CLA for professional freight transport

There are two collective agreements (collective bargaining agreements) for professional freight transport in the Netherlands. This collective labour agreement for professional freight transport applies to everyone working within the transport and logistics sector:

What is a CAO?

A CAO is a collective labour agreement concluded by trade unions and employers’ organisations or (large) employers. The collective labour agreement includes terms and conditions of employment on, among other things:

  • wages;
  • bonuses;
  • overtime payments;
  • working hours;
  • probationary period;
  • notice period;
  • pension.

These terms and conditions of employment then apply in addition to the statutory terms and conditions of employment and the terms and conditions in the individual employment contract.

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New CBA Professional Goods Transport for 2023

The following are included in the new CBA:

  • The term of the CBA will apply from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023;
  • A wage increase at pay scales A to H and a 7.5% increase in gross allowances;
  • Subsistence costs will be increased in accordance with the covenant with the Tax and Customs Administration, but by a maximum of 7.5%;
  • A one-off payment of €250 gross;
  • Commuting expenses will be reimbursed. The first 10 km are for employee, thereafter employees are entitled to the applicable fiscal maximum net kilometre allowance with a maximum of 35 km (one-way distance). A travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometre thus applies.

Questions about the Transport CLA for Professional Goods

Transport Lawyer Otto Lenselink is experienced in the field of labour law and he will gladly provide your transport company or forwarding agent with advice or legal assistance on questions about the CLA for Professional Goods Transport. Please therefore contact him without any obligation .

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