Subject: Invitation to Support and Participate in the UICR Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC 2026)
Dear [President/Secretary General/Director],
The UICR, together with the Motorsportclub Eppelheim e.V. im ADAC are proud to announce the 33rd UICR Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC 2026)
📍 Eppelheim by Heidelberg, Germany
🗓 9th–12th September 2026
The PDWC is the world’s premier competition for professional truck, bus/coach, and delivery van drivers — celebrating driving skill, road safety, and environmental responsibility. Drivers compete in both Skill Driving and ECO Driving disciplines that reflect real-world transport operations.
Your Role as a National Transport Federation
As a leading organisation representing the transport and logistics industry, your support is essential in promoting professionalism, safety, and recognition of drivers within your country.
You are invited to:
- Form and send a National Team of professional drivers to represent your country at the PDWC 2026; or
- Support your local driver association or professional driver club in preparing and sending their national team.
Why Participate? The Positive Outcomes for Your National Team
✅ Professional Recognition: Your drivers will represent your nation on a world stage, demonstrating skill, safety, and sustainability.
✅ Industry Reputation: Strengthen your federation’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and road safety leadership.
✅ Member Engagement: Motivate your members by recognising the vital contribution of drivers to the transport industry.
✅ Driver Recruitment & Retention: Promote driving as a skilled and respected profession, encouraging young drivers to join the industry.
✅ Networking & Cooperation: Build lasting connections with transport organisations and driver federations from across all continents.
✅ National Pride: Celebrate your country’s professional drivers as ambassadors of safety, sustainability, and skill.
Next Steps
Please confirm your interest by replying to this message or contacting:
📧 PDWC26@UICR.org
🌐 www.PDWC.UICR.org
Together, let’s celebrate the skill, safety, and spirit of professional driving — and make your national drivers proud representatives at PDWC 2026, Germany.
With professional regards,
Walter Pisarnik
President UICR
www.UICR.org