The transporters of J9 vehicles, covered trucks, and similar vehicles in Benin have called for the intervention of the authorities to address their concerns. On November 1, 2026, they gathered in Cotonou for an assembly, presided over by Rock Djokpè, to discuss their difficulties and seek solutions. The transporters are facing numerous challenges, including issues with tonnage, vignettes, and technical inspections, which they claim are affecting their activities and income.
The transporters' association, led by Rock Djokpè, has requested an audience with the head of state, Romuald Wadagni, to present their difficulties and seek a solution. They claim that they are not against the law but want to work within the legal framework while having their sector's specific realities taken into account. The transporters believe that a dialogue with the authorities is essential to finding a favorable outcome and are seeking a partnership that benefits all parties.
The transporters' concerns include difficulties in obtaining vignettes and issues with technical inspections carried out by the National Center for Road Safety (Cnsr). They also face problems with the Police républicaine, who regularly stop and fine them for tonnage issues, despite their vehicles having been homologated in their current configurations several years ago. The transporters are calling for an harmonization of the texts and regulations governing their activities.
According to the transporters, the current situation is unsustainable, and they are losing clients and fuel due to the repeated stops and fines. They claim that their vehicles have been homologated for years, but they are still being stopped and fined for tonnage issues. The transporters are seeking a solution that will allow them to work without being constantly hindered by regulatory issues.
The National Transport and Land Transport Agency (Anatt) and the Cnsr have also been criticized by the transporters for the difficulties they face in obtaining the necessary documents and carrying out technical inspections. The transporters believe that these agencies should be more flexible and take into account the specific needs of their sector.
The assembly, which took place on November 1, 2026, in Cotonou, was an opportunity for the transporters to express their concerns and seek a solution. The transporters' association, led by Rock Djokpè, is determined to find a way out of the impasse and is calling for a dialogue with the authorities to find a solution that works for all parties.
The transporters' call for intervention from the authorities comes at a time when their activities are being severely impacted by regulatory issues. With their incomes and livelihoods at stake, the transporters are hoping that the authorities will listen to their concerns and work with them to find a solution. The outcome of their efforts remains to be seen.
Key points
- The transporters of J9 vehicles and others in Benin are facing numerous difficulties, including issues with tonnage, vignettes, and technical inspections.
- The transporters are seeking an audience with the head of state, Romuald Wadagni, to present their difficulties and seek a solution.
- The transporters are calling for a dialogue with the authorities to find a solution that works for all parties.
