This five-part report is intended to serve as a basis for discussion at the Meeting. Part 1 reviews recent developments in the road transport sector. These include modal split and fleet data and supply chain management impacts on road freight transport services. Part 2 includes employment data and covers other related features such as recruitment and retention and working time, and presents three case studies on establishing level playing fields. Parts 3 and 4 are intended to inform the Meeting of OSH risks and work-related disorders. The relevant ILO instruments and tools and suggestions relating to policy coherence and responses are discussed in Part 5.