for regional and long-distance traffic as well as distribution”. The tyres are also certified for winter use and have the snowflake symbol (3PMSF) often required in Central and Northern[...]The tread depth of the tyres is 18 mm. Moreover, the new Krone KT231 carries the “Powered by Germany” label and offers “a cost advantage of up to 35 percent”. Commenting on the news, Ralf

“It is a big problem that foreign trucks and trailers with poor tyres, without chains, and a lack of experience in winter driving, are allowed to enter Norwegian roads.” The Managing[...]and it is thus unsustainable that the road network is impassable at times, said Mo. Mo then used stats to argue that the majority of Norwegian HGV drivers ensure that their vehicles have good tyres and[...]and also have good experience when it comes to winter driving. “The figures [from 2022] showed that from January to December in the same year, 67,417 checks were carried out on lorries[...]“It is a big problem that foreign trucks and trailers with poor tyres, without chains, and a lack of experience in winter driving, are allowed to enter Norwegian roads.” The Managing Director of[...]thus unsustainable that the road network is impassable at times, said Mo. Mo then used stats to argue that the majority of Norwegian HGV drivers ensure that their vehicles have good tyres and[...]In a staunch defence of Norwegian drivers and hauliers, the Norwegian Truck Owners Association has claimed most accidents involving lorries in winter are caused by poor roads management or foreign HGVs without winter tyres and snow

In 2020, new requirements were introduced for winter HGV tyres. The rules state that tyres on the steering front axle and drive wheels must bear the 3PMSF mark that’s commonly referred to in[...]stopped for inspection. Here, the owner of the truck had taken the liberty of marking the tyres himself. Unfortunately, he was not particularly good at this. The tyres were not suitable for winter driving and the driver was fined NOK[...]for inspection. Here, the owner of the truck had taken the liberty of marking the tyres himself. Unfortunately, he was not particularly good at this. The tyres were not suitable for winter driving and the driver was fined NOK[...]Norway's Roads Administration has revealed how its HGV inspectors recently came across a Bulgarian haulier's embarrassing attempt at passing off its tyres as approved winter

Depending on the country, there are different timeframes and situations when winter tyres must be used on one or more axles of the HGV. Tyre manufacturer Continental has published its 2022[...]winter tyre requirements in the following 39 European  countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,[...]Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine. Some countries have set a date from when winter tyre usage is mandatory, in other countries it depends on the weather and the[...]Bear in mind that in some countries, winter tyres are mandatory from 1 November. Such countries include Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland and France. In other countries, like Norway,[...]Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and Bulgaria, the first day of the mandatory usage of winter tyres is 15 November. Also, depending on the country and situation, drivers can use either[...]Depending on the country, there are different timeframes and situations when winter tyres must be used on one or more axles of the HGV. Tyre manufacturer Continental has published its 2022 summary[...]Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and Bulgaria, the first day of the mandatory usage of winter tyres is 15 November. Also, depending on the country and situation, drivers can use either non-studded[...]winter tyres, or all-season tyres. Safe winter tyres, both non-studded and studded, bear the snowflake symbol (also known as the 3PMSF or 3-Peak-Mountain-SnowFlake marking), which[...]HGV drivers travelling in European international traffic in winter must be prepared for the winter tyre regulations - which are not always consistent. Some countries require drivers to have a

when the driver has lost control over the vehicle, or whereby the trailer has left its alignment and spun toward the cab. The risk is greatest in winter road conditions when the friction[...]road surface and the tyres is not sufficient. An important measure to prevent this kind of accident would be to introduce the requirement of sufficient pressure on the driving axle. For heavy

board the advice from the police – even if though he knew it could result in ramifications from his employer. Once again, following another call with his boss, the driver was told that new winter tyres[...]the truck driver is quoted as saying. According to local press, several locals and truck drivers also backed Attila’s decision not to continue the transport without new winter tyres. In[...]the advice from the police – even if though he knew it could result in ramifications from his employer. Once again, following another call with his boss, the driver was told that new winter tyres

lorry drivers should take a special driving course that would train them how to drive on slippery roads, how to put the snow chain on the tyres, and how a two-axle HGV behaves in winter[...]Even if a foreign lorry has the appropriate winter tyres and snow chains, many drivers don't know how to put the chain on the tyres and how to drive on slippery roads, says the Norwegian Truck

slippery, wintery roads than winter tyres. “We know that winter tyres will not make much difference,” said Carina Ahlfeldt at Sveriges Åkeriföretag in an interview with SVT. She explained that euro[...]for HGVs two years ago. Since then, winter tyres have had to be fitted on all wheels for all lorries and on the trailer between December 1st and March 31st. Previously, the requirements called for winter tyres only on the drive[...]prone to “folding like folding knives” when the road is slippery. The statement comes after Tuesday’s snowstorm, which made almost 60 lorries stand still on the E4 road. Sweden tightened winter[...]wintery roads than winter tyres. “We know that winter tyres will not make much difference,” said Carina Ahlfeldt at Sveriges Åkeriföretag in an interview with SVT. She explained that euro[...]Despite tractors and trailers having to be equipped with winter tyres on all wheels in Sweden, almost sixty lorries got stuck on the E4 road on Tuesday due to snow. Reacting to the news,[...]organisation Sveriges Åkeriföretag said winter tyres were not be-all-and-end-all when it comes to HGVs on slippery roads; instead, it's vehicle combination is

Last winter, the French Ministry of the Interior has published changes to regulations on the use of winter tyres in the country’s mountainous regions. Those changes are soon due to enter into[...]Winter chains or tyres will be mandatory from November 1st, 2021 in mountainous areas, reports the French Road Safety Agency (Sécurité routière). The prefects of 48 departments[...]with snow. The new regulations will require light commercial vehicles, as well as trucks without a trailer or semi-trailer, to have 4 winter tyres (marked as M + S / MS / M & S) or to[...]chains on two driving wheels, reports the French carrier organization OTRE. In addition, trucks with a trailer or semi-trailer must have snow chains that allow them to be mounted on at least two driving wheels – even if they have winter tyres. Photo credit: Pixabay / Pasja1000 Pixabay[...]Winter chains or tyres will be mandatory from November 1st, 2021 in mountainous areas, reports the French Road Safety Agency (Sécurité routière). The prefects of 48 departments located in

the reasons why lorries have been subject to operation bans this year: Overloaded vehicles – 3,517 Inadequate load securing – 3,616 Poor tyres or missing chains on winter tyres – 232 operating