European Road Freight Service

The definitive guide to operating goods vehicles in 51 countries in Europe and Morocco. Updated annually, this guide helps to clarify the often confusing set of regulations faced by UK based operators moving goods to the EU and beyond.

The guide provides transport managers with the information needed to avoid unexpected delays and deal effectively with roadside enforcement.

Information is given on public holidays, driving restrictions, weekend lorry bans, toll prices and other essential facts for fleet operators in both the hire and reward and own account sectors. Plus, there is information on ferry services, plus advice on stowaways, cabotage, Customs procedures and theft prevention.

Sections include:

01 – European Road Freight operations 

This chapter provides useful information that drivers and operators need to be aware of before a journey is undertaken within the EU, including a useful checklist for operators travelling to international destinations.

02 – Operations in EU countries

This chapter covers the regulations regarding operating within the EU, including the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and posting of workers.

03 – Operations in non-EU countries 

This chapter explains the permits and quotas, driver licensing and drivers’ hours and includes things to consider for operators who operate outside of the EU.

04 – EU countries

This chapters cover the basic regulations for all 27 EU member states, including public holidays and includes a useful contacts section for each member state.

05 – Non-EU countries 

This chapters cover the basic regulations for 23 Non-EU countries, including public holidays and includes a useful contacts section for each country.

06 – Middle East and North Africa

This chapter covers the basic regulations for Morocco, including public holidays and includes a useful contacts section.

Contact information is also provided for operators who are sending vehicles to the Middle East.

07 – Useful references 

This chapter outlines useful information not covered off in the previous chapters, including British summer time and UTC with time zones, signage required on goods vehicles and standard VAT rates in European countries, and ends with a list of useful contacts for members.

A copy is provided free of charge to subscribers.

A review of policy announcements, proposals and decisions by the UK Government and EU Institutions regarding public policy and regulation affecting road haulage.

It keeps you up to date with:

• Current international issues by country such as road closures, fuel prices and public holidays
• Topical news items and legislation developments from Brussels
• Updates from HM Revenue and Customs
• Port and ferry news

Subscribers to the European Road Freight Service can view current and previous copies of the monthly EU Road Freight enews.

Essential emails reporting up-to-date announcements, proposals and issues affecting road transport around Europe, enabling you to:

• Re-route or delay sending your vehicles.
• Divert your drivers to prevent them wasting time in traffic queues.
• Advise your customers of possible delays.
• Manage and minimise the impact of disruptions to your customers .