Posting of drivers in Denmark. Special Clarifications approving by the Danish Road Traffic Authority
Posting of drivers in Denmark What evidences should be presented by the transport operator to the Danish Road Traffic Authority in order to be proven that a driver has not been posted in Denmark? Help with the posting of drivers in Denmark or other countries in the Internal Market Information System (IMI) is significant part…
Ventislav Trendafilov
IRU and ETF Advocate for EU Action on Rights and Conditions of Third-Country Drivers
Third-Country Drivers : Rights and Conditions On April 19, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and ETF jointly contacted European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit regarding the need for enhanced regulations for third-country drivers working in EU companies. This collaborative effort aims to tackle challenges such as driver shortages within the road transport sector. In this context, the…
Agnieszka Martinez
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,…
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
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…
Margareta Przybyla
Mobility Package: National provisions on third country operators and drivers employed by work agencies
The Third country operators and drivers and mobility package 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 third country operators and drivers employed by temporary work agencies. Some national practices have been summarized by the European Labour Authority…
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…
Rest time Drivers: do they have free will where to spend it ?
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…
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…
Mobility Package: cross-border cooperation practices between MSs
Cross-border cooperation The adoption of Mobility Package I has reinforced the need for mutual cooperation and exchange of information between Member States. Almost two years after Mobility Package provisions have entered into force, we can try to assess existing practices and identify the main challenges. In its report “Cross-border Cooperation obligations and practices in the…