kjøringer

Kjøringer is a plural noun in Norwegian that denotes individual driving operations or service runs performed by a vehicle or crew. The term encompasses the execution of a planned trip, whether it is for passenger transport, freight, or courier services, and is used across various transport and logistics contexts.

In public transport and logistics, a kjøring refers to a specific service instance: a single trip assigned to a vehicle and its crew within a timetable or work plan. Each kjøring has defined elements such as route or service, start and end times, vehicle identification, and often the assigned driver or crew. The concept allows operators to distinguish between different trips on the same route or day, and to track performance and capacity.

Kjøringer are typically planned in advance through schedules or dispatch systems and then logged as they are executed. The data associated with a kjøring is used for operational control, invoicing, and performance analysis, including punctuality, utilization of vehicles, and adherence to duty hours and safety regulations. In freight and courier activities, kjøringer may indicate particular shipment runs or delivery rounds.

The term is closely related to related concepts such as kjøreplan (timetable), rute (route), and tur or service, but it focuses on the actual execution of a single operational unit rather than the broader plan. In everyday usage, kjøringer can refer to the day’s set of trips for a vehicle or crew, as well as to the individual trip itself.