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A45: Two Truck Parking Areas Closed for Over a Year – No End in Sight

Since July 2025, two truck parking bays on the A45 have been closed. The Autobahn GmbH has explained the reasons. When will the parking spaces be restored?

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Ice Sheets

Petition for Truck Ice Sheet Solution – Roof Safety Airbag Mandatory?

Petition to introduce a mandatory requirement for Roof Safety Airbags on trucks. Goal: Safely remove ice sheets and avoid accidents.

February 1, 20152 min read

Ice Patches

Ice Patches on Trucks in Winter – Dangers, Regulations, and Solutions

Ice patches on trucks are a danger every winter. Which regulations apply, what risks exist, and how drivers can solve the problem.

December 7, 20142 min read

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No work, take leave.

No work – take leave. That is not always correct either.

July 17, 20133 min read

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Digital Driver's Card: Obligation, Usage and all Rules Simply Explained

Digital Driver's Card Simply Explained: Usage, Obligations, Exceptions and Current Rules for Professional Drivers Overview.

January 3, 201315 min read

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Aldi, Lidl and Co. Nothing has changed

Due to a post from a professional colleague, I had to realize that even after years, nothing has changed at the central warehouses.

October 26, 20123 min read

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Driving Time Exception: Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 Explained Simply

Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006: When is it permitted to exceed driving time? Explanation of the exception and why it is often misunderstood today.

September 28, 20123 min read

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We are EU professional truck drivers

EU professional truck driver is not the same as a professional truck driver

December 5, 20112 min read

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A serious matter

The tariff eligibility of the CGZP - or not.

January 1, 20113 min read