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NL Worker Compass
Beroepsgoederenvervoer · 2026–2026

Overtime and weekend work in transport: collective labor agreement 2026

The overtime limit for part-time employees has been changed. Check contract hours, Saturday and Sunday hours and the associated surcharge separately.

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This is an automatic translation of the Dutch explanation. If in doubt, check the Dutch text and the original collective labor agreement. Read this explanation in Dutch

The short answer

In 2026, the overtime definition in professional freight transport will be in line with the individually agreed working hours if this is less than 40 hours. It is therefore not correct to only look at above 40 hours for every part-timer. Weekend hours have separate collective labor agreement provisions.

Contract size matters

The normal arrangement concerns the service time on Monday to Friday above the relevant weekly limit. There are additional provisions in the collective labor agreement for double-manned vehicles and special situations. CNV explains that the change prevents part-timers from having to first fill unpaid supplementary hours up to the full-time limit. Determine overtime hours based on the timesheet, not just the tachograph driving time.

Do not choose one percentage for all hours

For normal overtime, a surcharge of 30% is mentioned. Saturday, Sunday, public holidays, night work and time-for-time may have different treatment. You may not multiply an hour with multiple characteristics by all percentages without a collective labor agreement check. The calculator therefore remains empty until you enter the hours and controlled allowance yourself; this site does not reconstruct a complete transport service.

This is how you check it

  1. Compare your contract hours with the full service time registration.
  2. Split working days, weekend hours, night hours and any holidays.
  3. Check the collective labor agreement provision and only enter the established hour category.
Practical example

Calculation example for four hours that actually fall under the normal 30% overtime scheme, at €18 basic hourly wage: 4 × €18 × 1.30 = €93.60 gross, of which €21.60 surcharge. This example does not determine whether weekend or time-for-time rules apply.

Questions about this CAO

Does a part-time worker first have to complete 40 hours?

Not as a general rule in 2026. The individual working hours are relevant for the adjusted overtime definition.

Does 130% mean that I enter a 130% surcharge?

No. 130% total payment is 100% base pay plus 30% extra. Enter 30 in the surcharge field.

Does duty time equal driving time?

No. Other activities may also be relevant for the collective labor agreement calculation. Use the approved complete time registration.

Can I calculate Saturday hours as regular overtime?

Not without control. The collective labor agreement has separate provisions for weekend work and concurrence. Split the hours and check the correct arrangement.

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