Truck driver shortage: what’s the cause?
Truck drivers work day and night to supply stores. Wherever you drive on the highway, you see truck drivers driving. They cannot be missed in today’s economy. Yet there’s a significant shortage of truck drivers, but why is this? Rising economy It all starts with the rising economy of our prosperous country. According to a […]
The rise of the electric PTO (E-PTO)
It’s already impossible to imagine our society without electric cars. The past two decades we have seen enormous leaps in the development of electric vehicles. Whereas the first modern electric cars had a range of 200 kilometers, for the latest generation it is quite normal to drive at least 500 kilometers carefree. In the trucking […]
Shortage of microchips: this is what it’s doing to the automotive sector
Prices of used trucks are rising sharply due to the global shortage of microchips. As a result, truck manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to meet the demand from the transport sector. The inability to deliver new trucks on time has a direct effect on the used truck market. In this blog article you’ll read: […]
What can I do if I run into problems with the seller/buyer during a sale/purchase?
You may run into problems with the buyer or seller while buying or selling trucks/machinery. In such a situation, it is good to be aware of your rights and obligations. For this, you can get legal advice. In this article, you will get answers to the following questions: What problems may arise with the (re)buyer? […]
How did the Michelin Man originate?
Almost everyone knows him and he is also very popular among truckers: the Michelin Man. In 2019 this man celebrated his 120th birthday. But how did he originate? All images in this blog post are provided by Michelin. In this blog article you’ll read: The creation Bibendum Changing looks Best logo of the century Museum […]
How do I keep my truck cool?
During summer, you often have the chance of high temperatures. And high temperatures inside your cab can negatively affect how you feel behind the wheel. Persistent heat can cause fatigue and headaches, among other things. So how do you keep it cool in your truck? In this blog article, we describe 3 ways to cool […]
Trucks craft projects for the kids
The header photo is a MAN F2000. The photo is courtesy of MAN What’s the best way to entertain your kids? Right, with lots of fun information and crafts around trucks. But not only for the kids, you can also do some crafts yourself. In this blog article you’ll read: Colouring and crafting with IVECO […]
What types of containers exist?
In ports such as Rotterdam, you usually see large containers being loaded and unloaded onto ships. That’ s therefore the first thing most people think of when they hear the word ‘container’. But the term container covers much more. Shipping containers The large containers in the ports are shipping containers. Shipping containers can be used […]
The advent and development of the rubbish truck
Until the Middle Ages, everyone cleared their own rubbish or put it on the street. Then a cart pulled by horses would come by to collect it. Nowadays, waste collection goes through motorised rubbish trucks. We would like to tell you more about how the rubbish truck came into being and what variants there are […]