Sleeping on the Ferry: Important Difference in Rest Rules for Europe’s Truck Drivers
Sleeping on the Ferry: Daily vs. Weekly Rest Rules for Europe’s Truck Drivers For many truck drivers, a ferry crossing offers a rare pause in the relentless rhythm of international transport. A cabin on board promises a real bed, a shower, and a break from the cab. But once the ship docks, a familiar question…
Ventislav Trendafilov
Case Study: The Complexity of Cross-Border Compliance – A Real- Example from Belgium
CASE STUDY: THE COMPLEXITY OF CROSS BORDER COMPLIANCE – A REAL EXAMPLE FROM BELGIUM A recent incident in Belgium has highlighted a growing challenge in European road transport enforcement: the difficulty of navigating overlapping legal frameworks—particularly when EU regulations intersect with international agreements involving non-EU countries. A commercial vehicle conducting transport between Great Britain and…
CONTROLS OF DRIVERS’ REMUNERATION – COMMON APPROACH
CONTROLS OF DRIVERS’ REMUNERATION – COMMON APPROACH More than three years after lex specialis Directive has entered into force, operators are still being confronted with an important level of uncertainty when it comes to controlling of remuneration paid to posted drivers. Due to highly complex nature of European regulations and national salary systems, there are…
Margareta Przybyla
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…
Agnieszka Martinez
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…
Navigating the Transition to 56-Day Driver Cards
Navigating the Transition to 56-Day Driver Cards: A Legal Perspective As the December 31, 2024, deadline approaches for extending the recording period for driver cards from 28 to 56 days, commercial drivers and logistics companies face both challenges and opportunities. A deeper understanding of the legal implications reveals that while there are adjustments to be…
Second generation smart tachograph V2: Mandatory to comply with European rules
Update 11/10/2024 : Tachograph V2 Mandatory to comply with European rules The Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor, a vital axis of 4,858 km in length, crosses strategic regions from Finland to Italy, linking important urban centers and ports in Scandinavia, Germany, Austria, and Italy. However, the implementation of Regulation 1054/2020 has generated a series of requirements and penalties…
Belen Gomez
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…
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…
Martyna VALUZYTE
New Amendments to Romania’s RO e-Transport System
E-transport : expert answers Today, we are delving into the intricate details of the recent changes to Romania’s e-Transport System. Our guide through this labyrinth of questions is Mr. Valeriu Faighenov. Valeriu possesses extensive knowledge in client support, account management, and project management. With nearly 20 years of experience, he combines his expertise with the…