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The skills shortage in road haulage
Recruiting from abroad is being touted as a solution to Germany's skills shortage, in road haulage and beyond. The underlying problems still need attention.
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No driving time & no parking spot: What does Article 12 actually allow?
What to do when driving time ends and no parking space is available? Article 12 of Regulation 561/2006 explained correctly.
General
Right to strike
Discover the history and significance of the German right to strike: How it emerged, why it is indispensable, and which rules apply. Learn everything important about legal…
Ice Sheets
TruckTollo Dozer Test – Removing Ice Sheets from the Truck in a Practical Test
TruckTollo Dozer in a Practical Test: How well can ice sheets be removed from the truck? Experiences, advantages, disadvantages, and comparison with RSAB and ladders.
Product Test
A Night in the Container
Not only since the EU Mobility Package has it been forbidden for us drivers to spend the regular weekly rest period of 45 hours or more in the truck. Actually, this has been …
Sheets of ice
TruckTollo systems compared: tackling sheets of ice on lorry roofs
An overview of the TruckTollo Breaker and Dozer, two systems for tackling ice on lorry roofs, with a comparison with the RSAB and an initial assessment of the pros and cons.
Ice Sheets
Snow removal systems for trucks – mandatory requirements, alternatives, and removing ice sheets
Snow removal systems are not the only solution against ice sheets on trucks. What alternatives exist, what is legally required, and how drivers should act correctly.
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Benefits for Participation in Working Life (LTA): Insoles, Work Shoes & Cost Coverage Explained
What are Benefits for Participation in Working Life (LTA)? Find out how to get insoles, orthopedic work shoes, and aids from the German Pension Insurance.
Product review
BlueParrott M300-XT: A new headset review
It has been a few years since I was given the chance to test a headset from the US brand BlueParrott. Most recently, for the IAA 2016, three devices were made available to me.