The Union of International Haulers is established 2004 in Plovdiv, Republic of Bulgaria. The Union is the most representative professional transport organization in Bulgaria and unites more than 370 legitimate and real operating companies in the sector of international road transport of goods. Our members provide over 9000 jobs, 7000 vehicles and more than €950 million working capital. The main objectives of the Union are protection of the rights and legitimate interests of the Bulgarian haulers domestically and abroad in front of all national and international institutions thus encouraging the efforts of its members to regulate of professional ethics in the field of transport services and the prevention of unfair competition. The means by which the association achieve its goals include participation in specialized programs for the development of transport at national level; supporting education and training of staff and promoting high educational level and professional competence; cooperation with national and international associations, unions and other associations in the field of international transport. The Union of International Haulers organize and conduct workshops and discussions to support the rights and legitimate interests of the carriers at governmental level by preparing and submitting to the competent authorities projects and opinions on legislation related to the transportation activities; developing methods for improvement of the organization of supplying the haulers with the necessary documents for international freight; supporting and supervising the observance of international standards for quality of transport services. The Union international haulers attract professionals and experts from our country and abroad to solve the economic, credit, customs, tax and other issues related to the activities of the members of the association and all the Bulgarian haulers in international transport, in general. The bodies of the association are the Governing Council, composed of nine members and the General Assembly, consisting of all members of the association. The association is represented by its chairman. The Union maintains close contacts with other professional organizations in the country and abroad.