# New Transport Regulations Since June 1: France, Norway, and Germany Take Action **Category:** Regulation | **Source:** Frachtportal Redaktion | **Published:** 2026-06-04 | **Updated:** 2026-07-27 **Tags:** Transportregeln, Frankreich, Norwegen, Deutschland, EU Führerschein, Spedition, Compliance, Landtransport Europa, Logistik News, Transport News, Fracht News, Speditions News, Supply Chain News, Zoll News, Frachtportal News, Seefracht, LKW Transport > As of June 1, 2026, new transport regulations will apply in France, Norway, and Germany. This includes minimum wage, load securing, and driving bans. --- Since Monday, June 1, 2026, new regulations for road transport are in effect in three European countries. For freight forwarders, carriers, and dispatchers, this is not a huge legislative package, but a clear compliance issue. In France, the legal minimum wage SMIC has increased by 2.41 percent. The new gross hourly wage is 12.31 euros, up from 12.02 euros. This also applies to posted truck drivers when they conduct international transport or cabotage in France. Reporting obligations remain important, including those related to SIPSI. In Norway, the rules for load securing have been tightened. The new Section 3-2a clarifies that not only the driver is responsible. The transport company must also organize transports in a way that ensures the load can be properly and safely transported. In the case of high-risk transports, additional documentation requirements may become important. In Germany, as of June 1, 2026, a new regulation on the enforcement of driving bans for holders of foreign EU and EEA driving licenses has come into effect. Essentially, it means that driving bans can be better enforced in Germany, even if the driver does not possess a German driving license. For the industry, this means: three countries, three different issues, but the same message. Anyone driving cross-border must be aware of local regulations. It is not enough to simply plan freight costs and driving times. Minimum wages, reporting, load securing, and driving permissions are just as necessary. --- For freight forwarders and shippers, this means: pay closer attention to France, Norway, and Germany. It's not just about customs and freight costs, but also about labor law, cargo securing, and driver licensing. Anyone sending drivers to France must carefully check the new minimum wage and reporting requirements. Those traveling to Norway should have cargo securing and documentation under control. Anyone operating in Germany must take driving bans seriously, even with EU and EEA licenses. In short: Since June 1st, new rules apply. Not dramatic, but important enough not to overlook. --- France will increase the SMIC by 2.41% effective June 1, 2026. The new French minimum wage will be €12.31 gross per hour. Previously, the SMIC was €12.02 gross per hour. Posted truck drivers working on certain international transports and cabotage in France will also be affected. For France, the reporting obligations, including those related to SIPSI, remain important. Norway will tighten the requirements for load securing for transports with vehicles over 3.5 tons effective June 1, 2026. The new paragraph 3-2a specifies the organizational responsibility of the transport company. Germany will implement new rules for the enforcement of driving bans and the revocation of driving licenses for foreign EU and EEA driving licenses effective June 1, 2026. Transport activities in France, Norway, and Germany are directly affected. This is practically relevant for all freight forwarders who send drivers there, operate there, or use subcontractors in these countries. ## Related Entities ### Countries - [Germany](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/de) - [France](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/fr) - [Norway](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/no) ### Glossary - [cabotage](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/cabotage) - [Load securing](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/load-securing-2) - [Freight forwarder](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/freight-forwarder) - [Goods](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/goods) - [enforcement](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/enforcement) - [reporting obligation](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/reporting-obligation) --- *Canonical URL: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/neue-transportregeln-seit-1-juni-frankreich-norwegen-und-deutschland-ziehen-an-20260604130713](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/neue-transportregeln-seit-1-juni-frankreich-norwegen-und-deutschland-ziehen-an-20260604130713)* *Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/neue-transportregeln-seit-1-juni-frankreich-norwegen-und-deutschland-ziehen-an-20260604130713](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/neue-transportregeln-seit-1-juni-frankreich-norwegen-und-deutschland-ziehen-an-20260604130713)*