Excise duties and TRM partial refund mechanisms on diesel in Europe - 16 March 2026

Excise duties and TRM partial refund mechanisms on diesel in Europe - 16 March 2026

The CNR has updated its European overview of the specific taxation of diesel fuel in Europe and details the partial excise duty refund schemes applicable to road haulage that have been introduced in certain countries. Highlights of this overview, published on 16 March 2026: France:

TRM index commentary: explanations of developments

TRM index commentary: explanations of developments

Situation at 28 February 2026

Comments on TRV indices: explanations of changes

Comments on TRV indices: explanations of changes

Situation at 28 February 2026

TRM driving personnel costs - February 2026

TRM driving personnel costs - February 2026

This technical note sets out the social «parameters» that will change from 1 January 2026 (employer contribution rates, one-off general degressive reduction in employer contributions, travel allowances).

Fuel indexation: instructions and regulations

Fuel indexation: instructions and regulations

Easy indexation: everything you need to know about the indexation mechanism, calculations, CNR reference systems to use, regulations, etc.

History of weightings used in the TRM synthetic indices - Regional Carriers

History of weightings used in the TRM synthetic indices - Regional Carriers

From 2026 onwards, the structure of the CNR REG Carrier synthetic indices will be modified and based on the results of a new survey on the costs and operating conditions of regional carriers. Find here the structure used in the CNR REG Carriers synthetic indices from 2015 to 2025.

TRM - Summary of the annual weights used in the CNR synthetic indices since 2019

TRM - Summary of the annual weights used in the CNR synthetic indices since 2019

The weightings of the items comprising the CNR's synthetic cost indices are updated annually in January.

TRV - Excise duty paid on diesel fuel - January 2026

TRV - Excise duty paid on diesel fuel - January 2026

Public road passenger transport - information on taxation of road diesel in 2026: National excise duty (excluding Corsica) applied to road diesel: €60.75/hL Corsican excise duty applied to road diesel: €59.40/hL Partial reimbursement rate (TRV): €21.56/hL in mainland France (excluding Corsica), €20.21/hL in mainland France (excluding [...]

TRM - Excise duty paid on diesel fuel - January 2026

TRM - Excise duty paid on diesel fuel - January 2026

Road haulage - information on taxation of road diesel in 2026: National excise duty (excluding Corsica) applied to road diesel: 60.75 €/hL Corsican excise duty applied to road diesel: 59.40 €/hL Partial reimbursement rate (TRM): 15.56 €/hL in mainland France (excluding Corsica), 14.21 €/hL in Corsica

History of diesel fuel prices excluding VAT

History of diesel fuel prices excluding VAT

History of diesel prices excluding VAT since January 1, 2006 Pump price excluding VAT Source: Directorate-General for Energy and Climate (DGEC). Tank price excluding VAT Source: CNR

Estonian road haulage

Estonian road haulage

Having long positioned itself as a link between the EU and Russia, the Estonian flag is reducing its size, leaving aside direct competition with neighbouring flags such as Lithuania and Poland. It is gradually focusing on its domestic market and a large part of its international activity is organised around its Finnish and Swedish neighbours. [...]

CNG HGVs - December 2025 update

CNG HGVs - December 2025 update

This study provides a wealth of useful information for road hauliers operating natural gas for vehicles (NGV) or preparing to invest in this type of engine (tax, vehicle prices, support schemes, etc.). Vehicle characteristics and costs are first expressed in ranges [...].

European comparison of road taxes and charges applied to heavy goods vehicles in 2025

European comparison of road taxes and charges applied to heavy goods vehicles in 2025

The CNR updates its European overview of levies (taxes and charges) specific to heavy goods vehicles: vignettes and tolls, axle tax and excise duties applied to diesel fuel. These highly disparate systems do not all have the same impact on the cost of infrastructure use, and have an impact on competitiveness between States and between [...].

Changes in MRT costs - 2025 review and 2026 outlook

Changes in MRT costs - 2025 review and 2026 outlook

In 2025, inflation in road haulage operating costs excluding fuel will reach an annual average of +2.4 %, driven in particular by increases in driver costs (+2 % for wage costs), maintenance costs (+2.5 %) and fixed equipment costs (ownership and insurance: +2.5 %).

Changes in TRV costs - 2025 review and 2026 outlook

Changes in TRV costs - 2025 review and 2026 outlook

The cost of a school bus, excluding diesel, will record average annual inflation of +2.9 % in 2025. Among the explanatory factors is the driver, the largest component, which will record inflation of +3.6 %. Over the past two years, cumulative inflation in costs excluding diesel has reached +8.5 %. For 2026, the [...]

Economic conditions and road transport costs - October 2025

Economic conditions and road transport costs - October 2025

Changes in road transport costs over one year: The cost of diesel fuel continues to fall, down by 7.7 % for heavy goods vehicles and 8 % for light goods vehicles. Other costs (wages, vehicle financing, insurance, etc.) are rising faster than general inflation, at around +2.5 % for TRM (on average over the various [...]

Hungarian road freight transport - 2022

Hungarian road freight transport - 2022

In 2019, Hungary began a series of reforms to simplify its tax system and support its businesses. The minimum wage is soaring, with an increase of more than 50 % over the last three years. To soften the impact on businesses, the social flat rate, which covers employers' contributions, has been cut, [...].

Economic conditions and road transport costs – September 2025

Economic conditions and road transport costs – September 2025

Changes in road transport costs over one year: The cost of diesel fuel has fallen significantly, by 9.5% for road freight transport and 10% for road passenger transport. Other cost items increased, by +2.8% for TRM (on average across the various activities studied) and +3.4% for school TRV, driven in particular by […]

Spanish road freight transport – 2023

Spanish road freight transport – 2023

This new CNR study on Spanish TRM highlights major developments in road transport. Royal Decree-Law 3/2022 introduces new regulations on loading and unloading in Spain. Since 1 September 2022, drivers working in Spain are no longer allowed to be involved in […]

Moving costs – updated July 2025

Moving costs – updated July 2025

Removals is one of the traditional sectors of road freight transport that the CNR has been studying since 1997. In 2023, the CNR conducted a new survey on private removals and business relocations carried out using 40-50m³ diesel lorries and 20-30m³ light commercial diesel vehicles. In this new […]

June intermediate weightings – EA grain tipper – Diesel

June intermediate weightings – EA grain tipper – Diesel

Simulation in the month of June each year.

June interim weightings – School TRV

June interim weightings – School TRV

Simulation in the month of June each year.

CNR Long Distance Survey 2024

CNR Long Distance Survey 2024

Complete results of the survey on long-distance road freight transport carried out in 2024 by French companies operating on behalf of third parties. French companies still have not returned to growth in 2024. The vehicle production indicator calculated by the CNR fell by 0.4% between 2023 and 2024. The activity deficit […]

TRM driving personnel costs – May 2025

TRM driving personnel costs – May 2025

This technical note outlines the social security parameters that will change in 2025 (employer contribution rates, general reduction in employer contributions, travel allowances). Driving personnel costs (salaries, social security contributions and travel allowances) will see significant average annual inflation in 2025, close to +4.5% in April 2025. This inflation will have an impact […]

TRV driving personnel costs – May 2025

TRV driving personnel costs – May 2025

  This technical note outlines the social security parameters applicable to road passenger transport in 2025 (employer contribution rates, general reduction in employer contributions, and remuneration). Personnel costs for school bus drivers (salaries and social security contributions) will see significant average annual inflation in 2025: +5.9% in […]

Slovak road freight transport – 2022

Slovak road freight transport – 2022

The record inflation rate of 12.8% recorded in 2022, and to a lesser extent in 2023, slowed down the Slovak economy considerably, despite significant growth of 22.4% in the automotive sector, a pillar of its economy. Between 2019 and 2022, the cost per kilometer of road freight transport rose by 29%, mainly due to [...]

Portuguese road freight transport – 2022

Portuguese road freight transport – 2022

The Portuguese road transport sector is characterized by strong international activity, accounting for more than two-thirds of the sector's total business. The Portuguese road transport sector is undergoing significant social changes. The new collective bargaining agreement (CCTV) introduces an increase in the legal minimum wage and requires the payment of a flat-rate night work allowance for [...]

Regional CNR carrier survey 19 tonnes 2024

Regional CNR carrier survey 19 tonnes 2024

Results of the 2024 survey on regional general road haulage carried out by French companies for hire or reward, using 19-tonne diesel trucks.

Excise duties and TRM partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe – March 2025

Excise duties and TRM partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe – March 2025

The CNR has updated its overview of specific taxation applied to diesel fuel in Europe and details the partial excise duty refund schemes applicable to road freight transport that have been introduced in certain countries. Highlights of this overview as of March 30, 2025: Nine Member States apply a partial refund on […]

Refund of a portion of the excise duty paid on TRM and TRV diesel fuel – 2025

Refund of a portion of the excise duty paid on TRM and TRV diesel fuel – 2025

The table below shows the rates eligible for reimbursement (expressed in euros per hectoliter) applicable to road transporters. Consumer category Period concerned Type of fuel Corsica Île-de-France Other regions Weighted flat rate Road freight transporters (Art. L.312-53 of the CIBS) As of January 1, 2025 Diesel 14.21 17.45 15.56 15.75 Public road transport operators […]

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2023

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2023

The strong recovery in the European TRM observed after the Covid period seems to be coming to an end. The two main components, domestic and international, are reacting in the same way. Between 2022 and 2023, the market will lose 3.2%. The decline affects all activities and virtually all pavilions. While domestic and international […]

TRV – Excise duty news on diesel fuel – January 2025

TRV – Excise duty news on diesel fuel – January 2025

Public road passenger transport: information on taxation relating to road diesel. Change in excise duty in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region Stability of excise duty applied to commercial diesel

TRM – Excise duty news on diesel fuel – January 2025

TRM – Excise duty news on diesel fuel – January 2025

Road freight transport: information on taxation relating to road diesel fuel. Change in excise duty in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region Stability of excise duty applied to commercial diesel fuel

Summary of annual weightings used in the CNR composite indices since 2018 – School TRV

Summary of annual weightings used in the CNR composite indices since 2018 – School TRV

The weightings of the items comprising the CNR's synthetic cost indices are updated annually in January.

Exclusive B100 tractor truck

Exclusive B100 tractor truck

This study compiles useful information for road freight carriers preparing to invest in tractors running exclusively on B100 fuel. It includes: Information on the price and taxation of B100 fuel, vehicle prices, and government assistance programs, fuel consumption, and more.

TRM costs – 2024 review and 2025 outlook

TRM costs – 2024 review and 2025 outlook

In 2024, inflation in TRM costs excluding fuel will reach an annual average of +5.5%, driven in particular by increases in driver costs (+7.5% for wage costs), structural costs (+5%) and maintenance costs (+4%). For 2025, the CNR forecasts non-fuel cost inflation of around +3.3%. This minimum forecast does not […]

TRV costs – 2024 review and 2025 outlook

TRV costs – 2024 review and 2025 outlook

The cost price excluding fuel for a school bus will see an average annual inflation rate of +5.4% in 2024. Among the factors explaining this are driver costs, a major component, which will see inflation of +8.8%. For 2025, the CNR forecasts inflation in school transport costs excluding fuel of +3.3%. This minimum forecast does not [...]

Polish road freight transport – 2022

Polish road freight transport – 2022

The Polish road transport sector, leader in European road transport, is now facing a number of structural problems. The war in Ukraine has only exacerbated the driver shortage that has been affecting the sector for several years now. Drivers' wage demands, an overhaul of the system for granting daily travel allowances, bonuses and paid leave [...]

Economic conditions and road transport costs – October 2024

Economic conditions and road transport costs – October 2024

Changes in road transport costs: Over the past 12 months, the cost of diesel has fallen, but remains higher than pre-2022 crisis levels. Inflation in other cost areas persists and, in September, the average annual inflation rate for industrial vehicle operating costs excluding fuel was still higher than […]

Economic conditions and road transport costs – September 2024

Economic conditions and road transport costs – September 2024

Inflation in road transport costs is slowing down slightly, with some items still experiencing sharp increases: Commercial diesel is down 12.4% for road freight transport and 13.8% for road passenger transport, but overall costs excluding diesel are continuing to rise, between +5% and +[…]

Danish road freight transport – 2021

Danish road freight transport – 2021

The Danish flag is mainly focused on domestic transport, which accounts for nearly 84% of its total activity. With regard to international transport, the Danish flag relies heavily on bilateral activity. At the social level, Danish road transport benefits from a collective agreement that is advantageous for truck drivers. The first specific feature is that Danish drivers assigned […]

Refund of a portion of the excise duty paid on TRM and TRV diesel fuel – 2nd half of 2024

Refund of a portion of the excise duty paid on TRM and TRV diesel fuel – 2nd half of 2024

  Road freight transport Flat-rate reimbursement for the second half of 2024: €15.71/hl Public road passenger transport Flat-rate reimbursement for the second half of 2024: €21.71/hl

All-electric industrial vehicles

All-electric industrial vehicles

This study brings together useful information for road hauliers wishing to invest in electric commercial vehicles. It includes: Statistics on the French fleet of electric commercial vehicles, on the functioning of the electricity market, on the specific taxes applied to this energy, on the challenges for hauliers in the […]

Norwegian road freight transport

Norwegian road freight transport

Never before addressed by the CNR, TRM's Norwegian flag operates in a unique context in Europe. Outside the EU but within the European Economic Area (EEA), 91% of the Norwegian flag's activity is essentially domestic. International activity, which still accounted for 15% of total activity 10 years ago, [...]

Logistics activities of general goods road transport companies in 2023

Logistics activities of general goods road transport companies in 2023

Long-distance articulated vehicle surveys and regional articulated vehicle surveys 2023 General goods road transport and logistics are complementary activities. Nearly 70% of transport operators surveyed in 2023 provide logistics services. Long-term storage (> 24 hours) is the most common operation, shared by almost all companies […]

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2022

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2022

After two years of sharp fluctuations, European road freight transport activity ended 2022 on a par with 2021. The two main components, domestic and international, reacted in the same way. Between 2021 and 2022, the market grew by +0.1%. However, the stagnation in overall activity did not apply to all flags, with some […]

Excise duties and TRM partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe – April 2024

Excise duties and TRM partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe – April 2024

The CNR has updated its overview of specific taxation on diesel fuel in Europe and details the partial excise duty refund schemes in place in each country for road freight transport. Highlights of this overview dated April 23, 2024: One Member State, Portugal, is maintaining the measures […]

CNR Long Distance Survey 2023

CNR Long Distance Survey 2023

Complete results of the survey on long-distance road freight transport carried out in 2023 by French companies operating on behalf of third parties. Vehicle operating conditions deteriorated in 2023. The vehicle production indicator calculated by the CNR thus fell by 2% between 2022 and 2023. The production deficit compared to […]

Belgian road freight transport – 2021

Belgian road freight transport – 2021

With a population of over 11 million and an area of 30,666 km², Belgium is the second most densely populated country in Europe, just behind the Netherlands. Thanks to its central location and the ports of Antwerp (Belgium) and Rotterdam (Netherlands), the country is a hub for international freight transport in […]

Trends in TRV driving personnel costs – January 2024

Trends in TRV driving personnel costs – January 2024

In terms of social regulations, there are many new developments at the start of the year. This technical note outlines the social “parameters” (employer contribution rates, “Fillon” reductions, and remuneration) applicable to road passenger transport in 2024. In addition, the National Road Committee calculates the economic impact of this new social context on the [...]

Trends in TRM driving personnel costs – January 2024

Trends in TRM driving personnel costs – January 2024

Every January, numerous social security parameters change. This technical note outlines the social security parameters (employer contribution rates, Fillon reductions, remuneration and travel allowances) applicable to road freight transport in 2024. In addition, the CNR calculates the change in driving personnel costs […]

Refund of a portion of the excise duty paid on TRM and TRV diesel fuel – 1st half of 2024

Refund of a portion of the excise duty paid on TRM and TRV diesel fuel – 1st half of 2024

  Road freight transport Flat-rate reimbursement for the first half of 2024: €15.71/hl Public road passenger transport Flat-rate reimbursement for the first half of 2024: €21.71/hl

TRM – Excise duty news on diesel fuel – January 2024

TRM – Excise duty news on diesel fuel – January 2024

Road freight transport: information on taxation relating to road diesel fuel. Stability of general excise duty, including regional components Stability of excise duty applied to commercial diesel fuel

TRV – Excise duty news on diesel fuel – January 2024

TRV – Excise duty news on diesel fuel – January 2024

Public road passenger transport: information on taxation relating to road diesel fuel. Stability of general excise duty, including regional components Stability of excise duty applied to commercial diesel fuel

TRM and TRV – Excise duty news on natural gas – January 2024

TRM and TRV – Excise duty news on natural gas – January 2024

All information relating to taxation on NGV fuel

Swedish road freight transport – 2021

Swedish road freight transport – 2021

The largest terminal in Northern Europe and the first to be studied by the CNR, the Swedish terminal is characterized by the uniqueness of its sectoral organization and rolling stock. The most common vehicles are trucks coupled to a semi-trailer attached by a dolly, a standard EMS vehicle. The activity [...]

TRM costs – 2023 review and 2024 outlook

TRM costs – 2023 review and 2024 outlook

In 2023, inflation in TRM costs excluding fuel will reach an annual average of +6.3%, driven in particular by increases in driver costs: +8% for wage costs (wages + employer contributions) and +6.4% for travel allowances. For 2024, the CNR forecasts inflation in costs excluding fuel [...]

TRV costs – 2023 review and 2024 outlook

TRV costs – 2023 review and 2024 outlook

The total cost price of a school bus will see an average annual inflation rate of +5.3% in 2023. Among the factors explaining this are driver costs, a major component, which will see inflation of +12.4%. For 2024, the CNR forecasts inflation in school transport costs excluding fuel of +5.7%. Here again, the predominant factor […]

Economic conditions and road transport costs – October 2023

Economic conditions and road transport costs – October 2023

During the third quarter of 2023, fuel prices returned to particularly high levels and other operating costs continued to rise at a rate higher than general inflation: In road freight transport (RFT), commercial diesel rose by +17.6% over the last quarter and other costs rose at a rate of […]

Italian road freight transport – 2021

Italian road freight transport – 2021

The fifth largest European fleet in terms of total activity, the Italian TRM fleet has entered a phase of recovery after a decade of stagnation. Structurally, the Italian fleet is undergoing reorganization. Long characterized by the existence of numerous owner-operators, the famous “padroncini,” the sector is seeing companies grow in size at the expense of [...]

Luxembourg road freight transport – 2021

Luxembourg road freight transport – 2021

Luxembourg's road freight transport sector is characterized by a high level of international activity, accounting for more than 90% of the sector's total activity. It is worth noting the importance of transport between third countries, which alone accounts for more than 45% of international activity, as well as the growing share of cabotage, accounting for more than […]

Economic conditions and road transport costs – September 2023

Economic conditions and road transport costs – September 2023

Excluding diesel, road transport costs rose by +5.71% over one year for long-distance road freight transport (TRM) and by +7.61% for school coach transport (TRV). The decline in fuel prices initially observed at the beginning of the year has just been offset by the increase recorded at the start of September […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 2nd half of 2023

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 2nd half of 2023

Road freight transport Flat-rate reimbursement for the second half of 2023: €15.71/hl Road passenger transport Flat-rate reimbursement for the second half of 2023: €21.71/hl

Bulgarian road freight transport – 2021

Bulgarian road freight transport – 2021

Bulgarian road freight transport (RFT) is mainly focused on international trade, accounting for more than 77% of its total activity. International trade between third countries alone accounts for more than 44% of its total activity. In the latest European ranking by the CNR, Bulgaria ranks fourth […]

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2021

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2021

Due to the exceptional nature of 2020, the CNR waited for the publication of the 2021 statistical data before resuming publication of its annual ranking of European road freight transport flags. The 2021 results show a recovery in road freight transport activity. Between 2019 and 2021, the market grew by 5.5%, benefiting equally from […]

CNR – German road freight transport – 2021

CNR – German road freight transport – 2021

The second largest European flag after Poland in terms of total activity but the leader in national activity, the German flag has been stagnating for the past ten years. It faces direct competition from its eastern neighbors, is seeing its costs rise, and is facing an ever-worsening labor shortage. Faced with […]

Excise duties, partial refund mechanisms and temporary measures on excise duties in Europe

Excise duties, partial refund mechanisms and temporary measures on excise duties in Europe

The CNR presents its European overview of diesel fuel taxation in Europe and details the partial excise duty refund schemes in place in each country, applicable to road freight transport, as well as the temporary measures on excise duties introduced in 2022 and maintained in 2023 for [...]

2022 CNR Long Distance Survey

2022 CNR Long Distance Survey

Complete results of the survey on long-distance road freight transport carried out in 2022 by French companies operating on behalf of third parties. The year 2022 was marked by unprecedented inflation in costs, both in terms of its widespread nature and its scale. All components of vehicle operating costs recorded significant increases in 2022. […]

TRM – Personal travel allowances for 2023

TRM – Personal travel allowances for 2023

Standard rates for travel allowances for TRM mobile workers.

European comparison of road taxes and charges applied to heavy goods vehicles in 2022

European comparison of road taxes and charges applied to heavy goods vehicles in 2022

For the first time, the CNR presents a European overview of levies (taxes and fees) specific to heavy goods vehicles: vignettes and tolls, axle tax, and excise duties on diesel fuel. These measures, which vary widely, do not all have the same impact on the cost of infrastructure use and affect the competitive relationships between […]

Trends in TRV driving personnel costs – March 2023

Trends in TRV driving personnel costs – March 2023

In terms of social regulations, there are many new developments at the start of the year. This technical note outlines the social “parameters” (employer contribution rates, “Fillon” reductions, and remuneration) applicable to TRV in 2023. In addition, the National Road Committee calculates the economic impact of this new social context on the cost of [...]

Trends in TRM driving personnel costs – January 2023

Trends in TRM driving personnel costs – January 2023

Every January, numerous social ‘parameters’ change. This detailed note sets out the 2023 values applicable to the TRM (minimum wage) concerning: Employer contribution rates The ‘Fillon’ relief formula In addition, the CNR calculates the change in driving personnel costs observed in January 2023 and their [...]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 1st half of 2023

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 1st half of 2023

Road freight transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first half of 2023: €15.71/hl Road passenger transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first half of 2023: €21.71/hl

TRM and TRV – ICTGN News – January 2023

TRM and TRV – ICTGN News – January 2023

All information relating to taxation on NGV fuel

TRV – ICTP News – January 2023

TRV – ICTP News – January 2023

Public road passenger transport: information on taxation relating to road diesel fuel. Stability of the general TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) including regional fractions Stability of the TICPE applied to commercial diesel fuel

TRM – ICTP News – January 2023

TRM – ICTP News – January 2023

Road freight transport: information on taxation relating to road diesel fuel. Stability of the general TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) including regional fractions Stability of the TICPE applied to commercial diesel fuel

Excise duties, partial refund mechanisms and temporary measures on diesel fuel in Europe

Excise duties, partial refund mechanisms and temporary measures on diesel fuel in Europe

The real price of diesel fuel for heavy goods vehicles in Europe (excise duties, rebates, and VAT applied in 2022) The CNR presents its European overview of diesel fuel taxation in Europe and details the partial excise duty refund schemes in place in each country, applicable to road freight transport, […]

TRV costs – 2022 review and outlook for 2023

TRV costs – 2022 review and outlook for 2023

For the first time, the CNR is publishing a document analyzing and forecasting costs for a specific type of road passenger transport: school transport by standard coach. The year 2022 was marked by widespread inflation in school coach costs: +7.8% on average over the year. Road passenger transport companies […]

TRM costs – 2022 review and 2023 outlook

TRM costs – 2022 review and 2023 outlook

In 2022, the increase in total cost price reached +18.5% for a diesel-powered heavy goods vehicle and +43.3% for an LNG-powered heavy goods vehicle. The surge in energy costs in 2022 (+45.7% for the commercial diesel index, +127.5% for the CNR index [...]

Economic outlook and road transport costs – October 2022

Economic outlook and road transport costs – October 2022

The situation remains uncertain overall. Inflation, amplified during the year by crises in the energy and agricultural markets, is affecting all countries and weighing on household purchasing power. Global growth is slowing at the end of the year, which could lead to periods of recession in many countries in 2023. However, […]

CNR – Croatian road freight transport – 2020

CNR – Croatian road freight transport – 2020

The last country to join the European Union in 2013, Croatia has an economy focused on the service sector, particularly tourism. The country now has comprehensive infrastructure in good condition. It also serves as a link between the European Union and other countries of the former Yugoslavia that aspire to future EU membership. The TRM […]

2021 CNR Long Distance Survey

2021 CNR Long Distance Survey

Full results of the survey on long-distance road freight transport carried out in 2021 by French companies operating on behalf of third parties. Vehicle operating conditions, which had been severely disrupted by the various measures taken in 2020 at the height of the crisis, were close to pre-crisis standards by the end of 2021 [...].

Economic outlook and road transport costs – September 2022

Economic outlook and road transport costs – September 2022

During 2022, external risks materialised and global economic growth slowed. Expected to reach +3.2% in 2022, it is still benefiting from the effects of the post-COVID recovery. The slowdown is mainly due to difficulties in meeting demand, which is only just beginning to slow down. Rising inflation […]

Advanced online publication of diesel fuel indicators

Advanced online publication of diesel fuel indicators

Advanced online publication of diesel fuel indicators on the CNR website

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 2nd half of 2022

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 2nd half of 2022

Road freight transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second half of 2022: €15.70/hl Road passenger transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second half of 2022: €21.70/hl

Moving costs – 2019 survey

Moving costs – 2019 survey

Removals is one of the traditional sectors of road freight transport that the CNR has been studying since 1997. In 2019, the CNR conducted a new survey on private removals and business relocations, carried out not only using 40m3-50m3 trucks but also 20-30m3 light commercial vehicles. This extension […]

Slovenian road freight transport – 2020

Slovenian road freight transport – 2020

A small Alpine country, Slovenia was the first country from the former Yugoslavia to join the European Union in 2004, followed by the adoption of the single currency in 2007. Economically, Slovenia is often cited as a model for other Eastern European economies to follow. Its GDP and wages are now […]

NGV fuel

NGV fuel

A document that compiles information on NGV fuel (prices, refueling, taxation, etc.). The results are based on a survey conducted by the CNR in 2021 on the costs and operating conditions of articulated vehicles running on natural gas for vehicles (NGV) and engaged in road freight transport in 2019.

CNG equipment

CNG equipment

 A set of information specific to CNG heavy goods vehicles (technology, supply, prices, subsidies, etc.). The results reported are based on a survey conducted by the CNR in 2021 on the costs and operating conditions of articulated vehicles running on compressed natural gas (CNG) and used for road freight transport in 2019.

NGV – How profitable is it?

NGV – How profitable is it?

In this benchmark study, the CNR proposes a number of scenarios to transport companies to enable them to study the profitability of a heavy goods vehicle powered by NGV (long-distance LNG and regional CNG) compared to that of a heavy goods vehicle powered by diesel (long-distance and regional). By fixing the specific conditions of their operation, the CNR […]

Lithuanian road freight transport – 2021

Lithuanian road freight transport – 2021

Lithuanian road freight transport (RFT) is mainly focused on international trade, accounting for 93% of its total activity. In the latest European ranking by the CNR, Lithuania ranks second behind Poland in terms of international activity between third countries. The COVID crisis in 2020-2021 and the [...]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 2nd quarter of 2022

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 2nd quarter of 2022

Road freight transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second quarter of 2022: €15.70/hl Road passenger transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second quarter of 2022: €21.70/hl

Exceptional assistance for the monthly repayment of a portion of the TICPE tax on diesel fuel

Exceptional assistance for the monthly repayment of a portion of the TICPE tax on diesel fuel

Two circulars from the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Recovery, responsible for public accounts: Introduction of an exceptional option for monthly reimbursement of a portion of the TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) on diesel fuel used by road vehicles weighing 7.5 tons or more intended for the transport of goods Introduction of an exceptional option for the […]

TRM costs – Initial assessment and projection to July 2022

TRM costs – Initial assessment and projection to July 2022

Projections indicate that cost increases excluding diesel fuel for the first seven months of 2022 will amount to +4.9% for long-distance articulated vehicles, +5.3% for regional articulated vehicles and +5.6% for regional lorries. On an annual basis, these increases amount to +5.2% %, +5.6% % and +5.8% %. The inflation in the full cost price (including diesel) for long-distance transport is estimated at [...]

Excise duties and partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe – 28 February 2022

Excise duties and partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe – 28 February 2022

The CNR presents its European overview of taxation applied to commercial diesel fuel in Europe and details the partial excise duty refund schemes in place in each country, applicable to road haulage companies. As of February 28, 2022, nine out of twenty-seven European states are able to apply a difference of […]

Latvian road freight transport – 2020

Latvian road freight transport – 2020

Latvian road freight transport (RFT) is mainly focused on international trade, accounting for nearly 80% of its total activity. Latvian companies seem to travel more to Scandinavia, the Baltic countries, and Russia. During the period studied, trips to Western European countries were less frequent than in [...]

February 2022 social agreements – Impact on heavy goods vehicle operating costs

February 2022 social agreements – Impact on heavy goods vehicle operating costs

Update incorporating the revaluation of travel allowances signed on 28 February 2022 The social partners concluded the agreements of 3 February 2022, some of which are applicable from 1 February. In this document, the CNR quantifies the impact of these agreements on the operating costs of heavy goods vehicles on long […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 1st quarter of 2022

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 1st quarter of 2022

Road freight transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first quarter of 2022: €15.70/hl Road passenger transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first quarter of 2022: €21.70/hl

Estimate the relative shares of indices for the conditions of a given month “m”

Estimate the relative shares of indices for the conditions of a given month “m”

The CNR presents an example of the method used to estimate the relative share of diesel fuel: application in May 2021 values for the long-distance transport index.

35-tonne car transporter reference guide – December 2021

35-tonne car transporter reference guide – December 2021

Speciality established by decision of the CNR Board of Directors on 10 November 2022. Last update of the “35-tonne car transporter” reference document: December 2021.

40-tonne container carrier reference guide – December 2021

40-tonne container carrier reference guide – December 2021

Speciality established by decision of the CNR Board of Directors on 10 November 2022. Last update of the “40-tonne container ship” reference document: December 2021.

Benchmark for 40-tonne dump trucks – December 2021

Benchmark for 40-tonne dump trucks – December 2021

Speciality established by decision of the CNR Board of Directors on 10 November 2022. Last update of the “40-tonne construction skip” reference document: December 2021.

Reference document “40-tonne liquid food tanker” – December 2021

Reference document “40-tonne liquid food tanker” – December 2021

Speciality established by decision of the CNR Board of Directors on 10 November 2022. Last update of the “40T food liquid tanker” reference document: December 2021.

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 4th quarter of 2021

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE for TRM and TRV – 4th quarter of 2021

  Road freight transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the fourth quarter of 2021: €15.71/hl Road passenger transport Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the fourth quarter of 2021: €21.71/hl

TRM costs – 2021 review and 2022 outlook

TRM costs – 2021 review and 2022 outlook

In 2021, the increase in total cost price reached +5.2% for long-distance transport, driven in particular by inflation in maintenance and repairs at +3.6%. For 2022, inflation forecasts for costs excluding diesel fuel are between +3.4% and +4.6% on average for the year. The most significant factor remains the cost of driving personnel. Given the uncertainty surrounding [...]

Austrian road freight transport in 2020

Austrian road freight transport in 2020

As the only country in Central Europe that did not belong to the Eastern Bloc, Austria has long benefited from its position as a transit route in the region. Connecting the most developed areas of Europe (Switzerland, Germany, Northern Italy) to the production centers in the East (Hungary, Southern Slovakia, […]

Economic outlook and road transport costs – October 2021

Economic outlook and road transport costs – October 2021

The end of the third quarter of 2021 is marked by a less uncertain health situation. Thus, the latest global epidemic peak in August 2021 did not halt economic growth. The outlook for the end of the year appears solid, with the global economy expected to grow by +5.7% in 2021 and French growth above that, […]

Romanian road freight transport – 2020

Romanian road freight transport – 2020

The CNR's new 2020 study on Romanian road transport shows how much the industry has changed in just three years. The main changes include a doubling of the minimum wage, the transfer of costs from employers to employees, and the introduction of increased travel allowances. As for the activity of [...]

Economic Outlook and TRM Costs – September 2021

Economic Outlook and TRM Costs – September 2021

The health situation remains highly uncertain and disruptive for the economy, but the impact of successive waves of the epidemic is diminishing in many countries. Economic activity is experiencing phases of very dynamic recovery, causing shortages. Tensions are exacerbated by persistent disruptions in global supply chains (breakdowns, desynchronisation, etc.) as well as [...]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 3rd quarter of 2021

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 3rd quarter of 2021

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the third quarter of 2021: €15.71/hl

Covid – TRM activity barometer – May 2021 results

Covid – TRM activity barometer – May 2021 results

For a year, the CNR conducted a monthly survey on the impact of the COVID crisis on the road freight transport sector (TRM) among its regular panels operating in long-distance and regional general freight using articulated vehicles. Designed in March 2020 during the first lockdown, this […]

Spanish road freight transport – 2020

Spanish road freight transport – 2020

Spanish road freight transport (RFT) stands out in Europe due to the multiple collective agreements that exist within the country. A total of 55 collective agreements have been identified, equivalent to one collective agreement per province. Of these 55 collective agreements, 30 are currently in force. Depending on the collective agreement applied, wage differences […]

Estonian road freight transport - 2019

Estonian road freight transport - 2019

The Estonian flag carries out international operations, which account for nearly two-thirds of its total activity. It is mainly oriented towards the Scandinavian countries and Finland in the west, via ferry crossings, but also towards Russia in the east. This flag acts as a link between the two areas, taking advantage of […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 2nd quarter of 2021

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 2nd quarter of 2021

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second quarter of 2021: €15.71/hl

TRM – Personal travel allowances for 2021

TRM – Personal travel allowances for 2021

Standard rates for travel allowances for TRM mobile workers.

TRM – Salaries for driving personnel

TRM – Salaries for driving personnel

Standard hourly rates for TRM mobile workers and annual remuneration guarantee.

Changes in driving personnel costs – January 2021

Changes in driving personnel costs – January 2021

Every January, numerous social security parameters change. This detailed note sets out the 2021 values applicable to the TRM (minimum wage) concerning: Employer contribution rates The ‘Fillon’ relief formula

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 1st quarter of 2021

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 1st quarter of 2021

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first quarter of 2021: €15.71/hl

Hungarian road freight transport – 2019

Hungarian road freight transport – 2019

The Hungarian pavilion has some unique features in its region. Discounted corporate taxation, simplified and minimized social security contributions, a bonus salary system not subject to contributions, an advantageous exception granted to transporters in terms of travel allowances, and a labor market influenced by the diaspora [...]

Slovak road freight transport – 2019

Slovak road freight transport – 2019

Since the early 2000s, Slovakian road transport has been characterized by its international commitment, seeking out various markets in both the West and the East and investing in its trade relations with the largest European economies. Its competitive advantage stems from lower production costs than those of its Austrian, German, and other neighbors.

Czech road freight transport – 2019

Czech road freight transport – 2019

In the field of TRM, as in many other sectors, the Czech Republic seems to be moving closer to the economic sphere of its large German neighbor, distancing itself from the model of Eastern European economies. In just a few years, Czech TRM has shifted gears and reached a level of maturity usually seen in countries […]

2019 CNR Long Distance Survey

2019 CNR Long Distance Survey

The CNR offers you the complete results of the survey on long-distance road freight transport carried out in 2019 by French companies operating on behalf of third parties. The volatility of transport demand, which varied irregularly throughout 2019, does not create the conditions for a return to [...]

Changes in driving personnel costs – November 2020

Changes in driving personnel costs – November 2020

The social agreements of 23 and 29 October 2020, signed by all representative professional organisations, increase the minimum wages and flat-rate travel allowances set out in the collective agreement for road haulage by 1%. The new scales apply from 1 November 2020 for member companies [...].

Polish road freight transport – 2019

Polish road freight transport – 2019

The Polish pavilion is the European market leader and has ranked first in international activity since 2007. In terms of total activity, Poland competes with Germany for first place. However, the trends already reported in 2017, particularly with regard to work organization, are continuing. Polish carriers continue to face recruitment difficulties, with [...]

TRM costs – Covid simulation for 2020 – Outlook for 2021

TRM costs – Covid simulation for 2020 – Outlook for 2021

In this study, the CNR presents a simulation of the economic effects of the main factors of the COVID crisis, based on moderate impact assumptions. According to these assumptions, a TRM company affected by all of these factors would see its operating costs increase by an average of 6.8% in 2020. For […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 4th quarter of 2020

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 4th quarter of 2020

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the fourth quarter of 2020: €15.71/hl

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 3rd quarter of 2020

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 3rd quarter of 2020

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the third quarter of 2020: €15.71/hl

Economic outlook and TRM costs – October 2020

Economic outlook and TRM costs – October 2020

Uncertainty is setting in, with the risk of further economic slowdowns caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The economy is suffering the fluctuating consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic. After a sharp decline in the second quarter, which could reach as much as -20% in some countries, the third quarter has seen a significant rebound. For […]

Portuguese road freight transport – 2019

Portuguese road freight transport – 2019

The Portuguese road transport sector continues to be characterized by strong international activity, accounting for more than two-thirds of total flag activity. Since 2014, when the CNR conducted its previous study, the Portuguese road transport sector has undergone significant social changes. The new collective bargaining agreement (CCTV) signed on August 8, 2018, introduces an increase in the legal minimum wage [...].

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2018

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2018

The West is recovering After briefly leading the rankings in 2017, Poland lost ground in 2018 and ceded its position as European TRM leader to Germany. Other Eastern European flags followed Poland's example. Conversely, Western flags made progress, reversing the trend observed over the past fifteen years.

Economic Outlook and TRM Costs – September 2020

Economic Outlook and TRM Costs – September 2020

The recovery remains tentative and the global economy is navigating by sight, reeling from the shockwave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite some recovery following the lockdown phase, the French economy is expected to experience a recession in 2020 that is unprecedented in 70 years, ranging from -7.1% to -10.1% in the least pessimistic scenarios. The […]

Dutch road freight transport – 2019

Dutch road freight transport – 2019

The Dutch road transport sector is characterized by a high degree of specialization among its companies: logistics, containers, multimodal transport. This choice of specialization allows it to maintain international activity representing half of the sector's total activity. Dutch companies also stand out for their high productivity, with an average of around 50 hours of overtime per month [...]

COVID-19 – Impact of the crisis and cost of health measures for TRM companies

COVID-19 – Impact of the crisis and cost of health measures for TRM companies

For road transport companies, the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for drivers and the cleaning of cabins represents a direct expense in terms of products (gel, cleaner, wipes, masks, gloves, visors, etc.) associated with implementation costs. These health measures, which are mandatory for the continuation of business, represent a [...]

Covid-19 – Partial activity scheme and tax-free bonus from 1 June 2020

Covid-19 – Partial activity scheme and tax-free bonus from 1 June 2020

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, the government has strengthened the legal framework for partial activity compensation, commonly referred to as «partial unemployment» or «technical unemployment». From 1 June 2020, the conditions under which the government covers partial activity compensation will change. The allowance paid by the State now only covers 85% [...]

Covid-19 – Partial activity scheme and tax-free bonus from 1 March to 31 May 2020

Covid-19 – Partial activity scheme and tax-free bonus from 1 March to 31 May 2020

Faced with the scale of the Covid-19 crisis, the government has strengthened the legal framework for partial activity compensation (commonly referred to as «partial unemployment» or «technical unemployment»). The government has also transformed the tax-free purchasing power bonus, sometimes referred to as the «Macron bonus» or «Lemaire bonus». The implementation of these two measures by a [...]

COVID-19 – Joint guide to best practices for TRM and logistics

COVID-19 – Joint guide to best practices for TRM and logistics

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, professional and trade union organisations have developed a guide to best practices for road freight transport and logistics activities. This guide, approved by the Ministry of Labour, outlines the provisions applicable to these professions, taking into account their constraints. It calls for their implementation by […]

COVID-19 – Impact on TRM cost prices

COVID-19 – Impact on TRM cost prices

In times of crisis, certain production factors can be disrupted and significantly impact production costs. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the disruptions experienced by some road haulage companies mainly affect the following production factors: The load factor Service time per driver The redeployment of […]

CORONAVIRUS – Useful information

CORONAVIRUS – Useful information

Useful links: Link: Interministerial press release «Continuation of the freight transport supply chain » Link to the decree of 19 March 2020 supplementing the decree of 14 March 2020 on various measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus (for road haulage, see in particular Article 1, paragraph 7 II

Excise duties and partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe

Excise duties and partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe

The CNR presents its European overview of taxation applied to commercial diesel fuel in Europe and details the partial excise duty refund schemes in place in each country, applicable to road haulage companies. As of March 2, 2020, nine out of twenty-seven European states are able to apply a difference of […]

Changes in driving personnel costs – January 2020

Changes in driving personnel costs – January 2020

Every January, numerous social security parameters change. This detailed note sets out the 2020 values applicable to the TRM (minimum wage) concerning: Employer contribution rates The ‘Fillon’ relief formula

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 1st half of 2020

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 1st half of 2020

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first half of 2020: €15.72/hl

The UK road haulage sector

The UK road haulage sector

Brexit time has come. After three and a half years of negotiations, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union on January 31, 2020. To mark the occasion, the CNR is releasing a new study dedicated to British road freight transport, detailing the situation before Brexit. The British road freight transport sector has very little international focus, accounting for only 4% of the activity […]

TRM costs – 2019 review and 2020 outlook

TRM costs – 2019 review and 2020 outlook

In 2019, the increase in total cost reached +1.5% for long-distance transport. For 2020, inflation forecasts for costs excluding diesel fuel are between +1.4% and +2% on average for the year. The most significant factor remains the cost of driving personnel. Given the uncertainty surrounding its evolution, the CNR has established its forecasts [...]

Fillon tax relief measures in 2019 – Technical note

Fillon tax relief measures in 2019 – Technical note

In this technical note, the CNR provides an update on the formula for calculating the «Fillon» tax relief applicable in 2019 to road freight transport.

Economic Outlook and TRM Costs – October 2019

Economic Outlook and TRM Costs – October 2019

What trends should be taken into account when preparing budgets, prices and investments for the coming year? This new framework clarifies the economic situation and will be supplemented by the publication of the «2020 costs» (usually released in November). In a clearly deteriorating global context, the French economy continues to grow. At +0.3% in the second quarter, the […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 2nd half of 2019

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 2nd half of 2019

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second half of 2019: €17.71/hl New: B10 diesel purchased on or after July 1, 2019, is eligible for reimbursement. It has a single reimbursement rate for the second half of 2019, regardless of the region of purchase: €16.21/hl. B10 diesel purchased on […]

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2017

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2017

Poland takes the lead Having emerged from the crisis in 2015, the European road transport sector recorded another year of strong growth in 2017, with an increase of 4.6%, finally exceeding its pre-crisis level of 2008. Domestic activity continued to grow at a rate of 3.6%. International activity performed almost as well […]

Croatian road freight transport – 2018

Croatian road freight transport – 2018

The latest addition to the EU, Croatia is a small peripheral country best known as a fashionable tourist destination. However, many other economic sectors contribute to its healthy economy. This is the case for road transport, even though 70% of the economy is already focused on the service sector. Croatian transport companies have carved out a place for themselves […]

Excise duties and partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe

Excise duties and partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe

The CNR presents its European overview of taxation applied to commercial diesel fuel in Europe and details the partial excise duty refund schemes in place in each country. As of June 21, 2019, nine out of twenty-eight European countries apply a difference in taxation between diesel fuel for “commercial use” and [...]

German road freight transport – 2018

German road freight transport – 2018

The German flag carrier, Europe's market leader, is increasingly turning its attention to its domestic market, giving up on the international market in the face of competition from Eastern European countries. The flag carrier has been weakened by labor shortages, rising operating costs, and environmental constraints. As a result, its business has been stagnating since [...]

Driving personnel – CNR articulated train surveys – 2018

Driving personnel – CNR articulated train surveys – 2018

Driving personnel are the main operating cost item for French heavy goods vehicles. In May 2019, total salaries, social security contributions and travel expenses for drivers represented an average of 35% of the cost price of an articulated lorry. In this note, the CNR establishes «typical» driver profiles according to activity [...]

Logistics activities of road haulage companies in 2018

Logistics activities of road haulage companies in 2018

Road transport and logistics: complementary activities? The CNR surveyed the carriers in its panels and found that 61% of them also provide logistics services (mainly long-term storage) in addition to road transport. The complementarity between the two activities is indeed very strong, since, for more than […]

Luxembourg road freight transport – 2018

Luxembourg road freight transport – 2018

Due to its size and location in Europe, Luxembourg's economy is resolutely international in outlook. Road freight transport is no exception to this, with international transport alone accounting for 87% of the sector's total activity. Transport between third countries is by far the most […]

Economic Outlook and TRM Costs – September 2019

Economic Outlook and TRM Costs – September 2019

This is the first part of the economic exercise that the CNR now undertakes every autumn, at a time when transport operators are preparing their budgets, investments and fares for the coming year. Global growth slows down. French GDP is expected to grow by +1.3% in 2019, after +1.7% in 2018. The slowdown […]

2018 CNR Long Distance Survey

2018 CNR Long Distance Survey

The CNR presents the complete results of its annual survey on long-distance road freight transport operations carried out in 2018 by French companies working on behalf of third parties. After a relatively favourable economic climate for road freight transport companies in 2017, the results of the latest survey seem to indicate a less favourable climate in […]

Slovenian road freight transport – 2018

Slovenian road freight transport – 2018

International trade accounts for more than 90% of Slovenia's total trade, with 40% of that coming from trade between third countries alone. Despite its small size, with no more inhabitants than inner Paris, Slovenia ranks 12th among European countries in terms of total international trade and 7th in terms of international trade between third countries. Due to its […]

TRM companies – Digital penetration rate in 2018

TRM companies – Digital penetration rate in 2018

The image of a rudimentary activity still sometimes sticks to Savoyard tarpaulins. However, modern lorries are very much in tune with the age of ubiquitous data, and transport companies know how to exploit it on a massive scale. Proof of this can be found in the exclusive results of this new survey conducted by the CNR. At the heart of the question is whether the computer data that circulates everywhere is being exploited by transport companies […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 1st half of 2019

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 1st half of 2019

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first half of 2019: €17.71/hl

Revision of certain CNR indices – Methodological note

Revision of certain CNR indices – Methodological note

From 2013 to 2018, the tax credit for competitiveness and employment (CICE) was granted to all companies employing staff. In 2018, the CICE represented a tax saving equivalent to 6% of salaries not exceeding 2.5 times the minimum wage. As of January 1, 2019, the government transformed the CICE into [...]

Excise duties and partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe

Excise duties and partial refund mechanisms on diesel fuel in Europe

The CNR presents a new edition of the European overview of taxation applied to diesel fuel and excise duty refund schemes for professionals operating vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than or equal to 7.5 tons. As of October 31, 2018, eight out of twenty-eight European countries applied a tax difference between diesel fuel at […]

Latvian road freight transport – 2018

Latvian road freight transport – 2018

International trade accounts for more than 80% of the Latvian flag's total activity. Despite its small size, Latvia ranks 16th among European flags in terms of total international trade and 10th in terms of international trade between third countries. The Latvian flag benefits in particular from the country's geographical location to increase its East-West trade, [...]

Transformation of the CICE into a reduction in charges – New government measures and tax implications – Updated version

Transformation of the CICE into a reduction in charges – New government measures and tax implications – Updated version

Update to the note published on 14 November 2018, taking into account new information provided by the Ministry of Finance: sector figures unchanged, estimates of pre-tax profit rates of 5.1% and 10.1% updated.    The CICE will be abolished as of 1 January 2019 and replaced by a reduction in social security contributions [...].

TRM costs – 2018 review and 2019 outlook

TRM costs – 2018 review and 2019 outlook

Objective and reliable economic information for upcoming tariff negotiations. In 2018, the increase in total cost reached +4.9% for long-distance transport. For 2019, cost inflation forecasts excluding diesel fuel range from +1.8% to +2.3% on average for the year, depending on the business profile. The […]

Private removals: 2005 cost price study

Private removals: 2005 cost price study

Private removals are one of the key sectors of road freight transport that the CNR studies every year. Here, the CNR updates the reference cost grid for private removals to the conditions of September 2018. The average results, which necessarily reduce the diversity of cases encountered in practice, are supplemented […]

Economic outlook and TRM costs – October 2018

Economic outlook and TRM costs – October 2018

What trends should be taken into account when preparing budgets, prices and investments for the coming year? This new framework clarifies the economic situation and will be supplemented by the publication of the «2019 costs» (usually released in November). While the US economy is rebounding, the rest of the world is experiencing a slowdown: growth is slowing, the lack of momentum observed in [...]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 2nd half of 2018

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 2nd half of 2018

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second half of 2018: €17.75/hl

Economic outlook and TRM costs – September 2018

Economic outlook and TRM costs – September 2018

This is the first part of the economic exercise that the CNR now undertakes every autumn, at a time when transport operators are preparing their budgets, investments and fares for the coming year. After French GDP grew by +2.3% in 2017, the current annual trend is closer to +1.8%. Indeed, the acceleration of […]

The Italian TRM – 2017

The Italian TRM – 2017

As the sixth largest player in European road freight transport, the Italian flag is experiencing continuous cost increases and losing competitiveness compared to competing flags. The cost per kilometer of an Italian heavy goods vehicle, excluding structural costs, remains one of the highest in Europe. The proximity of low-cost flags from Eastern Europe […]

Changes in TRM driving personnel costs in April and May 2018

Changes in TRM driving personnel costs in April and May 2018

The social agreement of 6 March 2018, signed by all representative professional organisations, increases the standard wages of TRM drivers by +1.5% from 1 April 2018. As a result, the «Fillon» tax breaks are automatically reduced. Collective travel allowances are increased by +1.2% from [...]

The Slovakian TRM – 2017

The Slovakian TRM – 2017

Since joining the European Union in 2004, Slovakia has enjoyed sustained and steady economic growth. The road freight transport market is also dynamic. Ranked 12th among European flags in terms of total activity and 6th in terms of international activity, its flag benefits from the advantageous geographical location of […]

2017 CNR Long Distance Survey

2017 CNR Long Distance Survey

The CNR presents the complete results of its annual survey on long-distance road freight transport operations carried out in 2017 by French companies on behalf of third parties. The cost price of a vehicle, excluding diesel, recorded an average annual inflation rate of +1.1% in 2017, driven mainly by driver costs, [...]

Diesel fuel indexation – A public protest by the CNR

Diesel fuel indexation – A public protest by the CNR

Recently, many road hauliers have received letters from their customers urging them to modify their agreements on the indexation of transport service prices in line with changes in the cost of diesel, a process often referred to as diesel indexation. Far from wishing to interfere in commercial relations, the National Road Transport Committee […]

Employer contributions for 2018

Employer contributions for 2018

Employer contributions on the remuneration of road freight transport drivers (TRM) as at 1 January 2018, calculated as percentages of the social security ceiling and gross remuneration.

The Belgian TRM – 2017

The Belgian TRM – 2017

Located at the crossroads of major highways in Western Europe, Belgium is a country with a long history of looking outward, with exports accounting for more than two-thirds of its gross domestic product. Forty percent of its road freight transport activity is international: 95% from […]

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2016

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2016

The European TRM ended 2016 with record growth of +4.6%. Twenty-two of the 29 European pavilions studied benefited from this boom, but the growth gap between the West and the East remains, with very mixed national trends. In the West, while the United Kingdom (+11.2%), Spain (+3.6%), Portugal (+9.6%) and Luxembourg (+5.4%) [...]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 1st half of 2018

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – 1st half of 2018

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first half of 2018: €17.75/hl

The Lithuanian TRM – 2017

The Lithuanian TRM – 2017

The second largest European flag carrier for international transport between third countries and tenth in terms of international transport, Lithuanian road transport maintains its position in the European rankings. The country benefits from a strategic geographical location, acting as a bridge between the European Union and Eastern European countries. The competitive advantages of its flag carrier, namely […]

The Polish TRM – 2017

The Polish TRM – 2017

Poland is Europe's second largest flag and a leader in international transport, accounting for more than 28% of international road transport activity in Europe. Its flag benefits from a strategic geographical position. It can also count on the vitality of the country's economy and the support of the Polish authorities on the European stage. Despite the positive indicators [...]

Driving personnel – CNR 40-tonne investigations

Driving personnel – CNR 40-tonne investigations

Driving personnel are the main operating cost item for French heavy goods vehicles. In November 2017, total salaries, social security contributions and travel expenses for drivers represented on average 36.1% of the cost price of a 40-tonne heavy goods vehicle. In this note, the CNR establishes «typical» driver profiles [...]

TRM costs – 2017 review and 2018 outlook

TRM costs – 2017 review and 2018 outlook

The document that allows TRM companies to base tariff adjustment requests on objective and reliable economic arguments. The inflation forecast for costs excluding diesel for 2018 is between +1.4% and +2.2% on average for the year, depending on the activity profile. The most significant item remains personnel costs [...].

2016 CNR Long Distance Survey

2016 CNR Long Distance Survey

The CNR presents here the complete results of its annual survey on long-distance road freight transport operations carried out in 2016 by French companies on behalf of third parties. This reference document from the Committee provides an exhaustive analysis of all the operating conditions and costs for French 40-tonne heavy goods vehicles carrying out […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – Second half of 2017

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – Second half of 2017

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second half of 2017: €11.42/hl

The Romanian TRM – 2017

The Romanian TRM – 2017

A dynamic flag in the extreme southeast of Europe, the Romanian flag is taking full advantage of its integration into the European Union by specializing in international road transport between third countries. The flag's appeal lies in its low costs and the availability of drivers willing to work two-month tours, often […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – First half of 2017

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – First half of 2017

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first half of 2017: €11.42/hl

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2015

The TRM ranking of European pavilions 2015

After a year of stagnation in 2014, the European TRM market recovered and ended 2015 with growth of +2.4%. This result is mainly due to the strong performance of the domestic TRM, up 3.4%, while the international TRM, stable at 0.5%, saw a shift in activity from bilateral (-1.6%) to activity between [...]

The Dutch TRM – 2016

The Dutch TRM – 2016

Productivity, service integration, specialization, and linguistic protectionism. These are the four keys to the success of the Dutch pavilion. Both private and public players place transportation at the center of activity, leveraging all modes of transport in the country's economic organization. As a result, Dutch road transporters operate in an ecosystem [...]

The Bulgarian TRM – 2016

The Bulgarian TRM – 2016

The first Balkan flag to be the subject of an in-depth study by the CNR is the Bulgarian flag. It stands out for its efficient organization of flows and the cheapest labor in Europe. Nearly half of the flag's international activity consists of transport between third countries of [...]

The role of the CNR in diesel indexation

The role of the CNR in diesel indexation

This document presents the actions of the CNR, corporate practices as measured by statistical surveys, and a summary of the relevant legal texts.

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – Second half of 2016

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – Second half of 2016

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second half of 2016: €7.96/hl

2016 social summary of CNR European studies

2016 social summary of CNR European studies

Annual employer contributions ranging from €700 to €16,000; 54 TRM collective agreements, or just one, or none at all, depending on the country; 300 hours of overtime per year that are never recorded; 75% of total remuneration paid in the form of travel allowances that are exempt from social security contributions and taxes; a […]

Driving staff – CNR Long Distance Survey 2015

Driving staff – CNR Long Distance Survey 2015

Driving personnel are the main operating cost for heavy goods vehicles in France. In this technical data sheet, the CNR outlines the «typical» profile of a driver, based on the statistical results of its latest long-distance survey. This focus enables certain socio-economic assessments to be made (impact of a wage agreement, [...]

CNR DIESEL TANK SURVEY – The effects of the May 2016 supply crisis on observed dispersions

CNR DIESEL TANK SURVEY – The effects of the May 2016 supply crisis on observed dispersions

The blockades of numerous French oil sites during the second half of May 2016 caused tensions regarding fuel supplies and prices. In such a context, it is normal for price dispersion to increase. To respond to questions from transporters who experienced prices that were further from the average […]

DIESEL FLASH – Blockade of oil sites: the price of diesel fuel rises by 6.61 %

DIESEL FLASH – Blockade of oil sites: the price of diesel fuel rises by 6.61 %

Due to the blockade of certain refineries and fuel depots, which is likely to cause price tensions, the CNR carried out an additional measure from 19 to 24 May inclusive as part of its regular survey of the prices of diesel fuel purchased by transport companies. Compared to […]

Practical note – Indexation of the price of a logistics service – May 2016

Practical note – Indexation of the price of a logistics service – May 2016

Updated version September 2019 The CNR publishes basic indices that can be used to track changes in the main costs of logistics services: personnel, buildings, energy, equipment, and overheads. Professionals can use these indices in particular in the context of a price indexation clause in a logistics service contract. This practical note presents [...]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – First half of 2016

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – First half of 2016

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first half of 2016: €7.86/hl

2015 CNR Long Distance Survey

2015 CNR Long Distance Survey

This report analyses all the operating conditions and costs of French 40-tonne heavy goods vehicles engaged in long-distance transport on behalf of third parties. New for 2015, the CNR explores the logistics activities of the companies in the panel surveyed. The results, broken down by employee size and vehicle mileage, are supplemented by […]

The Spanish TRM – 2015

The Spanish TRM – 2015

The third largest European pavilion and a major player in international road transport, the Spanish pavilion went through a difficult period after the 2008 global economic crisis. The latest 2010 CNR study on Spanish road transport reported that the sector was in serious difficulty, seeking solutions to reduce its costs in the face of growing competition […]

Changes in TRM driving personnel costs at the beginning of 2016

Changes in TRM driving personnel costs at the beginning of 2016

At the beginning of 2016, the social context of the TRM changed. The standard wages for drivers increased by +2.1% from 1 January 2016 (agreement of 3 November 2015). At the same time, employer contributions changed. Standard travel allowances were increased by 2.1% from 1st […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – Second half of 2015

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – Second half of 2015

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the second half of 2015: €4.87/hl

The ranking of European pavilions in 2014

The ranking of European pavilions in 2014

The signs of recovery seen in the European road transport market in 2013 are fading, giving way to a year of stagnation in 2014. Significantly, growth in the new member states (NMS) is weak, at +2.1%. Poland, the driving force behind the Eastern European road transport market, is marking time with a modest growth rate of 1.3% in [...]

The Czech TRM – 2014

The Czech TRM – 2014

CNR study on Czech road transport – new edition A very active flag in Central Europe, Czech carriers have enjoyed long-term success thanks to a strong local industry and integration with the region's largest economies, particularly Germany. The competitive advantage of the Czech flag is based mainly on careful cost management […]

Driving staff – CNR Long Distance Survey 2014

Driving staff – CNR Long Distance Survey 2014

Driving personnel are the main operating cost for heavy goods vehicles in France. In 2014, total salaries, social security contributions and travel expenses for drivers represented an average of 36% of the overall operating cost of a French heavy goods vehicle used for long-distance transport. In this technical data sheet, the CNR sets out the profile […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – First half of 2015

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE – First half of 2015

Flat-rate reimbursement rate for the first half of 2015: €4.87/hl On 1 January 2015, the taxation of road diesel fuel changed. The national TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) increased, as did the tax applied to commercial diesel. The CNR (National Road Transport Committee) provides a summary of the regulatory changes that took place during the first half of 2015 and specifies what […]

Fuel procurement strategies for road transport companies

Fuel procurement strategies for road transport companies

Road haulage companies with storage tanks are among the main customers in the bulk road fuel market. This market still accounts for more than 17% of total diesel demand in France. However, over the last ten years or so, there has been a tightening between [...]

Fillon tax breaks and reduction in family allowance contributions in 2015

Fillon tax breaks and reduction in family allowance contributions in 2015

2014 CNR Long Distance Survey

2014 CNR Long Distance Survey

The CNR has published the full results of its 2014 survey on long-distance road haulage. The report provides an exhaustive analysis of all the operating conditions and costs of French 40-tonne heavy goods vehicles engaged in long-distance transport on behalf of third parties. The results are broken down by employee category and by […]

The Lithuanian TRM – 2014

The Lithuanian TRM – 2014

The CNR's new international study focuses on Lithuania. One of Europe's smallest countries, Lithuania has managed to become a European champion in international TRM thanks to its flexibility and exceptional competitiveness. The sector's strong growth is part of a broader national economic development strategy based on [...]

The Portuguese TRM – 2014

The Portuguese TRM – 2014

Located in the extreme southwest of Europe, Portugal is a country that has developed rapidly since joining the European Union in 1986. The Portuguese road transport sector has experienced similar growth, specializing in international trade. However, the economic crisis of 2008 had a significant impact on the Portuguese economy as a whole, and particularly on the sectors […]

Partial lump sum refund of the TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) for 2014

Partial lump sum refund of the TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) for 2014

Flat-rate reimbursement for 2014: €4.89/hl Find all the information you need about the partial reimbursement of the TICPE during the first and second half of 2014 in the documents available for download. Circular dated 11 June 2014 (first half) Circular dated 18 December 2014 (second half)

The ranking of European pavilions in 2013

The ranking of European pavilions in 2013

After a 4% decline in 2012, the European TRM recovered slightly, growing by 2% in 2013. Growth was driven mainly by the East, which grew by 9.3%. The West lost 0.5% overall due to a decline in domestic activity, which fell by 1.2% on average, partially offset by a moderate increase […]

The Slovenian TRM – 2014

The Slovenian TRM – 2014

A member of the European Union since 2004, Slovenia is a small country located at the heart of the transit route between Western and Southeastern Europe, an area known for being highly competitive. In this study, the CNR presents the strengths and weaknesses of the Slovenian flag, which has not been spared by the economic crisis ravaging […]

The Italian TRM – 2014

The Italian TRM – 2014

The previous version of the CNR Italy study, conducted in 2009 and published in 2010, reported that the Italian fleet was undergoing modernization, but developments in the economic landscape of transport, such as the recent abolition of mandatory road pricing and competition from Eastern European countries, were weighing on its future. […]

2013 CNR Long Distance Survey

2013 CNR Long Distance Survey

The CNR presents here the complete results of its annual survey on long-distance road freight transport operations carried out in 2013 by French companies on behalf of third parties. This reference document from the Committee provides an exhaustive analysis of all the operating conditions and costs for French 40-tonne heavy goods vehicles carrying out […]

Driving staff – CNR Long Distance Survey 2013

Driving staff – CNR Long Distance Survey 2013

The results of this study are presented here in the form of technical data sheets detailing the employment and remuneration conditions of drivers assigned to the 40-tonne long-distance fleet. These raw quantitative data complement the more qualitative analyses that will soon be available in the full report of the 2013 long-distance survey.  

The Luxembourg TRM – 2013

The Luxembourg TRM – 2013

A small pavilion in the heart of Europe, the Luxembourg pavilion stands out for its dynamic interregional activity between France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Germany. Thanks to a deliberately advantageous tax system, the Luxembourg road transport sector has long attracted French and Belgian road transport companies wishing to expand into […]

Mechanisms for partial reimbursement of excise duties on diesel fuel in Europe

Mechanisms for partial reimbursement of excise duties on diesel fuel in Europe

The ranking of European pavilions in 2012

The ranking of European pavilions in 2012

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) for 2013

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) for 2013

€4.74/hl for the second half of 2013 €4.69/hl for the first half of 2013 Find all the information relating to the partial reimbursement of the TICPE during the first and second halves of 2013 in the documents available for download. BOD No. 6997 of 12 November 2013 (second half) BOD No. 6978 of 16 April 2013 (first half) […]

The Belgian TRM – 2013 Study and Appendices

The Belgian TRM – 2013 Study and Appendices

The Belgian road transport sector, which has traditionally been internationally oriented, is based on a fleet renowned for its dynamism and adaptability in the face of economic change. In the context of an economic crisis that has been affecting Belgium and Europe since 2008, how is the Belgian fleet evolving? The new CNR study on Belgian road transport attempts to answer this question.

The Hungarian TRM – 2013

The Hungarian TRM – 2013

A dynamic international flag carrier, Hungarian TRM has seen its domestic business decline since the onset of the global economic crisis in 2008. By way of comparison, it accounts for just over 6% of the French flag carrier's domestic business. However, its international business is 40% larger than that of the French flag carrier. This […]

Comparison of driving personnel costs and social regulations applicable in the road transport sector in several European countries

Comparison of driving personnel costs and social regulations applicable in the road transport sector in several European countries

The CNR proposes to illustrate the diversity of social regulations in Europe and to quantify the differences in unit production costs, based on a specific case study in the road transport sector, which preceded the liberalization of the European services market.

2012 CNR Long Distance Survey

2012 CNR Long Distance Survey

Every year, the CNR conducts a survey on long-distance road freight transport (TRM) operated by French companies on behalf of third parties. The survey is conducted in the fourth quarter among a representative panel of 220 TRM companies. The CNR presents the complete results of the 2012 survey here. The main finding of […]

Driving staff – CNR Long Distance Survey 2012

Driving staff – CNR Long Distance Survey 2012

The results of the 2012 long-distance survey are presented here in the form of technical data sheets detailing the employment and remuneration conditions of drivers assigned to the 40-tonne long-distance fleet. These raw quantitative data supplement the more qualitative analyses that can be found in the full report of the 2012 long-distance survey.

The German TRM – 2012

The German TRM – 2012

Despite leading the European TRM rankings, the German flag is facing competition from Eastern European flags. Its dynamic domestic activity has earned it this leading position, but its international activity is declining. In terms of organization and regulation, the German flag is still marked by numerous […]

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE 2012

Partial reimbursement of the TICPE 2012

€4.75/hl for the first half of 2012 €2.97/hl for the second half of 2012

History of the last 10 LD 40T surveys

History of the last 10 LD 40T surveys

The CNR presents the results of its 40T long-distance survey conducted over the past 10 years.

The ranking of European pavilions in 2011

The ranking of European pavilions in 2011

The note on the ranking of European pavilions in 2011 had to be suspended by the CNR. The data published by Eurostat on July 23, 2012, and reproduced by the CNR in its note had not been validated by all national statistical offices. The CNR has already learned [...]

The Slovakian TRM – 2011

The Slovakian TRM – 2011

A small country in Central Europe, Slovakia plays an important role in European road transport. Like its Polish and Hungarian neighbors, it specializes in international road transport and provides connections between its Western European partners and countries beyond its eastern borders, particularly Ukraine and Russia. In terms of regulations, certain practices […]

2011 CNR Long Distance Survey

2011 CNR Long Distance Survey

Every year, the CNR conducts a survey on long-distance road freight transport (TRM) operated by French companies on behalf of third parties. The survey is conducted in the fourth quarter among a representative panel of 220 TRM companies. The CNR presents the complete results of the 2011 survey here. The main finding, after […]