Unexpected effect of European regulations requiring the new 1C V2 tachograph in new vehicles: delays in supplying the device are leading to the immobilization of new trucks. It also has a major impact on the French market. Explanations. 50,334 industrial vehicles (VI)...
From August 21, 2023, all new trucks in the European Union (EU) will be fitted with the 1C V2 tachograph. According to Jean-Marc Rivera, General Delegate of the European Road Hauliers’ Organization (OTRE), this tool will enable better control of international...
Are you familiar with the Mobility Package legislation? Here are a few key points to remind you of your rights and obligations. Posted drivers are employees who carry out the following operations for a limited period of time in an EU member state other than the one...
The rules are not harmonized in Europe on the minimum age for driving a truck. As part of its program to modernize driving license rules, the European Commission wants to lower this age to 18. On March 1, the European Commission presented a package of measures to...
A new IRU report shows that HGV, bus and coach driver shortages in Europe are spiralling out of control, fuelled by increased transport demand and an ageing driver population. If no effective action taken, the shortage could triple in 4 years’ time, IRU’s...
The French government met in November with various stakeholders in the logistics industry to discuss the country’s driver shortage. The goal of the talks was to form a plan to make the profession of lorry driver more attractive. One of the ideas floated was a...
