{"id":926791,"date":"2025-11-05T16:44:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rothschenk.de\/folge-62-fahrzeugkontrollen-so-vermeiden-sie-maengel\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T16:45:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T15:45:15","slug":"folge-62-fahrzeugkontrollen-so-vermeiden-sie-maengel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rothschenk.de\/en\/folge-62-fahrzeugkontrollen-so-vermeiden-sie-maengel\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 62: Vehicle inspections \u2013 How to avoid defects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In shipping companies, incoming inspections of vehicles used to transport goods are a recurring topic of discussion. It often starts with the statement: no, I don’t have to check because this is only mandatory for dangerous goods. We don’t have any dangerous goods, so we don’t have to check them. I look at this discussion from a different angle and ask the question: Does the condition of the vehicle and its quality correspond to the price to be paid for the transportation service? Of course, this presupposes that the requirements for the transportation service are defined so that offers can be compared. A specification must therefore be drawn up for the vehicle, its condition and its equipment, depending on the products to be transported. <\/p>\n\n

Transport quality as part of delivery reliability<\/h2>\n\n

This should also be done to ensure that agreements with customers regarding delivery reliability and product quality can be met. Delivery reliability cannot be maintained, for example, if the inspection authorities prohibit the onward journey due to defects in the vehicle or insufficient load securing, or if the inspection is unnecessarily protracted. The vehicles should therefore be checked in their own interest and not just because the legislator prescribes it under certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n

High quality standards do not end at the factory door<\/h3>\n\n

Quite a few companies have very high quality standards for their products. However, this standard is often no longer maintained after the final inspection in production. Savings are then made on the quality of the means of transport, the process organization and the deployment of personnel. After loading, there is an incalculable risk that the customer\/recipient will not receive the goods in the condition in which they were ordered, or that they will receive them late or not at all. All of this leads to consultations, complaints, price reductions and, in the worst case, the customer is lost as a business partner. This situation should not be tolerated by any company. To be clear from the outset, the inspection is a visual inspection and not a T\u00dcV inspection. It is about features that are obvious. The general impression conveyed by the transport vehicle should guide further measures.<\/p>\n\n

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The two pictures give a bad impression, which was reinforced on further inspection. Such vehicles are also noticed by the inspection authorities, are checked and, if necessary, immobilized. <\/p>\n\n

A vehicle and equipment specification should contain at least the following points:<\/h3>\n\n

1. body type\/vehicle type: box body, refrigerated body, sliding tarpaulin, dropside vehicle2. Body strength according to EN-12642 Code XL, if form-fit loading is possible3. Number of lashing eyes on both sides in accordance with EN-12640 or perforated strip, if form-fit loading is not possible and additional securing is required.4. Number and type of securing devices<\/p>\n\n