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Andamur brings the Magic of Disney to its customers’ trucks

<<Draw to be in with a chance of winning a trip to Disneyland for truck drivers and their families>>

At Andamur, we are aware of the difficulties that professional drivers face in their day-to-day life: time away from home, tiredness, stress, not being able to spend time with their families while out on the road…

That’s why, this Christmas, the Disney Trip Draw that we ran in 2018 is back. This is a way to spoil our professional drivers: a draw for a trip to Disneyland Paris for 4 people, half-board for 4 days and 3 nights.

The draw is open to all truck drivers who are Andamur customers and use any of our services (refuelling, showers, drinks in the restaurant, security parking…) in the Andamur Service Areas (El Límite, La Junquera, La Junquera-Llers, Guarromán, Lorca, Pamplona and San Román).

From 23rd December 2021 to 5th January 2022, all drivers who avail of an Andamur service can enter into the draw. As well as the requirements of having to be a professional driver and an Andamur customer, they will have to fill in a survey on tablets located in the service areas or by scanning a QR code.

On King’s Day, on 6th January 2022, Andamur will contact the winner and agree on the date to hand over the Travel Voucher at the Service Area of the winner’s choosing.

 

 

The 10 Commandments of the Healthy Driver

As part of our commitment to the well-being of professional drivers, in 2019 we created the ‘10 Commandments of the Healthy Driver’ which we use to carry out activities and actions to improve their healthy habits while on the road.

As part of our commandment ‘Avoid stress by keeping in touch with loved ones’ we came up with the initiative of the Disneyland draw, with the aim of giving drivers the chance to rest, unwind and spend time with their families.

 

At Andamur, #WeLookAfterWhatMatters by showing an interest in the well-being of our customers and all professional drivers. Spending time with your loved ones and resting are key to your well-being. Look after yourself!

 

Terms and Conditions of the draw

 

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Andamur distributes €30,000 among different NGOs thanks to its campaign ‘You decide’.

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During the first fortnight of December, Andamur has carried out the ‘You decide’ campaign, a solidarity project thanks to which we have donated €30,000 to various Spanish NGOs that carry out solidarity projects for different groups.

From 1 to 15 December, all those people who have used any Andamur service in our Service Areas have been able to vote for a solidarity project through tablets installed in them. Thanks to all those people who wanted to take part in this project, which has had almost a thousand votes. That is why our customers have been key to this campaign.

These are the NGOs among which 30,000€ have been distributed and which have received 5,000€ thanks to this initiative:

 

– Red Cross. Aid for those affected by the La Palma volcano (Andamur El Límite and Andamur Lorca, for which they will receive €10,000).

– Adsis Foundation. To provide training and employment opportunities for young people in vulnerable situations (Andamur San Román).

– Greenheart Animal Sanctuary. Rescue of mistreated and abandoned animals (Andamur Pamplona)

– ASPACE. Asociación Jiennense de Atención a Personas con Parálisis Cerebral y Afines (Jaén Association for the Care of People with Cerebral Palsy and Related Conditions). Entertainment activities for oncology children (Andamur Guarromán).

– Altem Foundation. The ALTEM Private Foundation is a non-profit organisation that has been supporting and accompanying people with disabilities and at risk of exclusion in their life projects for over 50 years (Andamur La Junquera, La Junquera-Llers and AND GO).

At Andamur we are committed to society and every day we do our bit to build a better world for everyone. With this action, we show our commitment to society and to organisations that contribute to social welfare. This action is part of our CSR Plan #CuidamosLoLoQueImporta, within the Social Commitment axis.

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Tips on driving a truck in winter


When the cold weather comes, professional drivers must follow recommendations for truck maintenance and their own well-being. Journeys in wintertime can be made more difficult due to low temperatures and bad weather: rain and snow for example.

Tips on maintaining trucks

Cold, snowy and rainy conditions can wreak havoc on your truck. That’s why it’s important for professional drivers to carry out some checks to ensure that their vehicle is being properly maintained.

  1. Check the vehicle’s general condition. Truck maintenance is of the utmost importance all year round. However, even more so in winter. It must be ensured that the vehicle can withstand low temperatures. Furthermore, checking the heating systems, the battery, the oil levels, lights or wipers are also important before setting off on a journey.
  2. Check that the breaks are working. This is where the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), drum brake adjustment, parking brake and brake fluid levels come into play.
  3. Check the truck’s antifreeze levels several times over the course of the winter to ensure that the truck responds effectively in all conditions.
  4. Check the shock absorbers. To prevent vehicle stability-related problems, each manufacturer’s recommendations should be followed word for word.
  5. Check the tyres. It is important to ensure that the tyre tread is in perfect condition since, in winter, being faced with snow or ice on the asphalt is commonplace. Checking tyre pressure is also important to ensure driving safety, while optimising fuel consumption and extending tyre life. Winter tyres could also be a good option depending on where you are driving (recommended in areas where the temperature does not exceed 7º). These tyres are the best ally for haulers as they are manufactured with special materials that ensure a better driving experience when it is snowing heavily or there is ice on the road (although they can also be used when it isn’t snowing, as long as temperatures are low).

 

Tips for professional drivers

Truck maintenance recommendations are just as important as those of the hauler him/herself. Following the tips below will reduce the chances of problems arising while on the road in winter.

  1. Check the weather forecast before setting off. Before setting off on a journey, in particular long-distance journeys, you need to be up to date with the weather conditions in order to ensure that the route you are taking is safe, as well as to adapt how you drive if it is raining or snowing.
  2. Get information about the condition of the roads. Road conditions may be affected by weather conditions. Make sure they are in good condition in the event you have to divert or delay setting off.
  3. Increase the safety distance so drivers have more time to react. In winter, due to weather conditions, the driver’s field of vision may be reduced, tyres take longer to brake and roads may be more slippery.
  4. Get some rest before setting off. Drivers must be in optimal driving conditions to prevent the risks of fatigue. Furthermore, winter driving requires drivers to be in full control at all times, so driving when tired is extremely dangerous. Sleeping 7-8 hours a day and taking advantage of stops to rest are some tips to ensure that drivers are feeling 100% while at the wheel.
  5. Refuel. In winter, drivers may be faced with adverse weather conditions and journeys may take longer than planned. Don’t be left stranded at the side of the road in these conditions.
  6. Take everything you may need in the truck in case you are stranded. Food, water, warm clothing (gloves, scarf, coat, hat, suitable footwear…), blanket, torch…

 

At Andamur, our priority is the well-being of professional drivers. That’s why #WeLookAfterWhatMatters 365 days a year. Take care! At the wheel, your safety comes first.

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Andamur and its team has made a donation to ASPANAFOA following its solidarity action, “Breakfast with a Smile”

On 20th November, on World Children’s Day, we held “Breakfast with a Smile”, a solidarity initiative in which Andamur provided its service areas and business centre teams with coffee and fresh fruit for breakfast. In return, Andamur employees were encouraged to make a voluntary donation to charity.

The NGO to which the donation was made was chosen last year by the Andamur work centre that raised the most money in last year’s solidarity action: the Andamur San Román Service Area (Álava). Andamur set out to double the amount raised by its staff. So, today we have donated €1,200 to ASPANAFOA, the Association of Parents of Children with Cancer of Álava.

The donation ceremony was attended by the Association’s President, Mikel García, and the Andamur San Román team, representing all the company’s workers.

ASPANAFOA is a non-profit association founded in 1990 whose main objective is to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families. Furthermore, it strives to raise awareness about childhood cancer; foster associative movement; inform, guide and advise on childhood cancer, foster and support scientific research; and coordinate with all entities to overcome social barriers that hinder the personal and social development of children with cancer and their families.

Through this initiative, which is part of the CSR Plan, #WeLookAfterWhatIsImportant, Andamur shows its commitment to society and organisations that work day in, day out, for social welfare while fostering the achievement of the End Poverty in all forms and dimensions goal within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

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In 2021, Andamur took part in face-to-face events again


In a different year in which we gradually got back into the new normal, we were delighted to be able to take part in face-to-face events once again.

2021 has been a year of change and adaptation, but it has also given us the opportunity to see each other face-to-face again and to get closer to our customers and suppliers. Some of the events we actively participated in and which are worth highlighting are:

  • ATFRIE VI National Congress and XLIV General Assembly, which was held in Huerto de Santa María, in El Puig, Valencia, on 23rd and 24th September.

Two full days in a wonderful location where the main problems and challenges facing the transport industry of today were discussed. The event, which was held under the slogan “for the dignity of the industry, towards a sustainable economic and social future”, was attended by experts in the field. As well as multiple activities for attendees and companions alike, the event included an outdoor exhibition where we showcased our emblematic truck.

  • Truck Talks. On 30th September, at Restaurante Andamur, at the Pamplona Transport Hub, we held, together with Michelin and WTransnet, an interesting event on sustainability, efficiency and collaboration. With a single objective: to foster a more efficient and sustainable road freight transport. The event was attended by renowned names from the transport industry and the field of sustainability. Truck Talks sought to provide a showcase that, far from overwhelming attendees with the regulations and investment required, would allow them to get excited about the idea of being part of the change.
  • The VIII National Congress of Tanker Transport Entrepreneurs took place on 19th and 20th October at Villa Laureana, Madrid. The event dealt with two important aspects within the transport industry: “the economic situation and future prospects”, where, among other things, they assessed the main concerns of Spanish transport entrepreneurs; and “the future of mobility”, looking into the new fuels available and the Government’s position with regard to encouraging demand. Throughout the two days, we had the opportunity to get a little closer to our customers, as part of our sales team came to meet them at our stand.
  • XX ANTRAM Congress. The Algarve Congress Centre, at the Salgados Palace Hotel in Albufeira, hosted the National ANTRAM Congress (The Portuguese National Association of Public Road Transport Congress), on 29th and 30th October. Our sales team from Portugal was present at a stand where they got the chance to get a little closer to their customers and to showcase the important innovations that Andamur presented.
  • WConnecta, a renowned networking event aimed at road freight transport professionals, which took place on 12th November 2021 at the Barceló Sants Hotel in Barcelona. A fantastic opportunity to meet companies in the industry that our sales team was able to take advantage of at our stand, as well as through quick interviews or speed networking in the areas set up for this purpose.

As well as attending these events, we participated in many others, at regional, national and international level, whether at round tables, presentations, by attending events, etc. We are rounding off 2021 on a high and we are eager to start organising our 2022 calendar.

 

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