--- title: How Dagab uses VBG Driver Assist description: In a workflow where every minute counts, Dagab has chosen VBG Driver Assist to make trailer coupling more consistent and safer. 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Here, we explain why they chose the solution, how it is used day to day, and which lessons may be relevant for other hauliers and bodybuilders. ## Challenges in Dagab’s logistics flow How do you create a goods flow that can handle a high pace while minimising unnecessary damage, unplanned stops and workshop visits? Dagab—the logistics company within the Axfood Group responsible for the group’s flow of goods from warehouse to store—handles a large number of vehicle combinations every day and strives for smooth, reliable transport. The operation is extensive, with warehouses and terminals ranging from Borlänge in the north to Hässleholm in southern Sweden. The fleet includes around **200 heavy trucks** and **75 light vehicles**, and every day deliveries of about **1,500,000 parcels** go out to nearly **7,000** stores. This places high demands on both people and equipment. ## Sustainability and efficiency as guiding principles Bröd// Sustainability is a clear part of Dagab’s transport strategy. In principle, there are no diesel-powered vehicles left; those that remain run on HVO. Otherwise, the fleet is powered by electricity and biogas, and all outbound transport at Dagab has been **100% fossil-free**—both with its own fleet and external carriers—since January 2025. ## Why did Dagab choose VBG Driver Assist? When logistics are tight, time windows are short and many vehicle combinations must be re-coupled during the day, the coupling moment becomes a critical point. A small mistake can quickly lead to damage, interruptions in operations and unnecessary costs. That is why Dagab has chosen a driver support system that helps ensure the coupling is done right from the start. ## How Driver Assist is used day to day Dagab couples frequently—up to 10 times per day. Vehicle combinations deliver to three stores, unload, and then reload again at night. Sometimes drivers also help move other trailers around the terminal. Pedro Goncalves, Vehicle Coordinator at Dagab, explains that the company has chosen VBG Driver Assist as an option on all upcoming heavy trucks with trailers. The goal is to reduce the risk of incorrect couplings and jack-knifing, while avoiding unnecessary damage and downtime in a flow where every minute counts. ## What benefits and results does Dagab see? From a haulage perspective, it’s about total cost of ownership (TCO): fewer incorrect couplings can mean fewer workshop visits, less downtime and better utilisation of the vehicle combination. Driver Assist **provides early warnings** when there is a risk of jack-knifing and **guides the driver** through the coupling itself—creating a more repeatable and safe routine, even when the pace is high. > *“Impact damage during coupling has decreased significantly with the system,”* Pedro Goncalves.  ## Combining Driver Assist with other driver support systems Many combine Driver Assist with other aids, such as cameras—one does not exclude the other. “One important point about VBG Driver Assist is that it uses audio signals. Cameras and mirrors are visual aids, but it’s the combination that makes the overall solution really strong. Experienced drivers benefit from using all aids to increase safety and reduce stress during coupling,” says Pedro. ## Ergonomics and integration for bodybuilders A point that is often highlighted is that the driver can continue working with mirrors and familiar reversing routines, without having to shift focus to a separate display. For bodybuilders, it is also relevant that the solution can be integrated as part of a complete set-up where ergonomics, visibility and safety work together. This creates a better and safer working environment for drivers. ## Long-term value Dagab’s experience with VBG Driver Assist shows that well-designed technical solutions can make a real difference in a pressured logistics flow. By combining audio- and vision-based aids, the risk of damage and downtime is reduced, safety is increased, and total cost of ownership improves. For hauliers and bodybuilders who want to stay ahead, this is a concrete example of how digitalisation and sustainability can go hand in hand to create long-term value. ![Dagab_VBG Driver Assist monterat](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Dagab_VBG%20Driver%20Assist%20monterat.png?width=1183&height=1572&name=Dagab_VBG%20Driver%20Assist%20monterat.png) Want to know more about VBG Driver Assist? 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