NEW REGULATIONS IN FRANCE ON VEHICLES OVER 40 TONS
40 tons = Euro 5, Euro 6 : New regulations in France From October 1, 2025, Euro 5 trucks will no longer be allowed to operate above 40 tons in France. An order dated July 29, 2021, so called L’arrêté du 29 juillet 2021[1] issued under Article R. 312-4 of the French Road Code, introduces…
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NEW Update : clarifying DRIVER RIGHTS to choose rest locations 2
CLARIFYING DRIVER RIGHTS TO CHOOSE REST LOCATIONS AND EMPLOYERS’ RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY ON OUR ARTICLE ABOUT CJEU DECISION : On 4 October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) struck down a key provision of the Mobility Package that required trucks to return to base every eight weeks. This decision marks a turning…
CJEU has annuled Truck Return Rule in Mobility Package
Court Ruling on the Mobility Package Today on 04 of October 2024, The Court of Justice of the EU in Luxembourg has annulled a crucial provision of the Mobility Package, the requirement for trucks to return to their registered base every eight weeks, a key provision in the EU’s controversial Mobility Package. This decision marks…
Germany increases Border Controls with neighboring countries for the next 6 months !
Germany increases Border Controls Starting Monday, 16 September, Germany will implement border controls with several neighboring countries, including France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark. These measures are set to last for six months as part of the government’s intensified efforts to curb irregular immigration. The decision to reinstate these controls is part of a…
Road Safety Concerns: 43% of Truck Drivers breach EU Regulations on Work and Rest Times
Work and rest time of truck drivers A recent Europe-wide safety operation has revealed concerning figures about the adherence to EU regulations governing work and rest times among truck drivers. The results, released as part of the latest ROADPOL Truck & Bus Operation, show that 43% of truck drivers in Belgium and 31% in Austria…
Denmark Remuneration of the drivers posted increase
Denmark remuneration IMPORTANT LAST UPDATE : The minimum remuneration rate in Denmark to increase on 1 of July 2024. Based on the Directive (EU) 2020/1057 all drivers posted to Denmark must be remunerated in accordance with the local wage rules applicable in Denmark (Posting rules). The Danish rules on the minimum remuneration are regulated in internal administrative legislation….
Tachograph: national practices will no longer be the norm
Source from guideduchrono.com Marc BOUGAUT Can a HGV driver be fined abroad for tampering with a tachograph that is not required or sanctioned in his own country? Following publication in the EU’s Official Journal, the provisions governing tachograph manipulation will apply throughout the Union. National practices will no longer be the norm With regard to…
New FAQ from the French Transport Ministry: Best Conditions for Taking Regular Weekly Rest time for Truck drivers
Regular weekly rest time Update as of June 12, 2024: The FAQ that was published on the French Transport Ministry’s website has been removed. We will provide further updates once the new version is published. Two years after the implementation of the new posting rules resulting from the Mobility Package, we observed a new reality…
IRU and ETF Advocate for EU Action on Rights and Conditions of Third-Country Drivers
Third-Country Drivers : Rights and Conditions On April 19, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and ETF jointly contacted European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit regarding the need for enhanced regulations for third-country drivers working in EU companies. This collaborative effort aims to tackle challenges such as driver shortages within the road transport sector. In this context, the…
Navigating intermodal transport. A perfect classic case study in France
A recent incident in France has brought attention to a case of irregular cabotage, highlighting the complexities of intermodal transport and following regulations. Check that with Move Expert. Upon arrival at the port of Marseille, a semi-trailer coupled with a truck for the inland journey of more than 500 km. This connection at the port…