Afternoon tea with an expert in the field
I am happy to announce my new segment on the blog titled “Afternoon tea with an expert in the field,” where I will invite colleagues, partners, clients, and other experts to discuss various issues concerning the freight transport market. It is my pleasure to begin symbolically with a colleague of my team at Move Expert,…
Ventislav Trendafilov
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…
European Parliament and Council back revision of EU rules on driving licence
EU institutions have made considerable progress with revision of the Driving Licence Directive. However, the European Parliament and Councill will be able to continue negotiations only after European elections, which will take place between 6 and 9 June 2024. During its February Plenary Session Members of the European Parliament have adopted their negotiating mandate. Council…
Margareta Przybyla
Mobility Package: National provisions on third country operators and drivers employed by work agencies
As Member States are still in the process of shaping their enforcement practices of Mobility Package 1, we start gaining some clarity on the treatment of 3rd country operators as well as drivers employed by temporary work agencies. Some national practices have been summarized by the European Labour Authority in its “Report on cooperation obligations…
Navigating intermodal transport. A 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. 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 of Marseille was seen as…
Agnieszka Martinez
Drivers: do they have free will where to spend their rest time?
It has already been said many times that the main purpose of the Mobility Package I was to guarantee the rights of drivers and improve their working conditions. So obviously, drivers should have also the right to choose where they wish to spend their rest time; however, the discussion of today is if this is…
New Dutch collective agreement wage rates applicable from 01.01.2024
New Dutch minimum wages rates starting 1st of January 2024 According to the Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, the Dutch Collective agreement for the transport of professional goods is also applicable for the remuneration of foreign transport companies’ drivers posted to the Netherlands. As a result, the minimum wage rates mentioned in the…
Martyna VALUZYTE
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…
New Austrian Collective agreement wage rates from 1st of January 2024
New Austrian minimum wage rates starting 1st of January 2024 The remuneration rules applicable to drivers posted in Austria are described by the collective agreement of the freight transport. Since 1st of January 2024, the minimum wages specified in the agreement have augmented as follows: TYPE Normal hourly wage 2023 € With seniority of up to 5…
Posting of drivers to Germany
IMPORTANT LAST UPDATE (2023-12-27): The legal minimum wage will undergo an increase to EUR 12.41 per hour on January 1, 2024. 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…