There is no such thing as too much effort for Helene Fischer. In this instance, andres logistics delivers 13 truckloads for the concert of Germany’s most successful live artist on 10 June 2015 at the Commerzbank Arena. But this does not happen “atemlos” but punctual to the minute as the lady deserves it.
The EURO 6 tractor is quite a power pack! With 460 HP the torque is significantly more powerful which allows the diesel emissions to be reduced. The refinancing takes place not only via the settlement price but also via a reduction of 2.1 cent for each German tolled road kilometre. 10,000 KM will quickly translate into environmentally-friendly savings of 210 euros.
It is almost a tradition at Andres to open the doors for young girls on the so-called Girl’s Day – this year it is on 18 April – to allow them to get a glimpse of our business. Under the experienced direction of Director Patrick Andres, the highlight for Jana and Roos was the handling of a forklift. And of course, „cleaning“ was also part of it – however, not with a brush and mop but with a big water nozzle!
Happy faces and gleaming trucks – that is how things looked on one Saturday morning at the end of October in this year on the premises in Hanau: Spedition Andres had a visit from Trucker magazine. Trucker, one of the most viewed news portals for both professional drivers and truck fans, will shortly be showing a report on the company, its team and its services. Powerful images will supplement the headlines on the innovative logistics service provider.
25 times around the world – that’s a cause for celebration. Even if it only applies to one of several trucks at Spedition Andres. Because the real achievement has accomplished by Rainer Hoffmeier as the top driver at Spedition Andres: Since 1 August 2008 he has cared for and cherished the truck with the registration number HU DA 621 in such a way that the TÜV certification company rated the vehicle as being technically at the level of a virtually brand new truck, and that after around 700,000 kilometres. Incentive enough for the truck with its semitrailer, HU DA 270, to have now travelled more than one million kilometres. The anniversary trip took place at the same in a double anniversary year. Driver Hoffmeier has been 10 years at Spedition Andres since August of this year and, on top of this, he celebrated his 60th birthday. Congratulations!
So, will everything stay the same? Hardly! Freight Forwarding Manager, Patrick Andres, wishes to make use of savings from the 15 per cent reduction in the toll for EURO 6 trucks which was announced by the German Federal Government (from 15.5 cents per KM to 13.1 cents per KM) and an appropriately adjusted toll for (more pollution-intensive) EURO 5 trucks (15.2 cents per KM) for increased investment in EURO 6 trucks.
Hello Mr Laaz, you want to train to be a freight forwarding specialist. What is your motivation for doing this?
SL: Some people think that a freight forwarder is only about loading and unloading trucks. But every day I feel at close quarters how much more the services we provide here are additionally needed for direct transport – the estimation of risks, load safety, customs declaration, the optimisation of journeys by reading off cards and many, many other things.
How does that match up with your training? How do you learn practical things here?
SL: I often sit behind my boss and take a look at how he works. As he’s the kind of person who’s always looking for ways of improving things, it’s always terrifically exciting and we work really well together.
Are you not exaggerating a bit there?
SL: Not at all. One thing happens after the other here and we have a working atmosphere where trust and a relaxed tone are the top priority. In what other company would a trainee be loaned the company car when it’s necessary?
How about working independently instead of looking how things work?
SL: Did I say that I just spend the whole time behind my boss? That’s not true. From the very start here in Hanau in February I’ve been responsible for a warehousing project. In the meanwhile, around 500 palettes have been stored for various storage customers and these are managed at the press of a button – and the whole thing has been done with a warehousing program that we’ve developed ourselves!
How did your friends react when you told them that you had started at a freight forwarder?
SL: Many people confuse the qualification of a freight forwarding specialist with an office clerk and thought that it was fairly boring. Now a pal of mine has asked if he, too, could start this apprenticeship. He must have found out what you do in it and how much fun it can be.
You have now been able to take a look everywhere. Have you had any surprises?
SL: More than one: It was clear that I could get a driving licence for a forklift truck. But that such priority would be put on training here, and that I could attend a course on ‚Stress-free etiquette / Good manners‘ was something that I’d never believed would be possible before. Here you really learn things for life in general. That’s also true for the ‚Better telephoning‘ course.
What kind of career would you want in the future?
SL: Well, I think I’ve got what it takes to be a good dispatcher. I feel challenged here but not exploited. It would be super if I could be taken on.
Then, lots of luck!
Young blood is important in any industry. It is therefore a good thing that the children of Freight Forwarding Manager, Patrick Andres, can be seen here: Additional income coupled with initial experience of the varied life in a vibrant Hanau logistics company.
Donaustraße 24 in Hanau-Nord is hardly recognisable. More than … stacked containers speak volumes. With an area of 920sqm you can almost call it a small container terminal! This is, in any case, evidence that things are happening at Spedition Andres. Container traffic is at the forefront of just-in-time logistics. Not that other services at Andres are being cut back: It is simply one more element within the range of the specialist provider of direct transport services without transhipment
50% less nitrogen oxide emissions at the same power of the tractor – this is the innovation that hides behind the leasing of a DAF XF 460 SSC Euro 6 of the Dutch company DAF Trucks. Direct transports arranged by the Spedition ANDRES throughout Europe with the mentioned trucks is a clear commitment to be a pioneer for a low-emission transport.
The specifications speak are outstanding: 460 PS, loading capacity of 25 tons with a total weight of trailer combination of 40 tons and with 13.60 meters length of the trailer space for 34 pallets is available.There is also a large-space driver cab together with stationary air conditioning. Each driver who is active for ANDRES drives up to 130,000 kilometers per year. Managing director Patrick Andres points out: „Our drivers should feel comfortable and be able to take care of themselves!“
Mercedes-Benz promises to have invented the most economical truck with better fuel economy than any other truck on the market.
A very unusual duel is started. Two Rhein-Main trucking companies compete with their usual operations and routes against the Actros.
Accompanied by the built-in Fleetboard telematics system, drivers and forwarding agencies receive information on the current consumption and driving behaviour.
Hanau’s Alex Ruf starts for ANDRES, being himself a driver of a truck with Euro VI engine.
Managing director Patrick Andres cheers on: „Give your best ALEX;-)) … if you’re better than the competing driver of Langenselbold, you will be rewarded a prize…“.
