Page 4 - Safety, Environment and Mandatory Requirements

Topic 4 - Vehicle Safety Norms

Module 4.1
Vehicle Safety Norms and Standards:

While safety is a key issue in Automotive Logistics, it has a direct impact on the Safety of Vehicle.
In the following pages we will discuss about core issues like
• Safety Norms of Vehicle including Quality, Fitness and Insurance

• Drivers related concerns

In Automotive Logistics transportation is the key to success of our business as it impacts the
delivery schedule of Parts, Finished Vehicles and Spare Parts. Ensuring regular scheduled
maintenance and statutory requirements are critical. There are various types of commercial

vehicles which are used in transportation of materials in Automotive Logistics.
• Parts from Vendor / Cross Dock to the Plant

• Finished vehicles are transported by Pre=Fabricated trucks/trailers
• Spare parts are transported to dealers in SCV and LCV

Every category of vehicles has its own challenges:
• Size

• Fitness
• Maneuverability
• Type of Products transported

• Drivers’ experience and handling
• Short haul / long haul travel

• Upkeep and maintenance of the asset

Different type of Carriers used in Automobile Logistics