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Reform of the Driving Licence Directive: TIV demands technology-neutral implementation in Germany

On 4 June, Michael Jursch, President of the Trailer Industry Association (TIV), met up with the German Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder (CDU). At this meeting, Michael Jursch was able to present the TIV's position on driving licence reform to the Minister. The meeting took place during a gathering of the BVMW Alliance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises at the BVMW Federal Headquarters

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Guidelines for TIV Members

Sustainability is no longer an abstract issue of the future; rather, it is increasingly becoming a practical reality in the trailer industry as well. At the same time, a certain degree of caution is understandable: the effort involved seems significant, the benefits are often unclear, and the direct reporting requirements have recently shifted significantly for many small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Warning: Fake Onlineshops

The trailer industry is also affected.

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TIV Board Discusses Strategic Lobbying

On 12 March 2026, the TIV Board convened for another working session.

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Carbon Footprint Comparative Survey: Cars with trailers frequently more climate-friendly than vans

Total emissions of cars with trailers are lower than those of vans without trailers in the majority of scenarios examined.

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Ten Years of Growth / Trailer Industry Association Calls for Simpler Driving Licence Regulations

As today's leading European representative body, the Trailer Industry Association (Trailer Industrie Verband - TIV) has been championing the interests of its members for ten years. 

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Regarding the Amendment of VDI Guideline 2700

An Expert Report on the Admissibility and Recommended Actions is Available

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Regarding the “End of Life Vehicles” Directive

The French association Les véhicules de loisirs (UNI-VDL) and the Trailer Industry Association (TIV) are preparing a joint response. We will present the position of the TIV to begin with here.

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Visit of the CIVD

On 9 January, the new Chief Representative of the TIV, Karlheinz Spägele, paid his inaugural visit to the CIVD. It was agreed that the collaboration between the 2 organisations should be further consolidated.

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TIV Continues Its Professionalisation Drive

Karlheinz Spägele Appointed Chief Representative of the Trailer Industry Association (TIV)

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