LCV Tachograph Rules in 2026: A Critical Guide for Transport Operators
As of 1 July 2026, new EU LCV tachograph rules apply to many light commercial vehicles (LCVs) used for international goods transport. Vans and commercial vehicles with a maximum permitted weight between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes may now fall under EU driving and rest time legislation and require a smart tachograph. The changes affect not…
Agnieszka Martinez
DIWASS update – major changes for waste shipment coming on 21 May 2026
The European Union is entering the next phase of digital waste shipment management with the upcoming implementation milestones for DIWASS on 21 May 2026. Following the introduction of the EU-wide digital framework for waste transport registration, carriers, waste brokers, exporters, recovery facilities, and competent authorities should now prepare for significant operational changes that will impact cross-border waste…
Intense roadside inspections across Europe: Roadpol announces its 2026 Enforcement calendar
European drivers should prepare for a year of intensified roadside inspections as ROADPOL, the European Road Policing Network, has released its 2026 calendar of coordinated control activities. The planned operations will involve periodic, Europe-wide actions during which road authorities will focus on heavy vehicle safety, compliance with drivers’ working and rest time regulations, and the…
DIWASS: the new EU System for waste transport registration is available soon
The European Union is developing a new, EU-wide system for waste transport registration called DIWASS. This system is designed to modernize and harmonize the management of waste shipments across Member States, making cross-border compliance easier for hauliers, authorities, and other stakeholders. Today, in several Member States, electronic approaches to shipments of waste are already in…
EU Delegated Directive 2025/1801: New rules for Dangerous Goods Transport
EU Delegated Directive 2025/1801: What do transport operators need to know? Starting November 2025, the EU will implement Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/1801, bringing significant updates to compliance requirements across the logistics sector on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road. The directive introduces a unified compliance checklist, a new classification…
Headache for carriers – a French legal puzzle: Roadside checks vs. Premises checks
European law is clear: roadside checks and premises checks serve different purposes Roadside checks should focus on immediate safety issues, while company records must be verified at the premises of undertakings. However, the speed and efficiency of performing roadside checks as a general audit of the company sometimes leads to their excessive use, undermining legal…
Empty journeys: important changes to cabotage rules in Denmark
After ongoing discussions with the transport sector and the European Commission, the Danish Transport Authority has updated its cabotage guidelines, introducing more flexibility—especially around “empty journeys” (unladen trips). In this context, Denmark does not entitle the operator to perform cabotage, unless it forms part of a so-called “genuine transport operation”. This means the journey must…
SEVERE PARKING SHORTAGE AND SECURITY GAPS
Keeping Europe moving: why Road Transport matters The road transport sector stands as a cornerstone of the European Union’s single market, enabling the seamless movement of goods and people across borders. More than just a facilitator of trade, the sector plays a pivotal role in stimulating economic growth, generating employment, and maintaining the mobility that…
Road transport joins ICS2 (Import Control System 2): more secure version of the ENS declaration
The EU customs security system ICS2 (Import Control System 2) Starting from April 1, 2025, the road transportation sector, along with the rail sector, will go live into the Import Control System 2 (ICS2), which will become fully mandatory on September 1, 2025. ICS2 has already been applied to other transport sectors, making the road…
The new ELO system: faster and smarter way to cross the UK-France Border
The New French ELO system – Smart Border Starting from April 1, 2025, the new ELO system will be introduced as part of a smart border initiative in France. This system will aim to streamline customs procedures by grouping all necessary documentation into a single “logistic envelope.” Following a transitional period, ELO (Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire)…