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Do you need a criminal record check to become a truck driver in Europe?
No EU law requires a criminal record check for truck drivers in Europe; it depends on employer policy, ADR cargo rules, or national practice.
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What is Intrastat? EU trade reporting guide
Intrastat is the EU's monthly statistical return tracking goods moving between member states once a company's intra-EU trade crosses a national threshold.
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Articulated vs rigid truck: what is the difference?
An articulated lorry couples a tractor to a trailer; a rigid truck has one fixed chassis. EU limits: 32 tonnes rigid, 40-44 tonnes articulated.
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How much does goods-in-transit insurance cost in Europe?
Goods in transit insurance cost in Europe runs EUR 100-300 a year for a van, rising to thousands for larger fleets based on cargo value and risk.
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How to check a haulage company's EU operator licence
Learn how to verify a haulage company's EU operator licence, since ERRU is not public and checks run through certified copies and national registers.
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Do trucks need winter tyres or snow chains in Europe?
Winter tyre and snow chain rules for trucks vary by country in Europe. See which countries require them, when the season runs, and the fines for skipping them.
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How many Euro pallets fit in a van?
A standard European van fits two to six Euro pallets depending on size, with payload limits often binding before floor space runs out.
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What is a SAD (Single Administrative Document) in EU customs?
A Single Administrative Document (SAD) is the standard EU customs declaration form used for import, export, and transit shipments.
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How to calculate lashing capacity for load securing
Lashing capacity (LC) is a strap's rated safe working force in daN. EN 12195-1 sets the EU formula for how many straps a load needs based on weight and friction.
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Consignor vs consignee: what is the difference in road freight?
A consignor sends goods and holds the right of disposal; the consignee receives them with delivery rights under CMR Convention Articles 12-13.
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