Among the key road transport reforms adopted by the EU, there is also the lorry return rule.
The regulation – Varnas O.E.
The rule began on February 21, 2022. In particular, a truck carrying out international transport must return at least 1 time within eight weeks to its operational base of classification.
Questions about returning a truck
Spain's road transport association FENADISMER notes that there is an answer to some of the many questions raised by transporters. Specifically, they answer about the practical application of the legislation, such as:
– Which vehicles should be returned to their headquarters?
All road transport vehicles over 2,5 tonnes (those requiring a community licence). On the contrary, non-commercial passenger vehicles and vehicles that cannot exceed 40 km/h are an exception.
– Where will the trucks return?
The place an HGV must return every eight weeks is to one of the company's operating centers in its state of incorporation. That is, where the company is based. At the same time, it does not affect even if the transport manager is from another country.
How long will the truck remain at the operational base?
The new regulation does not specify how long the HGV must remain in its stable state after the eight-week return.
– How can the company prove the truck return?
Companies are required to demonstrate compliance by returning the truck every eight weeks to a base operations center in the event of an inspection.
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