As of May 1, 2025, a new standard contract is now mandatory for public road tanker transport operations. This update aims to regulate contractual relationships between carriers and their customers, thus ensuring greater transparency and regulatory compliance.
What is public road tanker transport?
This involves the transport of goods carried out by a professional on behalf of another entity, whether public or private. Unlike private transport, which is carried out on its own account, public road freight transport is subject to specific obligations, including the use of standard contracts established by regulation.
Why is this new standard contract important?
Decree No. 2025-376 of April 24, 2025 modifies the Transport Code and approves the standard contract applicable to public road transport in tankers. This contract must be used from May 1, 2025, in the absence of a written agreement between the parties. It specifies the obligations of the parties in the execution of transport operations, thus guaranteeing greater legal certainty for the Carriers and their customers.
Key points for industry professionals
The new standard contract for public road tanker transport has been mandatory since May 1, 2025.
It applies to contractual relationships within the framework of public road tanker transport.
In the absence of a written contract, this model applies automatically.
It aims to strengthen transparency and regulatory compliance in the sector.
Consult the official text of Decree No. 2025-376.
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