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Two sections of a CMR consignment note, one for the sender and one for the receiver, on a freight desk
10 July 2026
Comparisons & vs

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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A stamped ATA carnet booklet lying open on a customs desk at a border crossing
10 July 2026
Freight industry explainers

What is an ATA carnet? A European road freight guide

An ATA carnet is a customs document that lets hauliers move goods duty free across more than 80 countries for up to 12 months.

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Illustration of a truck dashboard split between an eye-tracking distraction sensor and a road-facing dashcam streaming to the cloud
10 July 2026
Fleet tech & telematics

Truck dashcams in Europe: the fleet buyer's guide to AI video safety and the new EU distraction warning rules

Do you still need a truck dashcam now that ADDW is mandatory? A 2026 EU fleet buyer's guide to AI dashcams, costs, insurance, and the rules.

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A car licence card and a Category C1 truck licence card placed side by side on a truck dashboard
10 July 2026
Career & how-to-become

What licence do you need to drive a 7.5 tonne truck in the EU?

A 7.5 tonne truck licence in the EU means Category C1, covering vehicles from 3,500 kg to 7,500 kg - a standard car licence does not qualify.

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Close-up of a truck's dashboard speedometer with the needle held flat against the EU's 90 km/h speed limiter ceiling on a motorway
10 July 2026
Compliance & EU regulations

Why are trucks limited to 90 km/h in the EU?

The EU truck speed limiter caps HGVs over 3.5 tonnes at 90 km/h by law, cutting fatal crashes, fuel burn, and CO2 emissions.

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Editorial illustration of a European articulated HGV on a motorway with overlays of a route line, a fuel drop, and a leaf, symbolizing road freight decarbonization levers, in a calm muted green and slate palette.
10 July 2026
Supply chain & last-mile trends

How to reduce carbon emissions in road freight: a 2026 decarbonization guide for European carriers

How to reduce carbon emissions in road freight before ETS2 lands in 2028: HVO, route optimization, eco-driving, electrification, and EU reporting explained.

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Truck cab dashboard at dusk showing multiple parking app screens side by side, comparing the best truck parking apps for Germany
10 July 2026
Comparisons & vs

Best truck parking apps for Germany 2026: SID apps compared

HERE WeGo Pro, Toll4Europe, MapTrip Truck and Bosch Secure Truck Parking compared by SID coverage, cost, booking and login, plus a free no-install option.

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HGV driver checking a live truck parking map on a cab dashboard at dusk on a German motorway, illustrating Germany's truck parking shortage solved by real-time data
10 July 2026
Freight industry explainers

Germany's truck parking shortage, solved (2026)

Germany is short of thousands of HGV parking spaces, but a free live-occupancy feed now turns the nightly search into a plannable stop.

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Close-up of an EU roadworthiness test sticker being stamped onto a truck's windscreen at an inspection bay
10 July 2026
Compliance & EU regulations

How often must a truck pass its EU roadworthiness test?

EU trucks (N2/N3, over 3.5 tonnes) need a roadworthiness test one year after registration, then every year, under Directive 2014/45/EU.

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A damaged cardboard box corner beside a signed CMR consignment note on a depot desk, illustrating how to file a CMR cargo damage claim
10 July 2026
Freight industry explainers

How to file a CMR claim for cargo damage

File a CMR cargo damage claim by noting damage at delivery or within 7 days, then submit the claim before the 1-year CMR Convention time-bar expires.

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