The State authorizes "megatrucks", trucks weighing 60 tons

The legalization of megatrucks (also called trucks with Euromodular configuration) will allow the average price per ton/kilometre of cargo transported to drop by 22%, according to the National Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC). The annual saving in absolute numbers that is believed to be derived from the measure will be around 110 million euros.

The new regulations have been very well received by the automotive sector and also by the road transport sector. road and spare parts and spare parts. "It is an advance towards re-industrialization," says a spokesman for ANFAC. In addition, the use of megatrucks will boost the competitiveness of the Spanish factories that use them because they are ideal for transporting supplies between vehicle manufacturers and automotive component manufacturers.

European studies show that the use of megatrucks entails not insignificant fuel savings, without forgetting that it reduces the number of vehicles on the road and increases the flexibility and efficiency of transport and "reduces emissions, improves road safety and traffic, favors better intermodal compatibility and reduces the wear and tear on road infrastructures," according to the manufacturers.

Transporting a greater number of tons of merchandise will require extreme security and restraint measures for the load, using quality fastening and anchoring systems such as those offered by Mejorasdelcamion.com and Recambios España. Some of these are even on sale and at very special prices for the Christmas season.