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…
Ventislav Trendafilov
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…
Agnieszka Martinez
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…
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
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…
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….
New EU Directive simplifies immigration rules for third-country nationals
New EU Directive Simplifies and Strengthens Immigration Rules for Third-Country Nationals: A Partial Solution to the Truck Driver Shortage? A recent study by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), published in 2022, underscores a severe shortage of truck drivers across Europe. The research reveals a deficit of 380,000 truck drivers, representing approximately 10% of the…
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…