Trans.eu knows how you could avoid the standstill of your goods in the coming weeks. The deadline for Smart Tachograph 2.0 has now passed, and thousands of trucks across Europe are no longer legally allowed to operate on international routes. With demand climbing and compliant capacity under pressure, forwarders face the real prospect of delays, missed contracts and unhappy customers.
From 18 August 2025, all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes registered after June 2019 and used in international transport must be equipped with Smart Tachograph 2.0 (G2V2). This requirement is part of the EU Mobility Package and is aimed at harmonising cross-border monitoring.
The law is clear: without the new tachograph, a truck cannot cross borders legally. While fines fall on hauliers, the disruption is felt by forwarders and shippers when a load does not move.
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The penalties are steep
The new tachograph rules are not just a formality. Member states across Europe have attached heavy penalties to non-compliance. In France, fines can reach €30,000 and vehicles may be impounded until the tachograph is replaced. In Spain, hauliers face penalties of more than €2,000, while in Germany a flat fine of €1,500 applies. Poland has introduced administrative fines of up to PLN 12,000, with vehicles grounded for up to seven days.
For forwarders, the fines fall on hauliers: but the business impact lands on you. A stopped truck means a missed slot, a failed delivery, and an unhappy customer.
A perfect storm for capacity
The regulation takes effect just as the European road transport market is building towards its autumn peak. Load offers are rising across the board, but the number of compliant vehicles has not kept pace. Many hauliers delayed retrofits until the last moment, leaving workshops with queues and fleets still waiting for upgrades.
This mismatch is creating pressure. Forwarders competing for compliant capacity now face a tighter market, with risks compounded by the seasonal spike in demand.
Why forwarders are choosing Trans.eu
In this environment, the ability to know which hauliers are ready is critical. Trans.eu offers that visibility.
The platform has already verified more than 25,000 hauliers equipped with Smart Tachograph 2.0. Forwarders using Trans.eu can filter by compliance, book with confidence, and avoid the costly scenario of relying on a partner who cannot legally complete an international delivery.
Beyond compliance, the platform provides smart matching tools that speed up the booking process, helping forwarders secure trucks quickly even in a tightening market. Visibility features allow users to monitor carrier readiness and reduce the risk of disruption.
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The next wave of compliance is coming
The tachograph change is not a one-off hurdle. By 2026, smaller commercial vehicles of 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes used for international transport will also fall under tachograph rules. Driver cards are being updated, and further digital compliance measures are expected.
Forwarders who build their networks around verified, compliant hauliers today will be better prepared for this ongoing regulatory shift tomorrow.
Don’t wait until capacity runs out
The tachograph deadline has already reshaped the market, and compliant trucks are in demand. Waiting to adapt carries risks: late shipments, strained customer relationships, and lost contracts.
With Trans.eu, forwarders gain access to a growing pool of verified, Smart Tacho 2.0-ready hauliers; helping them keep shipments moving despite the new restrictions.
Register now on Trans.eu and secure Smart Tacho 2.0-ready carriers before capacity runs out.
