DeCA in Spain 2026: what is important to know
From 5 October 2026, Spain is changing the way road freight transport documents are controlled. If you perform domestic transport or cabotage in Spain, the administrative control document must become digital. This electronic document is known as DeCA in Spain. The change is relevant not only for Spanish transport companies. A foreign carrier performing cabotage…
Martyna VALUZYTEUpdated Minimum Wages in EU countries – Are you in compliance?
Minimum wage According to the provisions of the Mobility Package, the transport company must pay the posted driver for their working time in the host Member State according to that country’s national employment terms and conditions, which can be laid down by National laws, Regulations or administrative provisions, Collective agreements or arbitration awards which, in their…
New Dutch collective agreement wage rates applicable from 01.01.2026
Collective agreement wage rates : Dutch New Dutch minimum wages rates starting 1st of January 2026 According to the Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, the Dutch Collective agreement wage rates for the transport of professional goods is also applicable for the remuneration of foreign transport companies’ drivers posted to the Netherlands. As a…
Denmark Remuneration of the drivers posted increase
Denmark remuneration IMPORTANT LAST UPDATE (2026-07-01): The minimum remuneration rate in Denmark increased on 1st of July 2026. 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….
Posting of drivers to France: trusted professional guidance
Posting of drivers to France As of June 1, 2026, the minimum wage in France has increased by 2,41 %, now set at €1 867,02 gross per month for a 35-hour work week. Current rates as of June 1, 2026: Monthly minimum wage: €1 867,02 gross Hourly minimum wage: €12,31 gross However, for professional drivers…
Posting of drivers to Germany – key information
IMPORTANT LAST UPDATE (2026-01-01): The legal minimum wage increases to EUR 13,90 per hour on January 1, 2026. Based on the Directive (EU) 2020/1057 all drivers posted to Germany must be remunerated in accordance with the local wage rules applicable in Germany (Posting rules). There is no universally binding collective agreement for the transport sector,…
New Austrian Collective agreement wage rates from 1st of January 2026
New Austrian minimum wage rates starting 1st of January 2026 The remuneration rules applicable to drivers posted in Austria are described by the collective agreement of the freight transport. Since 1st of January 2026, the minimum wage rates specified in the agreement have augmented as follows: TYPE Normal hourly wage rates 2026 € With seniority of up to 5…
Important information : Posting of drivers to Belgium
Posting of drivers to Belgium Posted drivers to Belgium must be remunerated according to the collective labour agreement conditions applicable to the road freight transport sector. Starting 1st of January 2026, an update of tariffs and a new classification has been added to it. Please check below in details: MINIMUM GROSS HOURLY WAGE WITH POSTING…
Failure to issue the Polish Form RMPD100 – Penalty of 3000 EUR
Missing Polish Form RMPD100 – Penalty of 3000 EUR The first penalties of around 3000 EUR for missing RMPD100 forms have been issued by Polish authorities for both non-EU and EU carriers entering Poland without the required form or filling it incorrectly. A short reminder: When international carriage of goods by road and cabotage transport…
Important news: proper return of drivers to “home”
PROPER RETURN OF DRIVERS TO “HOME” The return of drivers after extended periods on the road has become one of the most challenging issues facing the transport sector today. This complexity stems from both logistical considerations and legal requirements that transport companies must navigate to ensure compliance while respecting the rights of their drivers. Understanding…
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