| Title: | Are commercial vehicle operators ready for implementing tachographs into light commercial vehicles? |
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| Authors: | ID Soršak, Pija (Author)
ID Rajh, Ernest (Author)
ID Cvahte Ojsteršek, Tina (Author) |
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| Files: |  sorsak_are_commercial_vehicle_2025.pdf (585,83 KB)
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 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2025.10.099
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.08 - Published Scientific Conference Contribution |
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| Organization: | FL - Faculty of Logistic
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| Abstract: | As of July 2026, a provision from Regulation (EU) 2020/1054 will come into force for all operators of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes performing international transport or cabotage. The installation of tachographs will become mandatory for these vehicles, and drivers will follow the rules governing mobile workers. The purpose is to improve road safety and working conditions for drivers within the European Union and the AETR framework. Additionally, due to the increasing number of registered LCVs, the provision aims to ensure fairer working conditions among competing companies. The objective of this study was to gain insight into the awareness among Slovenian transport companies regarding the upcoming changes, their preparedness, and the applicability of mobile worker rules to LCV operators. The study also aimed to identify the key factors influencing compliance with the new regulations. We received 231 responses from Slovenian transport companies, with 132 representing companies operating LCVs. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were applied to analyze the data. Based on ANOVA, it was found that most operators are not prepared for the changes and have not yet begun preparing. Correlation analysis revealed that among companies that previously were not required to install tachographs, awareness of the change was much lower. Larger companies using LCVs were shown to be much better positioned for the transition to the new regulations and are unlikely to feel pressured by the upcoming changes. For the successful implementation of these changes, authorities should enhance communication with transport companies to allow a longer preparation period ahead of regulatory enforcement. |
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| Keywords: | light commercial vehicle, regulatory compliance, tachograph, freight operator preparedness, regulation (EU) 2020/1054 |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 13.11.2025 |
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| Publisher: | Elsevier |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | Str. 774-781 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 91 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-96442  |
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| UDC: | 656.1(4) |
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| ISSN on article: | 2352-1465 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 263866115 |
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| DOI: | 10.1016/j.trpro.2025.10.099 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 09.01.2026 |
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| Views: | 160 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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