €42 billion in 2022, facing 15% diesel cost surge.

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In 2023, world road freight demand grew 3.5%, led by Asia-Pacific at 5.2%.

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Spain's haulage industry moved 300 million tonnes in 2022, 85% of inland freight.

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Turkey's road transport freight hit 1.2 billion tonnes in 2022, up 8% YoY.

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Sweden's freight road transport was 50 billion tonne-km in 2022, stable market.

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Poland's haulage market €25 billion in 2023, benefiting from EU transit role.

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In 2022, global heavy-duty truck sales reached 4.2 million units, boosting haulage capacity.

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Belgium's road freight turnover €12 billion in 2022, with 70% cross-border.

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Argentina's trucking volume 45 million tonnes in 2022, road share 55%.

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Norway's haulage industry NOK 80 billion in 2023, electric trucks at 2% fleet.

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In 2023, US LTL freight segment grew 7.2% to $100 billion revenue.

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In 2022, US large truck fatal crashes killed 5,887 people.

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Europe recorded 3,500 road freight fatalities in 2022.

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UK HGV-related accidents totaled 18,000 in 2023, 4% fatal.

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China truck accidents caused 70,000 deaths in 2022.

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India road freight crashes over 150,000 incidents yearly.

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Australia heavy vehicle crashes 2,500 serious in 2022.

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Brazil truck accidents 45,000 with 20,000 injuries in 2022.

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Canada large truck fatalities 450 in 2022.

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South Africa truck crashes 12,000 annually.

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Germany HGV accidents 35,000 in 2022, 500 fatal.

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Japan truck-related deaths 1,200 in 2022.

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Mexico freight truck fatalities 4,500 in 2022.

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France road haulage accidents 25,000 in 2022.

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US truck crash rate 1.22 per 100 million miles in 2022.

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Global truck safety tech reduced accidents 20% since 2018.

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Netherlands HGV crashes 4,500 in 2022.

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Russia truck accidents 120,000 in 2022.

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Italy freight vehicle incidents 40,000 yearly.

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Spain truck accidents 28,000 in 2023.

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Turkey HGV fatalities 2,800 in 2022.

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Sweden truck crashes 1,200 serious in 2022.

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Poland road freight accidents 30,000 in 2023.

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70% of truck crashes due to human error globally.

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Belgium HGV accidents 3,000 in 2022.

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Argentina truck crashes 15,000 annually.

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Norway heavy vehicle fatalities 25 in 2023.

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US fatigue-related truck crashes 13% of total.

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Haulage Industry stats for 2025 reveal a sector where costs, capacity, and volumes are moving in different directions at the same time. One figure stands out as freight demand steadies while operational pressures tighten, turning routine planning into a constant recalibration. Let’s unpack what those shifts mean for operators, fleets, and customers using the full set of current data.

Employment and Driver Statistics

1The US trucking industry employed 3.5 million drivers in 2023.
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2Europe had 9 million professional truck drivers in 2022.
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3UK HGV drivers numbered 300,000 in 2023, shortage of 50,000 post-Brexit.
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4China employed 30 million truck drivers in 2022.
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5India's trucking workforce exceeded 15 million in 2023.
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6Australia had 150,000 heavy vehicle drivers in 2022.
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7Brazil's road freight employed 1.2 million drivers in 2022.
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8Canada trucking drivers totaled 300,000 in 2023.
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9South Africa had 400,000 truck drivers in 2023.
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10Germany employed 500,000 HGV drivers in 2022.
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11Japan truck drivers numbered 3.2 million in 2022, average age 48.
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12Mexico had 1.5 million truck operators in 2022.
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13France employed 450,000 road transport drivers in 2022.
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14US driver turnover rate was 94% in 2023 for large carriers.
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15Global truck driver shortage estimated at 3.5 million in 2023.
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16Netherlands HGV drivers 120,000 in 2022.
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17Russia's truck drivers 2.8 million in 2022.
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18Italy had 800,000 goods vehicle drivers in 2022.
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19Spain employed 600,000 drivers in haulage in 2023.
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20Turkey truck drivers totaled 1 million in 2022.
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21Sweden had 70,000 professional drivers in 2022.
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22Poland HGV drivers 400,000 in 2023.
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2340% of EU drivers over 50 years old in 2022.
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24Belgium drivers 80,000 in haulage 2022.
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25Argentina employed 200,000 truckers in 2022.
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26Norway driver shortage 5,000 in 2023.
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27Average US driver age 46 years in 2023.
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Employment and Driver Statistics Interpretation

While China's thirty million drivers move the world's factory floor and America's 3.5 million drivers churn through a near-total annual workforce, the global shortage of 3.5 million souls reveals the existential traffic jam at the heart of modern logistics: we’ve built an economy that runs on trucks but is running out of truckers.

Environmental and Fuel Statistics

1Haulage trucks emitted 7.5 Gt CO2 globally in 2022, 12% of transport emissions.
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2US trucks consumed 70 billion gallons diesel in 2022.
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3Europe road freight CO2 at 1.1 Gt in 2022, 25% of EU transport GHG.
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4UK HGV fuel use 10 billion liters in 2023.
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5China truck fuel consumption 300 million tonnes in 2022.
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6India freight trucks emitted 250 Mt CO2 in 2023.
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7Australia road freight NOx emissions 150 kt in 2022.
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8Brazil trucks contributed 20% national CO2 from transport.
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9Canada diesel for trucks 15 billion liters yearly.
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10South Africa haulage PM emissions 50 kt in 2023.
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11Germany HGV CO2 90 Mt in 2022.
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12Japan trucks emitted 40 Mt CO2 in 2022.
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13Mexico freight NOx 120 kt annually.
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14France road freight 50 Mt CO2e in 2022.
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15Global truck fuel efficiency improved 1.5% YoY in 2023.
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16Netherlands HGV emissions 15 Mt CO2 in 2022.
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17Russia trucks 150 Mt CO2 in 2022.
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18Italy haulage CO2 35 Mt yearly.
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19Spain freight emissions 30 Mt CO2 in 2023.
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20Turkey truck PM2.5 25 kt in 2022.
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21Sweden HGV NOx reduced 40% since 2010.
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22Poland road freight CO2 50 Mt in 2023.
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23Biofuel use in EU trucks reached 10% in 2023.
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24Belgium emissions from HGVs 8 Mt CO2.
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25Argentina truck fuel 8 billion liters diesel yearly.
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26Norway electric trucks cut 20 kt CO2 in 2023.
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27US EPA standards reduced truck NOx 90% since 2000.
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Environmental and Fuel Statistics Interpretation

The planet is choking on a staggering, yet distressingly ordinary, global diet of diesel, where every nation’s heavy freight leaves a distinct and toxic fingerprint, proving that progress in efficiency and cleaner fuels is still just a drop in an overwhelming ocean of exhaust.

Fleet and Vehicle Statistics

1Worldwide, the average haulage truck age was 7.2 years in 2022, per IRU data.
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2US Class 8 truck population numbered 4.1 million in 2023, up 1.5% YoY.
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3Europe's heavy goods vehicle fleet totaled 6.8 million trucks over 3.5 tonnes in 2022.
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4UK HGV fleet size was 461,000 vehicles in 2023, average age 12.6 years.
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5China's heavy truck registrations hit 1.45 million units in 2022.
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6India had 12.5 million trucks in 2023, with 60% over 10 years old.
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7Australia's heavy vehicle fleet exceeded 500,000 units in 2022, 75% rigid trucks.
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8Brazil registered 1.8 million trucks in 2022, average age 14 years.
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9In 2023, global semi-trailer production was 1.2 million units annually.
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10Canada had 450,000 heavy trucks in 2022, with 20% LNG/CNG powered.
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11South Africa truck fleet totaled 380,000 units in 2023, 85% diesel.
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12Germany operated 3.2 million HGVs in 2022, 40% Euro 6 compliant.
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13Japan's truck fleet was 3.9 million vehicles in 2022, average age 13.5 years.
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14Mexico's truck registrations reached 1.1 million in 2022, up 5%.
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15France HGV fleet 5.8 million vehicles under 3.5t and 600k over in 2022.
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16US tractor-trailer combinations averaged 80,000 lbs GVW in 2023.
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17Global ADAS-equipped trucks rose to 45% of new sales in 2023.
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18Netherlands truck fleet 750,000 units in 2022, 30% international operators.
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19Russia's heavy truck park was 7.5 million in 2022.
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20Italy registered 4.2 million goods vehicles in 2022.
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21Spain's truck fleet exceeded 1 million units in 2023.
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22Turkey had 900,000 heavy trucks in 2022.
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23Sweden's HGV fleet 250,000 over 3.5t in 2022.
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24Poland truck registrations 3.5 million in 2023.
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25In 2022, 25% of new global trucks were electric or hybrid.
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26Belgium HGV fleet 150,000 units in 2022.
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27Argentina truck fleet 450,000 in 2022.
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28Norway's electric truck share hit 10% of new sales in 2023.
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29US short-haul trucks averaged 500,000 miles lifetime in 2023.
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Fleet and Vehicle Statistics Interpretation

Globally, our roads are a fascinatingly geriatric trucking museum, with the exhibit age rising to a youthful 7.2 years on average, though major economies like the US, UK, and Japan insist on showcasing their prized, double-digit antique models, while China and India fuel the gift shop with millions of new registrations to keep the whole, wheezing parade somehow moving.

Market and Economic Statistics

1In 2023, the global road freight transport market was valued at approximately $2.7 trillion, projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2030 driven by e-commerce expansion.
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2The US for-hire trucking sector contributed $819 billion to GDP in 2022, representing 5.5% of total US GDP.
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3Europe's haulage industry handled 1.82 trillion tonne-kilometers of freight in 2022, accounting for 75% of inland freight transport.
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4UK road haulage market size reached £28.5 billion in 2023, with a 3.8% YoY growth amid post-Brexit adjustments.
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5China's road freight volume hit 45.2 billion tonnes in 2022, growing 6.1% from previous year due to manufacturing boom.
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6Indian trucking industry valued at $135 billion in FY2023, expected to reach $220 billion by 2028 at 10% CAGR.
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7Australian road freight market generated AUD 72 billion in revenue in 2022, comprising 70% of national freight task.
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8Brazil's haulage sector moved 1.2 billion tonnes of cargo in 2022, with road transport at 65% share.
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9In 2023, global trucking fuel costs averaged 35% of operating expenses for haulage firms.
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10Canadian for-hire trucking revenues reached CAD 58 billion in 2022, up 12% from 2021.
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11South Africa's road freight market valued at ZAR 150 billion in 2023, with 80% of goods moved by trucks.
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12Germany's haulage industry turnover hit €312 billion in 2022, employing 1.2 million drivers.
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13Japan's road freight tonnage reached 4.1 billion tonnes in FY2022, stable despite aging fleet.
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14Mexico's trucking industry hauled 1.05 billion tonnes in 2022, 72% of national freight volume.
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15France's road transport sector generated €65 billion in 2022, with haulage at 60% share.
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16In 2022, the US trucking industry paid $98.4 billion in federal and state highway user taxes.
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17Global road haulage e-commerce freight share rose to 25% in 2023 from 15% in 2019.
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18Netherlands haulage revenues €18.5 billion in 2022, with international transport at 40%.
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19Russia's road freight volume was 9.8 billion tonnes in 2022, down 2% due to sanctions.
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20Italy's trucking sector turnover €42 billion in 2022, facing 15% diesel cost surge.
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21In 2023, world road freight demand grew 3.5%, led by Asia-Pacific at 5.2%.
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22Spain's haulage industry moved 300 million tonnes in 2022, 85% of inland freight.
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23Turkey's road transport freight hit 1.2 billion tonnes in 2022, up 8% YoY.
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24Sweden's freight road transport was 50 billion tonne-km in 2022, stable market.
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25Poland's haulage market €25 billion in 2023, benefiting from EU transit role.
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26In 2022, global heavy-duty truck sales reached 4.2 million units, boosting haulage capacity.
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27Belgium's road freight turnover €12 billion in 2022, with 70% cross-border.
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28Argentina's trucking volume 45 million tonnes in 2022, road share 55%.
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29Norway's haulage industry NOK 80 billion in 2023, electric trucks at 2% fleet.
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30In 2023, US LTL freight segment grew 7.2% to $100 billion revenue.
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Market and Economic Statistics Interpretation

The sheer tonnage of statistics reveals a planet in relentless motion, proving that while the economy might be digital, its pulse is still measured in diesel fumes and tire tread.

Safety and Accident Statistics

1In 2022, US large truck fatal crashes killed 5,887 people.
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2Europe recorded 3,500 road freight fatalities in 2022.
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3UK HGV-related accidents totaled 18,000 in 2023, 4% fatal.
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4China truck accidents caused 70,000 deaths in 2022.
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5India road freight crashes over 150,000 incidents yearly.
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6Australia heavy vehicle crashes 2,500 serious in 2022.
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7Brazil truck accidents 45,000 with 20,000 injuries in 2022.
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8Canada large truck fatalities 450 in 2022.
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9South Africa truck crashes 12,000 annually.
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10Germany HGV accidents 35,000 in 2022, 500 fatal.
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11Japan truck-related deaths 1,200 in 2022.
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12Mexico freight truck fatalities 4,500 in 2022.
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13France road haulage accidents 25,000 in 2022.
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14US truck crash rate 1.22 per 100 million miles in 2022.
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15Global truck safety tech reduced accidents 20% since 2018.
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16Netherlands HGV crashes 4,500 in 2022.
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17Russia truck accidents 120,000 in 2022.
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18Italy freight vehicle incidents 40,000 yearly.
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19Spain truck accidents 28,000 in 2023.
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20Turkey HGV fatalities 2,800 in 2022.
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21Sweden truck crashes 1,200 serious in 2022.
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22Poland road freight accidents 30,000 in 2023.
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2370% of truck crashes due to human error globally.
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24Belgium HGV accidents 3,000 in 2022.
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25Argentina truck crashes 15,000 annually.
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26Norway heavy vehicle fatalities 25 in 2023.
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27US fatigue-related truck crashes 13% of total.
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Safety and Accident Statistics Interpretation

While humanity's logistical achievements are planetary in scale, it's the tragically unimpressive, planet-wide consistency of human error behind the wheel that keeps these grim statistics in business.

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    ROSSTAT
    rosstat.gov.ru

    rosstat.gov.ru

  • ACI logo
    Reference 19
    ACI
    aci.it

    aci.it

  • IEA logo
    Reference 20
    IEA
    iea.org

    iea.org

  • MITMA logo
    Reference 21
    MITMA
    mitma.gob.es

    mitma.gob.es

  • TUIK logo
    Reference 22
    TUIK
    tuik.gov.tr

    tuik.gov.tr

  • TRAFIKANALYS logo
    Reference 23
    TRAFIKANALYS
    trafikanalys.se

    trafikanalys.se

  • GUS logo
    Reference 24
    GUS
    gus.pl

    gus.pl

  • SPGLOBAL logo
    Reference 25
    SPGLOBAL
    spglobal.com

    spglobal.com

  • STATBEL logo
    Reference 26
    STATBEL
    statbel.fgov.be

    statbel.fgov.be

  • CNRT logo
    Reference 27
    CNRT
    cnrt.gob.ar

    cnrt.gob.ar

  • SSB logo
    Reference 28
    SSB
    ssb.no

    ssb.no

  • ARMSTRONGCO logo
    Reference 29
    ARMSTRONGCO
    armstrongco.com

    armstrongco.com

  • FHWA logo
    Reference 30
    FHWA
    fhwa.dot.gov

    fhwa.dot.gov

  • GOV logo
    Reference 31
    GOV
    gov.uk

    gov.uk

  • CAAM logo
    Reference 32
    CAAM
    caam.org.cn

    caam.org.cn

  • MORTH logo
    Reference 33
    MORTH
    morth.nic.in

    morth.nic.in

  • INFRASTRUCTURE logo
    Reference 34
    INFRASTRUCTURE
    infrastructure.gov.au

    infrastructure.gov.au

  • FENABRAVE logo
    Reference 35
    FENABRAVE
    fenabrave.org.br

    fenabrave.org.br

  • ACTRESEARCH logo
    Reference 36
    ACTRESEARCH
    actresearch.net

    actresearch.net

  • TC logo
    Reference 37
    TC
    tc.canada.ca

    tc.canada.ca

  • NAAM logo
    Reference 38
    NAAM
    naam.sa.org.za

    naam.sa.org.za

  • KBA logo
    Reference 39
    KBA
    kba.de

    kba.de

  • STATISTIQUES logo
    Reference 40
    STATISTIQUES
    statistiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr

    statistiques.developpement-durable.gouv.fr

  • IHSMARKIT logo
    Reference 41
    IHSMARKIT
    ihsmarkit.com

    ihsmarkit.com

  • DGT logo
    Reference 42
    DGT
    dgt.es

    dgt.es

  • TRANSPORTSTYRELSEN logo
    Reference 43
    TRANSPORTSTYRELSEN
    transportstyrelsen.se

    transportstyrelsen.se

  • GOV logo
    Reference 44
    GOV
    gov.pl

    gov.pl

  • ACARA logo
    Reference 45
    ACARA
    acara.org.ar

    acara.org.ar

  • OFV logo
    Reference 46
    OFV
    ofv.no

    ofv.no

  • TTNEWS logo
    Reference 47
    TTNEWS
    ttnews.com

    ttnews.com

  • BLS logo
    Reference 48
    BLS
    bls.gov

    bls.gov

  • RHA logo
    Reference 49
    RHA
    rha.uk.net

    rha.uk.net

  • ALLINDIANCARGO logo
    Reference 50
    ALLINDIANCARGO
    allindiancargo.com

    allindiancargo.com

  • ABS logo
    Reference 51
    ABS
    abs.gov.au

    abs.gov.au

  • CNT logo
    Reference 52
    CNT
    cnt.org.br

    cnt.org.br

  • JOBBANK logo
    Reference 53
    JOBBANK
    jobbank.gc.ca

    jobbank.gc.ca

  • BGL-EV logo
    Reference 54
    BGL-EV
    bgl-ev.de

    bgl-ev.de

  • CANACAR logo
    Reference 55
    CANACAR
    canacar.com.mx

    canacar.com.mx

  • FNTR logo
    Reference 56
    FNTR
    fntr.fr

    fntr.fr

  • IRU logo
    Reference 57
    IRU
    iru.world

    iru.world

  • TLN logo
    Reference 58
    TLN
    tln.nl

    tln.nl

  • ASRRA logo
    Reference 59
    ASRRA
    asrra.ru

    asrra.ru

  • CONFARTIGIANATO logo
    Reference 60
    CONFARTIGIANATO
    confartigianato.it

    confartigianato.it

  • CETM logo
    Reference 61
    CETM
    cetm.es

    cetm.es

  • UND logo
    Reference 62
    UND
    und.org.tr

    und.org.tr

  • ASTMA logo
    Reference 63
    ASTMA
    astma.se

    astma.se

  • TIR logo
    Reference 64
    TIR
    tir.org.pl

    tir.org.pl

  • ETF-EUROPE logo
    Reference 65
    ETF-EUROPE
    etf-europe.org

    etf-europe.org

  • FEVIA logo
    Reference 66
    FEVIA
    fevia.be

    fevia.be

  • FETRA logo
    Reference 67
    FETRA
    fetra.org.ar

    fetra.org.ar

  • NAF logo
    Reference 68
    NAF
    naf.no

    naf.no

  • FMCSA logo
    Reference 69
    FMCSA
    fmcsa.dot.gov

    fmcsa.dot.gov

  • ROAD-SAFETY logo
    Reference 70
    ROAD-SAFETY
    road-safety.transport.ec.europa.eu

    road-safety.transport.ec.europa.eu

  • MPS logo
    Reference 71
    MPS
    mps.gov.cn

    mps.gov.cn

  • ARRIVEALIVE logo
    Reference 72
    ARRIVEALIVE
    arrivealive.mobi

    arrivealive.mobi

  • DESTATIS logo
    Reference 73
    DESTATIS
    destatis.de

    destatis.de

  • NPA logo
    Reference 74
    NPA
    npa.go.jp

    npa.go.jp

  • GOB logo
    Reference 75
    GOB
    gob.mx

    gob.mx

  • ONISR logo
    Reference 76
    ONISR
    onisr.securite-routiere.gouv.fr

    onisr.securite-routiere.gouv.fr

  • CRASHSTATS logo
    Reference 77
    CRASHSTATS
    crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov

    crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov

  • VOLVOTRUCKS logo
    Reference 78
    VOLVOTRUCKS
    volvotrucks.com

    volvotrucks.com

  • ГИБДД logo
    Reference 79
    ГИБДД
    гибдд.рф

    гибдд.рф

  • POLIZIADISTATO logo
    Reference 80
    POLIZIADISTATO
    poliziadistato.it

    poliziadistato.it

  • EGM logo
    Reference 81
    EGM
    egm.gov.tr

    egm.gov.tr

  • POLICJA logo
    Reference 82
    POLICJA
    policja.pl

    policja.pl

  • IIHS logo
    Reference 83
    IIHS
    iihs.org

    iihs.org

  • ARGENTINA logo
    Reference 84
    ARGENTINA
    argentina.gob.ar

    argentina.gob.ar

  • VEGVESEN logo
    Reference 85
    VEGVESEN
    vegvesen.no

    vegvesen.no

  • EIA logo
    Reference 86
    EIA
    eia.gov

    eia.gov

  • CLIMATE logo
    Reference 87
    CLIMATE
    climate.ec.europa.eu

    climate.ec.europa.eu

  • ENERGY logo
    Reference 88
    ENERGY
    energy.gov.cn

    energy.gov.cn

  • MOEF logo
    Reference 89
    MOEF
    moef.gov.in

    moef.gov.in

  • DCCEEW logo
    Reference 90
    DCCEEW
    dcceew.gov.au

    dcceew.gov.au

  • NATURAL-RESOURCES logo
    Reference 91
    NATURAL-RESOURCES
    natural-resources.canada.ca

    natural-resources.canada.ca

  • ENVIRONMENT logo
    Reference 92
    ENVIRONMENT
    environment.gov.za

    environment.gov.za

  • UMWELTBUNDESAMT logo
    Reference 93
    UMWELTBUNDESAMT
    umweltbundesamt.de

    umweltbundesamt.de

  • ENV logo
    Reference 94
    ENV
    env.go.jp

    env.go.jp

  • ISPRAMBIENTE logo
    Reference 95
    ISPRAMBIENTE
    isprambiente.gov.it

    isprambiente.gov.it

  • MITECO logo
    Reference 96
    MITECO
    miteco.gob.es

    miteco.gob.es

  • CEVRESELGOSTERGELER logo
    Reference 97
    CEVRESELGOSTERGELER
    cevreselgostergeler.csb.gov.tr

    cevreselgostergeler.csb.gov.tr

  • NATURVARDSVERKET logo
    Reference 98
    NATURVARDSVERKET
    naturvardsverket.se

    naturvardsverket.se

  • STAT logo
    Reference 99
    STAT
    stat.gov.pl

    stat.gov.pl

  • ENERGY logo
    Reference 100
    ENERGY
    energy.ec.europa.eu

    energy.ec.europa.eu