FAQ for transport partners

Equipment

Driver training

Company Profile

LOADS TODAY/IT solutions

Miscellaneous

Cooperation

Equipment

In order for you to become a part of the LKW WALTER fleet as a partner, your vehicles must meet the following requirements:

Tractor unit with Euro 6 or alternative, environmentally-friendly drive technology

Standard trailer (L/W/H): min. 13.60 m / 2.45 m / 2.60 m

Mega trailer (L/W/H): min. 13.60 m / 2.45 m / 3.00 m

min. 33 Euro pallet spaces and 25to load capacity

Telematics GPS positioning system (can be optionally obtained through LKW WALTER)

Personal protection equipment (PPE) for the drivers

On selected routes we also use the following vehicles and trailers:

Jumbo road train

Box trailer

Frigo

In order to become a trucking partner with our cranable trailers, your vehicles must meet the following requirements:

Tractor unit with Euro 6 or alternative, environmentally-friendly drive technology

Telematics GPS positioning system (can be optionally obtained through LKW WALTER)

Personal protection equipment (PPE) for the drivers
YES! The sister company WALTER LEASING offers you new and used tractor units from renowned manufacturers (e.g. Krone, Schmitz, Kögel, Schwarzmüller or Volvo, DAF, Mercedes Benz, Scania, MAN) on a leasing/hire purchase basis.

WALTER LEASING
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Telematics GPS positioning system (can be optionally obtained through LKW WALTER)

Sufficient load securing equipment

Smartphone for contact during working hours
When making a choice, you should consider the costs, the technical coverage of the system and the commitment period. Your allocated Transport Manager will be happy to help if you have any questions.
Protective equipment consists of:

Protective helmet with chin strap

Ear protector

High visibility vest

Safety shoes with steel toe caps

Safety glasses

Work gloves

Full length clothing

Each driver must have personal protective equipment (PPE) with him and use it when instructed.
Yes! Vehicles which are regularly used must be equipped with a telematics device with GPS positioning. LKW WALTER uses the data (e.g. geo-coordinates) for optimised transport planning and optimal utilisation of your vehicles.
The LKW WALTER driver training program is based on the LKW WALTER Driver Handbook and covers all the fundamental service requirements of our customers as well as basic information for safe and environmentally-friendly driving and maneouvering of trucks. In addition, LKW WALTER organises practical driver information days in various European countries.

Driver training

Yes! All drivers who drive for LKW WALTER will receive the Driver Handbook by no later than their first visit, and must strictly adhere to the instructions therein.
Yes! The driver plays an important role in the customer's impression of our service. Only with the help of the drivers will we manage to keep our customers satisfied. This will also allow us to secure long-term orders.

The LKW WALTER driver training program is based on the LKW WALTER Driver Handbook and covers all the fundamental service requirements of our customers as well as basic information for safe and environmentally-friendly driving and maneouvering of trucks. In addition, LKW WALTER organises practical driver information days in various European countries.
The safety of drivers is our number 1 priority at LKW WALTER! For this reason, LKW WALTER began to develop its SHEQ management (Safety/Security, Health, Environment and Quality), as early as the 1990s, in order to ensure the highest safety standards in the transport process.

Specific measures include:

LKW WALTER Driver Handbook

LKW WALTER driver training programme

LKW WALTER driver information days

Transport partner management system

Safety checkpoints

E-learning

Safety factsheets (e.g. load securing)

and much more
Yes! We have our own information page for this and offer our transport partners additional support:

Load securing factsheets

LKW WALTER driver information days

LKW WALTER Driver Handbook

LKW WALTER driver training programme

Driver training video clips

Company Profile

You can find our videos under the appropriate heading on our website or in a collection on our YouTube channel.

YouTube channel
">Security and benefits
To start the payment as quickly and easily as possible for you, we use a credit note process. For this, we need the freight documents, which you send to us via LOADS TODAY. We then promptly generate the credit note and send the credit note document to you via e-mail. At the same time, the term of payment will commence. If we need the original documents, please send them to us by post. In addition, you will receive a barcode from us.

LOADS TODAY
The core business of LKW WALTER is the organisation of full truck loads for road and in combined transport. Our focus is the transport of harmless, packaged goods from the following industries: consumer goods, wood and paper, chemicals, metals, automotive and electronics.

LOADS TODAY/IT solutions

During registration, you will be looked after by the transport partner management team. As soon as you have received the first order, you will become acquainted with your personal contact, who will take care of you. You can also get in touch with the correct contact person via LOADS TODAY (desktop or app) for any desired transport route.

LOADS TODAY
LOADS TODAY is the internet platform for LKW WALTER transport partners. Benefit from a comprehensive selection of full loads, prompt and secure payment of your transport services, and talk to our employees in your national language - and all this completely free of charge!

LOADS TODAY

Still not received your personal password? Request it today:

Registration
Yes! You can now use "LOADS TODAY" on the go and pick up the free app for your smartphone. Available in iTunes and Google Play!

LOADS TODAY app
Please follow the specified registration process and give us the necessary information in as much detail as possible. An LKW WALTER employee will personally take care of your registration and, if necessary, contact you in person. Usually, you will receive your personal access data for LOADS TODAY within 24 hours of your registration.

Information about LOADS TODAY can be found via the following link: LOADS TODAY
LKW WALTER places selected loads online. The selection of loads on LOADS TODAY is always up to date. If, however, you cannot find any suitable loads, please get in touch with your contact at LKW WALTER.

LOADS TODAY
Use the LOADS TODAY subscription feature and receive regular updates about new loads on your preferred routes. Still not received your personal password? Request it today: Registration
Yes! This is possible at any time via LOADS TODAY on the desktop or the app.
LKW WALTER offers you access to Europe's largest selection of loads! Visit LOADS TODAY and find suitable loads!

Or notify us about your trucks, for which you are looking for a load, on LOADS TODAY - 24/7 and free of charge!

LOADS TODAY
The registration and the entire service of LOADS TODAY (use of the full truck load exchange) is free of charge for LKW WALTER transport partners.
LKW WALTER works with a credit note system. An overview of your credit notes is available on LOADS TODAY.

LOADS TODAY
On LOADS TODAY you will only find full loads that are commissioned and paid by LKW WALTER. Thus, you can enjoy the proven benefits of working with LKW WALTER. For more information see:

Security and benefits

Miscellaneous

Please send all updated documents (EU licence, CMR insurance, VAT Reg. number...) to your contact at LKW WALTER.
Yes! In principle, the billing of additional services is provided. The details depend on many different factors. Please clarify this with your transport contact.
In LOADS TODAY we provide our transport partners with lots of useful information - including a list of all European public holidays and driving bans.

Registration

Cooperation

As the basis for a joint cooperation, you must provide us with the following documents:

The fully completed "Guidelines for Cooperation" (you will receive these by e-mail once registration is complete)

Your EU licence - trade / business licence

A copy of your CMR insurance policy

Become a partner
Choose between two models at LKW WALTER for continuous work for your vehicles. (1) in international and national road transport or (2) trucking our cranable trailers in Combined Transport

WE LOAD
The age of your company does not matter. In order to start a collaboration, the same requirements apply to each company. Once the documents have been successfully checked, we start a multi-week phase of becoming acquainted with each other.
Yes! Register today! Tell us which countries you are interested in!

Registration
Yes! LKW WALTER offers year-round work in round trips in European road transport as well as in trucking our cranable trailers in Combined Transport.

WE LOAD
Established in 1924, our Austrian family-owned business is distinguished by an excellent credit rating. The fast and secure payment of your transports is important to our management.

WE LOAD
You do not need to send invoices to LKW WALTER. In order to start the payment easily and quickly, we work with a credit note process. For this, we need the freight documents, which you send to us via LOADS TODAY. We then promptly generate the credit note and send the credit note document to you via e-mail. At the same time, the term of payment will commence.
Instead of conventional invoices, we take over the creation of the billing document (= credit note), which we send to you via e-mail for your accounting department.
Your submitted documents will be checked promptly. Once the check is successfully completed, we can begin our cooperation.
As a transport organisation, we do not have our own tractor units and therefore do not employ drivers.
At the beginning of a partnership, you decide for yourself which model you choose with LKW WALTER. When working in trailer trucking for Combined Transport you are regularly at home. For international road transport on long distances, this is less often the case. Regardless of the area of operation, we take your private needs into consideration when organising the cooperation.
Generally, the booking and payment of ferry crossings is carried out by LKW WALTER.
The benefits of a cooperation with LKW WALTER can be found on the following page:

WE LOAD
No! LKW WALTER employs transport companies with their own vehicle fleet. Loads may only be passed on to subcontractors with explicit permission from LKW WALTER.
Our General Terms & Conditions can be found online on our LOADS TODAY internet platform.

LOADS TODAY

Forgotten your password or haven't received your personal password yet? Apply for your personal password now!

Registration
No! LKW WALTER is interested in long-term partnerships. For several decades, many companies have experienced successful economical development with LKW WALTER. Our "Guidelines for Cooperation" represent our framework conditions for this. Fixed contracts or minimum terms would contradict our understanding of partnerships.

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FAQ for transport partners

Equipment

What vehicle do I need to work with LKW WALTER?

Can I lease tractor units and trailers from LKW WALTER?

What additional equipment do I need to work with LKW WALTER?

What is to be considered when purchasing a telematics GPS positioning system through LKW WALTER?

What personal protective equipment (PPE) do my drivers need?

Do my vehicles have to be equipped with telematics GPS positioning systems?

What load securing equipment do my vehicles need to be equipped with?

Driver training

Does LKW WALTER have a Driver Handbook?

Is there regular training for drivers?

What does LKW WALTER do for the safety of my drivers?

Will LKW WALTER help me regarding the topic of "load securing"?

Company Profile

Where can I find the videos of LKW WALTER?

Are there any favourable fuel conditions for LKW WALTER transport partners?

How does the payment for my freight services take place?

What does LKW WALTER transport?

LOADS TODAY/IT solutions

How do I find the right contact at LKW WALTER?

What is LOADS TODAY and what benefits does it offer?

Is LOADS TODAY also available as an app?

What should be considered when registering for LOADS TODAY?

How often are the loads on LOADS TODAY updated?

Do I have to stay online all day long to get the best loads on LOADS TODAY?

Can I upload the CMRs directly via LOADS TODAY?

Where can I quickly find specific loads?

What costs/charges do I have to pay for LOADS TODAY?

Where can I find an overview of my invoices?

How does LOADS TODAY differ from other freight exchanges?

Miscellaneous

What do I do if my company data has changed (e.g. after a relocation)?

Can I bill additional services, e.g. if I provide 2 drivers for a truck?

Where can I find information about public holidays with driving bans?

Cooperation

What does LKW WALTER need from me if I want to carry out transports?

What opportunities does LKW WALTER offer?

We are a newly established company. Can I still work for you?

I only want to drive in certain countries. Is that possible?

Can LKW WALTER regularly use my vehicles and also organise suitable return loads?

How quickly and securely does LKW WALTER process payments?

What information must be provided on my invoice to ensure a smooth payment?

How does the LKW WALTER credit note system work?

Can I start the cooperation as soon as I have sent all the necessary documents?

I am looking for work, can I work for LKW WALTER as a driver?

If I work for LKW WALTER, will I be at home on the weekends?

Who pays the ferry company if I have to take a ferry?

What are the benefits of working with LKW WALTER?

Can I give a load to a subcontractor?

Where can I find the General Terms & Conditions for LKW WALTER?

Does LKW WALTER work with fixed contracts with a minimum term?

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