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On 27 October 2026, the European Commission launched a call for evidence in its effort to simplify EU road transport legislation. The call forms part of the Commission’s broader simplification agenda and forthcoming transport simplification package, supporting its commitment to reduce administrative burdens by at least 25% for businesses and 35% for SMEs.

The Commission is seeking views on reducing administrative burdens for businesses and authorities while maintaining existing safety, social, and environmental standards. Options include more targeted and remote inspections, digital licences, certificates and authorisations, and better information exchange between enforcement authorities. Remote tachograph software updates and more flexible, digital training for professional drivers will also be assessed.

The consultation covers rules on market access, driving and rest times, driver posting, tachographs, enforcement, electronic registers and electronic freight transport information (eFTI), alongside driver qualifications. Stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback by 24 November 2026.

CLECAT welcomes the opportunity to address practical obstacles facing freight forwarders and logistics operators. Priorities for the freight forwarding and road transport sector include avoiding repeated submissions of the same information, ensuring digital documents are accepted across borders, improving interoperability between systems and preventing duplicate inspections. More consistent interpretation and enforcement of EU rules would also help reduce costs and uncertainty for businesses operating internationally.