{"id":191762,"date":"2023-05-02T14:16:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T12:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rothschenk.de\/episode-30-damage-to-the-truck-when-should-you-refuse-a-load\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T14:58:15","slug":"episode-30-damage-to-the-truck-when-should-you-refuse-a-load","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rothschenk.de\/en\/episode-30-damage-to-the-truck-when-should-you-refuse-a-load\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 30: Damage to the truck – When should you refuse a load?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When I am present at loading operations and observe the processes, I am always amazed at the damage to the truck that is accepted without a word by the loading employee or the loading company and the truck is loaded. Damage, even if it is not insignificant, is accepted like a summer storm against which nothing can be done. <\/p>\n\n

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This means that there is a risk that the truck will be stopped, checked and, if necessary, immobilized as part of a routine inspection. The fulfillment of the supply agreement with the customer is thus called into question. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Determination of causes<\/h2>\n\n

How does this behavior come about, what could be the causes and how can\/must such situations be avoided?<\/p>\n\n

One of the main causes seems to me to be the fact that knowledge about costs, value and equivalent value <\/strong>is not available or is distributed among different people. Perhaps an example that many people can relate to: <\/p>\n\n

You go to the supermarket to do your shopping and need, among other things, 500 g of canned beans. The price is stated with the goods or on the packaging and is acceptable. One of the tins has a slightly damaged band and the metal has a slight dent. The contents are certainly undamaged. However, everyone opts for an undamaged can because they are entitled to a flawless product. <\/p>\n\n

When transporting goods by truck, it is basically the same, but the way of thinking is not consistently implemented because there are several parties involved.<\/p>\n\n

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Properties of a means of transportation<\/h2>\n\n

Transport prices are negotiated and it is often not clear to the parties involved what they are delivering for the agreed price, or what they are supposed to get. This is exactly the crux of the matter. A means of transportation must meet the following requirements: <\/p>\n\n

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  1. It must be suitable in principle for the safe and regulation-compliant transportation of the goods in question. This also includes the necessary safety equipment, authorizations, exemptions, etc. The Road Traffic Regulations (STVO) and the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (STVZO) are the essential basis for this, as are the hazardous goods regulations. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The vehicle itself must comply with the technical regulations (e.g. T\u00dcV) and be safe to operate and roadworthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. It must be available at the agreed time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Only when points 1-3 have been clarified clearly and in detail can the most favorable provider be selected.<\/p>\n\n

    Detailed questions on point 1<\/h3>\n\n