The truck toll in the Netherlands starts on 1 July. Act now.
Do you work with transport companies? If so, make sure you discuss the implications of the truck toll on your agreements.
As soon as possible
Make sure you have an OBU that works in the Netherlands before 1 July 2026. You can enter into a contract with a provider from early 2026. Read all about it at Providers and OBUs
Investigate the impact of the truck toll on your business and how you can deal with it. For example:
Map your fleet.
Look at the age and emission of your trucks. Check your mileage on roads that will be subject to the toll.
Estimate your costs.
Go to You will pay this amount and estimate the costs for your company. Consider the changing motor vehicle tax and Eurovignette as well.
Consider sustainable options.
Think Euro 6 trucks or electric vehicles to reduce your bill.
Consider cost forwarding.
Would you like to forward costs associated with the truck toll to your clients? Be sure to address and discuss it in time.
You can request assistance from, for example:
A (financial) advisor
An interest group or trade association
The supplier of your transport management system (TMS)
And further
Is your truck 40 years old or older? And do you only use it privately? Then make sure you apply for a dispensation in time. Trucks used by the police and fire brigade can also qualify for an exemption.
Do you have a motorhome with a registration from outside the Netherlands? Or a truck with a registration from outside the Netherlands that qualifies for an exemption in the Netherlands? Then register an exemption.
A large part of the truck toll revenue goes towards subsidies. You can apply to these subsidies. Learn more at Subsidies.
From 1 July 2026, vehicles without an OBU may be fined. Be sure to install the OBU in time. Learn more at Providers and OBUs.
If you hire a transport company
Do you work with transport companies? If so, make sure you discuss how you will handle the introduction of the truck toll. Consider the following:
The potential impact of the truck toll on transport costs, and how you plan to manage these costs.
Any possible implications for contracts and other agreements.
Opportunities to work together to make transport more sustainable and more efficient.
