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Decarbonizing heavy goods vehicles: the temptation of a tax risks blocking the transition

Decarbonizing heavy goods vehicles: the temptation of a tax risks blocking the transition

News of the 05/06/2026

The road freight transport sector is experiencing a historic profitability crisis, marked by margins at their lowest since the early 2000s. It is in this already suffocating macroeconomic context that the parliamentary report by Gérard Leseul and Jean-Marie Fiévet comes into play.

Road transport: the mirage of government aid in the face of a protracted crisis

Road transport: the mirage of government aid in the face of a protracted crisis

News of the 24/05/2026

The government is attempting to defuse the crisis gripping the road transport sector, which has been stifled by soaring fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has just announced a three-month extension of a financial support mechanism. To quell the anger of industry professionals, the authorities are promising to revise the program by doubling the maximum amount of aid, from €300 to €600, and by removing the eligibility criteria that had previously blocked applications.

Road transport subsidies: a reprieve until May amid union tensions

Road transport subsidies: a reprieve until May amid union tensions

News of the 24/04/2026

The road freight and passenger transport sector continues to navigate turbulent waters. Faced with persistent energy price volatility, the government has decided to extend emergency support measures.

Fuel: Exceptional lifting of traffic restrictions for tanker trucks

Fuel: Exceptional lifting of traffic restrictions for tanker trucks

News of the 10/04/2026

The Prime Minister has approved the publication of a decree easing road transport regulations across the country. This decision primarily aims to secure the supply chain between oil depots and service stations, ensuring maximum fluidity despite an unstable international context.

Fuel crisis: towards a blockade of strategic routes in Lyon, Clermont and Paris

Fuel crisis: towards a blockade of strategic routes in Lyon, Clermont and Paris

News of the 27/03/2026

Exasperation has finally overcome patience among road transport professionals. Faced with a continuous and sharp increase in energy costs, employers' organizations are hardening their stance against government inaction.

Faced with fuel instability: The CNR accelerates the pace of its indices

Faced with fuel instability: The CNR accelerates the pace of its indices

News of the 20/03/2026

The road transport sector is currently experiencing a period of significant turbulence, directly impacted by global geopolitical instability. Persistent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have sent shockwaves through oil markets, leading to a sharp rise in pump prices in France.

Road safety: when the radar flash also checks your insurance contract.

Road safety: when the radar flash also checks your insurance contract.

News of the 06/03/2026

The landscape of road safety in France is undergoing a major technological transformation that is no longer limited to simply monitoring speedometers. Now, every time an automatic speed camera is triggered, a double check takes place behind the scenes.

Nahyra Schwanke: the strength of a pioneer who drove until she was 87 years old

Nahyra Schwanke: the strength of a pioneer who drove until she was 87 years old

News of the 01/03/2026

The world of road transport has just lost one of its most iconic and inspiring figures. Nahyra Schwanke, originally from the Santa Catarina region of Brazil, passed away at the venerable age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that extends far beyond the borders of her native country.

End of contract: he slashes 14 of his employer's tires

End of contract: he slashes 14 of his employer's tires

News of the 13/02/2026

The road transport industry is often under constant pressure, but for one company in the Vaucluse region, the tension reached an unprecedented breaking point within its own depot. Following the announcement that his employment contract would not be renewed, a 44-year-old driver let his frustration override his professionalism.

Road safety: towards an unprecedented tightening of administrative sanctions in 2026

Road safety: towards an unprecedented tightening of administrative sanctions in 2026

News of the 06/02/2026

The regulatory landscape of road safety in France has been undergoing profound change since the beginning of 2026. While public opinion has largely focused on major speeding offenses, exceeding 50 km/h, which now almost systematically lead to vehicle confiscation and criminal proceedings that can result in imprisonment, the reality of intermediate sanctions proves to be just as formidable.

End of road exclusion: why low-emission zones are about to disappear

End of road exclusion: why low-emission zones are about to disappear

News of the 26/01/2026

Recent legislative developments have marked a decisive turning point in the management of urban mobility in France. Yesterday, the Joint Committee officially approved the amendment aimed at abolishing Low Emission Zones, initially adopted by the National Assembly in May 2025.

Winter, mud and mountains: the extreme challenge for the drivers of season 6

Winter, mud and mountains: the extreme challenge for the drivers of season 6

News of the 16/01/2026

The date is set for fans of heavy trucks and precise driving. This Thursday, January 15th at 9:10 pm, the 6ter channel kicks off the sixth season of its flagship program, Les Reines de la route (Queens of the Road).

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