About the campaign

The European Commission considers to allow longer, heavier vehicles in Europe. But the danger posed by mega trucks has hardly been noticed in most European countries, and almost no public debate on this issue is taking place.

The website NO MEGA TRUCKS is intended to provide information about longer and heavier vehicles and to give organisations from across Europe the opportunity to take a stand and become active in their own countries. Remember - the transport ministers and members of the European parliament from every country in the EU directly influence the decisions made by the Commission.

This website has been set up by the NO MEGA TRUCKS alliance to inform people about the dangers that mega trucks pose for traffic safety, for the environment and for public finances.

Organisations have the opportunity to take a stand against mega trucks by adding their names to the public list of mega truck opponents. This list will show transport ministers and politicians in Brussels that organisations from all European countries and from all sectors of society are against the introduction of longer and heavier vehicles.

Organisations that want to do more and actively oppose mega trucks can use the list to find out which other organisations are also opposing them and to form alliances to exert even greater political pressure on a national level. The contact details of existing networks that are already coordinating national activities against mega trucks can also be found.

Action items and suggestions for taking a stand against mega trucks in your country

The 'No Mega Trucks' information platform was initiated by four organisations from Europe and Germany that are committed to environmental protection and traffic safety. They are united by their rejection of mega trucks and a common vision – to create networks across Europe in a united front to stop mega trucks from being allowed on Europe's roads. Editorial content and funding for this website is provided by the Alliance pro Schiene.

Many organisations in Europe have started their own national campaigns against mega trucks.

Many organisations from across Europe and from all sections of society are against allowing mega trucks.