News of the 25/04/2025
A new, innovative radar has been installed on the N10, in the Angoulême-Poitiers direction, near Couhé (Valence-en-Poitou). This device, called "weigh-in-motion equipment" (EPM), is capable of detecting not only truck overloads, but also speeding. With its two three-meter-high masts, it resembles a section radar.
News of the 18/04/2025
Recent snowfall in Italy has caused major disruptions, including the closure of the Mont Blanc tunnel to heavy goods vehicles.
News of the 11/04/2025
Rules regarding the minimum age for obtaining a heavy goods vehicle license vary considerably from one country to another within the European Union. Currently, a preliminary agreement has been reached to harmonize these rules and address the growing shortage of truck drivers. This agreement proposes reducing the minimum age required to obtain a heavy goods vehicle license from 21 to 18 years in the 27 member states.
News of the 28/03/2025
DAF is revolutionizing road transport with its ultra-thin, flexible solar panels, designed to be installed on cab and trailer roofs. These innovative panels, manufactured by Paccar Parts, DAF's parent company, offer an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for hauliers.
News of the 21/03/2025
The Avignon Motor Passion Show opened its doors today, promising an edition rich in discoveries and excitement. In addition to the many vintage vehicles on display, ranging from cars to motorcycles, this year's event will particularly highlight historic trucks. Fans of these giants of the road will have the opportunity to delve into their fascinating history.
News of the 14/03/2025
In a joint statement, more than 20 road transport sector organisations have urged the European Commission to review CO₂ standards regulations early.
News of the 28/02/2025
The organizations France Mobilité Biogaz and Esterifrance, representing the bioGNV and B100 biodiesel sectors, recently sounded the alarm.
News of the 14/02/2025
The roads of Eure will return to a faster pace. Indeed, the Departmental Council has decided to reinstate the speed limit at 90 km/h on all its departmental roads.
News of the 03/02/2025
Since February 1, highway toll rates have seen an average increase of 0.92%, a moderate increase compared to previous years when the increases were 3% in 2024 and 4.75% in 2021.
News of the 24/01/2025
The endless lines of trucks at the borders between Hungary and Romania, as well as between Romania and Bulgaria, are now a thing of the past.
News of the 17/01/2025
The job of truck driver is currently the most sought-after in the sector, with 81,300 offers available on the francetravail.fr website. Yesterday, France Travail, Cheops and OTRE signed a partnership agreement to meet the growing need for labor in the road freight and passenger transport sector.
News of the 10/01/2025
A Syrian national and two Egyptians were severely sentenced by the Auxerre criminal court for a series of thefts committed on the A6 motorway.
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