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As of July 6, 2024, you will be able to take your trailer safety to new levels with the mandatory TPMS regulation coming into effect across the EU. The European Commission has updated the UN ECE R141 regulation, where all trailers registered after this date must be equipped Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).

Here is how TIP Group incorporates ESG issues into its decision-making process and everyday operations.

TIP Group has made sustainability central to its long-term vision through the ESG strategy "for Generations to Come – pathing the road to sustainability". This article provides an overview of TIP Group's sustainability efforts and progress towards its 2025 targets, offering a factual look at ongoing work across 7 key programs.

TIP’s Deputy CEO, Arjen Kraaij, shares our roadmap to zero emission mobility.

An article discussing the impact of the EU’s VECTO truck regulation on fleet operators and our thinking on the new VECTO regulations for trailers.

Explore leasing vs. renting for fleet management with TIP Group. Find the best fit for your business needs.

Leasing your trucks and trailers from TIP Group isn't just a transaction; it's a comprehensive full-service outsourcing concept that offers significant benefits for your business.

What is the current state of the trailer market? TIP’s Lead-Times Index provides key insights for transport professionals looking to prepare for the future. Hot off the press, this article shares the current state of the market through our index that has been updated up to September 2023. Our sourcing team is also sharing its recommendations for how to respond to these changing market circumstances.

Truck drivers are vital to keeping the economy running efficiently, whatever the company or industry they are driving for. Without them, the shipment and delivery of goods would be severely limited. With routine journeys often covering long distances across many borders, modern safe and secure parking is crucial for truck drivers to rest and to be able to recuperate, thus enabling them to perform their jobs effectively and safely.

One simple yet efficient initiative that minimizes the environmental impact of transport and logistics services, is to refurbish and give the trailers a second life, which at the same time gives operators a cost-effective alternative proposition to expensive trailer replacement. In today’s competitive global marketplace, industry is faced with a double-edged dilemma. Firstly, new product supply is scarce, with long lead times currently running into 2024. At the same time, the damaging effects of global warming on the environment are now seriously high on everyone’s agenda.

As the transportation industry shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), e-maintenance has become increasingly important. What are its features, benefits and challenges?

Choosing the right vehicle to transport waste is important. This article explores different types of specialized equipment required for certain type of wastes.