The drums of a new strike in the trucking sector are beating again. This Platform for the Defense of Goods Transport is evaluating the possibility of reactivating mobilization between March and April, with a shutdown potentially restarting from July 1 if supporters approve at a June 26 consultation. The plan includes a precise assembly in Zaragoza with the national leader, Manuel Hernández, followed by a protest rally in Plaza del Pilar.
The organization recently held a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Transport to directly report on and assess their demands. They referenced commitments made two months earlier by the branch minister Raquel Sánchez when the previous mobilization concluded.
Against a backdrop of rising fuel prices that have surpassed levels seen before April 1 when the 20-cent discount was introduced, many drivers face higher costs even with public assistance. Diesel remains costlier than it was when the last strike began.
A law banning contracting at a loss is pending
The final decision on calling a new strike rests with the platform. It is pushing for a policy that would take effect before June 30, banning contracting that harms the trucking industry to eliminate malpractices by shippers and carriers. This is one of the measures the ministry promised to advance after the previous strike ended.
The platform reported that ministry officials are prioritizing work on all claims and expect every measure to take hold soon in the industry. They emphasized that the most worrisome item is the proposed law, and they noted that progress is underway.
The trucker coalition, citing ongoing confusion about the exact history of the rule against loss contracts, stated that it is difficult to reconsider resuming activity in the coming months. A consultation among base members is planned for June 26 to decide on reviving unemployment actions.
The carrier community has grown weary of promises that fail to materialize. Even as the National Transport Committee attempts to shape public opinion, truckers say they have felt abandoned and that the situation is not resolved financially. They insist that the platform’s leadership must demonstrate tangible progress before any renewed mobilization takes place, and they stress the need for clear, verifiable outcomes in the near term.
In recent statements, platform representatives urged transparency and practical timelines, indicating they are ready to engage with authorities while protecting the livelihoods of drivers and the broader supply chain. The discussions continue to center on cost pressures, regulatory safeguards, and the reliability of fuel supply in a volatile market. The organizations involved aim to secure a stable operating environment that supports fair competition and predictable pricing for transport services. [Source: Platform for the Defense of Goods Transport] The ongoing dialogue is tracked by industry observers who caution that timing and policy clarity will be decisive in determining the next steps. [Source: Industry Monitor]