Brazilian lawmakers agreed to streamline the Freight Provisional Measure, known as MP 1.343/2026 [3], ahead of an urgent Senate vote.
The adjustment follows pressure from the transport sector and political negotiations to ensure the measure does not expire. Because the bill impacts national logistics and labor standards, the agreement represents a compromise between government leaders and the opposition.
Rep. Zé Trovão (PL-SC), the rapporteur for the measure, will present the final report on Monday [4]. The revised text will remove a controversial proposed salary floor of R$ 5,000 [1] for employees under the CLT labor regime. Instead, the new version will leave salary definitions to be determined through collective bargaining agreements [1].
The streamlined measure also includes a specific adjustment for freight payment transfers, setting a maximum deadline of 30 days [2]. This change aims to provide more predictability for payment cycles within the transportation industry.
Beyond labor and payment terms, the text includes provisions for amnesty. This legal forgiveness extends to truck drivers, motorists, and transporters [1]. The amnesty is particularly notable as it covers those convicted for organizing road blockades [1].
The Senate is moving toward a vote on an urgent basis to prevent the measure from losing its legal validity. The agreement between leaders was designed to simplify the text and remove points of contention that could have delayed the legislative process.
“The revised text will remove a controversial proposed salary floor of R$ 5,000.”
The shift from a fixed statutory salary floor to collective bargaining indicates a move toward deregulation and industry-led negotiations. Furthermore, the inclusion of amnesty for those involved in road blockades suggests a political effort to appease the trucking lobby, which holds significant leverage over Brazil's supply chain and economy.
