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The red and blue livery adorning this building is truly a sight for sore eyes as it represents one of two new drivers' rest points that Krone opened near its factories ln Werlte and Spelle, in Germany, earlier this summer.
As far as the firm is aware the drivers' points are unique in the trailer industry. Tony Hird of Krone Commercial Trailers in Hungerford said: "I think the drivers were quite surprised because normally they have to sleep in the cab or find some accommodation. They were appreciative of the fact that the company has taken the care to make these facilities available."
The rest points are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are free. They are cleaned regularly and the beds changed at least three times a day to ensure availability. There are showers and separate sleep ing rooms For men and women.
A god star, then, to Krone for putting its drivers' welfare high on the Fist and for setting an example to others.