Traffic changes to be borne in mind in 2019

Cambios en tráfico a tener en cuenta en 2019

Being well informed about the latest changes affecting our daily routines is essential to optimise fleets’ and drivers’ resources and work. 2019 has brought many modifications that have already been implemented and that are going to be explained in this article.

These are some of the changes that the Spanish Directorate General for Traffic (DGT) has made in its general traffic rules for 2019:

  • The companies will be provided with data regarding the penalty points of hired drivers. The express consent of workers for their penalty points to be known is, therefore, withdrawn.
  • Higher penalty for the use of mobile phones while driving. While the penalty imposed used to be of three points, now it has been doubled, sanctioning those using their phones with six penalty points. The amount to be paid remains the same, though, EUR 200. Thus, this penalty is put on the same level as that for reckless driving, driving under the influence of drugs or doubling the maximum permitted blood alcohol content, among other.
  • Higher fines for exceeding the speed limit. Since last 2 January, driving at 80 km/hour in roads limited to 30 km/hour will entail a fine of EUR 500 and six penalty points, and will be considered as a serious infringement. Since the same date, the speed limit in secondary roads is reduced 10 km/hour, setting the maximum speed at 90 km/hour, 80km/hour for lorries, buses and vans.
  • Not using a seatbelt will be sanctioned with four penalty points, one more than before the change in legislation.
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Andamur participates in the “Engine and Sustainability” discussion forum at the Motortec Automechanika Trade Fair

Andamur participa en el Foro de debate “Motor y Sostenibilidad” de la Feria Motortec Automechanika

The future of traditional fuel combustion engines and their constant progress are at the heart of the debate within the sector. Therefore, on the occasion of the Motortec Automechanika Trade Fair that is being held in Madrid this week, Andamur CEO, Miguel Ángel Sánchez, has participated in the “Engine and Sustainability” discussion forum organized by GreenChem, one of the biggest AdBlue producers and distributors in Europe.

In his presentation ‘Andamur: integrated service for professional drivers’, Miguel Ángel Sánchez has talked about the work that Andamur carries out to look after professional truck drivers and their experience while driving. 

Today and tomorrow, 14 and 15 March, Motortec Automechanika 2019 is being held in Madrid. This trade fair gathers many companies and representatives of different groups, all of which are aware of the importance of mobility and how the new energy systems that are changing it are forcing the market to adapt to them.

At Andamur, we know that the sector is immersed in a constantly changing process and it is essential to provide efficient solutions that safeguard sustainable mobility in the different social, environmental and socioeconomic areas.

Participating in events like this one, we aim to continue growing and to gain knowledge that enables us to keep up with the sector. We always have a clear objective in mind: to continue offering our customers the newest energy systems and to look after them in their daily life. 

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The commercial vehicle market keeps on growing, especially in Spain

El mercado de vehículos industriales continúa creciendo, especialmente en España

The transport sector is at its peak. And proof of this are the figures provided by ANIACAM (Spanish National Association of Car, Lorry, Bus and Motorbike Importers) that show that 2018 was a year of persistent growth in the commercial and industrial vehicle market. The number of registered vehicles increased up to 3.2% in the European market.

And while countries like Italy (-4.1%) and United Kingdom (-1.9%) reduced their demand, the Spanish market accounted for a more beneficial figure (+6.5%), as it was the case with Germany (+4.6%) and France (+4.9%). Thus, Spain becomes the main standard-bearer in a sector that once again has proved that it has a lot to offer.

And not only that, the beginning of the year has brought encouraging figures about. Although we were talking about a significant increase regarding the previous year, the month of January 2019 alone has revealed impressive data: the number of lorries registered in Spain has increased in 11.8%, accounting for a total amount of 2,542, to be more precise.

Moreover, of all commercial vehicles, those that have increased to a larger extent regarding the number of vehicles registered in the first month have been heavy goods vehicles of more than 16 tonnes. 2,152 units were registered, accounting for an increase of 12.2%.

These figures predict, indeed, a good year for the transport sector that continues aiming high. Data do not lie, and the fact that 2018 was the sixth consecutive year in which the number of commercial vehicles registered continued to grow proves that the sector is ready for whatever may come. There is no doubt that the future will bring new challenges to be faced by this sector. But it is clear that it is ready to confront them with no fear at all.

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Andamur offers a Healthy Menu in all its restaurants

Andamur presenta un Menú Saludable en todos sus restaurantes dentro del plan de RSC #CuidamosLoQueImporta

As of today, all of Andamur service stations will offer healthy menus in their restaurants in order to look after drivers’ diets. All of them have been studied and prepared by a nutritionist expert in the matter so that drivers are offered more complete and healthier options. From today, 1 March, the new menus are available in all of Andamur service stations that have a restaurant, together with their usual menus, and they will be different in each of the restaurants.

At Andamur, we are aware of how difficult is it for drivers to have a healthy life. They spend many hours driving their trucks, sometimes at night time and for long periods of time, so we think it is very important to provide them with this type of services. By offering them the possibility to follow a balanced diet, we try to promote healthier habits in their routes.

This action is included in the Corporate Social Responsibility plan #WeLookAfterWhatMatters and places drivers at the core in order to look after them and their working environment. This is another action aiming at making drivers’ daily routine easier and it adds up to the initiatives recently launched by the Andamur team. These initiatives always focus on drivers’ health, such as the opening of a gym at Andamur La Junquera or the provision of free fruit corners in its service stations.

All these actions seek to achieve the same aim: to continue making drivers’ lives easier on the road. Drivers will not have to worry about the calories consumed in their route, since Andamur offers balanced diets safeguarding their health with this new action. This important improvement in the service proposal offered aims at making drivers feel at home in the Andamur service areas.

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