Specialised transport platform Nakordoni.eu has released its weekly digest of heavy-goods-vehicle restrictions across Europe for 11–17 May 2026 (week 20). Twelve countries, including Austria, Germany and Switzerland, will impose full-day or partial bans coinciding with Ascension Day on 14 May. Although Poland generally limits traffic bans to vehicles over 12 tonnes — higher than the 7.5-tonne threshold used in most EU states — Polish hauliers operating internationally must still respect neighbour rules the moment they cross the border. For example, Germany’s 00:00–22:00 ban on 14 May covers all Bundesstraßen and autobahns, while Austria’s A12 Inntal and A13 Brenner corridors will be closed to trucks for 22 hours. Manufacturers running just-in-time exports from Silesia to northern Italy via the Brenner pass should re-route through Slovenia or schedule departures after 22:00 on 14 May. Freight forwarders are also advised to issue driver attestations for perishable cargo, as exemptions vary by country and may speed up roadside checks.
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Before arranging any cross-border haulage, operators should also make sure that drivers’ travel documents are up to date. VisaHQ’s Poland portal (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) offers quick, centralized visa and passport processing for transport companies, letting fleet managers monitor application status in real time and sidestep unexpected border delays when routes change because of holiday traffic bans.
The bulletin is a timely reminder that Polish firms using cross-dock hubs in the Czech Republic or Slovakia could gain a competitive advantage by dispatching lighter 10-tonne units exempt from Poland’s own domestic limitations. Human-resources departments should confirm that posted drivers receive rest-day allowances in line with bans to remain compliant with EU Mobility Package rules.
Before arranging any cross-border haulage, operators should also make sure that drivers’ travel documents are up to date. VisaHQ’s Poland portal (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) offers quick, centralized visa and passport processing for transport companies, letting fleet managers monitor application status in real time and sidestep unexpected border delays when routes change because of holiday traffic bans.
The bulletin is a timely reminder that Polish firms using cross-dock hubs in the Czech Republic or Slovakia could gain a competitive advantage by dispatching lighter 10-tonne units exempt from Poland’s own domestic limitations. Human-resources departments should confirm that posted drivers receive rest-day allowances in line with bans to remain compliant with EU Mobility Package rules.
