Analysis of 7.5ton non-resident truck mileage and its growth in the logistics sector in Germany

Abstract

This paper draws the research on the mileage of 7.5-ton non-resident trucks in Germany. The traffic volume of trucks in general is growing rapidly in Germany and an increased share of approximately 33% of non-resident trucks is reported in the recent years. The purpose of this research is to estimate the traffic volume of Light Duty Vehicles (LDV), including the vehicles up to 7.5-ton Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and make observations on their traffic behaviour across the border and within Germany. Furthermore, comparisons are made with the rest of the classes of trucks as recorded by the counting stations on Motorways (Autobahn) and Federal highways (Bundesstrasse). Additional purpose is to suggest new and efficient methods of traffic data evaluation which would keep a regular check on the trips (especially non-resident trucks) and volume in Germany.