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Behind trucks: be aware of falling snow and ice behind a driving truck, automobile association in Germany ADAC warns

In winter snow and ice is expected on the rooftop of truck trailers, containers, buses, and similar commercial vehicles. Fines for not keeping your truck in accordance with road safety regulations In Germany, according to § 23 of the StVO (Straßenverkehrsordnung, or German Road Traffic Act), the driver is responsible for trucks’ good and safe conditions for […]

Durasweeper, Trailers Rooftop Snow Cleaning System Success Story

A brand new Durasweeper, Commercial Vehicles Rooftop Snow Removal System has been installed at USA trucking company´s property. The company maintains a comprehensive fleet with 1200 trailers. We are proud to send two more machines to join the total number of 11 Durasweepers at various facilities! “The design has worked well, accommodating all the various […]

Commercial vehicles rooftop snow cleaning system is on the way to USA

Snowstorms and heavy snow fall have historically plagued many states, mostly those located in the Northeast and Midwest. Winter storms occur all over the country, but the “snowbelt,” stretching across the Great Lakes from Minnesota to Maine, receives the brunt of winter storms. Cities such as Buffalo, New York City, Milwaukee and large areas of […]

productivity of trucks

How to increase your truck fleet productivity?

It’s never too early to start planning or as an old proverb says “Prepare a sleigh in the summer, and a cart in the winter”. The recognizable phrase holds true for almost every situation — especially when it comes to operating your trucks in the winter time. Preparing for the colder season means getting things […]

Truck drivers suffering from global warming

Can global warming affect truck drivers in winters?

“In the beautiful Midwest, windchill temperatures are reaching minus 60 degrees, the coldest ever recorded. In coming days, expected to get even colder. People can’t last outside even for minutes. What the hell is going on with Global Waming? Please come back fast, we need you!” – Donald Trump So do we agree with what […]

Remove snow safely

Safety – a major concern for truck drivers

Every year in the high snow region of the European Union, around 200 truck drivers get severely injured while removing snow from their trucks. During the winter months in regions with significant snowfall, snow and ice accumulate on the top of vehicles, which can then dislodge during travel. These chunks of snow and ice may […]

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