Chapter 1: Professional Repute as a Pillar of Transport Authorization
Professional repute is not a moral concept, but an indispensable administrative requirement to operate in the road transport sector. According to EU and national regulations (ROTT/LOTT), losing professional repute means the **automatic suspension of the validity of transport licenses** and the disqualification of the transport manager.
In 2026, with the digitalized control system, recovering professional repute has become the most critical legal process for companies that have accumulated sanctions in the sanctions scale. It is not an automatic process; it requires a proactive rehabilitation strategy.
Chapter 2: Why is Professional Repute Lost in 2026?
The loss of professional repute is triggered through the "procedure for the communication of the loss of good repute." The main causes are linked to the severity of the infringements committed.
2.1. The Infringement Classification System (ICS / IIRI)
Each serious or very serious infringement adds points to the company's file. Upon reaching a certain coefficient (ICS), the Administration initiates the file ex officio. It is vital to carry out a preventive data audit to know your index before the notification arrives.
2.2. "Especially Serious" Infringements
Certain infringements, such as tachograph manipulation or driving excesses exceeding 50%, can trigger the loss of professional repute even if it is the first time they are committed, due to their impact on road safety.
Chapter 3: The Rehabilitation Procedure
Once lost, professional repute is not recovered just by paying the fine. There is a disqualification period that can last up to one year. However, through appeals and the accreditation of corrective measures, this period can be reduced.
3.1. Allegations to the Loss File
When the Administration notifies the intention to declare the loss of professional repute, the company has a period to present allegations. This is where our fine appeal service intervenes to demonstrate that the sanction was disproportionate or that measures have already been taken to prevent recurrence.
Chapter 4: Corrective Measures for Rehabilitation
To regain the Administration's trust, the company must demonstrate it has implemented strict control systems. This includes mandatory training for drivers on driving and rest time regulations.
Furthermore, the use of legal custody software is seen by case officers as a guarantee that the company has professionalized its DDD data management.
Chapter 5: The Transport Manager and Professional Repute
If the transport manager loses their personal professional repute, they are disqualified from practicing in any company within the European Union. This implies the company must hire a new manager or wait for the rehabilitation period. At TachoTools, we advise managers on how to protect their professional qualification through forensic analysis of tachograph files.
Chapter 6: How to Avoid Reaching the Loss of Repute
The best way to recover professional repute is never to lose it. For this, it is fundamental to:
- Perform periodic downloads (every 28 days for cards / 90 days for vehicles).
- Analyze driver infringements weekly.
- Use DDD file analysis tools to detect human errors before an inspection.
Chapter 7: Conclusion: An Asset to be Protected
Professional repute is the most valuable asset of your transport company. Without it, your trucks are stationary. If you find yourself in a loss process or want to shield your ICS/IIRI, early technical and legal intervention is the only guaranteed solution.