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Warehouse staff at discounters
What warehouse staff at many discounters have not yet grasped is that kindness goes a long way. Today, it was once again time for this. I had to head to a central warehouse of …
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TollCollect with the smartphone
The toll can also be booked with the smartphone. How that works, I explain here
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Expansion of truck toll on all federal highways
Starting from July of this year, the truck toll will be expanded to all federal highways. Time to report on this.
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New Regulation on Weekly Rest Periods
The March 2017 post clarified that the regular weekly rest period may not be spent in a truck.
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Truck accident: Who replaces the driver's personal belongings?
What applies if personal belongings of a truck driver are damaged in an accident? A court ruling, legal foundations and practical steps overview.
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BlueParrott Headset Test
I was allowed to test two different headsets from market leader VXI BlueParrott from the USA.
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IAA 2016
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Turbo-Retarder Clutch: When Starting and Braking Come Together in One System
The Turbo-Retarder Clutch from Mercedes-Benz Trucks combines hydrodynamic starting with a powerful retarder function. A look at the technology, how it works, and its use in …
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Field Test: TomTom Trucker 500 – Proven Concept with Minor Weaknesses
Field test of the TomTom Trucker 500 from the perspective of a professional truck driver.
Ice Sheets
Roof Safety Airbag (RSAB) not mandatory – Bundestag rejects ice sheet solution
The Bundestag rejects a mandate for Roof Safety Airbags (RSAB). Reasons, background, and why ice sheets remain a problem on trucks.