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- *Denmark is planning to reduce emissions with new mileage fees for trucks, and VBG Driver Assist is generating interest – read our trendspotting and insights from the Transport Herning 2023 trade fair.* 14 halls, 350 exhibitors, 25,000 visitors. The transport fair in Herning, Denmark, once again attracted many visitors, and VBG participated, of course. Getting the opportunity to meet so many customers in a short period of time and discuss everyday problems and solutions in person is hard to beat. Even though we have become accustomed to communication and customer meetings being more and more digital, it is invaluable to meet in person on occasion. During the trade fair, major truck bodybuilders, OEMs, and smaller computer companies that develop services for the transport industry met politicians and officials who, through daily seminars, shared the latest developments in the industry regarding the [Green Transition in Denmark](https://www.skm.dk/aktuelt/presse-nyheder/pressemeddelelser/ny-aftale-om-kilometerbaseret-vejafgift-for-lastbiler-goer-danmark-groennere/) and other topics.  It became clear to us that a large proportion of the Danish Parliament is committed to meeting the reduction target of 70 percent by 2023, and for this to succeed, major changes are required throughout society, from companies and citizens alike. As part of this work, there is a proposal to introduce a kilometre-based road fee for trucks from 2025. CO2 emissions are expected to decrease by about 0.3 million tonnes by 2025 and 0.4 million tonnes by 2030. At the same time, it will be more expensive to drive in cities such as Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Alborg, which are categorised as environmental zones. ## Focus on improvements for fleet owners and drivers We naturally took the opportunity to showcase the new generation of couplings, which have been given completely new functions thanks to digital technology. Furthermore, the couplings can even be upgraded with additional functions and integrated into the truck’s digital systems. There was also great interest in VBG MFC – the fully automatic coupling is not a new product but is still new to many customers. Customers may be curious about optimising their truck combination since their needs may have changed due to a new type of load or the environments in which they drive, or their business might have expanded resulting in new needs. Our crowning glory right now is VBG Driver Assist, which is our new innovative system. As a haulage company owner, being able to save time and money is always of interest, and we know that a system that can warn drivers of jackknifing and guide them during coupling can help with this. During the fair, many people attended a demonstration of how [the new driver assist system](https://www.vbg.eu/en/driver-assist/) works.  ## Want to talk about VBG Driver Assist? 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Han kommer från en familj med rötter inom transportbranschen och har själv arbetat som lastbilschaufför och disponent. Dessutom har han studerat ledarskap, marknadsföring, ekonomi och är utbildad hantverkare. När Per är ledig så vill han gärna ut i naturen och njuter allra mest av när han får paddla ut i sin havskajak. Per er salgsansvarlig for Norden og Storbritannien og bosiddende i Danmark. Han har arbejdet for VBG i mere end 30 år og haft forskellige stillinger i virksomheden. I sin nuværende stilling leder han salgsorganisationen i Norden og Storbritannien. Som bestyrelsesmedlem i LFG arbejder han også for at skabe gode vilkår og holdbare relationer i opbyggerbranchen. Han kommer fra en familie med rødder i transportbranchen og har selv arbejdet som lastbilchauffør og disponent. Derudover har han læst ledelse, markedsføring og økonomi og er uddannet håndværker. Når Per har fri, vil han gerne ud i naturen, og han nyder allermest at ro ud i sin havkajak. Per is Head of Sales for the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom, and resides in Denmark. Per has worked for VBG for more than 30 years in various roles. He currently manages the sales organisation for the Nordic countries and United Kingdom. As an LFG board member Per also advocates for favourable conditions and sustainable relationships in the bodybuilding industry. His family history is rooted in the transport industry and he has worked as truck driver and manager. He has also studied leadership, marketing, and economics, and is a qualified tradesman. 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