Solicitors for transport and logistics companies in Santander

An unpaid carriage charge, a penalty or damage to the goods can bring your transport business to a halt. At BBM Abogados we defend hauliers and logistics operators in Cantabria with a close, rigorous approach.

  • Over 30 years of experience
  • Personal, close attention
  • First consultation with no obligation
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How we help you

Debt and unpaid carriage recovery Appealing transport penalties Employment advice (drivers) Carriage contracts Order for payment procedure

Legal challenges facing your transport company

1. Unpaid carriage charges

Shippers who do not pay on time and choke your cash flow. We recover the amounts through the fastest route, including the order for payment procedure.

2. Transport penalties

Fines for driving times, tachograph, excess weight or documentation. We analyse and appeal unwarranted penalties.

3. Damage to the goods

Claims for loss or damage in transit, both under the national regime (LOTT) and internationally (CMR).

4. Drivers and working hours

Contracts, driving and rest times, and employment disputes with the workforce of drivers.

Freight transport is a demanding and heavily regulated sector: tight margins, tight deadlines and rules that change frequently. At BBM Abogados we have been supporting companies in Santander and Cantabria since 1990, and we know at first hand the problems that hold back a haulier or a logistics operator.

We work both with the self-employed with one or two lorries and with fleets and transport agencies. Our aim is for you to be able to focus on your activity while we take care of the contracts, the payments and the disputes.

Carriage contracts, unpaid carriage charges and damage

The day-to-day generates many legal fronts. The most common is arrears: shippers who do not pay on time and put your cash flow at risk. We recover unpaid carriage charges through the most effective route, usually the order for payment procedure, and if necessary we go to the courts to recover the full debt.

We also review and draft your carriage contracts so that the terms are clear from the start: price, deadlines, liability and penalties. A good contract avoids most disputes.

When the goods suffer loss or damage, the carrier’s liability regime comes into play, which differs depending on whether the transport is national (Land Carriage Contract Act and LOTT) or international (CMR convention). We analyse the time limits and the compensation limits to make a claim or to defend you, depending on your position.

Transport penalties and driver employment law

The sector lives with a heavy penalty burden: tachograph, driving and rest times, excess weight, vehicle or goods documentation. Not all penalties are well founded. We review the proposal and, where appropriate, file representations and appeals against penalties within the time limit.

On the employment side, the relationship with drivers has its own particularities: working hours, driving times, allowances or dismissals. We advise you on all staff management with our employment advice service, both to prevent disputes and to defend you against a claim.

If your transport or logistics company has a legal problem, tell us about your case with no obligation or call us on 942 36 10 48. We study your situation and set out the best strategy for you.

The process, step by step

  1. 1

    We analyse your contract and the documentation

    We review the consignment note, the CMR and the agreed terms to assess your position.

  2. 2

    We claim or appeal

    We send a demand for payment, bring an order for payment claim or file the appeal against the penalty.

  3. 3

    We defend your interests

    We represent you before the authorities and the courts until the matter is resolved.

The benefits of working with BBM Abogados

Real experience

Over three decades resolving cases in Santander and Cantabria give us a perspective that makes the difference.

Swift response

We know legal deadlines are critical. We act quickly so you do not lose any right for the sake of time.

Specialist team

Our lawyers are in constant training and up to date with every legislative change that may affect your case.

A close approach

Every client receives direct, personal attention. We explain each step clearly, without unnecessary jargon.

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What do our clients say?

EXCELLENT

Based on 106 reviews

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Marta Cavestany Alija
Excelentes profesionales, muy amables. Muchas gracias
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María Fernández
En los temas en los que he contado con ellos son eficientes y muy profesionales. Totalmente recomendables.
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Violeta Peralta Cancela
Muy buena profesionalidad, atención personal por parte de todo el equipo. Servicio muy satisfactorio. 👏☺️
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Brigitte Peralta
Excelentes profesionales y un trato estupendo.
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Carlos García
Grandes profesionales, te resuelven todas las dudas legales, rápidos y eficientes. Totalmente recomendable.
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Acudí a este bufete con un tema muy sensible y la atención, el trato, la dedicación y el resultado no pudo ser mejor. Grandes profesionales que trabajan con verdadera vocación.
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Apartamentos Natura Cantabria
¡Personal 100% de confianza, grandes profesionales y trámites rápidos y eficaces! ¡Gracias!
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Antonio Muñiz
Grandes profesionales.

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Who do we help in Santander and Cantabria?

From our office in the centre of Santander we provide full legal cover and defence to clients across Cantabria:

  • Individuals and families who need to resolve civil disputes, inheritance, separations or criminal defence.
  • Self-employed and professionals who need ongoing advice and tailored solutions.
  • Small and medium-sized businesses seeking preventive, commercial, tax or employment advice.
  • Clients in Santander, Torrelavega, Camargo and the surrounding towns who want a close, agile and effective firm.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I recover an unpaid carriage charge in Santander? +

First we send a demand for payment. If that does not work, the most common route is the order for payment procedure (juicio monitorio), which allows documented debts to be claimed swiftly. We analyse your consignment notes and invoices to choose the best strategy.

Can I appeal a transport penalty? +

Yes. Many penalties for driving times, tachograph, weight or documentation can be appealed if there are defects in the procedure or in the facts. We review the proposed penalty and file the representations or the appeal within the time limit.

What is the difference between the LOTT and the CMR convention? +

The LOTT and the Land Carriage Contract Act govern national transport, while the CMR convention applies to the international carriage of goods by road. Each sets different time limits and liability limits, and it is worth knowing which one governs your case.

Who is liable if the goods arrive damaged? +

As a general rule the carrier is liable for loss and damage during transit, with certain compensation limits and short time limits for claims. We study whether a claim is appropriate or, if you are the carrier, how to defend yourself.

Is it compulsory to attempt an agreement before suing? +

Since 2025, in most civil and commercial claims it is compulsory to turn to an appropriate dispute resolution method (MASC) before filing the claim. We support you in that step and, if there is no agreement, in the court proceedings.

Experts in Solicitors for transport and logistics companies in Santander

At BBM Abogados we put a team with over 30 years of experience at your service to advise you and defend your interests with a close, rigorous and results-driven approach across Cantabria.

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