European road-freight guides
Plain-English, practical guidance for drivers, dispatchers and fleet managers — driving-time rules, cabotage, documents, parking and routing. Informational, with links to the official sources.
EU driving time and rest rules, explained
A plain-English guide to EU driving time, breaks and rest under Regulation 561/2006 — daily and weekly limits, break rules, and a worked example.
Read guide CabotageEU cabotage rules, explained
How EU cabotage works: the 3-operations-in-7-days limit, the 4-day cooling-off period, and the documents you need to evidence each movement.
Read guide DocumentsDigital CMR vs paper CMR
What the CMR consignment note is, how the electronic e-CMR differs, the benefits of going digital, and what to check before you switch.
Read guide ParkingSecure truck parking in Europe: a driver's guide
What makes truck parking 'secure', how to find and plan safe stops across Europe, and a checklist to use before your driving hours run out.
Read guide RoutingHow to plan routes around legal driver hours
Plan truck routes that stay legal: work backwards from rest requirements, build in parking, and account for toll and fuel — with a worked example.
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