Europe must support road freight industry – Goodyear

As the new European Parliament plans its agenda for the next four years, it is vital that Members of the European Parliament, together with the European Commission, look at how they can continue to support the road freight industry.

That’s the view of Goodyear, which is calling for cross-industry co-operation to support fleets investing in a sustainable future for the road freight industry.

A new survey of Europe’s road freight industry commissioned by Goodyear reveals that the regulatory regime is of vital importance to truck fleets operating in Europe.

“Our survey indicates that far from objecting to the European Union´s approach to reducing carbon emissions, the industry understands the need to become even more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. As the newly elected European Parliament and College of European Commissioners convenes, we will be drawing their attention to the major challenges facing Europe’s road freight industry. It is vital that the regulatory regime supports fleets to become ever more sustainable”, said Michel Rzonzef, Vice President Commercial Tyres at Goodyear Europe, Middle East and Africa. “The insights gathered from our survey will provide the basis of a substantive White Paper which Goodyear will launch at a major symposium on 14th October 2014 in Brussels. We are looking forward to sharing our findings and recommendations with legislators, fleet managers and the wider industry at this event.”