Requirements on Carriers

Today´s requirements:

  • At least Euro 2/US98 for road transports
  • All major suppliers must have a third party certified quality management system according to ISO 9001
  • All major suppliers must have a third party certified environmental management system according to ISO 14001/SmartWay or equivalent standard
  • Fulfilment of EU Directive 1999/32/EC and MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI for maximum sulphur content in bunker fuel for sea transports (May 19th, 2006).
  • Fulfilment of national and international legal requirements concerning road safety. Carriers must present policies and a dedicated work around our focused areas: Speed limits, Use of seat belts, Driving- and resting times, Alcohol- and drug policies, Securing of loads and Dangerous goods.

Apart from these requirements, the documents on the right hand side of this web page (Binding documents for carrying Volvo Logistics goods) are also required.

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