Sweden stops Lithuanian-registered truck whose driver lived in the cab for six months
On 27 October, Swedish police found that the 43-year-old Tajik driver of a Lithuanian-registered truck had been living in its cab since March. The company was fined about €7,300.
Police in Sweden stopped a Lithuanian-registered truck on 27 October 2026 at the Evelund checkpoint on Road 70 near Sala. The check showed that the driver, a 43-year-old man from Tajikistan, had been in Europe continuously since March this year and had lived in his truck's cab the entire time. The practice breaches European Union (EU) road transport rules.
Rules that were broken
EU rules prohibit spending the regular 45-hour weekly rest period inside the vehicle. In addition, an employer must make sure a driver can return home or to the company's base of operations at least once every four weeks.
Fine and payment
A fine of 80,000 Swedish kronor, roughly €7,300, was imposed for the violation. Police immobilised the truck with a mechanical wheel clamp, but it stayed in the parking area for only about an hour, because the Lithuanian transport company paid the fine immediately by express bank transfer.
Why it matters
This way of living allowed the carrier to save on the costs of the driver's accommodation and return trips. The report states that it conflicts with both the social protection of drivers and road safety.
