As of September 2019 (for a single type approval) and as of September 2021 (for individual inspections), the European directive for bumpers has been changed which has caused a lot of bumper damage in ferry traffic. Changes are therefore also applicable with regard to the installation of tail lifts.

The legal requirements for winter tyres are not uniform across Europe and vary from country to country. For international transport in particular, this sometimes causes problems or unnecessary higher costs. 

TPMS will be required (for a single type approval) by 2022, and on individual semi-trailers by 2024.

TRTA has set itself the goal of sharing user experiences with its OEM affiliates with a view to further improving products, preventing breakdowns and stoppages, and reducing operating costs.

Tyres act as the contact between the vehicle and the road, performing many tasks such as: short braking distances, good steering behaviour, low rolling resistance, minimum noise levels, good traction, comfort for the load, minimal wear and tear etc. They are also one of the most important factors for the road safety of drivers and other road users. 

When using terminal tractors, the semi-trailer backs up, causing the tyres of mega trailers to scrape against the ground and damage the tread or even the tyre itself. 

Practical experience has shown that the braking deceleration performance standard for drum brakes is often not achievable.