Planning a truck journey through Germany often involves more than simply checking the calendar. On certain public holidays, transport operators must also consider which federal states their route passes through. A truck driving ban may apply in one region, while neighbouring states allow freight traffic to continue without restrictions.
Traffic restrictions imposed on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on Austria’s A12 and A13 motorways have been creating significant challenges for European road transport for years. Carriers must take into account overnight driving bans, sectoral transport bans, as well as additional restrictions that apply during selected winter and holiday periods.
Starting July 1, 2026, companies engaged in international freight transport using vans and light commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeding 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes will be required to operate under new regulations. The most significant change is the mandatory installation of second-generation
From July 1, 2026, significant regulatory changes will come into force in the road transport industry concerning vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeding 2.5 tonnes but not exceeding 3.5 tonnes. The new rules primarily affect vans and light commercial vehicles used for international hire-and-reward freight transport.
German motorways have long been one of the most important transport corridors in Europe. For Polish carriers, transit through Germany is part of everyday operations — routes to France, the Benelux countries, Switzerland, Italy, and Scandinavia often depend on German road infrastructure. That is why any disruption to traffic
For years, handling driver’s license-related administrative matters has been associated with queues, booking appointments, and the need for an in-person visit to the local transport office. For professional drivers, who often work on the road and have limited time, each of these formalities could create real organizational challenges. Now
Lately, the transport industry has been in a rather unusual place. On one hand, we’re still dealing with high fuel prices, tight cash flow, and constant pressure to make everything add up. On the other – when we look at the data, we’re seeing something that not long ago
Recent weeks have made one thing very clear – the transport industry is once again under serious pressure. And as is often the case, the problem starts where it hurts the most: at the fuel pump. Fuel prices have reached levels that are now threatening the financial stability of
Toll prices on the A2 motorway in the Greater Poland region have increased again and are reaching levels that many drivers and transport companies consider extremely high. For heavy goods vehicles, toll rates are now approaching approximately PLN 3.20 per kilometer, which is fueling growing debate about the future
The European transport industry has been facing steadily rising operating costs in recent years, largely driven by climate policies and regulatory changes. Belgium is another country implementing major adjustments to its road toll system for heavy goods vehicles, introducing a pricing structure linked to CO₂ emissions. In some cases,
