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New Bill Could Almost Double Revenue of the MEI Trucker and Adjust Limit According to IPCA. Proposal Under Discussion in the Chamber Raises Annual Ceiling to R$ 400 Thousand and Provides for Automatic Value Adjustment to Keep Up with Inflation
A new bill under analysis in the Chamber of Deputies may significantly change the rules for the MEI Trucker. The Complementary Bill 55/25 proposes raising the maximum annual revenue for the category from R$ 251.6 thousand to R$ 400 thousand, allowing gross earnings of up to R$ 33.3 thousand per month. The measure also provides for automatic annual adjustment of these amounts by the National Consumer Price Index (IPCA), protecting the limit against inflationary losses.
The proposal aims to make formalization more attractive and in line with the financial reality of the category, which faces high operating costs, fluctuations in fuel prices, and logistical challenges. If approved, the change will nearly double the monthly revenue capacity compared to the current amount, which is now limited to around R$ 21 thousand.
What Changes With the New Revenue Ceiling
The new bill maintains the basic rules for classification as a MEI Trucker: the professional must be over 18 years old, not be a partner or administrator of another company, operate without branches, and be able to hire a maximum of one employee at minimum wage or the category’s base salary. It is also necessary to engage in activities listed in Table B of Annex XI of CGSN Resolution No. 140/2018.
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Despite the increase in the revenue limit, the text does not specify if there will be any change in the monthly contribution paid through the Simple National Collection Document (DAS), which is currently set at R$ 182.16. This contribution guarantees social security benefits such as retirement, death pension, maternity leave, temporary disability assistance, and prison assistance.
Reactions and Impacts in the Sector
The MEI Trucker model was validated by the Federal Supreme Court (STF), but still faces resistance from entities such as the National Transportation Confederation (CNT). The CNT argues that the regime reduces transfers to Sest and Senat, institutions focused on supporting and qualifying transportation workers.
For supporters of the proposal, raising the ceiling will allow more truck drivers to formalize, increasing revenue collection and providing social security for professionals who currently work informally. Critics argue that, without adjustments in other areas, the increase could create distortions in the market and affect the competitiveness of transportation companies.
Annual Adjustment by IPCA
Another central point of the new bill is the annual adjustment of revenue limits based on the IPCA, the official inflation index calculated by IBGE. The measure prevents the depreciation over the years from reducing the benefit’s scope, preserving the revenue-earning power of formalized truck drivers.
If approved, this automatic update will mean that, in addition to raising the ceiling now, the amount will continue to be corrected year after year, without relying on new votes in Congress.
And you? Do you believe that the new bill could encourage more truck drivers to formalize or do you fear it may bring imbalances to the sector? Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who live this reality on the roads.
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