
Digital brand of the Traton Group
RIO registers record number of partners
RIO continues to pursue its plan to bundle digital services for logistics: For the first time, the company is bringing together more than 50 partners on its platform.

Digital brand of the Traton Group
RIO continues to pursue its plan to bundle digital services for logistics: For the first time, the company is bringing together more than 50 partners on its platform.

Clutch-based transmission system
By the end of 2020, more than one million Volvo trucks with I-Shift transmissions had been sold worldwide. As Volvo celebrates the 20th anniversary of the market launch, this drive technology is being further developed for future improvements.

The international rescue service provider Falck Danmark A/S has signed a framework agreement with MAN Truck & Bus. Up to 2,500 TGEs can be called up under the contract, making MAN the preferred van supplier for Falck.

Online trading and digital sales are becoming the norm. The world's largest auctioneer, Ritchie Bros, is also feeling the effects of this. With its sales and auction platforms, which have been fully online since March 2020, the company is achieving record sales for used trucks of all kinds.

Josef Warmeling, Managing Director Sales Northern and Western Europe, Used Vehicles, Finance-Fullservice-Telematics, Marketing and Communication, is leaving Kögel on March 31 "on the best of terms", the company reports.

Volvo Trucks starts production of the latest truck generation. The Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX models will soon be delivered in Europe.

Since February 2021, the number of users of the Krone spare parts store has reached five figures: Krone registered the 10,000th user of the online store at the beginning of the winter month.

Fossil-free road transportation
Until now, electric trucks have mainly been used for shorter distances in urban areas. DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks have now launched a project that focuses on transportation over longer distances and heavier loads.

Industry initiative takes over
As the first supporter of the #LogistikHilft industry initiative, the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML is transferring its internet domain www.logistikhilft.de to the initiative.

Standing shoulder to shoulder for transport...
BPW and Dolezych are pulling together: The specialist for load securing technology and BPW Bergische Achsen KG are now distributing the iGurt developed by BPW: a sensor that monitors the tension of the lashing straps while driving and thus protects against load damage and accidents.

Every haulier knows the situation: a driver reports a breakdown. Quick, competent help is now required. Krone Mobility now offers this service via its new premium partner EBTS Always in Motion.

Daimler is planning a fundamental change to its corporate structure. The Supervisory Board and Board of Management have decided to evaluate a spin-off of the Truck & Bus business and to begin preparations for an independent stock market listing of Daimler Truck.

Founding year corrected after research
In 2021, the Schwarzmüller Group can look back on 150 years of a diverse and international company history

If a part needs to be replaced on an older trailer, people often consider whether it is still worth installing an expensive original spare part. Fahrzeugwerk Krone now offers an alternative with the new Krone Trusted spare parts brand.

Funding for intelligent trailer technology
The Federal Office for Goods Transport (BAG) has given the green light for applications for the 2021 fleet renewal program. The federal government is thus supporting the acquisition of intelligent trailer technologies. The application period begins on January 26.

More appreciation for the truck driving...
Toll Collect has been a member of the Pro Fahrer-Image (Profi) association since the beginning of January 2021. The aims of the association are to increase the appreciation of the truck driving profession, improve working conditions for drivers and generally enhance the image of the logistics industry.

The Humbaur team has reason to celebrate. The company received the certificate and the Bavaria's Best 50 award in December.

DB Netz AG has taken over the planning and construction of the container rail terminal in the GVZ Region Augsburg. Terminalinvestitionsgesellschaft Augsburg (TIA) mbH has been dissolved.

Heavy-duty tractor units such as the Mercedes-Benz Actros SLT are used to transport oversized and heavy components or machinery. The 500th Mercedes-Benz SLT tractor unit based on the current Actros was handed over to TSB Transport-Service Beitinger in Gundelfingen, Swabia.

The transport and info-logistics company cargo-partner once again increased its turnover in 2020 and achieved an annual turnover of over one billion euros for the first time in the company's history.