You have to do this

The truck toll applies to Dutch and foreign owners of vehicles in categories N2 and N3. These vehicles have a technical maximum mass exceeding 3,500 kg.

Learn more at For whom and why. 

Once the truck toll takes effect, each truck must have a working OBU . Even if only driven on roads where no truck toll applies.

Contract with provider 

To obtain an OBU, you must enter into a contract with a provider. Have a look at the available options in advance.

Do you have a contract already? Ask your provider if you can have it adjusted to include the truck toll in the Netherlands.

Learn more 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)

A large part of the truck toll revenue goes towards subsidies. You can apply to some of these subsidies already. Learn more at Subsidies.

Is your vehicle eligible for a dispensation? Or perhaps your vehicle is eligible for an exemption. Learn more at Dispensations and exemptions.

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

If your vehicle may be eligible for a dispensation, be sure to submit your application in time. Learn more at Dispensation and exemption.

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.

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.