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Digitalisation continues to transform the road transport sector. From 5 October 2026<\/strong>, one of the most significant changes in recent years will come into force: the Electronic Administrative Control Document (DeCA)<\/strong> will become mandatory for the public road transport of goods in Spain.<\/p>\n This change means that the paper-based administrative control document will no longer be accepted as the original document, requiring transport companies to manage this documentation electronically and adapt their processes to the new regulations.<\/p>\n At Transportes Fern\u00e1ndez Aedo<\/strong>, we explain what the DeCA is, when it comes into force and how it will affect the day-to-day operations of hauliers, transport operators and consignors.<\/p>\n The Electronic Administrative Control Document (DeCA)<\/strong> is the digital version of the administrative control document required for the public carriage of goods by road.<\/p>\n Its purpose remains the same: to provide evidence of the information relating to each transport operation and to facilitate inspections carried out by the competent authorities. The difference is that, from October 2026, this document must be created and managed electronically in accordance with the requirements established by the Spanish Ministry of Transport.<\/p>\n The DeCA is based on:<\/p>\n The key date is 5 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n From that date onwards, the administrative control document required for the public carriage of goods by road must be issued in electronic format.<\/p>\n The Sustainable Mobility Act has already established the transitional period for companies to adapt, meaning that no additional grace period without penalties is planned<\/strong> after this date.<\/p>\n For this reason, companies are advised to implement the necessary technological solutions as soon as possible to ensure compliance with the new regulations.<\/p>\n The DeCA will only be mandatory for:<\/p>\n It does not<\/strong> apply to international transport, which will continue to be governed by the documentation required under the international agreements signed by Spain.<\/p>\n No.<\/p>\n It is important not to confuse these two documents.<\/p>\n The Electronic Administrative Control Document (DeCA)<\/strong> replaces the administrative control document used for domestic freight transport within Spain.<\/p>\n However, international transport operations will continue to use the CMR consignment note<\/strong>, as established by the relevant international conventions.<\/p>\n No.<\/p>\n Although both measures are related to the digitalisation of transport, they are separate requirements.<\/p>\n The Spanish Ministry of Transport has expressly confirmed that the eCMR (electronic CMR)<\/strong> will not<\/strong> become mandatory when the DeCA comes into force.<\/p>\n The new obligation applies exclusively to the administrative control document used for domestic transport and cabotage operations.<\/p>\n The DeCA is not mandatory<\/strong> for own-account carriage of goods.<\/p>\n In other words, companies whose main activity is not transport, but which transport their own goods using their own vehicles as part of their business operations, are not required to use this document.<\/p>\n However, they must continue to carry documentation proving that:<\/p>\n In addition to regulating the operation of the DeCA, the new Resolution introduces several important developments for the sector.<\/p>\n One of the main simplifications is the removal of the requirement to register in advance the web domain where electronic documents are stored.<\/p>\n This makes it easier for transport companies to implement digital platforms.<\/p>\n The regulations also establish how changes must be made when certain information needs to be updated during the transport operation.<\/p>\n The Resolution also regulates the possibility of grouping several transport services within the same electronic system, provided the established requirements are met.<\/p>\n Companies subject to the obligation must use software capable of generating the DeCA in accordance with the technical specifications established by the Ministry, ensuring the integrity, availability and traceability of the information.<\/p>\n Although the document is electronic, the driver must be able to demonstrate the existence of the DeCA during any roadside inspection.<\/p>\n The regulations establish that:<\/p>\n This system will make inspections quicker and significantly reduce the use of paper documentation.<\/p>\n The introduction of the DeCA represents another important step in the modernisation of road freight transport.<\/p>\n Its main implications include:<\/p>\n For companies operating in highly regulated sectors, such as the transport of ADR and non-ADR liquid chemicals by road tanker<\/strong>, implementing secure digital processes that comply with current legislation is particularly important to ensure both legal compliance and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n It stands for Electronic Administrative Control Document<\/strong>, the digital document that will become mandatory for the public carriage of goods by road in Spain from 5 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Companies carrying out public domestic road freight transport<\/strong> and cabotage operations within Spain.<\/p>\n No. The CMR will continue to be used for international transport operations, and the eCMR<\/strong> remains voluntary.<\/p>\n No. The Sustainable Mobility Act has already established the transitional adaptation period and, once this date is reached, compliance with the new requirement will be fully enforceable.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Find out what the Electronic Administrative Control Document (DeCA) is, when it will become mandatory and how it will affect the public road transport of goods from 5 October 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When will the DeCA become mandatory?<\/h1>\n
Which transport operations are affected by the Electronic Administrative Control Document?<\/h1>\n
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Does the DeCA replace the CMR?<\/h1>\n
Will the eCMR become mandatory from 5 October 2026?<\/h1>\n
What about own-account transport?<\/h1>\n
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What are the main changes introduced by the Resolution of 5 June 2026?<\/h1>\n
Prior registration of the domain where DeCAs are stored is no longer required<\/h2>\n
Amendments to the document during transport are regulated<\/h2>\n
Certain transport services may be grouped together<\/h2>\n
Software applications must meet specific technical requirements<\/h2>\n
What must the driver carry during a roadside inspection?<\/h1>\n
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How does this digitalisation affect transport companies?<\/h1>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions about the DeCA<\/h1>\n
What does DeCA stand for?<\/h2>\n
Who is required to use the DeCA?<\/h2>\n
Does the DeCA replace the international CMR?<\/h2>\n
Will there be a penalty-free period after 5 October 2026?<\/h2>\n
La crisis de los conductores de mercanc\u00edas: el reto inminente del transporte<\/h1>\r\nLos transportistas de mercanc\u00edas tienen un papel clave, ya que son los encargados de garantizar el transporte de bienes y productos necesarios para mantener un correcto funcionamiento de las distintas cadenas de suministros. Este proceso a su vez es esencial para la econom\u00eda del pa\u00eds, ya que asegura el abastecimiento de las empresas y su capacidad para generar empleo e ingresos.\u00a0 <\/span>A pesar de su importancia, esta profesi\u00f3n parece estar en peligro de extinci\u00f3n y esta situaci\u00f3n no parece generar suficiente alarma entre las autoridades pertinentes.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00bfSab\u00edas que s\u00f3lo el 6% de los conductores que trabajan en el sector europeo del transporte de mercanc\u00edas por carretera son j\u00f3venes?<\/b>\r\n\r\nEsta cifra resulta muy alarmante <\/span>y es importante que se tomen medidas inmediatas para evitar que la situaci\u00f3n empeore a\u00fan m\u00e1s.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEn Espa\u00f1a se presenta una situaci\u00f3n similar, el 70% de los transportistas tienen m\u00e1s de 50 a\u00f1os. La brecha existente entre los conductores que se jubilan y los transportistas nuevos que se incorporan en esta profesi\u00f3n sigue aumentando y se espera que esta situaci\u00f3n se triplique en toda Europa. Actualmente, se estima que se necesita contratar a medio mill\u00f3n de conductores, y se prev\u00e9 que la tasa de puestos vacantes para transportistas aumente hasta superar el 60% para el a\u00f1o 2026.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEl problema de la falta de conductores de camiones, que ahora se ha convertido en una emergencia, comienza a ser una preocupaci\u00f3n para los 27 pa\u00edses miembros de la Uni\u00f3n Europea, gracias a las organizaciones del sector que han llamado la atenci\u00f3n sobre ello. En respuesta, la Comisi\u00f3n Europea ha propuesto adelantar la edad m\u00ednima para obtener la licencia de conducir C para veh\u00edculos pesados a los 17 a\u00f1os, permitiendo que los j\u00f3venes conduzcan bajo supervisi\u00f3n hasta los 18 a\u00f1os. Aunque esta medida podr\u00eda ayudar en la actual crisis de falta de conductores, no ser\u00e1 suficiente para solucionar el problema por s\u00ed solo. Adem\u00e1s, en muchos pa\u00edses de la UE se requiere tener m\u00e1s de 21 a\u00f1os para conducir un cami\u00f3n, y en algunos casos incluso m\u00e1s de 24 a\u00f1os.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la titulaci\u00f3n requerida para convertirse en conductor o conductora de un tr\u00e1iler?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
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