One Team Trippaers Transport !

Small enough to be personal,
big enough to be flexible!


Small enough to be personal

 

We are and remain a family business where all employees know each other, can get in touch with each other and who always look for (and find!) solutions for any kind of problems encountered. This approach works, considering the fact that the average driver has been with us for 8 years and around 50% of our drivers have been with Trippaers for more than 10 years. The driver with the highest number of working years on the clock is Yavuz, who will have been with us for 25 years in 2023. Congratulations, Yavuz!

 

We take the same solution-driven approach to our customers, consistently endeavouring to seek out the best transport solution for them. If the customer so wishes, he can simply send us the transport orders. But we also make a lot of calls to discuss transport orders over the phone, find the right transport modes or to pass on updates. We place a premium on the personal touch.



 Big enough to be flexible

 

We have a sufficiently large and varied fleet to act in response to the customer’s wishes. In practical terms, this means that a customer can request 1 transport run on day one and 15 transport runs the next, for instance. We always find a solution.

 

We are equally flexible in terms of the types of rolling stock we are able to commit: we have standard tractors, but should a customer require more space (interior height up to 3 metres), we are able to assign mega tractors or even (mega) plateau trailers. In addition, we also have lightweight trucks that enable us to ship more weight and we even have trucks fitted with a compressor and/or PTO Hydraulics that allow us to blow or tip bulk shipments into silos.

 

For our trailer fleet too, we have standard trailers, which may or may not be fitted with a coil duct or tailboard, as well as mega trailers, container chassis, tipping trailers or tipping/rotor chassis. Some customers one day require a tractor with a chassis and a tractor with a trailer the next. Not a problem for us! If the customer prefers us to drive their trailers/chassis, we are happy to do so. In that case, our services are referred to as Trucking instead of Transport.

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria



It feels like a while ago since an earthquake hit the eastern part of Turkey and the northern part of Syria on 6 February. But the country, and especially those affected, have yet to recover. We have several drivers with Turkish roots and we are keen to support them and their relatives. We have also supported various projects, as we believe that the relatives of our drivers out there are also part of our transport family over here.


Lady driver in the picture 

 

To mark International Women's Day, less than a month ago, we are happy to train the spotlight on our lady driver. Nicole Wouters is currently our only female driver. Even though we are confident that female drivers are every bit as good as their male counterparts, we hardly ever see any. In our +35 years as a company, only five lady drivers have passed through the ranks. Nicole has stayed the course however, and has been with Trippaers Transport since 2010. We have come to know Nicole as a safe, always punctual and professional lady driver who keeps her truck in mint condition and expects the same of the trucks assigned to her.


Nicole, what kind of jobs are you currently handling and which do you like best of all?


I’m currently on single day rides with mega truck and mega trailers for a regular customer. Back in the old days, when I just started out, I mainly did automotive assignments, spending an entire week away from home. But I’ve switched back to single day assignments in the last 2 years for family reasons. The switch was tough going at the outset, but I got used to it. Now I’m happy with the situation and I get to go home every evening.


Are there differences between male and female drivers?


I can't really see any differences, not in terms of the work. A female driver is definitely as good as any male driver and is perfectly capable of doing the same job. A lot of the time, you struggle to find a ladies’ toilet at car parks. But after a while, you learn how to deal with the lack of facilities by using the toilet at the customer’s premises or by stopping off at the right car parks.


Why did you decide on Trippaers Transport at the time and why do you still enjoy working for the company?


As a result of a restructuring operation at my previous employer’s company, who also happened to be a Trippaers Transport customer, I was able to join Trippaers and continue in the same line of work. I also knew Trippaers as I had been taking my previous employer’s trailers to the Trippaers workshop for servicing. 


A lot has changed over the years, especially in terms of the nature of the job, but definitely in a positive sense. I’m very pleased with the kind of assignments I am given: there’s lots of diversity, plenty of variety, all things I enjoy. There’s also a fun workplace vibe, I have nice colleagues who look out for each other.
 
Trippaers Transport is always on the look-out for motivated lorry drivers. Do you know of anyone who may want to join our team?


 Please, tell us!

Energieplatform Bolt en Trippaers spaarden vorig jaar meer dan 40 ton CO₂ uit

door Stefan Vanluyten • 15 mei, 2024
Genk, maandag 13 mei 2024 - Ook dit jaar voorziet Energieplatform Bolt festivals en evenementen in België van groene stroom met behulp van de grootste mobiele zonne-installatie ter wereld. Met 104 zonnepanelen verpakt in een container van 13,5 meter, kan ze gemakkelijk het land doorkruisen. Daarvoor vertrouwt Bolt op de persoonlijke aanpak van het familiebedrijf Trippaers in Genk. Voordat de zomer begint en de zonne-installatie wekelijks van locatie verandert, staat ze op de parkeerplaats van het transportbedrijf Trippaers. Dit familiebedrijf in Genk werd vorige zomer door het energieplatform Bolt ingeschakeld om de zonne-installatie te verplaatsen. De installatie telt 104 zonnepanelen en wordt opgeborgen in een container van 13,5 meter, een staaltje technologie dat door Trippaers met veel zorg wordt vervoerd. Elke verplaatsing van de zonnige container gebeurt op HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), de meest duurzame dieselbrandstof van dit moment. Hierdoor stoot men bij elke rit maar liefst 90% minder CO2 uit. Zo bespaart Bolt CO2, zowel tijdens festivals en evenementen, als bij transport. Vorige zomer werd er maar liefst 40,45 ton CO₂ bespaard door dieselgeneratoren te vervangen door duurzame oplossingen. Quote: "We geloven sterk in onze verantwoordelijkheid om duurzaamheid te bevorderen en een positieve impact op onze omgeving en de samenleving te maken. Door samen te werken met energieplatform Bolt kunnen we ons steentje bijdragen aan het verduurzamen van festivals en evenementen.” - Jorg Trippaers  Bolt’s solar container in het kort: 170m2 aan zonnepanelen 104 zonnepanelen Draait mee met de zon Levert 150 à 200 kWh aan stroom Batterij-capaciteit van 55 kWh Kan opgeplooid worden in een 13 meter lange container "In onze zoektocht naar nieuwe, efficiënte oplossingen stootten we op de solar container van Marc en zijn familiebedrijf Jans uit Hoeselt, zij bouwden de grootste mobiele zonnepaneleninstallatie om festivals en evenementen van groene stroom te voorzien,” vertelt Pieterjan Verhaeghen, CEO en medeoprichter van Bolt. “Met een oppervlakte van 170 m² aan zonnepanelen kan de installatie zo’n 150 à 200 kWh per dag - afhankelijk van het weer - aan stroom opleveren. De opgewekte stroom kan eveneens worden opgeslagen in de ingebouwde batterij. Zo kunnen we ook bij minder goed weer stroom voorzien.” ------- Over Bolt Bolt is het allereerste energieplatform in België voor lokale, groene stroom. Via Bolt kunnen consumenten zelf een groene energie-opwekker uit de buurt kiezen. Zo hoopt het platform de transitie naar groene energie in België te versnellen. Bolt werd in 2019 opgericht door Pieterjan Verhaeghen en Rens Vanhaute. Vandaag verkopen meer dan 208 lokale energie-opwekkers hun zonne-, wind-, water- of bio-energie via Bolt aan meer dan 75,000 mensen die heel bewust voor groene streekstroom kiezen. Meer info over energieplatform Bolt op boltenergie.be . Over Trippaers Transport Jorg Trippaers en zijn toegewijde team zijn al meer dan 20 jaar actief in transport, trucking en warehousing. Sinds 1986 vervoeren we diverse goederen, containers & bulk naar Benelux en andere Europese locaties. Met ons milieuvriendelijk diverse wagenpark bieden we innovatieve, flexibele en betrouwbare transportoplossingen aan. Ze omschrijven zichzelf als "klein genoeg om persoonlijk te zijn, en groot genoeg om flexibel te zijn." Ze kiezen resoluut voor een persoonlijke aanpak en zetten in op duurzaam ondernemen. Meer info over transportbedrijf Trippaers op trippaers.com .

Energy Platform Bolt and Trippaers Saved Over 40 Tons of CO₂ Last Year

door Stefan Vanluyten • 15 mei, 2024
Genk, Monday, May 13, 2024 - This year again, Energy Platform Bolt will provide festivals and events in Belgium with green power using the world's largest mobile solar installation. With 104 solar panels packed in a 13.5-meter container, it can easily traverse the country. For this, Bolt relies on the personal approach of the family-owned company Trippaers in Genk. Before the summer begins and the solar installation changes location weekly, it is stationed at the Trippaers transport company's parking lot. This family business in Genk was engaged last summer by the energy platform Bolt to move the solar installation. The installation includes 104 solar panels and is stored in a 13.5-meter container, a piece of technology that Trippaers transports with great care. Each relocation of the solar container is done using HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), the most sustainable diesel fuel currently available. This results in up to 90% less CO₂ emissions per trip. Thus, Bolt saves CO₂ both during festivals and events and during transport. Last summer, as much as 40.45 tons of CO₂ were saved by replacing diesel generators with sustainable solutions. Quote: "We strongly believe in our responsibility to promote sustainability and make a positive impact on our environment and society. By collaborating with the energy platform Bolt, we can contribute to making festivals and events more sustainable.” - Jorg Trippaers  Bolt’s Solar Container in Brief: - 170m² of solar panels - 104 solar panels - Rotates with the sun - Provides 150 to 200 kWh of power - Battery capacity of 55 kWh - Can be folded into a 13-meter-long container "In our search for new, efficient solutions, we came across the solar container of Marc and his family business Jans from Hoeselt, who built the largest mobile solar panel installation to provide green power to festivals and events,” says Pieterjan Verhaeghen, CEO and co-founder of Bolt. “With an area of 170 m² of solar panels, the installation can deliver about 150 to 200 kWh per day - depending on the weather. The generated power can also be stored in the built-in battery. Thus, we can provide power even in less favorable weather conditions.” ------- About Bolt Bolt is Belgium’s very first energy platform for local, green power. Through Bolt, consumers can choose a green energy producer from their neighborhood. The platform aims to accelerate the transition to green energy in Belgium. Bolt was founded in 2019 by Pieterjan Verhaeghen and Rens Vanhaute. Today, more than 208 local energy producers sell their solar, wind, water, or bio-energy through Bolt to over 75,000 people who consciously choose green regional power. More info about the energy platform Bolt can be found at Bolt Energy . About Trippaers Transport Jorg Trippaers and his dedicated team have been active in transport, trucking, and warehousing for over 20 years. Since 1986, we have been transporting various goods, containers, and bulk to Benelux and other European locations. With our environmentally friendly diverse fleet, we offer innovative, flexible, and reliable transport solutions. They describe themselves as "small enough to be personal and big enough to be flexible." They resolutely choose a personal approach and focus on sustainable entrepreneurship. More info about Trippaers Transport can be found at Trippaers Transport .

A CATALYST FOR STRATEGIC RENEWAL AND GROWTH

door Stefan Vanluyten • 21 feb., 2024
SME EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME HAS LASTING IMPACT ON TRIPPAERS TRANSPORT'S FUTURE
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