European Automobile Manufacturers Association

06/01/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Fact sheet: trucks

Fact sheet: trucks

1 June 2026

Trucks have a vital role in society's functioning, supporting the delivery of all kinds of essential goods to consumers and providing key transport services to businesses.

Top five insights

  • Trucks carry 75% of land freight transport in the EU
  • Around 6 million trucks are currently in circulation in the EU
  • Over 460,000 trucks were manufactured in the EU in 2025
  • Half of heavy trucks built in the US come from European-owned factories
  • The average age of trucks is 14 years

Get the bigger picture on trucks in our fact sheet below.

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