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Determination of the circumstances

Defects correction according to the protocol

Quick search for solutions

We will help to avoid or minimize a fine

We will reload or fix the cargo

Operator is available 24 hours a day

If you get into a BAG or a police control and can not find a commonly agreed understanding, do not hesitate to call us. We will gladly take over the communication with the police or BALM inspectors, so that it does not lead to an escalation and you possibly have to pay even more fine than necessary.

Only 10% of truck owners do NOT get a fine during the control of the BAG on the roads in Germany because they know where to get help.

80000 Foreign trucks

are checked by BAG in Germany per year

60% of trucks have problems with wheels / tyres

Tires do not comply with the law

25% of trucks are forcibly evacuated

Prohibition on driving, control calls a tow truck

10% of trucks get no fine

Can organize on-site repair, assure control

You should contact us in the following cases:

BAG or police made you stop on the highway

Communication/translation/determination of circumstances, claims made by control

BAG / the police call a tow truck by themselves

We will help you save money on a tow truck call / offer repair on a call-out basis

Operational control team has found defects of the wheels

Defects correction of truck or trailer according to the protocol.

You don't know the language and need help

We will take lead on communication with a foreign interlocutor and establish the problems

An inspector checks the following during inspection

Cargo and driver

Tachograph
Transport and cargo-accompanying documents
Driving license
Labor permit (EU)
Sobriety test
Compliance with the clauses of the Agreement on safe containers

Technical condition of the pull tractor and trailer

The condition of the wheels and brake system of the pull tractor and trailer
Pneumatic system
Dimensions, axle load and total weight of vehicle and trailer
Matching of fastenings and weight of the cargo

The way to choose a truck for control

Random sampling in large parking lots and recreational
In appropriate commercial premises, which are organized by BAG for documents check
BAG may ask the driver to stop a truck using special signals for inspection

You should take the following action if you are stopped for an inspection

The best decision is to call us.

If you are trying to decide what to do on your own, then you need to establish all the important facts, such as:

Does the car have technical problems?
Is it possible to repair it on site?
Is there a prohibition on driving?
Are there any other claims (apart from the technical condition)?
What solutions will be acceptable? What is the timeframe?
What documents can confirm that the malfunctions/defects have been corrected and how can they be sent to the inspectors?

Question/Answer

Which control institutions are authorized to stop and inspect a truck or bus in Germany?

In Germany there are 3 different institutions that can control the trucks.

The first and most important is the BAG (Federal Office for Goods Transport). The BAG checks the following:

proper payment of the HGV toll
Checking that the truck drivers are fit to drive
Checking the freight documents and - whether the vehicle and trailer are roadworthy.

Motorway police: A specially equipped police force that ensures safety on motorway roads and partly on federal roads. Checks are carried out:

Speed
load securing
load weight

State police: The state police are not mainly responsible for highways or trucks. However, if it is noticed that the lorry is driving in a serpentine manner or that it is obviously overloaded, the police will intervene and check the lorry.

What do inspectors most often check for during truck inspections?

The officers pay attention to the following:

Personal details of the lorry/truck driver and his ability to drive (alcohol and/or drug test).
Proper payment of the lorry/truck tolls
driving and rest periods are observed
freight documents are checked for completeness
Code 95
Load securing and load weight
Roadworthiness of the truck: Tyre tread depth, tyre abrasions or too deep holes. Brake light function etc.

If you get into a police or BAG control and do not understand the language (Google Translate does not help) and/or get certain conditions such as immediate renewal of the tyre, otherwise you will not be allowed to continue your journey, then call us immediately. We will help you to communicate with the police / BAG and organise that the defects are removed and that you can continue your journey.

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