From 2026, a clearer and stricter rule will come into force for CE category drivers: if a driver works for more than one employer, they must provide written information about the working time at other employers. This obligation is closely linked to the cumulative working time accounting system (SDA) and compliance with maximum working time limits.
Why was this introduced?
In the transport sector, many drivers have two contracts—for example: a main job in Lithuania, and additional weekend or free-day work in another company.
Until now, employers were not clearly required to collect this information, and drivers were not required to provide it. This meant that in many cases drivers worked 60–80 hours per week (for different employers), and one employer could not see the other schedule. This resulted in violations of EU working-time and rest-time rules. This new rule is introduced to reduce risks for both drivers and companies.
What exactly is required?
The driver must inform the employer in writing (by email, request, standard company form, or an addendum to the employment contract). The information must specify:
where else the driver is employed,
what schedule is worked there,
what working hours are planned,
how many hours were worked per week/month.
The employer must include this working time in the overall accounting and ensure that the combined total does not exceed 60 hours per week and an average of 48 hours over 4 months. This means the employer must see the driver’s entire workload, not only within their own company.
How does this work in practice?
Situation A: The driver works in two companies — 45 hours per week in company A and 20 hours per week in company B. Total: 65 hours. Violation — exceeds 60 hours per week. Result: both companies are responsible.
Situation B: The driver only works extra on weekends — 50 hours per week in company A + 8 hours in company B. Total: 58 hours. This is allowed but the 4-month average must remain ≤ 48 hours.
Situation C: The driver hides information about the other job. If the driver does not inform, and the labour inspectorate / road police / labour dispute commission finds that limits were exceeded and the company had no information, both sides are liable: the driver — for failing to disclose, the employer — for failing to control.
What happens to the driver if they do not inform?
Possible consequences:
disciplinary action,
termination of the employment contract (in case of repeated violations),
liability for damage to the employer (if the violation caused sanctions),
the driver may be considered to have provided false working-time information.
Benefits for the driver
The new rule provides advantages:
protection from overwork — the employer will see the actual workload and will not be able to exceed limits,
more transparent working hours — reduced risk of undeclared work or unpaid overtime,
health protection — EU data shows fatigue is a major cause of truck accidents; this rule is aimed at preventing that.
Keywords: work for drivers, work for long-haul drivers, employee protection