Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Bodywork Association (Askarindo) is\nurging that the implementation of zero over dimension overloading (ODOL)\nin 2027 be carried out gradually, based on the commitment of business\nplayers. This is to ensure that fleet normalisation proceeds optimally,\nlogistics operations remain stable, jobs are protected, and inflation\nrisks are controlled.<\/p>\n
Vice Chairman of the Askarindo Central Executive Board, Budi\nSetiyadi, stated that normalising ODOL trucks requires time, and\ncompanies with large fleets need relaxation so that adjustments can be\ncarried out gradually and optimally.<\/p>\n
\u201cEspecially for companies that already possess a significant number\nof trucks and have numerous over-dimension violations, they need at\nleast some time to undergo normalisation, followed by a period of\nrelaxation,\u201d Budi confirmed in Jakarta on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the association requests that the enforcement of zero ODOL\nnot be based on existing violations, but rather on the commitment of the\ncompanies involved. This is because companies require time to comply\nwith the zero ODOL regulations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have previously conveyed this to colleagues at the Ministry of\nTransportation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to him, the enforcement of zero ODOL laws should consider a\ncompany\u2019s commitment to normalising its fleet, rather than solely\nfocusing on violations that are still being discovered.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that companies must be given the opportunity to rectify\ntheir fleets while continuing to operate, ensuring that logistics\nactivities proceed and drivers maintain their livelihoods during the\nnormalisation process.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis means that if a company\u2019s commitment is already evident, law\nenforcement should not be applied immediately. Let them fix their trucks\nwhile remaining operational so that drivers can continue to work,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Consequently, he hopes that until mid-next year, law enforcement will\nbe conducted selectively and not sporadically, particularly for\ncompanies that have demonstrated a commitment to fleet adjustment.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaking these adjustments takes a long time, and that is indeed a\nchallenge in implementing zero ODOL 2027,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
According to Budi, the normalisation of ODOL trucks also has the\npotential to affect corporate cash flow. Therefore, business players\nrequire strategies to ensure that the fleet adjustment process does not\ndisrupt logistics transport operations.<\/p>\n
He hopes the Ministry of Transportation will prioritise the\ncommitment of cargo owners and vehicle owners in executing fleet\nnormalisation before implementing full-scale law enforcement.<\/p>\n
Budi suggested that the implementation of zero ODOL starting in early\n2027 could be done selectively and gradually. Law enforcement is\nexpected not to be applied sporadically against companies currently\ncompleting their fleet normalisation processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe important thing is that there is commitment from the company,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, he noted that the impact of ODOL normalisation and law\nenforcement on rising logistics costs, which could lead to increased\ncommodity prices, must be considered.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe issue is that this affects the livelihoods of many people. We\nmust ensure that once ODOL normalisation is implemented, there is no\ninflation in various regions due to high logistics costs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also expressed hope for government intervention to provide\nincentives for truck owners who are committed to normalisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo far, the government has never provided subsidies for logistics\ntransport,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, he also highlighted that many bodywork\nmanufacturers (karoseri) have not yet met the required licensing\nstandards. He noted that this also poses a challenge to achieving zero\nODOL.<\/p>\n
\u201cProducts from bodywork manufacturers must adhere to the regulations\nof the Ministry of Transportation, regarding both dimensions and the\nnecessary components required by regulatory aspects,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the government, through the Directorate General of Land\nTransportation, Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub), continues to make\npreparations to mature the steps towards implementing zero ODOL in early\nJanuary 2027.<\/p>\n
Various policies and efforts are being undertaken, including the\noperation of ETLE HUB (Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement Hub), which\nserves as electronic evidence for recording violations regarding excess\ndimensions and loads, as well as the preparation of the List of Problem\nIdentification (DIM) for the Draft Law on the Third Amendment to Law\nNumber 22 of 2009.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the government is also undertaking improvements for\nfreight vehicles from upstream to downstream.<\/p>\n
Director General of Land Transportation, Aan Suhanan, stated that the\ngovernment is striving to strengthen the supervision of freight\nvehicles, one method being through the implementation of ETLE HUB.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal of utilising technology is not merely to increase the\nnumber of enforcement actions, but also to encourage compliance, improve\nsafety, protect road infrastructure, and build a fairer logistics\necosystem,\u201d Aan said in a written statement in Jakarta on Thursday\n(24\/9).<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/askarindo-urges-gradual-transition-towards-2027-zero-odol-implementation-1790431063", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }