New rules on the coordination of social security systems: risks for transport operators
After 10 years of the legislative process, the EU institutions have finally agreed on new rules on the coordination of social security systems. The revised Regulations 883/2004 and 987/2009 entered into force on 1 November 2026, with the most relevant provisions from the perspective of road transport operators and highly mobile workers starting to apply 24…
Margareta Przybyla
Important: European Commission proposes to make labour mobility in the EU fairer
On 15 September 2026, the European Commission published its Fair Labour Mobility Package, designed to make cross-border work in the EU easier and more transparent, introduce new digital solutions, and strengthen enforcement and protection against abuse. The Labour Mobility Package includes a Communication and five legislative proposals: a Regulation establishing the European Social Security Pass…
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…
LCV Tachograph Rules in 2026: A Critical Guide for Transport Operators
As of 1 July 2026, new EU LCV tachograph rules apply to many light commercial vehicles (LCVs) used for international goods transport. Vans and commercial vehicles with a maximum permitted weight between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes may now fall under EU driving and rest time legislation and require a smart tachograph. The changes affect not…
Agnieszka Martinez
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…
DIWASS update – major changes for waste shipment coming on 21 May 2026
The European Union is entering the next phase of digital waste shipment management with the upcoming implementation milestones for DIWASS on 21 May 2026. Following the introduction of the EU-wide digital framework for waste transport registration, carriers, waste brokers, exporters, recovery facilities, and competent authorities should now prepare for significant operational changes that will impact cross-border waste…
The Road Transport Sector Under Pressure: Fuel Prices, Regulation, and the Risk of a Systemic Crisis
The European road transport sector is entering a critical phase. In recent months, the European road transport sector has been facing increasing and multi-layered pressure that cannot be explained by ordinary market fluctuations. What we are witnessing today is the result of the convergence of several key factors—geopolitical instability, a sharp increase in fuel prices,…
Ventislav Trendafilov