<span style="font-weight: 400;">Dutch haulier association Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN) says it objects to the explanation of the European Commission (EC) about the return obligation of the vehicle. The EC is of the opinion that semi-trailers and trailers also fall under this provision. TLN disputes this and is also of the opinion that this measure does not contribute at all to the goals of the new European transport rules.</span>

Dutch hauliers appeal to the European Commission over obligation to return semi-trailers

Dutch haulage association Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN) says it was shocked to learn that the EU's return of trucks obligation also applies to trailers. In addiiton, the organisation has questioned the effectiveness of the enforcement of the regulation.

Dutch hauliers “shocked” to learn return of trucks rule applies to trailers too

TLN, the Netherlands haulage association, has called for more roadside checks because otherwise “the chance of foreign vehicles being caught remains low". The organisation wants to see a specific plan for enforcing rules on foreign vehicles.

Dutch hauliers say more roadside checks needed to enforce Mobility Package

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The obligation for drivers to enter the country code into the tachograph at the border or the first possible stop after the border will cause chaos at the borders, increase CO2 emissions and lead to higher costs, warns the Dutch transportation organisation TLN. Therefore, it recommends changing the law to allow drivers to record the border crossing at the first planned stop.</span>

Mandatory border crossing recording should be changed to 1st planned stop, says TLN

The Dutch government is preparing a subsidy scheme for hauliers to purchase zero-emission HGVs between 2022 and 2024. The Ministry of Infrastructure is allocating 43 million euros for the electrification of Dutch lorry fleets.

Dutch hauliers appeal to the European Commission over obligation to return semi-trailers

Dutch hauliers “shocked” to learn return of trucks rule applies to trailers too

Dutch hauliers say more roadside checks needed to enforce Mobility Package

Mandatory border crossing recording should be changed to 1st planned stop, says TLN

Dutch government allocates €43 million for hauliers to buy electric HGVs