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Roadworks on the A75: the Pas de l'Escalette tunnel will be closed at night this autumn.

Roadworks on the A75: the Pas de l'Escalette tunnel will be closed at night this autumn.

News of the 25/09/2026

Every autumn brings its share of major roadworks on the French motorway network, and this time, one of the major routes in the Massif Central is targeted. The A75, an essential artery for connecting central France to the Mediterranean without tolls along most of its length, will experience significant disruptions near the Pas de l'Escalette.

Chinese offensive in the heavy truck market: manufacturers targeting Europe

Chinese offensive in the heavy truck market: manufacturers targeting Europe

News of the 19/09/2026

Gone are the days when Asian brands were content with modest stands and discreet press conferences. At the major IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom boldly displayed their ambitions. With impressive technological demonstrations and impactful presentations, more than a dozen Asian automakers showcased their latest vehicles.

Fuels: End of state financial support for the road transport sector

Fuels: End of state financial support for the road transport sector

News of the 11/09/2026

The two-month extension of aid measures to combat soaring fuel prices leaves a bitter taste in the road transport sector. While the government chooses to maintain its financial support in September and October for agriculture, fishing, and construction, it abruptly shuts the door on transport companies.

MAN Most Beautiful Truck Competition 2026: the 13 finalists in the running

MAN Most Beautiful Truck Competition 2026: the 13 finalists in the running

News of the 04/09/2026

The road transport sector is not just about kilometers traveled and logistics. For many drivers and carriers, the vehicle is a true source of pride, a rolling showcase that reflects their identity and expertise.

Road safety: the anti-distraction camera is becoming essential in toll booths

Road safety: the anti-distraction camera is becoming essential in toll booths

News of the 28/08/2026

The road transport landscape is undergoing a major technological transformation with the deployment of unprecedented safety regulations across Europe. The presence of active monitoring devices inside vehicle cabins is now the standard for all manufacturers.

City deliveries: France finally authorizes road robots on the road

City deliveries: France finally authorizes road robots on the road

News of the 21/08/2026

The delivery of packages in the heart of our cities is about to undergo a major technological shift. The government has officially taken the plunge by publishing a decree authorizing the approval of autonomous delivery robots designed to operate directly on the road. Until now confined to highly regulated experimental phases or limited to restricted areas, these driverless vehicles now have their own legal status.

Forest fires in the Var region: truck drivers assist firefighters

Forest fires in the Var region: truck drivers assist firefighters

News of the 31/07/2026

When fires ravage thousands of hectares during the summer, the media spotlight naturally turns to firefighters, water bombers, and farmers using their tractors to create firebreaks. Yet, in the shadow of these battles against the uncontrollable element, another sector plays a crucial role despite the financial losses incurred: road transport.

"When are you going to hit?": the shocking campaign that exposes the vans destroyed at the tollbooth

"When are you going to hit?": the shocking campaign that exposes the vans destroyed at the tollbooth

News of the 10/07/2026

Every week on French highways, the same tragic scenario unfolds amid near-total indifference. Men and women in yellow vests, there to secure a lane or assist a stranded motorist, narrowly escape death because a driver has taken their eyes off the road. Faced with this surge in avoidable accidents, a radical shift in awareness has become essential.

Transport and logistics: the European Union imposes an end to carbon ambiguity

Transport and logistics: the European Union imposes an end to carbon ambiguity

News of the 03/07/2026

The transport and logistics sector is about to undergo a historic regulatory shift driven by the European Union. With the recent adoption of European Regulation 2026/1030 of April 29, 2026, the era in which companies could rely on approximations or simple CSR guidelines to assess their environmental footprint is definitively over.

Title 1: Eco-tax on the A31 from 2027: what awaits hauliers in the Grand Est region

Title 1: Eco-tax on the A31 from 2027: what awaits hauliers in the Grand Est region

News of the 26/06/2026

The road network of the Grand Est region is about to undergo a major shift in transport taxation. Starting in spring 2027, specifically in April, a kilometer-based tax will be introduced on the A31 motorway, a structurally congested route that crosses Lorraine.

RCEA: The planned end of the "road of death" between Saône-et-Loire and Allier

RCEA: The planned end of the "road of death" between Saône-et-Loire and Allier

News of the 12/06/2026

A major European transit route, infamous for its dangerous conditions, the Central Europe Atlantic Route (RCEA) is about to turn one of the darkest pages in its history. The missing link in this route connecting the Atlantic coast to Central Europe will finally disappear. Of the 180 kilometers stretch linking Saône-et-Loire to Allier, only nine kilometers remained outside of a modern and safe configuration.

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.

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