The mobility package I is intended to ensure more balanced competition in the EU’s internal market. An important role in this plays the new tachograph. The digital Tachograph DTCO 4.1 (SmartTacho G2V2) is mandatory in all new vehicles with a total weight of more than 3.5 t since August 21, 2023. However, there are even more important dates surrounding the introduction of DTCO 4.1: Step – August 2023 All newly registered vehicles with a permissible total weight of more than 3.5 t must be equipped with the DTCO 4.1 upon delivery. Step – end of 2024 For all vehicles used in cross-border traffic ..read more

Because of the big changes in logistics and the changes that will come in the near future, it becomes more and more important that the systems in logistics are linked to each other. Current developments in logistics Logistics suppliers focus more and more on the management of the whole value chain. The transparent representation of the value chain, called Supply Chain Visibility (SCV), is most important. It brings a raise in flexibility and a linking to other systems. Furthermore, the protection of the environment and sustainability got more important over the last years. Transports should be ..read more

Forwarding companies are able to save money through to process optimizations. Especially, through the usage of new software which amortizes after a short period of time. Saving money concerning the truck driver There are different possibilities of saving money looking at the truck driver. One example is the optimization of the working time of the driver. This includes the driving times, the loading at the company and the waiting time at the customer. Optimizing the driving times The driving times can be used more efficient with the help of a tour optimization or an auto dispo. A more efficie ..read more

Forwarding companies are able to save money through to process optimizations. Especially, through the usage of new software which amortizes after a short period of time. Saving money in the administration of forwarding companies There are different possibilities for forwarding companies to save money and working time. Different functions of logistics software can help with that. E-CMR, the electronic consignment note The e-CMR quickens the process and decreases the administrational work. Furthermore, the costs for paper can be reduced. Digital papers for dangerous goods Through the digitizat ..read more

At first sight, a navigation system might appear like a one-size-fits-all solution. However specific challenges of commercial transportation require specific capabilities – which OEMs and fleet operators simply won’t find in Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, or other consumer solutions. What are the typical challenges that navigating trucks, vans, and other commercial vehicles entails? Specialized routing From behind the wheel of a passenger car, it might seem that all roads are almost the same. However, roads suitable for larger, heavy-duty vehicles are considerably more limited than the networ ..read more

Rule of driving on the right side In Germany, the rule of driving on the right side of the road is set in the road traffic act (§ 2 StVO). Because of this, the traffic flow should be lightened and the roads should be used efficiently. On two-lane or three-lane roads which are defined as out of town it is ruled to drive on the right side. The following bevahior patterns are valid: – The permanent driving on the left or middle traffic lane is forbidden. – It is only allowed to use the left traffic lane in case of passing other cars or in case the traffic density does not allow anything else ..read more

The project DaziT of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security Switzerland should simplify the transit processing of trucks by using the installed telematics. Successful pilot project At the beginning of the project, Planzer Transport AG explained the functions of telematics to the Federal Office of Customs and Border Security. After this, TIS GmbH created an interface to the Federal Office and took part in the pilot project to help with the realization of digitizing the transit process together with its customer Spedition Maier. The project was started in September 2021 at the custo ..read more

Hardly a week goes by without reports of rescue workers being hindered or disturbed by onlookers. This not only makes the work of the police and other emergency services more difficult, but can even cost lives and lead to further serious accidents. It is not uncommon for conflicts to arise between onlookers and rescue workers when the bystanders do not comply with the request to leave or, in many cases, also take videos and photos of injured and killed persons without any consideration. Legal consequences Criminal Code (StGB) § Section 323c Failure to render assistance; obstruction of persons ..read more

Hackers take $5 million from pipeline operators. This headline demonstrates how dangerous it is to neglect your Internet infrastructure. Here are 12 tips on what companies should pay attention to. The current coup by a Russian hacker group called Darkside clearly demonstrates that criminals can repeatedly gain access to IT networks. Often, access to your own data is then blocked. Only after the affected party has paid the required ransom will the data be released again. This type of blackmail has recently become more common. Industrial espionage remains another form. The aim is to obtain very ..read more

The estimated time of arrival has still not quite reached the logistics industry. This is sad because it could make the daily work of many dispatchers easier – but only if the data is right.  Precise information is the gold of the logistics and transport industry. Because the more precisely digital processes map reality, the easier it will be to plan future orders. One feature that has caused quite a stir recently is the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA). If this time can be determined as precisely as possible, not only does the dispatcher benefit from it, but also subsequent processes can ..read more