ANTT publishes rule that toughens penalties for non-compliance with the minimum freight rate.

This Wednesday (25), the National Land Transport Agency ( ANTT) published a new rule that reinforces the Punishment for companies that fail to comply with the minimum freight rate., expanding the strict enforcement in road freight transportThe measure of ANTT includes update of the calculation methodology freight and the intensification of control over contracts signed below the established minimum value. Under the new rules, contracting or carrying out freight below the minimum value becomes an infraction subject to fines, which may include payment of up to double the difference between the amount paid and the minimum required, in addition to other penalties. The inspection of ANTT It was also expanded through the use of electronic systems that cross-reference data from Electronic Manifest of Tax Documents (MDF-e)This allows for the automatic identification of irregularities in operations. Furthermore, companies that commit this type of infraction may have their registration suspended.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.