In France, road represented 89% of inland freight performance in 2024, compared with 9% for rail and 2% for inland waterways.
Core business
Road transport
Drivet Transport International organises your road freight transport in France and Europe, from collection through to delivery. Pallets, part loads, full truckloads, bulky goods or specific requirements: we select the vehicle and organisation to suit your goods, schedule and access constraints.
Road transport
What is road freight transport?
An essential link in the logistics chain
Road freight transport consists of moving goods by truck between a loading point and a delivery point. It can cover a few kilometres or connect regions and countries, and it often provides the first and last leg of a wider logistics chain involving rail, sea or air transport.
Road transport is one of the most widely used freight solutions for inland and door-to-door movements because of its flexibility, direct access to sites and ability to serve companies, warehouses, construction sites and private customers. Maritime transport nevertheless carries more than 80% of world trade in goods by volume.
Road transport in France
Road freight in France: key figures
Official 2024 statistics show how important road haulage remains within freight transport in France.
Total inland freight activity in France in 2024, across road, rail and inland waterways.
Domestic road freight activity by heavy goods vehicles in metropolitan France in 2024.
Increase in domestic road freight activity by heavy goods vehicles between 2023 and 2024.
* Tonne-km: a unit of freight activity corresponding to one tonne of goods transported over one kilometre. Sources: French Ministry for Ecological Transition, SDES – 2024 Annual Transport Review and road-freight statistics. Global reference: UNCTAD, Review of Maritime Transport.
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Road freight transport across France and Europe
Drivet Transport International organises road freight movements from and to locations across France, as well as on numerous European routes. Every request is reviewed according to origin, destination, volume, weight, dimensions, type of goods and the required delivery schedule.
National coverage
Road transport across France
We review collections and deliveries throughout France for one-off shipments, regular flows, pallets, part loads and full truckloads, with the vehicle selected according to the actual operating constraints.
European routes
France–Europe and European flows
We can also review road freight operations between France and European destinations, as well as selected intra-European flows, depending on the goods, required vehicle, lead time and regulatory constraints.
Flexible capacity
From one pallet to a full load
One pallet, several pallets, a part load, a full truckload or specialised equipment can be reviewed according to the shipment, its access conditions and loading method.
Depending on the shipment, other services can complete the organisation: Freight forwarding · Groupage distribution · Express transport · Refrigerated transport · ADR transport
Road transport in pictures
Main truck types used in road freight transport
A visual overview of the main truck configurations used in road freight transport. Each vehicle body is designed for specific goods, loading methods and operating constraints.
Curtainsider / Tautliner
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Box truck
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Flatbed truck
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Tipper truck
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Tanker truck
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Refrigerated truck
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These examples show some of the most common truck configurations used in road freight transport. Many other vehicle bodies, trailers and specialised combinations exist and can be selected according to the goods, dimensions, weight, loading method, access conditions and regulatory requirements of each shipment.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Drivet Transport International organise road freight transport?+
Drivet Transport International organises road freight collections and deliveries throughout France and on numerous European routes. Feasibility, transit time and vehicle type are reviewed according to origin, destination, goods and the operational constraints of the shipment.
Do you organise road freight between France and Europe?+
Yes. We can review road freight movements from France to European destinations, from Europe to France and selected intra-European flows. The vehicle and transport plan are defined according to the goods, volume, lead time and regulatory constraints of the route.
Can road transport be arranged for a single pallet or a part load?+
Yes. A road freight requirement may involve one pallet, several pallets, a part load or a full truckload. Depending on volume, timing and destination, groupage, distribution, freight forwarding or a dedicated vehicle may be considered.
What types of trucks can be used for road freight transport?+
The vehicle depends on the goods and loading method. Curtainsiders, box trucks, flatbeds, tankers, tippers, refrigerated trucks and many other configurations can be reviewed according to weight, dimensions, site access, handling requirements and any regulatory constraints.
Can Drivet Transport International organise regular road freight flows?+
Yes. We can review both one-off shipments and regular flows between sites, customers, depots or logistics platforms. Frequency, volumes, time windows, loading constraints and destinations are used to define an appropriate operating solution.
What information is needed for a road freight quote?+
Useful information includes collection and delivery addresses, dates and time windows, type of goods, number of pallets or parcels, weight, dimensions, available handling equipment and any site-access or delivery constraints.
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Other solutions to explore
Tailored capacity
Freight forwarding
A freight-forwarding solution selected according to volume, destination, lead time and loading requirements.
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Flow coordination
Logistics
Coordination of your transport flows, shipments and delivery requirements through an organisation adapted to your operation.
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Short lead times
Express transport
Fast transport solutions for urgent, sensitive or time-critical deliveries.
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Consolidated distribution
Groupage distribution
Consolidated transport for parcels, pallets and smaller consignments, organised around routes and delivery requirements.
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Temperature controlled
Refrigerated transport
Temperature-controlled transport for goods requiring specific conditions during collection, transit and delivery.
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ADR subject to conditions
ADR transport
ADR requests reviewed according to the goods, classification, packaging, available documentation and destination.
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