Until very recently, there was no regulation on how to secure cargo on a truck. The only reference we found was in the General Traffic Regulations (RD 1428/2003) Art14. and he only mentioned observing “the load must be well secured.”
Every day a high number of merchandise shipments are made through our roads, both for cities within our borders and for European cities, and for both individuals and companies. But not all people know what the current situation of road transport in Spain is. That is why at Transvolando, as an expert transport company, we have decided to talk to you in these lines about the current state of the transport market in our country.
Without a doubt, road transport is one of the great pillars of the Spanish economy, and it is increasingly important that those individuals or companies that need it can find a serious and professional transport company like ours, which makes their shipments within the required period and with the assurance that their merchandise is in the best hands. And also with an economical and fair price, which satisfies both parties to the agreement.
There is a great demand for road transport solutions, but are there enough professional transporters in Spain? The truth is that in Spain there is a high employment rate, but at the same time, we see that there are not too many transporters, which leads us to stop and think about the reason for this setback.
Fortunately, the transportation of goods by road is more in demand thanks to the growth of foreign trade. Currently, a large volume of road transport shipments is requested internationally, especially to the countries of the European Union. This allows the transport of goods in Spain to continue being a sector of great importance for our economy.
We must ask ourselves why it is so difficult for Spanish companies specialized in freight transport to find professional drivers to cover the needs of the sector.
Perhaps it is because the employment conditions in this sector, for both employers and employees, are not entirely favorable. This leads us to think that everyone, including Public Administrations, unions and also clients in this sector, must join forces and achieve a consensus with which all parties involved can obtain the desired benefit, whether economic or the provision of a service.
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Five confirmed 2026 macrotrends: 1) Full-stack digitalization (mandatory e-CMR EU 2027, TMS, AI-routing). 2) Mandatory CSRD sustainability + Euro VII engine regulations. 3) Sustained driver shortage (deficit 30K Spain). 4) Fuel inflation + operating costs +5-8%/year. 5) Operator consolidation (accelerated M&A). For loading companies: 1) Mandatory digital process adaptation. 2) Verify CSRD-ready partners. 3) TMS investment plan 2026-2028.
30K Spanish driver deficit (CETM 2024) consequences: 1) Labour rate increase +5-8% annually. 2) Greater operator competition for talent. 3) CAP training investment by agencies (24-36 month payback). 4) Profile diversification (female drivers, active retirees, qualified immigration). 5) Driver-assistance technology to reduce workload. For loaders: agency with driver retention + training plan = quality signal. Without plan: high churn + inconsistent service.
2025-2027 regulatory changes: 1) Full Mobility Package II (cabotage, rest periods, home return). 2) Mandatory EU e-CMR 2027. 3) Euro VII engine regulation 2025+ (clean vehicles). 4) Mandatory CSRD for large businesses 2025+ (sustainability reporting). 5) EU AI Act for automated decision systems. For loaders: verify partners comply with updated regulation. Non-compliance penalty: €4-30K + joint liability. Early compliance = competitive advantage.
Forecasted 2025-2030 sustainability investment: 1) Euro 6/7 fleet renewal: €50-80K/new vehicle (vs €30-40K Euro 5). 2) Electric: last-mile commercial pilots + rigid lorry urban distribution 2026-2028. 3) Green hydrogen: commercial trials on specific corridors 2027+. 4) HVO biofuels: renewable diesel alternative. 5) Route optimisation software (-15% km, -20% emissions). Sustainability ROI: 36-60 months but mandatory CSRD forces investment. SMEs: partner with already-certified sustainable partners.
Five key digital changes: 1) Real-time tracking (clients demand). 2) Electronic documentation (e-CMR + digital signature). 3) Rate-comparison platforms (transparency). 4) API integration with client TMS (automatic data). 5) Automated KPI reporting (no more manual Excel). For loaders: 1) Select agency with 2025+ technology. 2) Ask for API integration with your TMS. 3) Require automated reporting. Agency digital investment: €50-200K/year, justifies with demanding B2B clients. Non-digital businesses: lose market share 15-25% in 5 years.
