The provisional measure that tightens the rules for complying with the minimum freight floor comes into force this Friday (20), after being published by the federal government. The text, awaited by truck drivers’ leaders, was one of the category’s main conditions for deciding on a possible national strike.
The MP formalizes the announcements made by the Minister of Transport, Renan Filho, and establishes a package of measures to reinforce inspection and punish companies that pay below the established minimum value. The objective, according to the government, is to guarantee greater income predictability for self-employed truck drivers and reduce distortions in the cargo transport market.
Among the main changes is the mandatory registration of all operations using the Transport Operation Identifier Code, a tool that proves compliance with the rules, including adequate payment of the freight floor.
With the new rule, ANTT (National Land Transport Agency) will even be able to block operations that are below the minimum allowed.
The text also provides for tougher sanctions for violating companies. In cases of repeated non-compliance, there may be a precautionary suspension or even cancellation of the company’s transporter registration, preventing the company from operating for up to two years.
Furthermore, contractors may be fined amounts ranging from R$1 million to R$10 million for irregular operations, and partners or economic groups may also be held responsible.
Another relevant point is the integration of supervision between ANTT, the Federal Revenue Service and state and municipal tax authorities, expanding control over compliance with the rules. The MP also allows the blocking of freight offers below the minimum threshold and establishes mechanisms to curb irregular practices in the sector.
The publication comes after pressure from entities representing the category, which had been demanding more effective measures from the government.
