Role, responsibility and influence of professionals involved in the chain of road transport logistics

VilniusVilnius, , 29 29 NovemberNovember 20122012

Vladas Vladas StančinskisStančinskisThe Head of The Head of Ltd.Ltd. „Stanvita“ „Stanvita“, , LithuaniaLithuania

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Ltd. „ Stanvita“

Role of the enterprise

Safe transport policy includes the following:• Safe infrastucture;

• Safety of drivers;

• Safety of vehicles;

• Cargo safety.

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Safety of drivers

• Careful selection of drivers;

• Medical check-up before the journey;

• Control and analysis of driving time and rest periods of the drivers;

• Sustainable training;

• Mobile communication;

• Drivers’ health insurance.

Safety of vehicles

• Usage of vehicles and semi-trailers that comply with necessary technical requirements;

• Annual technical inspection and certification;

• Equipment of satellite monitoring system;

• Obligatory technical inspection before the journey;

• Operative repair service at authorized VOLVO service centers;

• CASCO insurance for all vehicles;

• During transport any stops possible only at guarded parking places.

Cargo security

• If cargo positioning scheme is contradictory to secure cargo transportation, the driver (as foreseen by legal acts) has to refuse the commencement of the transport until the elimination of the drawbacks.

• The driver has no right to leave the loading place without proper securing of the cargo and without the forwarder’s permission.

Cargo safety

• Usage of reliable semi-trailers having 26 pairs of internal cargo securing eyelets;

• Tilts with protection;

• Timely replacement of fire extinguishers;

• Fixing straps, rubber anti-skid mats and, if necessary, chains must be in all vehicles;

• Cargo loading and securing monitored by a professional;

• Carrier’s liability insurance (CMR).

Problematic issues related with cargo securing

• Human factor – the driver’s fault;

• Insufficient responsibility of the consignor;

• The driver’s non-compliance with secure loading instructions;

• Absence of securing means;

• Quality of securing means.

Equipment

Every vehicle shall have:

• 15 fastening straps and 30 T-squares;

• Anti-skid mats;

• Four universal boards;

• In agreement with the consignor, chains, covering sheets, etc. may be additionally used.

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