The Hoyer Group has ordered the majority of the vehicles for oil supply in the UK. These are tractor units from the vehicle manufacturers MAN, Scania and, for the first time, DAF. The logistics company is putting the latest generation of Volvo tractor units into operation to supply filling stations in Germany. New Volvo models are also being used for long-distance transportation. They are stationed at Hoyer locations in Germany and Poland and operate throughout Europe for the transportation of chemical products. The first units have already been delivered and the entire fleet will be successively replaced by the end of 2020.

The Hoyer Group attaches great importance to safety for people and the environment. All units are therefore equipped with the latest safety technologies. These include forward-facing cameras, which record the driver's 140-degree view through the windshield. They are activated when the vehicle moves abruptly and record short sequences of dangerous situations. The recordings help to investigate accidents and near-accidents and are used to develop preventive safety measures and driver training.

"The safety of our drivers and other road users is our top priority. We transport highly sensitive goods every day and consider it our duty to reduce the risks and dangers to a minimum," says Rudolf Schumacher, Fleet Manager of the Hoyer Group in Dormagen. "Thanks to our fleet's innovative safety equipment, we exceed the legal requirements and set industry standards," continues Rudolf Schumacher. "We also focus on the ongoing training and development of our staff. We regularly and intensively train our drivers on the subject of safety as part of face-to-face and online training courses."

An active turning assistant is also part of the safety equipment and supports the driver when turning. The camera mounted on the passenger side with a wide-angle lens transmits the blind spot to a monitor in the cab when turning. In addition, a warning tone indicates other road users such as cyclists or pedestrians when turning. The vehicles are also equipped with an alcohol lock linked to the ignition, which only allows the vehicle to be started after a breath test has been carried out. For the first time, a panic button is also installed in all trucks. This can be pressed manually by the driver in an emergency. An alarm is then triggered in the dispatching system.