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…
Agnieszka Martinez
Warning : Control of registering loading and unloading activities
Control of registering loading and unloading activities Regulation (EU) N° 165/2014 on recording equipment in road transport sets out the basic characteristics of the tachographs and lays down the main elements of the system that must be put in place and maintained across the EU. Digital tachographs are able to record and store the activity of…
Margareta Przybyla
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…
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…
Increased fines for Hauliers in Denmark
Increased fines for Hauliers in Denmark Following last year’s update of fines in Denmark regarding driving and rest time, the organization of the enterprise work, as well as the operation of the tachograph, we have observed increased control and higher fines in recent weeks. The new amendments introduce some significant changes, including a new classification…
Ventislav Trendafilov
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…
The next Roadpol operation ‘Truck&Bus’: compliance issues
New RoadPol Operation The upcoming European RoadPol operation ‘Truck&Bus’ is scheduled to run from November 6th to November 12th, 2023. This initiative is a part of ROADPOL’s multiple approach to traffic law enforcement, aimed at tackling the illegal operations of commercial heavy goods vehicles and buses, all in the pursuit of enhancing road safety and…
Martyna VALUZYTE