The mills in Brussels are grinding too slowly for 16 national, European transport associations. With the mobility package, they finally want to create clarity so that there are fairer conditions for truck drivers in Europe.
Europe’s transport associations want the mobility package Read More »
A new function in the TISLOG telematics software now better protects personnel and customers from infection during the delivery process. Smartphones and tablets have had a dubious reputation for the hygiene of their surfaces, not only since the Corona virus pandemic. The Android app of the TISLOG software for mobile order management has recently made it possible to perform a completely contactless delivery, including confirmation of receipt by signature, without touching surfaces, with a small change in the configuration. The driver can easily photograph the signature on paper using his smartphone or tablet.
Protection against infection during delivery – contactless signature in TISLOG Read More »
While numerous citizens in Germany and other countries are currently mandated to stay at home, some professions are right at the frontline right now. Thanks to courageous and committed people, we can continue our civilian life despite restrictions even in this difficult time and we wish everyone who is currently working so hard that they stay strong and healthy!
Logistics heroes at the frontline during state of emergency Read More »
The new 5G mobile communications standard is considered the key technology for building a digital society. The EU does not want to leave anything to chance. After all, the entire population could be spied on through cyber espionage. Correspondingly strict security measures should therefore be taken. This could also mean the end for Chinese manufacturers who are said to pass on data to the Chinese state.
EU wants to make the 5G mobile standard more secure Read More »
The evening picture on the motorway service areas has not changed. Some of the trucks are in the exits and driveways because the drivers’ driving and resting times have expired. The reason for this is quickly found: there are not enough parking spaces.
23,300 truck parking spaces are missing on motorways Read More »
According to the European Commission, the fifth generation of the 5G mobile communications standard should be well secured because it is systemically important.
5G risk assessment: threat from third countries Read More »
Last spring, the European Commission and the European Parliament adopted a regulation favoring a WLAN standard for autonomous driving. The European Council, however, overturned the regulation.
Successful lobbying for mobile standard 5G Read More »
Our sales representative Oliver Krahmer on facts, half-knowledge, myths and legends about the new tachograph 4.0.
Facts, half knowledge, myths and legends: Tacho 4.0 Read More »
With a lot of effort, technology companies and automakers are pushing autonomous driving forward. But acceptance in the public is still missing. This is one of the results of a recent Deloitte study.
Autonomous driving: Lack of acceptance for self-driving cars Read More »
Following the agreement of the EU institutions on carbon limits for trucks, manufacturers’ associations see little chance of implementation, as they lack the necessary infrastructure and demand.
Commercial Vehicle Industry: Clean trucks are hard to sell Read More »
In the opinion of the German Traffic Court Conference, the Federal Republic of Germany has failed to lay down clear rules in order to enforce the emission limit values established throughout Europe.
Emission limit values: The 57th German Traffic Court Conference criticizes the state Read More »
From January 23 to 25, 2019, the 57th German Traffic Court Conference took place. Ralf Johanning was there and prepared some topics for us. Second topic: accident prevention.
German Traffic Court Conference: Avoid more accidents Read More »
From January 23 to 25, 2019, the 57th German Traffic Court Conference took place. Ralf Johanning was there and prepared some topics for us. First topic: Automated driving.
Clarification needed for automated driving Read More »
Road toll rates: Since January 1st, 2019, all commercial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes must indicate their weight categories.
Toll rates take more account of the environmental factors Read More »
The lack of truck drivers is becoming increasingly serious. An initiative of 14 associations has now pointed to this dangerous situation.
Truck drivers urgently wanted Read More »
The Federal Ministry of Transport has prepared a new infrastructure cost report. Accordingly, the transport over the road for the German economy is becoming more expensive.
Path Cost Report: The toll costs are increasing Read More »
Signing on electronic devices is now common practice. Not only in the field of forwarding, but also at cash registers of supermarkets increasingly pads are available and make electronic signatures technically possible. But does this signature have the same legally binding effect as the old-fashioned signature on paper? And what does that mean for the electronic delivery receipt?
Legal certainty of the electronic delivery receipt Read More »
The industry association Bitkom claims that most Germans see very big chances for artificial intelligence (AI) in vehicles.
The beautiful new world: artificial intelligence in traffic Read More »
The Federal Administrative Court (BVerG) has decided that diesel driving bans in cities can be a tried and tested means of meeting the required limits. Whether this can lead to supply shortages, remains to be seen, because even here, the court points to a proportionate action.
Diesel driving bans: Court decision with far-reaching consequences Read More »
Logistics is becoming Germany’s super industry. It is the heart of the producing and consuming society. And yet around 57,000 jobs are currently vacant. Guest author Yeliz Kavak-Küstner looks for causes and shows practical solutions.
Skilled labor shortage in logistics: Why does nobody want to do the job? Read More »
At the Nutzfahrzeugkongress (commercial vehicle congress) in Berlin, Continental provided insights into the world of the new digital tachograph. One thing is clear: everything will be easier for inspectors.
The digital tachograph gets smarter Read More »
The winter tire requirement has been re-regulated. Guest author Christoph Becker informs.
New regulations for winter tire requirement! Read More »
Rescue lanes can save lives. Therefore, the fines were drastically increased if ignored. Guest author Christoph Becker informs.
Rescue path – increased fines! Read More »
Significantly fewer women work in the logistics industry than men. In most companies, the proportion of women is below the 40 percent mark. The female share in management circles is also negligible. The share here is less than ten percent. These are the results of a group survey among selected companies of the Bundesvereinigung Logistik.
Have a seat, men! Women in the logistics industry Read More »
Too few parking spaces lead truck drivers to park in dark places. Monitored security parking lots are far too expensive for many. Therefore, the Federal Office for Goods Transport (Bundesamt für Güterverkehr/ BAG) wants to support the use.
De-Minimis 2018: BAG promotes secure parking Read More »
Scania is testing the autonomous column driving – platooning – between two harbor terminals in Singapore. As soon as the vehicles are adapted to the local conditions, four trucks should be driven close together. Other truck manufacturers are also planning their first practice tests.
Platooning: First test in Singapore Read More »
Truck parking spaces on the motorways are still crowded. The Federal Government is not able to keep up with the construction of new parking spaces. Parking apps are designed to help find a free space. The manufacturers rely on the help of the drivers.
Parking-App: Drivers asked for assistance Read More »
If you want to lend the company truck to your employees for private use, you should follow a few rules.
Private relocation with the company truck Read More »
Exchanging data securely and anonymously, these are the requirements of an overall standard. In order to realize this, 18 companies from industry, service and trade joined forces at the beginning of the year. They want to establish the Industrial Data Space as an international standard for data exchange.
Ways of a smooth data exchange? The Industrial Data Space Read More »
On May 18 – 19, 2016 two trade event days stuffed with interesting contents and with high-profile guest speakers from the industry await visitors of the 4th InnoMATIK – including the celebration of our 30th anniversary in a festive round. The registration deadline for the event is February 29, 2016.
Trade event invitation: Meet us at the 4th Innovation Forum InnoMATIK in May Read More »
In Bordeaux 20 truck drivers are more relaxed on the road. They know in advance when the next light turns green and can react accordingly. Made possible by a telematics system developed in the pilot project Compass4D. It works with real-time data.
Transport will benefit from real-time data Read More »
Daimler has succeeded with its subsidiary brand Freightliner to get an MOT approval for an autonomously moving truck. Thus the race around self-steering trucks comes to the next round. But a few futuristic vehicles will not avoid traffic jams.
Autonomous truck picks up speed Read More »
This year we were particularly excited to exhibit at transport logistic trade fair in Munich: Because we have not only restructured our entire portfolio under a new umbrella brand, but had a highly innovative new TIS solution on board, waiting to be presented to prospects and customers. Of course, now we were particularly looking forward to the feedback among the logistics community.
Follow-up: With TISLOG on transport logistic trade fair in Munich Read More »
Telematics manufacturers show many innovations at the trade fair transport logistic in Munich. The Mecca of telematics vendors is located in hall B2 on the fairgrounds in Munich from May 5 to 8, 2015. More than 180 exhibitors will be showing everything new around communication and fleet management systems. A way worthwhile for every IT manager in logistics and transport companies. Because here there are the solutions for all modes of transport.
transport logistic – Telematics as an impulse in the logistics sector Read More »
The second ZF future study on long-haul truck drivers shows one thing: The trend towards industrialization of logistics is set to continue and will also continue to increasingly shape the profession of drivers. Therefore strategies for recruitment and training need to be taken into focus by the industry, because the looming shortage of drivers can become a serious economic threat.
Future study on long-haul truck drivers: Trend towards industrialization of logistics Read More »
20,000 orders are processed by the international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss every day – and thanks to PSV3 virtually paperless. Approximately 1,500 mobile data terminals of the type of Motorola MC65 equipped with our software for mobile order management PSV3 make this possible. A Case Study.
Gebrüder Weiss: Paperless order processing with PSV3 Read More »
According to the Federal Data Protection Act, the satellite and mobile locating also collects personal data. This has consequences for companies that work with GPS tracking and telematics systems. Anyone who has improper technique in use here, obscured operating agreements or has not accordingly informed his vehicle users, may pay dearly for it.
Telematics: Sensitive treatment of location data in compliance with data protection law Read More »
The Bundestag has decided last week to lower the truck toll rates. The new law becomes effective on January 1st, 2015 and brings some more changes with it, mainly concerning the transport and logistics industry.
Bundestag decides to lower truck toll rates Read More »
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