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The security in all "run" is important to us.

If you drive as many transports as we drive, security is a big topic for us. Now in the dark and icy cold season we are increasingly paying attention to the safety of our vehicles and our drivers. On the one hand, the security of your transport goods includes. Your goods are secured by us from damage every time you are transported by security measures - if something happens, if there is something happening, there will be no damage to you: We insure every transport at the renowned insurer Oskar Schunck AG & Co. KG.

On the other hand, we ensure the safety of the drivers. In most European countries, the basic equipment for traveling safely includes carrying a high-visibility vest according to the DIN standard. Since July 1, 2014, at least one high-visibility vest in accordance with DIN EN 471:2003 + A1:2007 or EN ISO 20471:2013 has been mandatory in every motorized vehicle - except for motorcycles. Not wearing a high-visibility vest or one that does not comply with the DIN standard can cost you a hefty fine during an inspection. The DIN standard regulates the function and appearance of a high-visibility vest, so that, for example, no one comes up with the idea of ​​having high-visibility vests printed on T-shirts and using them as “high-visibility vests”.

If there are regularly more than 2 vehicle occupants, e.g. in taxis or buses, more high-visibility vests should be carried in the vehicle. Whether these are then worn is another matter; Wearing a high-visibility vest is not mandatory - but it is definitely recommended in the event of a breakdown or a traffic accident, especially in the dark season! People wearing dark clothing can be seen very late - even with eagle eyes - and by then it is usually no longer possible to brake in time.

Because we care about your well-being and, above all, your safety, we will send you a high-visibility vest with our logo on it - with the best wishes on all your journeys. Of course, this high-visibility vest also complies with the specified DIN standards and impresses at every traffic check. We'll be happy if your new high-visibility vest meets your needs and you're sure to think of us.

By the way, we were recently on a very unusual “security” mission: we headed towards Moscow with a truck full of condoms. Of course the load arrived safe and sound. Of course, we were not able to personally check whether safety could be guaranteed in the subsequent “traffic” ;-). However, in the case of this extraordinary transport item, it can be said that safety in all “traffic” is important to us.

OCS Spedition GmbH is the specialist for transport to and from Eastern Europe - and has been for over 26 years!

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