Provisional measure tightens rules, makes operation identification code mandatory and determines suspension of companies that fail to comply with the table
The federal government published this Thursday (March 19, 2026) the MP (provisional measure) what the punishments for non-compliance with the minimum level of road freight freight. The proposal changes the and expands the supervisory powers of the (National Land Transport Agency).
According to the text, companies that hire transport for values below the table may be fined up to R$ 10 million per operation. The punishment applies to cases of repeat offense and can be applied cumulatively to other sanctions already provided for in the sector’s regulations.
The measure also determines harsher punishments for transport companies that violate the standard. These include the suspension of (National Register of Road Cargo Transporters) and, in repeated cases, the cancellation of the registration, which prevents the company from operating for up to 2 years.
Another point of the MP is the mandatory (Transportation Operation Identifier Code) for all freight operations. The system will function as a digital record of the contract, gathering information about the contractor, transporter, load, route and amount paid. If the freight is below the minimum threshold, the issuance of the code will be blocked.
The CIOT should also be integrated into the (Electronic Manifesto of Tax Documents), allowing the crossing of data with the Brazilian Federal Revenue and state tax authorities. The expectation is to increase control over compliance with the minimum price policy in the sector.
The measure also expands liability for companies within the same economic group and provides for punishments for shipping advertisements at values lower than permitted. The National Land Transport Agency will have 7 days to regulate the new rules.
