# Road freight transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Road freight transport is the movement of goods by trucks, articulated lorries, and light commercial vehicles on public roads.

Road freight transport is the movement of goods by trucks, articulated lorries, and light commercial vehicles on public roads. Because it requires no fixed infrastructure such as rail tracks or intermodal terminals, it enables flexible door-to-door delivery and remains the dominant freight mode in the European single market. Freight forwarders manage routing and documentation; hauliers perform the physical movement; authorities enforce axle weight limits, load securing standards, and dangerous goods regulations. Cross-border operations are subject to cabotage rules and drivers' hours requirements. Road haulage offers greater accessibility and scheduling flexibility than rail freight, but generates higher CO₂ emissions per tonne-kilometre.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stra%C3%9Feng%C3%BCterverkehr](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stra%C3%9Feng%C3%BCterverkehr)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Road freight transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 100 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stra%C3%9Feng%C3%BCterverkehr |

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