Heavy transport escort vehicle
Heavy haulage escort with DENKINGER
When is an escort required for heavy transport?
BF2 escort vehicle - the basic protection
A BF2 escort vehicle is equipped with amber flashing lights, traffic signs and radio technology.
As a rule, it drives in front, acts as a safety escort for the heavy goods vehicle and warns oncoming road users.
The authorities determine when the use of a BF2 is mandatory depending on the route, transport size and routing.
BF3 escort vehicle - enhanced safety with technology
- A BF3 escort vehicle is equipped with a modern variable message sign system (VMS) that radiates to the rear.
- This can be used to display various traffic signs such as warnings, overtaking bans or other signals – depending on the course of the road and official requirements.
- The use of a BF3 is ordered by the authorities if the securing of a transport operation places particularly high demands on safety and traffic management.
BF4 escort vehicle - highest safety level for heavy-duty transports
- The BF4 is the most modern variant among the escort vehicles.
- It has a high-performance variable message sign system and additional technical equipment to secure even particularly demanding transports.
- In contrast to the BF3, the BF4 offers even more comprehensive traffic guidance, as it can display additional sign combinations and thus supports direct cooperation with the police and authorities.
- A BF4 is primarily used when heavy loads have unusual dimensions or special safety measures are prescribed.
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Do you have any questions about heavy goods transportation with escort vehicles?
Your project is fixed and you know what dimensions or challenges your freight will bring? Then now is the time to secure the right escort vehicle.
We provide non-binding advice, check the route, clarify steps requiring approval and provide the appropriate escort vehicle (BF2 / BF3 / BF4) for your heavy goods transport.
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Route planning for heavy loads
What really matters
Planning the right route is a decisive factor in heavy goods transportation – and often more complex than it seems at first glance. The challenges increase significantly, especially when transports have to be organized at short notice or cross several federal states.
One key point: the load-bearing capacity of the road network. Bridges in particular are often in a condition that restricts heavy goods traffic. Many structures are closed to transportation with high axle loads, which in practice can lead to considerable detours.
Imagine
A heavy load of around 60 tons is to be transported from southern Thuringia to the North Sea coast. On the map, the route looks manageable – just under 300 kilometers, normally easily completed in one night.
However, detailed planning reveals the reality: several bridges along the planned route are closed to this load. The licensing authority therefore proposes an alternative route. Suddenly the distance increases to almost 1,000 kilometers, spread over three nights of driving. A seemingly simple task turns into a complex project that requires precise planning and experience.
This example shows: When it comes to heavy goods transportation, it is not only the distance that determines the cost, but above all the condition of the road network and the legal framework. Without detailed route planning, there is a risk of unnecessary costs, loss of time and, in the worst case, a stop in the middle of the project.
With an experienced partner at your side, such challenges can be mastered – safely, efficiently and predictably.
