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…
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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…
Will TRACE 2 Guidance be Considered by Foreign Authorities to harmonize Roadside Checks’ practices?
Will TRACE 2 Guidance be Considered by Foreign Authorities to harmonize Roadside Checks’ practices? Since the implementation of Mobility Package 1, navigating international transportation rules has become quite challenging. Each country often interprets regulations differently, and discrepancies may arise not only between regions but also among various controlling authorities within the same country. Moreover, each…
Warning Truck & Bus Operation: Vehicle Inspections in Belgium, France, and Romania (November 6-12, 2023)
Vehicle inspection From November 6th to 12th, 2023, the European Labour Authority (ELA) collaborated with the European Roads Policing Network (ROADPOL) to address irregularities in road transport. In this joint effort, 86 law enforcement officers from various countries conducted vehicle inspections on 192 vehicles across Belgium, France, and Romania. The “Truck and Bus Operation” campaign…
Illegal roadside checks – passing problem or ongoing concern?
Over the past months, a significant increase of illegal roadside checks has unfolded since February 2022, persisting to the present day. According to our statistical data, a staggering 80% of transport companies lack sufficient time to prepare the necessary evidence requested during roadside checks. Illegal roadside checks practise In the past two years, disparities in…
NEW OBLIGATIONS FOR NON-EU CARRIERS POSTING DRIVERS TO POLAND
NON-EU CARRIERS POSTING DRIVERS TO POLAND Since 18th of August 2023 non-EU carriers posting drivers to Poland must declare the posting via the national Polish system and appoint a local contact point authorized to mediate in contacts between the company and the National Labour Authority. This representative needs to stay in Poland during the posting…