Coronavirus – Protection against infection in road freight transport

The European Commission guidelines for transport during coronavirus pandemic

In this fight transport plays the one of the most important roles, thanks to drivers and transport companies we can enjoy full shelves in stores.

Green light at border crossing points

1. Green stripes are to be created, i.e. space for each type of transported goods.
2. In these places, roadside checks and medical examinations will not last longer than 15 minutes. Drivers will be asked to provide an identification document, electronic display of the document should be sufficient !!!

Quarantine and a professional driver

1. Once again we confirm that a professional driver is released from quarantine, regardless of citizenship and place of residence.
2. Drivers do not need a medical certificate about their health. 

Recommendations for drivers and companies

1. The driver should absolutely avoid leaving the cabin, and in situations that require it, to keep the prescribed distance.
2. It is a good practice to wear protective masks and gloves; make sure you have an adequate storage in your cabin.
3. The Commission encourages the use of digital documents and recommends that companies to send them in advance; these are documents required during loading and unloading.
4. Before each new use, or while changing the drivers; remember to disinfect the cabin.

New recommendations for loading and unloading

1. Please note that these sites are extremely vulnerable to infection. Exchange of documents, close contact with employees of these plants.
2. Please take extraordinary precautions, where’s possible the driver should not leave the cabin; in situation that require supervision of the driver, please keep a safe distance.

Breaks and rests

1. Please spend this time in isolation from other people, it is a difficult period, but we have no choice.
2. This is not the time to talk to other drivers and parking staff.
3. Meals are recommended to be eaten in isolation, if possible in the open air away from other people.
4. The best place for a meal is the truck’s cabin, remember to disinfect.

Behaviour during checks and waiting at the borders

1. In places where border controls take place, we behave the same as while loading and unloading.
2. The driver does not leave the truck; hand over documents with extreme caution in gloves and hand disinfection.
3. If the driver is asked to complete documents, he should do so without leaving the vehicle.

The above guidelines are recommendations of the European Commission, their introduction in each country depends on the decisions of individual countries