A small Alpine country, Slovenia was the first country from the former Yugoslavia to join the European Union in 2004, followed by the adoption of the single currency in 2007. Economically, Slovenia is often cited as a model for other Eastern European economies to follow. Its GDP and wages are now close to those of Spain, exceeding those of Greece and Portugal. Its road transport activity is entirely international, making Slovenia the tenth most active country in this category. In terms of international activity between third countries, the country now exceeds the level of certain Eastern flags such as Hungary and the Czech Republic, and major historical Western flags such as Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Germany.

In terms of operating conditions, Slovenian drivers' productivity appears to be declining due to frequent returns to base and other social demands. A driver's annual mileage, 116,000 km in 2020, is down 5% while their annual cost is up 7.4%, implying a surge in the cost per driving hour of +12%. In addition to drivers, most other cost items are soaring: +15% for tolls, +15% for insurance, and +10% for tyres and maintenance.

Overall, the average cost per kilometre for a 40-tonne Slovenian heavy goods vehicle operating internationally is €0.94/km, up 5% since the last study on road freight transport in Slovenia in 2018.
The CNR invites you to discover this new study, which provides comprehensive details on Slovenian TRM under 2020 operating conditions.