Minimum Freight Guaranteed by New Law in Road Cargo Transport

A law was signed on Wednesday (5) with the aim of guaranteeing the payment of a minimum freight floor to drivers who operate in road cargo transport. The measure provides direct financial protection for professionals who transport goods across the country.

Key Changes in the Text

The legislative text has three main focuses. Firstly, it ensures that the freight value paid does not fall below a set threshold, preventing drivers from receiving remuneration below the operating cost. Secondly, it expands oversight of this payment, making it more effective to verify that the minimum floor is actually practiced. Thirdly, it includes mechanisms to combat the illegal trade of goods, integrating the freight issue into the effort to suppress illicit practices in the transport sector.

• Minimum Floor Guarantee: drivers will have a reference value that cannot be lowered in freight negotiations.
• Increased Oversight: responsible agencies will have expanded powers to monitor compliance with the rule.
• Combating Illegal Trade: the law links freight regularization to combating illicit activities involving goods.

By establishing these parameters, the legislation seeks to improve working conditions for drivers, strengthen transparency in freight negotiations, and curb practices that may harm the logistics chain. The measure is part of a context of constant attention to the transport sector, which plays an essential role in supplying and moving goods across the country.

With information from Agência Brasil.