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Fleet Transport Magazine, D’Alton Street, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland. F12 E7P2 Tel: +353 (0)94 9372819/ 9372826 Fax: +353 (0)94 9373571 Email: enquiries@fleet.ie Subscription Hotline: 094 93 72827 Editor: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie Contributors: Sean Murtagh, Paul White, Cathal Doyle, Jonathan Lawton, Donal Dempsey, Howard Knott, Jerry Kiersey, HSA, Dr. Betty Maguire, Rob Van Dieten, Leonard Allison Photography: Jarlath Sweeney, Paul White, Cathal Doyle, Rob Van Dieten, Howard Knott, Jerry Kiersey, Leonard Allison, Peggy Bergman, fhmaccounts.ie Administration: Denise Owens, Paula Mullarkey Email: enquiries@fleet.ie Advertising: Mary Morrissey - mary@fleet.ie Sponsorship/Events: Orla Sweeney - orla@fleet.ie Design: Eamonn Wynne

4 News • Ms. Verona Murphy, IRHA President to address Fleet Transport Awards Gala Dinner • Volkswagen Truck & Bus and Navistar team up • Adrian Brady is Ireland’s Best Truck Driver • Mouvex B200 Flow compressor • Trailer Innovation Award winners 2017 announced 8 Interview One-to-One with Ian Jackson, Continental Tyres 10 Cover Next Generation Scania trucks launched 12 New Fleet Recently purchased trucks and trailers 14 Test Volvo FH.460 6x2 Globetrotter 16 Fleeting Shots Flatpack and fast trucks + Reading Matters 17 Pictorial 1 Dualla Truck Show, Tipperary 18 Lubes Latest Shell Rimula engine oils 20 Preview 10th Annual Fleet Transport Awards 2017

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22 Awards International Truck of the Year and Bus of the Year 2017 awarded

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28 Review II 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hannover, Germany 32 Fuel Prices/Safety Matters 34 Pictorial II Mondello Truck Show 2016 38 Quality & Standards FTAI Gold Accreditation 40 Legal Logistics? What about it? 42 Comment Is Minister Ross washing his hands? 43 Finance Accountant’s key roles 44 Trailer Dennison’s headboard meets high certification standards 46 Safety ProVision has got it captured 48 Shipping & Freight Developments at Dublin Port 50 Opinion Irish Rail’s PR campaign 52 Health Matters Doping 54 Soapbox Try and keep up with the times!

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4 | NEWS 1

IRHA President is keynote speaker at 10th annual Fleet Transport Awards

s. Verona Murphy, President, Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is the guest speaker at the forthcoming 10th annual Fleet Transport Awards 2017 in association with Rosslare Europort. Up to 900 representatives from the road transport and commercial vehicle industry are set to attend the biggest event for the industry which will be held at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on 13 October next. MC for the occasion is once again the ever popular TV and Radio celebrity Marty Whelan. On the night, up to 20 awards will be presented honouring best practice in road transport and innovation in commercial vehicles, ranging from National Haulier of the Year, International Haulier, Own Account Operator, Best Van Fleet to awards for Safety, Innovation, Environment, amonst others. Dovetailing the various prizes

Ms. Murphy is deeply involved in the Irish road transport sector working day-to-day at DruMur Transport in Wexford. She consistantly has her finger on the pulse of one of the most important industries in Ireland, promoting the stakeholder's involvement and addressing national and international issues on behalf of IRHA members.

presented include honours for commercial vehicles such as Irish Truck of the Year, Green Commercials and Truck & Trailer Innovation in association with Corcra Communication, ESB ecars and Triska Energy respectively.

“Business associates, clients, partners and friends involved in the Irish road transport industry are all welcome to attend the Gala Dinner which takes place at the Citywest Hotel on 13 October from 6.30pm. The Fleet Transport Awards 2017 is the biggest celebratory and networking event of its type,” stated Jarlath Sweeney, Group Editor, Fleet Transport. For ticket sales or Awards queries contact Orla or Denise on 094 9372819 / 086 2439239.

European and North American Truck brands form strategic alliance *Volkswagen Truck & Bus and Navistar join forces

olkswagen Truck & Bus, (owners of Scania, MAN Truck & Bus and VWCV) and Navistar International Corporation, the USbased commercial vehicles manufacturer, have formed a strategic alliance. The new deal i ncludes f ra mework agreements for technology and supply cooperation and a procurement joint venture. In addition, Volkswagen Truck & Bus will furthermore acquire a 16.6% equity stake in Navistar through a primary share issuance. With the completion of this transaction, Volkswagen Truck & Bus will gain access to the key North American market, where it was not previously represented. Commenting on the development, Andreas Renschler, CEO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus responsible for commercial vehicles, said: “Closer collaboration among our FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

existing brands was a top priority for our commercial vehicles business and we are well on track in this context. We are now taking the next step on our way to becoming a Global Champion in the commercial vehicles industry. The strategic alliance with Navistar is an important milestone and will be very beneficial for both sides.” “We are very pleased to partner with a global leader who shares our view of the world, in an alliance that will deliver multiple benefits

and is consistent with our open-integration strategy,” said Troy Clarke, President and CEO of Navistar. “Starting in the near term, this alliance will benefit our purchasing operations through global scope and scale. Over the longer term, it is intended to expand the technology options we are able to offer our customers by leveraging the best of both companies and enabling Navistar to deliver enhanced up time. Volkswagen Truck & Bus’s equity investment will strengthen our liquidity position and expand our fi nancial flexibility, while aligning us with a valuable strategic partner.” Under the umbrella of Volkswagen Truck & Bus, Mr. Renschler has been heading the process of building Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG into a robust commercial vehicles group. The Company’s strategy includes plans to expand into new regions.

NEWS II | 5

Adrian Brady is Ireland’s Best Truck Driver 2016

rady International's Adrian Brady is Ireland's Best Truck Driver 2016. Based in Rosslare, Adrian who works in the family transport business, scored the best overall average on the qualifying rounds in the lead up to and during the Grand Final held during the fi rst day of Mondello Truck Show, on 3 September. Mugsrave's driver Alan Warde (Galway) and Simon Carroll representing M&N Groundworks, Dublin fi nished runner-up and third respectively. Adrian and nine other fi nalists had to batt le against the elements as heavy rain made driving around the marked out manoeuvring test section around the Mondello Paddock in the Mercedes-Benz Actros with Dennison Trailer an even bigger challenge. Mark Dodd from Advancedrive, (Sligo) co-ordinated this element. After completing that exercise, the competitors had to undertake a load safety and security test, overseen by the Health & Safety Authority. It was a case of 'if at fi rst, you don't succeed, try and try again' for Adrian, as he had been a fi nalist on the two occasions to date. The Scania driver was naturally delighted on being announced as overall winner:

"Yes, it was third time lucky for me and I am happy to achieve the goal of winning the title," he said. It was a memorable weekend for Adrian as his Scania R580 6x2 won the best 161 registered truck at the Mondello Truck Show static display competitions. “Despite the poor weather, the fi nalists were really up for the challenge and enjoyed their day. Pictured (l-r): Noel Lacey, Health & Safety Authority; Leonard Allison, Fleet Transport; Adrian Brady, Irelands Best Truck Driver 2016; Mark Dodd, Advancedrive and Jarlath The Mondello Truck Sweeney, Fleet Transport. Show proved to be an The third annual contest to seek the safest ideal venue for the fi nal of the competition, and most efficient truck driver in Ireland was and thanks to all concerned for making it organised by Fleet Transport magazine in happen,” explained Jarlath Sweeney, Editor, association with Enprova, Mercedes-Benz, Fleet Transport. “From talking to Mark FleetBoard, the Health & Safety Authority, Dodd about this year's competition, he Dennison Trailers and Mondello Park. said that the Eco-driving section has vastly Adrian will be presented with the Vincent improved, indicating that drivers are now Sweeney Memorial Trophy as Ireland's more fuel conscious, which not only has Best Truck Driver 2016 at the 10th annual running cost benefits but also is better for Fleet Transport Awards on 13 October at the environment," added Jarlath. the Citywest Hotel, Dublin.

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he latest B200 Flow Control Oilfree Compressors from Mouvex, a leading manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, vane compressors, screw compressors and hydraulic coolers, are lightweight, compact screw compressors that feature an innovative flow control system to ensure improved chemical compatibility while maintaining high flow rates, regardless of conditions, without adjusting the speed. The B200 Flow Control compressors deliver more payload and reduces discharge times through faster unloading of chemicals, solvents, bitumen, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The compressors are designed with non-contacting internal parts, ensuring safe, consistent transfer with no wearing parts or maintenance.

“The B200 Flow Control compressor truly is a gamechanging technology that enables companies to maximize transfer rates without sacrificing performance,” said Philippe Voilly, Product Manager, Transport for Mouvex. The B200 Flow Control compressors feature a black interior and exterior that has been treated specifically to prevent corrosion due to the harsh environments it can be subjected to, including salt, road debris hot and cold climates, as well as truck washing involving a variety of chemicals. Each critical component is stainless steel to ensure maximum durability. The B200 Flow Control compressors offer plug-and-play installation, which eliminates the need for a prop or drive shaft , as well as a mounting bracket.

The B200 Flow Control compressor is available from sole Irish Distributors HiPower (Cork/Dublin/Belfast) in speed ranges from 1,198 to 3,002 L/min (528 to 793 gpm) and discharge pressures to 2.5 bar.

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6 | NEWS III

Trailer Innovation Award 2017: The Seven Category Winners

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he systems and practical solutions for the trailer are gett ing smarter: Th is is the clearest trend this time around in the "Trailer Innovation 2017’ competition," according to Jörg Montag, Jury Chairman, Trailer Innovation, in announcing the results of the bi-ennial competition for trailer manufacturers and bodybuilders. The winning brands in the seven categories of ‘Body’, ‘Chassis’, ‘Components’, ‘Concept’, ‘Environment’, ‘Safety’ and ‘Smart Trailer’ were honoured at a special ceremony at the IAA 2016 in Hannover, Germany on 23 September. Short videos of the award-winning innovations were featured at the event with the special trophies milled from an aluminum block presented by VDA Managing Director Mr. Kay Lindemann. Intelligent camera and telematics technology is used in the Telematics Loading Recognition system from Krone in winning the Smart Trailer category. The planner can follow how much loading space is currently occupied on a trailer. The dilemma of insufficiently inflated trailer tyres can be met with BPW’s Airsave, winner in the Components class. Th is system monitors tyre pressure and inflates automatically. Another form of intelligence used by SAF-Holland in its Driven trailer axle for tipper-trailers, took the prize as best Chassis. The winning innovation can be activated for tippers when the wheels of the tractor lose grip. Therefore, four-wheel drive on the tractor can be dispensed. The security of sensitive dangerous goods can be increased with intelligent solutions from Kässbohrer. To improve the handling of 200°C hot bitumen, it has developed the Safety Bitumen Tanker for liquid transport specialist Hoyer. The winner in Safety has a sophisticated security system, which ensures the exact sequence of valve operations. In addition, sensitive functions are operated by the driver from a remote control of at least 6 metres away.

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Two Irish companies nom inated were successful with SDC Tra i lers receiv ing second place in the Concept categor y and Thermo K ing third in the Environmental section, Dennison Trailers was also shortlisted. More than 70 sector related fi rms in the trailer industry entered the Trailer Innovation 2017 Award, many of which are exhibited at the IAA 2016. Every second year since, the series of international industry awards promotes outstanding ideas and product innovations from trailer makers and bodybuilders. The international jury consisting of trade journalists from 14 prestigious European magazines, determined the winners. All innovations are featured on www. trailer-innovation.com. Results of the Trailer Innovation 2017 Awards BODY 1. Kiesling (DE) - HD Flitzer - Reefer body box for quick delivery 2. Schmitz Cargobull (DE) - Innovative thermal insulation for a rounded steel body 3. Tang (DE) - Targo-Lock - Pneumatic fast-tarpaulin-lock CHASSIS 1. SAF-Holland (DE) - Driven trailer axle for tipper-trailers 2. Nooteboom (NL) – Manoovr Semi-lowloader 3. Goldhofer (DE) - Addrive heavy duty module COMPONENTS 1. BPW (DE) - Tyre pressure control Air-Save 2. Firestone/VDL Weweler/D-Tec (NL) - Firestone Air Damping & VDL Weweler suspension on D-Tec-Trailer 3. Chereau/Vignal (FR) - Light system Citylight CONCEPT 1. Innovatrain (CH) - Container Mover

Interestingly, the changing buying habits through the internet have led to innovations in trailer building. For small-scale food distribution in urban areas, Kiesling has developed the HD Flitzer, a refrigerated van, which assists delivery around loading and delivering. This entry secured fi rst place in the Body category.

2. SDC (IE & UK) - Kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) for semitrailers

The Trailer Innovation prize awarded since 2002 focuses also on multimodal manufacturers. In combined road-rail transport the commercially viable minimum limit on the railways is 400 km. With the Container Mover from Swiss manufacturer Innovatrain, this limit drops to 60 km - leading to it winning the Concept category. In practice, the system has already proven itself in supplying CoOp supermarkets in Swiss cities.

2. BPW (DE) - Wheel hub generator ePower

A major breakthrough has brought success to Carrier Transicold in the Environment classification with its CO2 trailer Cooler unit which uses carbon dioxide as a refrigerant. The climate-neutral gas has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 1. By comparison, the refrigerant R404A most commonly used has a GWP of 3,922. FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

3. Lamberet (FR) - Zero petroleum: urban refrigerated delivery concept ENVIRONMENT 1. Carrier Transicold (FR) - CO 2 Trailer refrigeration unit 3. Thermo King/Frigoblock (IE/DE) - Transport refrigeration unit on full electric truck SAFETY 1. Kässbohrer (TK/DE) - Security bitumen tanker 2. Krone (DE) - UVC decontamination-system for Cool Liner 3. Kögel (DE) - Multi-chamber tail light & licence plate bracket with rear area monitoring SMART TRA ILER 1. Krone (DE) - Load compartment detection 2. Lamberet (FR) - Fully connected & autonomous multimodal reefer trailer 3. STAS (BE) - Sensored tipper and moving floor trailer

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8 | INTERVIEW

One-to-One with Ian Jackson, Technical Systems, Sales & Services Manager, Continental Tyre Group by Jarlath Sweeney

constantly measures temperature. Should spikes in temperature occur, which when investigated cannot be attributed to the tyres, this flags potential mechanical issues such as binding brake or wheel bearing failures, which are costly and dangerous problems if left untreated. As tyre inflation pressure directly contributes to the vehicle’s overall fuel efficiency, providing the ability to constantly monitor this offers the operator the opportunity to reduce their fuel costs. What are the benefits of using the ContiPressureCheck system specifically?

ecent research by Continental Tyres shows that as many as one in four truck tyres may be running underinflated by 10 percent. This not only leads to significantly higher fuel costs but contributes to the likelihood of tyre failure, which is currently responsible for 20 percent of all truck breakdowns. As part of Continental’s strategy to provide customers with safe, reliable and efficient solutions for their transport needs, Ian Jackson discusses how the correct application of a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) such as ContiPressureCheck can positively impact business. What are the benefits to customers of using a TPMS? Safety is of course the primary benefit as the system will pre-warn the driver of any temperature or inf lation issues. Larger commercial vehicles obviously have quite a distance between where the driver is sitting and the tyres themselves, so it is important for them to be aware of the condition of their tyres. The Continental TPMS - ContiPressureCheck - provides live pressure data and additional warnings at the point where there has been both a 10 percent and then 20 percent reduction in air pressure inside the tyre, notifying the driver of a problem. ContiPressureCheck allows for the safe resolution of a potential tyre incident, allowing the driver to stop at a service station or off the road before the situation becomes critical. In addition to inflation pressure, ContiPressureCheck also FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

The main benefit with ContiPressureCheck is that it is constantly transmitting live data, continually pre-empting any potential issues in real time. Additionally, the ContiPressureCheck sensor is attached to the inside of the tyre itself, which improves measurement accuracy. Devices which are strapped to a metal wheel rim will be more susceptible to heat transfer during braking, making it difficult to monitor the temperature effectively. Other systems where sensors are attached to the valves, have the issue that the primary air seal is removed and instead rely entirely on the O-ring. A unique benefit of the Continental system is the partnership between the company’s tyre and automotive systems divisions. Our ContiPressureCheck system has been specifically designed from a tyre manufacturer’s point of view. We understand how a tyre behaves and what factors routinely effect its performance, so we built a TPMS with those in mind. Is there a type of fleet business that would most benefit from ContiPressureCheck fitment? I genuinely believe all fleets could benefit which is why we have tailored the system to allow for different applications. For example, an operator running vehicles locally from a depot may wish to install a ContiYardReader which checks the vehicle every time it passes a certain point, or during refueling, depending on where the system is installed. However, a long distance truck operator may prefer to have live data streamed to the driver, to ensure real time assessment of the tyres condition when away from base.

But what is worth bearing in mind is that it doesn’t need to be complicated. ContiPressureCheck ‘Light’ is an entry level system which simply uses the sensors in the tyres and an easy-to-use hand held device. With this ‘Light’ version, a quick walk round check can be completed once a week – which is enough for some users. Th is will enable an accurate pressure & temperature report to be generated for the whole fleet extremely quickly. Should fleet managers look to install ContiPressureCheck across their fleet? Absolutely – our integration with telematics systems would allow fleet managers to access live data from all their vehicles, which not only helps report potential problems, but generates reports to ensure optimal tyre policy going forward. In addition, soft ware such as our Automatic Trailer Learning (ATL) means that truck and trailers can be switched as and when necessary and the system will automatically connect them. Th is not only involves minimal disruption, but also means that if a trailer has not been utilised for a while ContiPressureCheck will run a complete check on all the new tyres it registers. Is the ContiPressureChecksystem expensive to install? The cost is around two-to-three hours labour. As many fleets have their own engineers (service facility), Continental can provide the initial installation training and then offer back up support if and when needed. Alternatively, Continental have fitting agents who are both mobile and strategically situated around the UK & Ireland. How long will a ContiPressureCheck system last? The sensors last approximately 6 years or 600,000 km, whichever comes fi rst and replacement sensors can easily be purchased from Continental Tyres or from an approved ContiPressureCheck stockist. What technological advances can we expect from ContiPressureCheck? Telematics integration on a bigger scale is a priority for us and we’re working with a number of telematics companies through our customers. And the integration of tyre wear information is something we are looking at for the next phase.

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10 | COVER

Scania moves forward in every way with new heavy truck range

n redefining the ‘Premier’ classification in the heav yduty truck segment, Scania has introduced a new f lagship in the S-series sitt ing above the R-series, which also moves up a notch or two. However, conscious of the fact that the totally new Scania range may become more aspirational than purchasable, the Swedish brand, which celebrates its 125th anniversary is primarily focussed on the return on investment by the operator. It will achieve this in numerous ways through what’s called Total Operating Economy (TOE), with connectivity and bespoke attention to detail centred around the transport operation and application. A new approach on how its trucks are sold is part of the Scania truck model renewal programme which cost an estimated €2 billion.

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Of course, the first notable aspect to the new arrival is the totally new designed cab, the fi rst major change in the frame structure since 1995. Obviously the cab’s exterior has been evolutionised substantially since the 4 series was launched back then, but for the modern day driver this cab had some subsequent issues. These have all been addressed and more. Scania’s philosophy is that each truck is a production unit and the better adapted it is for its assignment, the greater the chance that it will help the company’s bottom line - profit. TOE is the next phase of Total Cost of Operation (TCO) which most HGV manufacturers highlight these days. The difference between the two, is that TOE takes in the reverse side of the haulier’s fi nances –

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the payment rate for the contract – by weight, time used, mileage, etc – factors that must be taken into account when the vehicle and its related services are being specified. Scania has developed new sales support systems at dealership level that over the past few years in time for this new produce offensive. Having built-up a vast database of customer specifications over time, the company is well aware that no one truck order is the same as others. The importance of being able to supply a completely optimised vehicle for the job in hand with support from fi nancial services, repair and maintenance contracts, roadside recovery and fleet management programmers is being emphasised with this new range like never before. During the various workshop presentations at Scania’s HQ at Södertälje, Kristofer Hansén, Head Designer explained in detail

COVER | 11 the instructions of the new cab both inside and out. Its stance does not seem to be as pronounced as the outgoing model, a litt le more upright perhaps. By placing the front axle further forward, this allows the driver more space around the seating area and also a wider bunk. Remarkably only one item/component remains from the previous model’s frame – a litt le bolt holder plate! Drivers used to gett ing in and out of the R-series will notice that the steps are slightly narrower but will appreciate the extra space inside. Like the Streamline/BlueStream special editions of late, which featured a more aerodynamic look on the trucks side panels, this theme continues with the new Scania cab. The curved profi le on the rear section and bulkhead is another significant difference between old and new creations. The claustrophobic aspect of the cab’s interior often complained about by drivers has been eliminated thanks to the aforementioned axle movement, but also that the driver’s seat position has moved up (by 65mm) and moved to the door by 20mm. Th is allows for additional seat adjustments and a better driving position. Due to the lower side window line, larger and more upright windscreen, narrow A-Pillar plus new mirror design, all-round visibility has been greatly enhanced. Kristofer also mentioned the new dashboard with clear easy to use functionality together with hundreds of litres of storage space to be found everywhere within the cab. In the S-series, a completely flat floor allows easy movement around the cab, while the passenger seat swivels 90o for additional resting comfort. “The standard of fi nish, tactile feel and fit have been elevated to a whole new level for the truck industry, but at the same time everything must of course be robust and as before, able to function unhindered through the truck’s lifespan,” said Kristofer. “Anyone who has ever driven a Scania will probably feel at home in the driver’s seat, even if everything is new,” he added. Numerous interior lighting options enhance the ambience and the dash blackout mode harks back to the days of Saab cars. Much attention has also been given to the climate control systems bearing in mind contrasting weather conditions. Infotainment, being the

name of the game these days has been further developed to include connectivity with the outside world, particularly fleet management and driver assistance systems. Significant work has gone into powertrain improvements and Scania boasts that across the board, overall fuel savings of 5 percent have been achieved. Among the upgrades is a new version of its 13-litre SCR only engine with 500hp, a smoother shift ing Opticruise transmission and faster gear ratios. Alternative fuel drivelines such as biodiesel, natural gas/biogas have been further improved power wise and are achieving better fuel economy and lower emissions. Concentration on connected services is set to bring dividends to the transport fleet owner, with customised maintenance for their vehicles based on actual usage. Th is is done through predictive diagnostics, whereby the vehicle’s daily operation is monitored remotely by the dealer who informs the fleet manager of the optimum time and actual duration of the repair/service programme involved. "Don’t call us, we’ll call you,” is its new catch phrase in this department. “Rather than customers having to keep track of and accommodate fi xed service intervals, Scania

instead contacts them to arrange a suitable time to visit the workshop based on the idea that all of the vehicles are connected,” explained Lars Karlsson, Head of Services Range. Scania has currently over 200,000 converted vehicles. Over the course of the day at Scania’s Test Track at Södertälje, six versions of the next generation Scanias were driven within the facility and out on the open roads. Naturally, much interest was in the new S-series with its flat floor, which requires an additional step to climb aboard. From the newly created driver’s position to the superb ergonomics, everything about the new cab is 100% right. Except the manual hand brake lever which Kristofer assured us is being changed soon, in-line with its modern day competitors that have the electronic form. From the S730 to the R500s, R450s driven in various configurations, the fi rst feel and taste of the new Scania line was enriching. What one has grown to expect from the renowned marque that has plenty of reason to celebrate its 125 years even more having been honoured with the prestigeous title: International Truck of the Year 2017, announce and presented at the IAA CV Show 2016 in Hannover, Germany.

Next Generation Scania - The finer points:• Safer, stronger, more aerodynamic and yet lighter, the new Scania cab is the world’s fi rst to feature rollover curtainside airbags. • The basic structure of the cabs were developed in co-operation with Scania’s sister company within the Volkswagen Group – Porsche Engineering. • When all the variants are introduced, Scania’s new generation will encompass 24 cab types. • Repositioned front axle and lower centre of gravity allows for greater safety and driving comfort. Braking distance has also been shortened. • S-series cab has grown 2” in length while the standard roof (R19) is 10cm higher now (R20).

Text & Photos: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie

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12 | NEW FLEET

Hannon Transport TrailerConnects with Schmitz Cargobull

annon Transport, one of Ireland’s leading refrigeration haulage operators, has purchased forty Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated box trailers, armed with the manufacturer’s revolutionary TrailerConnect telematics system. With 20 mono-temp and 20 dual-temp units, the new additions bring Hannon Transport’s trailer fleet to 150 – all of which are manufactured by the German manufacturer. Commenting on the deal Aodh Hannon, Managing Director, Hannon Transport, said:

system on the market. We’ll be able to track everything.”

“I always buy from Schmitz Cargobull because the company delivers exactly what I want, every time - and with TrailerConnect, we now have access to the best trailer telematics

Hannon Transport’s new trailers also feature MF6 Multifunction Floor. With its extruded aluminium form it offers a 35 percent longer service life, with an easy-clean profile that means hygiene can be completed in just 10 minutes. It also meets the PIEK requirements for low-noise loading and unloading, which will enable Hannon Transport to deliver flowers in urban areas early in the morning.

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presence on Irish roads. Setanta Vehicle Sales (Dublin) importer and distributor for the French brand has recorded more new fleet sales in recent weeks. Four new Renault T460 4x2 are now in the hands of Cork Based Glantrans International, which will be working for Lidl Ireland based in Newbridge, County Kildare.

beginning to make an impact in the growing construction sector, are fitted with Gleeson half-pipe bodies.

The second photo is the first of five new Renault C460 10x4 5-axle tippers for McGuire Haulage (Kilkenny). These 39 tonne GVW rigid trucks, which are

Flynn’s delivering the supplies with Isuzu Trucks

RRO Store & Garden Centre in the sunny South East, Flynn Hardware, Dungarvan, County Waterford has put into service a new Isuzu NPR35 3.5tonne (Euro 6) 150hp with Fitzgerald steel tipper body and tow bar. It was sold by Noel Kelly at Kellys Car & Commercial Repairs Ltd., Ennis Road, Limerick.

Atego remains the truck of choice for NAA

AA Limited (Ballymount, Dublin), distributors of quality German components for the electrical, furniture, woodworking and packaging industries has continued its loyalty (since 1985) to the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle brand following the recent acquisition of a new Atego 1018L distribution truck. Replacing the company’s previous Atego 815,

which has served well for the past 15 years the new Atego 4x2 rigid truck comes factory painted in NAA’s distinctive green livery and was ordered with a host of driver comfort options and features a Cafco built multipurpose body with curtain and side boxes. Features include Stability Control Assist, ABS, ASR as standard, and a high performance

braking system designed to ensure maximum driver safety.

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Volvo FH.13 460 6x2 Globetrotter Euro 6 Step C

our years on from one of the most anticipated truck launches in recent history, Volvo Truck returns with yet more updates to its popular heavy tractor - updates it claims will deliver savings of around 3 to 4 percent for operators. So are refi ned aerodynamics combined with a few soft ware tweaks enough to keep operators loyal to the brand - and what exactly is Step C? We took a drive to fi nd out. When originally introduced, the emission regulation Euro 6 was divided into three parts or steps namely A,B, and C. Step A was initiated on the date Euro 6 was implemented, with Step B introduced

in September 2015. The fi nal step of Euro 6, Step C will come into force on 31 December this year. While the full implementation of Euro 6 will hardly be noticed by operators, Volvo Trucks has availed of the opportunity to make a few refinements to its FH tractor unit. The refinements might appear small and in some cases hardly noticeable. However, the savings may deliver benefits for operators, as depending on work cycles, they could add up to a significant 3 to 4 percent fuel conservation. Importantly the emission values for Euro 6 Step C will remain as is. What Step C does demand is improved monitoring of the tolerances for the control of NOx and AdBlue. As we move towards the next round of emission controls it is expected that On Board Diagnostics (OBD) will play an increasingly important role. As a unit Volvoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Euro 6 Step C compliant D13 engine features quite a number of improvements and small changes, all of which will no doubt deliver improved efficiencies, however not all of the improvements apply to all the rated power outputs available. For example, weight is reduced on all engines, though the 420 hp and 460 hp are slimmed down by 18kg, whereas the 500 and 540 shed 34kg. The two higher outputs engines also get a new turbo, which does not feature on the 420 or 460. All variants get common rail injection and include measures to reduce friction. Some engines, notably the popular 420, will no longer use a 7th injector for regeneration purposes. However for some chassis configurations such as 8x2 and 8x4 with vertical SCR units it will be kept. We should be fair to all commercial vehicle manufacturers

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and recognise the time, effort and resources invested in vehicle design. With the imprint of FH still visible on the drawing board, Volvo’s design team revisited the sketch pad to see if there was any wiggle room left where improvements could be made. Arguably an impossible task so soon after launching a completely new truck - yet they came up with some ideas.

that it allowed the Volvo to roll freely and tracked the truck tightly on bends, turns and roundabouts. The other reason we mention the trailer is that some of the enhancements delivered by Step C will vary in their effectiveness depending on what trailer is being pulled. For example the extensions marked in black on the roof spoiler will obviously not be as effective with a tank trailer.

The team focused on aerodynamics and what is conversely interesting is that while they did improve air flow on the FH cab, the improvements were in reality marginal. No one value was greater than 0.5 percent, which is a glowing testament to how well designed the original FH cab is. Nevertheless a reworked wheel arch flare saves 0.02 percent, optimising mud-flaps delivers a 0.4 percent saving, the new roof spoiler achieves 0.02 percent, and the extension from the bumper spoiler offers a 0.4 percent benefit. It is true that these are are small amounts, yet it is the litt le things that mean a lot and it all adds up.

All FH variants come with a well designed cab and a competent drivetrain. Th is combination makes Volvo’s heavy truck simple to operate, which makes it a great truck to drive. In truth from the driver’s viewpoint there is not much difference with the Step C version, although it is somewhat quieter and smoother. From the operators viewpoint Step C could deliver some important dividends especially for those where weight is a critical factor. The litt le things can mean a lot.

What also adds up are the weight savings across many of the chassis components, again small but nonetheless important. Many of these savings are through greater use of aluminium such as aluminium cab anchorage bracket (-6.6kg) and air tanks (-2kg). Some bigger savings were found with fuel tank brackets (-12kg), optimised steering gear (-11kg) and an impressive lightweight air suspension (-105kg). The reduction in weight for many operators can be as important, and occasionally more important than reducing fuel consumption, so these weight savings can directly and instantly improve an operator's bottom line. It's true that the list of improvements will not realise the same savings for each, as much will depend on individual operating cycles. It is also important to note that while Volvo is doing everything it can, operators need to look internally to ensure they are doing everything possible themselves. Examples would include ensuring correctly inflated tyres, and that trailer axles are correctly aligned. We mention the trailer axles in particular as it was highlighted on our test drive of the FH Step C. For the test we were hitched to a new Krone tri-axle box-van with the complete combination weighing in just shy of 44 tonnes. We started from Naas and headed south on the M7 then turning onto the M9 towards Carlow. We then crossed to Tullow and travelled through Wicklow onto the M50 before returning to Naas. We are quite familiar with Volvo’s FH and what it can do, however, we found that the tri-axle Krone brought out the best in the FH, in Text & Photos: Paul White - paul@fleet.ie

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Engine

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Rated Power

338 kW (460 hp) 1,400 - 1,800 rpm

Rated Torque

2,300 Nm @ 900–1,400 rpm

Euro Rating

Euro 6, Step C - SCR, DPF - Auto Regeneration of PF

Transmission

Volvo I-Shift (12-Speed AMT) AT2612F

Braking

Discs all round - ABS, EBS, EBA,

Suspension

Front Parabolic - Mid-Lift & Rear Air

Drive Axle / Ratio

RSS1356 - Single Reduction / 2.64:1

Wheelbase / Slider Y/N

3,900 mm / Jost Sliding 5th Wheel

Tyres

Steer Axle/s: Michelin X Line Energy 315/70 R22.5 Drive Axle: Michelin X Line Energy315/70 R22.5 Trailer Axles: Michelin X-Multi 385/65 R22.5

Endurance Brake

Volvo Engine Brake 375 kW (502hp) @2,300 rpm

Safety Systems

EBS, EBA, EBL, ESC, Hill Start, ACC, ASR ESP, FCW, LCS, LKS, DAS

Trailer

Tri-axle Krone Box with SAF Running Gear

Gross weight as tested

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16 | FLEETING SHOTS

Revolutionary OX ﬂat-pack all-terrain truck revealed

ow here’s an idea for Ikea! - the world’s first ‘flat-pack’ truck the Global Vehicle Trust OX, designed to provide low-cost all-terrain mobility for remote parts of Africa and the developing world.

The brief for the vehicle called for high ground clearance, excellent approach and departure angles, large wheel movement, a multi-purpose layout and a three-person cab. Gordon Murray’s design for the OX is nothing short of revolutionary, and the flat-pack format fundamentally changes the way a vehicle can be bought and transported, providing specific advantages to lead times and overall unit cost. The OX has been designed to offer superb all-terrain ability, but it also has a huge and

adaptable load carrying capability. The packaging is a key triumph of the OX project: the overall vehicle length is far shorter than a large SUV, and yet it can carry a payload of 1900kg (approximately twice the capacity of most current Pick-ups) with a load volume of 7.0 m3. Based on EU size guidelines, it can seat up to 13 people or carry eight 44-gallon drums or three Euro-pallets. The driver is seated centrally. The OX’s revolutionary nature extends beyond the vehicle design because, uniquely, it is capable of being flat-packed within itself, enabling it to be transported more efficiently around the world. It takes three people less than six hours to create the flat pack prior to shipping, and six of these flat packs can be shipped within a 40ft high-cube container. Three skilled people can put an OX together

in approximately 12 hours. OX is full of design innovations. For example, the tailgate detaches completely and can be rotated lengthways to double as a loading ramp. The rear bench seat bases also have a dual purpose. The long ‘egg crate’ frames can be removed from the vehicle and used as ‘sand ladders’ under the wheels to help the OX traverse challenging soft ground.

Record breaking Volvo Iron Night with I-Shift Dual Clutch

olvo Trucks’ Iron Knight is the world’s fastest truck on the double! Driven by Boije Ovebrink, it has beaten the existing official speed record in both the 500 and 1000-metre standingstart categories on a closed-off test track in northern Sweden. With an average speed of 169 km/h (105 mph) and a time of 21.29 seconds, ‘The Iron

Knight’ beat the international speed record for 1000 metres from a standing start and the corresponding record for the 500-metre distance, at 131.29 km/h (81.579 mph) and 13.71 seconds – both being officially recognised by the FIA, the international motor sport association. The custom-built record-breaker is unique in every respect apart from the engine and the series-manufactured I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission.

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ransportJournalistJohnHenderson must be commended for the painstaking research leading up to this fine book of record, as it’s a most interesting read. In his writing, the emphasis on family values is strong through good and bad times. While the company had its fair share of success, with expansion and progress along the way, the Coulthard's experienced tragedy and drawbacks.

than expected. Further progress followed with fleet numbers increasing and customer base broadening which led to sub-contractors playing an important role. Featured among the 550 photographs portray the story precisely, especially the truck lineage, right back to the REO, and Commer in the 30’s to the Fodens, Bedfords, Leylands, Fords and Seddons in the 50’s/60’s, not forgetting the Morris, Dodge and ERF which also operated all those years ago.

Jimmy was one of the second generation that led the growth from delivering newspapers, milk collection and refrigerated transport. His untimely death at 44 in 1959 led to his son Duncan taking over the reigns sooner

A major setback happened when the company lost its operating licence after a series of infringements which put the firm into hibernation for two years. This led to a 50/50 partnership deal with Gregory Transport,

another traditional name in the business, which continues to this day. Again loyal contractors and customers helped to keep things going until the operating ban was lifted.

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Dualla Show, Tipperary draws in the Trucks!

lmost 400 trucks of all shapes, sizes and age profi le assembled for the annual Dualla Truck Show 2016, held in Tipperary on Sunday 28 August last.

Photos: Anne Marie Grant

Sponsored by local Mercedes-Benz dealership Surehaul Commercials, great credit was extended to the organisers throughout Social Media for putt ing together a most enjoyable event.

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18 | LUBES

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hell Rimula Ultra 5W-30 with Dynamic Protection Plus Technology complies with the latest specifications even for the most sophisticated diesel engines, ensuring peace of mind and warranty compliance. Up to 2 percent fuel savings, optimal wear protection of up to 56 percent, and longer oil-drain intervals means more efficiency and a reduction of Total Cost of Ownership. The new high-tech Shell Rimula Ultra 5W-30 heavy-duty diesel engine oil is distinguished by its wide range of approvals. It complies with both the latest European specifications (ACEA E6 and ACEA E9) and manufacturers’ approvals for use in Euro 4 to Euro 6 diesel engines. It offers full warranty compliance for the latest technology Euro 5 and 6 vehicles, and for operators of mixed fleets, the possibility to reduce the range of engine oil grades required for servicing. As a new premium product in the Shell Rimula product family, Shell Rimula Ultra 5W-30 is based on Dynamic Protection Plus Technology. It offers advantages in terms of longer oil service lives and extended oil-drain intervals, ensuring particularly reliable engine protection under all conditions, while helping to save fuel costs.

On the other hand, annual operating costs are noticeably reduced by up to 2 percent fuel savings," emphasised Andrew Gibson, UK Marketing Manager, Shell. Dynamic Protection Plus Technology provides long oil life and extended oil drain intervals, longer engine life, reduced maintenance and fuel costs, which help to lower Total Cost of Ownership – giving more than just ordinary protection. The Dynamic Protection Plus Technology combines Shell PurePlus Technology with a particularly efficient Adaptive Additive Technology, giving rise to a product which specifically prevents the build-up of harmful acids and deposits on key components such as the sump, cylinder head, cylinder sleeves, pistons or valve train. The unique Shell PurePlus Technology is a revolutionary gasto-liquids process that converts natural gas into crystal-clear, ultra-pure base oil with virtually none of the impurities often found in crude oil.

Extensive field trials with OEM partners such as MercedesBenz have proven that Shell Rimula Ultra 5W-30 offers up to 56 percent better engine wear protection. Depending on the respective approvals and manufacturers’ recommendations, oil-drain intervals can also be extended to up to 150,000 km using this new high-tech engine oil. Furthermore, Shell Rimula Ultra 5W-30 helps deliver up to 2 percent better fuel economy compared to typical 10W-40 engine oils. “Shell Rimula Ultra 5W-30 enables customers to save time and money, whether they are maintaining a single vehicle or entire fleets. On the one hand, even the most sophisticated diesel vehicles stay on the road for longer, thanks to first-class engine wear protection and longer maintenance intervals. FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

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20 | PREVIEW

spectacular Gala Dinner for Fleet Transport Awards 2017

nother ‘hard-day’s night’ is on the cards for the annual bash that is the Fleet Transport Awards 2017, to be held on 13 October next. The Citywest Hotel, Saggart, County Dublin, is the only hotel in the country that can now cater for the numbers attending the Gala Dinner and having the extensive parking facilities needed for the Outdoor Exhibition arena.

A number of Irish commercial vehicle premieres are about to happen in the lead up to the big occasion. n. On the walkway into the Banqueting Suite the fi rst st m appearance of the second generation Crafter from ce Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will take place n fresh from winning the prestigious International Van A of the Year 2017 Award, presented at the recent IAA CV Show in Hannover, Germany.

Proceedings get under way at the stroke of noon when a special Light Commercial Vehicle Ride ‘n Drive programme begins, courtesy of SsangYong Ireland and LDV Ireland. Examples from SsangYong’s broad range of business oriented vehicles, which includes commercial SUVs and Pick-Ups such as the Rexton, Korando, Rodius and Korando Sports, will be available to drive on a selected route with representatives from the South Korean brand on hand to advise. Similarly, experts from LDV Ireland will be available to present the latest additions to the LDV V80 model line-up including the panel van, chassis cab platform and minibus. Most recently the EV80 electric version arrived in Ireland. Food and refreshments will be served adjacent to the Fleet Transport marquee.

Inside at the welcome reception area, the all-new Fiat Professional Fullback Pick-up truck will make its debut in Ireland in a unique way:- slight hint: get your dancin’ shoes on!

A broad selection of trucks, trailers, vans and forklifts will feature at the Exhibition Arena in the car park located to the front of the Citywest Hotel alongside the contenders for the Irish Truck of the Year 2017. As the Fleet Transport Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary, a spectacular night is planned. It starts with the customary welcome reception, sponsored by ProVision, where the networking session begins. No other event of this type can offer this scale of networking opportunities, with over 900 delegates from the road transport sector and the commercial vehicle industry under the same roof at one time, so attendees can make the best of the occasion.

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Then inside at the Banqueting Hall, a rather special stage setting can be anticipated. Remember last year’s sensation with the two Renault Range T trucks as the stage props? Well on this occasion, we have gone one better and with a different theme. It’s got a World Championship Rugby element to it – all-powerful indeed, with superb livery to boot! Master of Ceremonies for the event is well known Radio & TV celebrity Marty Whelan. Guest Speaker, Verona Murphy, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association will then address the audience before the announcement and presentation of the category winners in the Fleet Transport Irish Haulier of the Year Awards and the Irish Truck of the Year Awards. Also up for presentation are the Green Commercial Awards (sponsored by ESB ecars) together with the Irish Truck & Trailer Innovation Awards (sponsored by Triska Energy Shell Lubricants). The climax for the evening is the announcement of the Irish Haulier of the Year 2017 and Irish Truck of the Year 2017 in association with Rosslare Europort and Corcra Communication respectively selected from the category winners. After the fanfare, the networking and night of celebration in the industry continues.

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22 | AWARDS IAA

Next Generation Scania voted International Truck of the Year 2017

cania’s Next Generation truck range, which took ten years to develop with an investment of €2 billion, has been acknowledged by the industry in winning the prestigious International Truck of the Year Award 2017. With a winning score of 149 votes, the new S & R-series from the Swedish manufacturer fought off the challenge posed by Iveco’s recently-launched Stralis XP/NP long-haul line and Mercedes-Benz’s Actros heavy-duty truck with the latest OM 471 Euro 6 engine. Based on the International Truck of the Year (ITOY) rules, the annual award is presented to the truck introduced into the market in the previous twelve months which has made the greatest contribution to road transport efficiency, based on several important criteria including technological innovation, comfort, safety, driveability, fuel economy, environmental ‘footprint’ and Total Operation Economy (TOE). The 25 Truck of the Year jury members represent leading trade magazines across Europe and Russia, Building on the technical strengths and features of its current range, Scania has delivered a new truck generation that introduces substantial improvements in crucial areas such as cab aerodynamics, comfort and ergonomics, vehicle driveability, driveline performance, safety and customer-optimized services.

Summing up the jury vote, International Truck of the Year Chairman Gianenrico Griffi ni commented: “With its new range, Scania has delivered a truck that represents a real ‘state-of-the art’ offering in the heavy duty segment, capable of satisfying not only today’s but also tomorrow’s transport needs. The ITOY jury would like to thank the UK Road Haulage Association for independentlycollating members’ votes and certifying the fi nal result.” The Volkswagen Crafter II won the International Van of the Year 2017 Award. See Fleet Van & Utility for full details

First ‘Bus of the Year 2017’ trophy win for Solaris

t the 2016 IAA CV Show, Tom Terjesen, President of the International Bus & Coach of the Year jury, presented the ‘Bus of the Year 2017’ trophy to Solange Olszewska, owner of Solaris Bus & Coach, and Andreas Strecker, CEO Solaris Bus & Coach, for the Solaris Urbino 12 electric. The fully electric 12-metre-bus was voted number one against four other candidates at the Bus Euro Test 2016, which took place in Brussels, Belgium last June. The Solaris Urbino 12 electric is the fi rst zero-emission bus to win this coveted title in the history of the competition. Four electric buses and one natural gas powered version were in contention such as the VanHool Exqui. City 18, Ebusco 2.1, Solaris New Urbino 12 eletric, Irizar i2e and Mercedes-Benz Citaro NGT. The Urbino electric convinced the jury through it's well designed and developed overall concept. Its the sum of the electric bus experience which brought Solaris the victory. As modern as the interior and exterior is was the powertrain from a ZF portal axle with FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

integrated electric motors (2 x 125 kW) and the capacity of the 240 kWh lithium-ion batteries which has a range distance of more than 200 kilometres that impressed judges the most. Formed 27 years ago, the independent International Bus & Coach of the Year jury consists of expert trade journalists representing 22 European countries.

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24 | REVIEW I

National Ploughing Championships Screggan, Tullamore, County Offaly – 20-22nd September 2016

ith a record attendance at the 85th National Ploughing Championships, exhibitors and visitors alike thoroughly enjoyed the event. Attendance figures for the 2016 Championship came to a record breaking 283,000

over the three days, which marks the most successful National Ploughing Championships in history. Orla Sweeney and Mary Morrissey were ‘out and about’ for Fleet Van & Utility at the Ploughing Championships.

Bridgestone Andrew Dowdall, Barry Russell and Shane Landers from Bridgestone were advising us on the best tyre options available.

Calor Gas Jennifer Fagan on the Calor Gas stand promoting the company's various products and services.

Carbery Plastics Carl McCarthy and Seamus Whyte were on hand to talk to about Carbery Plastics - Ireland’s leaders in plastic storage containers.

SDC SDC Truck & Trailer Parts’ Rory Coyle and Nicky O’Hora.

Maxol Lubricants On the Maxol Lubricants stand … ‘at the heart of it’ … were Paul Ward and Cathal O’Dwyer.

FUSO Andrew Johnson, Sales Manager at FUSO Ireland and Roseita Burke, Marketing & PR Manager were present to meet and greet visitors.

Land Rover Irish celebrity chef Rachel Allen took time out from her schedule to be special guest – pictured here with Melanie McCourt, Marketing Manager, Jaguar Land Rover Ireland. FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

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Toyota Ireland Taking time out after being presented with the Irish Farmers Journal Farmers 4x4 Award 2017 for the Toyota Land Cruiser are Eoin Mulvihill, Ian Corbett and Caroline Fox, Toyota Ireland.

GEM Oils GEM Oils which has a long tradition of offering quality lubricants including Petronas. Pictured are Alec Mulligan, Helen Mulligan and James King.

Karcher At the Karcher stand, suppliers of high quality products, the world’s most trusted brand of cleaning equipment, were David Ryan and Barry Hearn, Clean Machines and Thomas Gormally, Karcher Ltd.

Subaru Ireland Renowned for their all-wheel-drive vehicles, Subarus have long been a popular choice for the farming community. Pictured in front of the Subaru Forester is Sean Dunne, Subaru Ireland.

Nissan Ireland Dermot McDermott and Jeanne McGann from Nissan Ireland were proud of their Irish Farmers Journal Farmers 4x4 Pick-Up Award 2017 for the Nissan Navara.

Citroën Ireland Pictured in front of the all-new Citroën SpaceTourer are Joe Greene, Aftersales Manager and Louise Murphy, Marketing Director, Citroën Ireland.

Peugeot Peugeot’s all-new Expert van was tak ing pride of place on the French manufacturer’s stand. Colin Sheridan and Emma Toner from Gowan Distributors were ‘showing off ’ their ne w m id- s i z e d offering.

SsangYong Pictured are Michelle Cassidy from Cassidy Motors Limited, Charlestown, County Mayo – agents for SsangYong (left) with John Keogh and A na Ma r ia Ol ivei ra, SsangYong Motors Ireland.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland VWCVI had an impressive display. Pictured in front of the award winning Volkswagen Caddy, which won the Irish Farmers Journal Farmer’s Small Van Award 2017, in partnership with Fleet Van & Utility are Kim Kilduff and Alan Bateson from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland, and Orla Sweeney, Fleet Transport.

Sortimo / VanFit Solutions As agent for Sortimo van racking systems, VanFit Solutions can provide solutions for all your van storage requirements. Pictured are (l-r) Donal O’Sullivan, VanFit Solutions Ltd, Abbeyleix; Damien Greaney, Van Shelving Galway; Charles Bergin, VanFit Solutions Ltd, Abbeyleix and David Kehoe, ProVan, Galway.

Renault Ireland Being a commercial vehicle supplier is about more than just having sales staff. The Renault team were on hand telling visitors about its Renault Pro+ range of vans and services designed to meet all business needs.

LDV Ireland Shouting about ‘A bunch of fives from LDV’ – 5 Year Warranty, 5 Year Roadside Assistance and 5 Year Finance Package were Karl Murphy and Paul Cahill, J Harris Assemblers.

Dennison Trailers Pictured beside the McMorrow Haulage timber trailer are John Browne and Laurence Kavanagh, Dennison Trailers.

Mitsubishi Motors Robert Montgomery from Mitsubishi Motors was demonstrating the latest generation Outlander and Mitsubishi’s other commercial vehicle offerings to stand visitors.

SEAT Ireland The crew at SEAT Ireland gathered to welcome visitors to its stand and promote its vehicles on display, including the all-new Ateca.

CC Lubricants Authorised Texaco Distributor – CC Lubricants were advising visitors about its range of Texaco Lubricants. Picture (l-r) are Patricia Walton, Kathryn Clarke, Andrew Clarke, Peter Kiely and John Brosnan.

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28 | REVIEW II

66th IAA Commercial Vehicles S

he world of Commercial Vehicles travelled to Hannover, Germany for the 66th IA A Commercial Vehicles exhibition. When the Deutsche Messe Fairgrounds closed

its doors on 29 September, over 2,000 exhibitors from more than 50 countries had spent nine days presenting their innovations from the mobility, transport and logistics industry.

SHOW STOPPERS!

Iveco Z-truck awakens Brand manager Pierre Lahutte’s presentation highlighted Iveco’s recent efforts to drive down TCO and the significant advances achieved with the Natural Gas powered Stralis NP. The unveiling of the spectacular Zero Concept Truck, while it may never see the road in this form, gave us a glimpse of the future - through the goldfish bowl shaped window!

Mercedes-Benz Urban e-Truck In footballing terms the Daimler AG team had its full squad of trucks, vans and buses available for selection at a stadium-like stand. It was here it unveiled a new star striker with the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck. Using 2 x125 kW motors, the zero-emission electric rigid offers torque rating of 1,000Nm and a range of 200km. Configured as a 26 tonner, the Urban eTruck can now be classed as a serious contender for city distribution.

SHOW STOPPERS!

eCanter from FUSO Fuso eCanter is the new name for the Canter E-Cell which is the third generation of the world’s first fully electric-powered light truck. It uses a permanent synchronous electric motor with an output of 185 kW and torque of 380 Nm. Power is transferred to the rear axle by a standard single-speed transmission. It has a battery capacity of 70 kWh and a range of more than 100 km without stationary recharging is possible. FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

Generation Next from Scania With the recent launch of the Next Generation model, the Swedish marque was expected to be one of the most visited stands at the IAA, and this certainly proved to be the case. No doubt traffic to the stand was also boosted after the fi rst night of the show, when it was announced that the Scania S-series ‘Next Generation’ was voted International Truck of the Year 2017.

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s Show

– 22/29 September 2016 – Hannover Messe

Fleet Transport’s trio Jarlath Sweeney, Paul White and Leonard Allison covered the exhibition halls from start to fi nish to bring details and photos in the fi rst of a two-part report. An additional

review features in the Fleet Van & Utility supplement and also in sister publication Handling Network.

SHOW STOPPERS!

MAN’s new van! The 2016 IAA Show was of particular significance for the Munich based truck and bus producer. At Hannover, MAN officially launched its TGE van, based on the Volkswagen Crafter, newly elected International Van of the Year 2017. MAN also ensured that everyone checked out its electric vehicle credentials with the launch of the eMobility TGS 4x2 Electric tractor unit.

Volvo Trucks - think safety The expansive Volvo Truck & Bus stand was designed to demonstrate the company’s goal of continuous innovation in many areas, especially the safety features in its truck range. One such vehicle highlighted some of the engineering solutions that might be used to improve visibility for the driver when operating in urban areas. A special lightweight version FM featured a see-through glazed panel in the near-side door.

SHOW STOPPERS!

DAF Trucks impressing The now traditional patriotic orange paintwork from the Dutch manufacturer ensured that its impressive stand would not be passed by. At its press conference DAF Trucks President, Preston Feight reported impressive growth in market share, revenues and profitability. Other topics included DAF’s important work on ‘Silent’ running trucks for the delivery sector and the successful platooning programme.

Renault Trucks fi ne display The Renault Trucks’ stand did appear somewhat quieter compared to the last IAA from two years ago. Nevertheless a fi ne display of the Range D, C, K, and T models were on display. One model of the Range T 'High Edition', which generated a good deal of interest with its red/orange livery, really stood out. Also the MKR Dakar Rally entry featured prominently. www.fleet.ie

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TRAILERS Dennison Trailers Busy month for the Naas headquartered company with a major presence at the IAA, National Ploughing Championships and the APF 2016 (Forestry) event in Alcester, U.K. For its expanding European market, f ur ther modifications have been made to its award nominated goose neck skeletal trailers, which come in 40 and 45 ft lengths. Pictured is David Dennison, Innovation Director. Thermo King The unveilling of the new SLXi range of trailer refrigeration units was the big news here. The new technology claims up to 20 percent improvement on fuel efficiency over its predecessor. The new unit offers enhanced temperature control due to its SR-3 controller. A lso presented was Hybrid Drive trailer concept from both Thermo King & Frigoblock, offering fuel and operational savings with low emissions and noise levels enabling access to inner city and restricted zones.

Chereau The IAA Show is unmissable according to Christophe Danton, Marketing & Communications Manager for the French bodybuilder as it presented all of its latest innovations. Chereau is constantly innovating to offer the most relevant solutions to customers, such as the CityTrailer and the SmartOpen-C and AirShutter-C air curtain, as well the MeatHanging-C, semi -trailer plus its 3.5 tonne utility vehicle. FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

SDC Trailers Finishing second i n the Concept categor y in the Trailer Innovation Award ended a good week for the Northern Irish trailer builder. The nominated Trombone trailer with onboard safety equipment for loading and unloading various different materials was just one of the company’s latest innovations exhibited in the outdoor area at the IAA, which impressed visitors.

Kögel Continuous growth across Europe has been achieved by Kögel trailers. Numerous innovations and product developments were launched including the Light Plus trailer offering more payload, height and profit margin. Other developments include its own made trailer axle called KTA. Employing more than 1,500 people, over 60,000 trailers are produced by Kögel and parent company Humbaur. Kässbohrer All go for the fastest growing trailer brand in Europe. Investment in constructing a new factory in Ulm,Germany is resulting in increased demand for its broad range of trailers and platforms. For UK and Irish markets, the establishment of a British subsidiary will benefit cross-channel hauliers especially when it comes to aftersales and roadside assistance.

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TRAILERS Carrier Transicold The French refrigeration specialists had a lot to boast about with the World Premiere of the Trailer Innovation Award winning CO2 natural refrigerant prototype, which won the Enviromental category. Lamberet b The French trailer maker was exhibiting in Hannover to further promote its range of SR2 X-City city-centre delivery trailers. The temperature controlled trailers are available in 24, 27 and 33 Europallet sizes and feature high manoeuvrability using a variety of rear-steer applications. Lamberet claims to be the only producer offering fridges from 1m3 to 100 m3.

Schmitz Cargobull The European market leader delivered about 50,000 vehicles (an increase of more than 14 percent over the previous year) and increased turnover to €1.78 billion in its business year 2015/2016. “Once again, the important volume markets of Western and Central Europe grew by more than 20 percent. According to our conservative plan, trailer sales should reach more than 47,000 units in the current business year,” reported Andreas Schmitz, Chairman of the Management Board.

Faymonville Two separate stands featured Faymonville’s latest trailers and products from sister brand MAX Trailer. PA-X – meaning Low Pendle Axle trailer has a loading height of 790mm and is available for CombiMAX combinations as well as chassis MultiMAX low loaders. Payloads of over 110 tonnes can be carried. A 3-axle MAX 200 flatdeck trailer with a 38 tonne payload was on the MAX stand.

This engineless refrigeration range works of a hermetic system, called the Eco-drive power module technology, together with the Supra refrigeration unit which reduces particulate matter by up to 50 percent.

Krone The German trailer and agri-machinery producer had an array of new products including the new IsoWall Plus for the Cool Liner, a new drum axle, a trailer disinfection solution, and a new roller track system for easy loading. Krone is now also offering new EasyRider K311 tyres, which can contribute to a fuel saving of 0.5 litres per 100 kms with a full load on a three-axle unit.

Mercedes-Benz & Krone Working together, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Krone have taken an integrated approach to reduce CO2 . The Mercedes-Benz Actros with the latest generation OM 471 six-cylinder in-line engine, Predictive Powertrain Control (the anticipatory cruise control system) and A-label low rolling resistance tyres, combined with the new Krone Profi Liner Efficiency trailer to offer reduced fuel consumption, and therefore CO2 emissions, up to 20 percent lower compared to existing combinations. www.fleet.ie

32 | FUEL PRICES (WEEK 39) / SAFETY MATTERS Country

Currency

95 Lead Free

98 Lead Free

Diesel

Country

Currency

95 Lead Free

98 Lead Free

Diesel

Albania

ALL

159.00

158.00

Lithuania

EUR

1.101

1.160

1.010

Andorra

EUR

1.017

1.078

0.857

Luxemburg

EUR

1.104

1.166

0.935

Austria

EUR

1.119

1.266

1.053

Macedonia

MKD

62.00

63.50

48.00

Belarus

EUR

0.546

0.565

Moldova

MDL

16.02

16.62

13.87

Belgium

EUR

1.348

1.411

1.223

Montenegro

EUR

1.070

1.110

0.940

Bosnia-Herzegovina

BAM

1.81

1.78

Netherlands

EUR

1.596

1.674

1.232

Bulgaria

BGN

1.99

2.32

1.95

Norway

NOK

15.03

13.58

Croatia

HRK

8.94

8.27

Poland

PLN

4.42

4.77

4.23

Czech Republic

CZK

28.93

27.07

Portugal

EUR

1.457

1.498

1.213

Denmark

DKK

10.04

8.18

Romania

RON

4.72

5.17

4.58

Estonia

EUR

1.089

1.139

1.069

Russia

RUB

38.37

35.94

Finland

EUR

1.358

1.431

1.172

Serbia

RSD

132.20

137.90

France

EUR

1.370

1.446

1.178

Slovakia

EUR

1.238

1.063

Georgia

GEL

1.69

1.79

1.54

Slovenia

EUR

1.213

1.286

1.112

Germany

EUR

1.289

1.084

Spain

EUR

1.149

1.286

1.047

Greece

EUR

1.385

1.486

1.077

Sweden

SEK

13.04

13.64

12.59

Hungary

HUF

330.00

334.00

Switzerland

CHF

1.443

1.494

1.470

Ireland

EUR

1.289

1.159

Turkey

TRY

4.73

4.75

4.06

Italy

EUR

1.480

1.322

Ukraine

UAH

22.21

28.50

19.37

Kosovo

EUR

0.90

0.88

GBP

1.119

1.230

1.130

Latvia

EUR

1.054

1.103

0.954

USA

USD

0.631

Safety Matters . . . Safety Matters . . . Managing Driving for Work - My Responsibilities

riving for work involves a risk not only for drivers, but also for fellow workers and members of the public such as pedestrians and other road users who share the road space. People who drive for work have a higher collision rate than the general driving population, even after their higher mileages are taken into account. As an employer or self-employed person, you have a legal duty to manage the risks that employees face (and create for others) when they drive for work. Businesses, employees and the community all benefit from safe driving for work. You should have systems in place to make sure that employees obey your driving for work policies. Employers cannot directly control road or weather conditions, but they can influence the way their employees act and behave on the road. What the law requires Health and Safety law applies to driving for work in the same way as for all work activities. As an employer, you should have a safety management system in place for managing all work related risks. Driving for work risks should be managed as part of this system. You must also make sure your employees are: • legally entitled to drive the vehicle they are using, • using a vehicle that is safe and roadworthy, • trained, competent and fit to drive their vehicle safely, and • using their vehicle safely. While drivers are responsible for how they drive, you are responsible for putt ing procedures in place that make sure your employees drive for work safely at all times.

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A Safe Systems approach to managing driving for work Your company has a legal duty to manage safety and health. Th is is a wide-ranging requirement: it should be part of the everyday work process and part of good management generally. First, you should look at your current health and safety procedures. Do they cover your responsibilities as an employer for driving for work? Remember, you need to have a suitable driving for work management programme as part of your overall system for managing safety and health in your company. There are five key steps that you should include in your programme for managing driving for work: • Develop a driving for work policy • Risk assess driving for work hazards • Put safe systems into practice • Measure safety performance • Review safety performance For further information on Work Related Vehicle Safety matters, including driving for work. Please follow the links below. www.vehiclesatwork.ie www.drivingforwork.ie or by contacting the Workplace Contact Unit at Lo-Call: 1890 289 389 (Between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday).

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34 | PICTORIAL II

Thrills and Spills at Mondello T

lthough the fi rst half of day one was almost lost to the elements, the weather did improve and bring in the crowds and the trucks to the annual Mondello Truck Show, sponsored by Calor Gas. Great credit must go to the truck owners and drivers for turning out such a spectacle for all to see and enjoy. But the truck parade was just one part of the Truck Show at the famous international motor-racing circuit in County Kildare, as action on the track featured truck racing, future classics car racing and drifting to the Stop n Go and Ireland's Fastest Courier Competition, which kept everyone entertained. And for the fi rst time, the fi nal of Ireland's Best Driver Competition was held. Trade displays from leading truck brands and merchandise stands fi lled the lower end of the paddock while amusements for children

and live music added to the good atmosphere. Title sponsors Calor Gas in association with Mercury Fuel Systems had a busy stand, with interested parties enquiring about its Natural Gas conversion package for HGVs. Two trucks, a Scania and DAF converted to Compressed Natural Gas were on display alongside its stand. Taking centre stage in the paddock was undoubtedly the rather special T-series Scania dedicated to the cult Sci-Fi movie series Resident Evil. The art-work and customisation was overwhelmingly spectacular both inside and out and the proud owner J Davies from Clifden even allowed show visitors a view of the truck's amazing interior. It won the Fleet Transport magazine Visitor's Choice award hands down.

WINNERS

Best 2016 Truck: Brady International Scania R560

Best 2015 Truck: Hendrick European Scania R560 4x2

Best Classic Post - 1990: Mercedes-Benz SK from Gash Transport

Best Combination: H Crilly Volvo FH.500 6x2

Best Construction Truck: Graham Sand & Gravel Renault C Range (centre)

Best Customised Truck: Joe Kennedy's Scania R530 (centre)

Best Fleet: Brian Daly Logistics

Best Livery Tractor-unit: MST Scania R520

Best Livery Combination: Kolbe Feeds Scania G450 with Muldoon Trailer

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Truck Show 2016 Kolby Transport's Scania G450 6x2 with Muldoon Bulk Grain trailer won the Top Truck Award in the Static Display competition, the main title among the 19 categories contested by the truck owners and drivers. Driver Kenny McIntyre went home with two other trophies, Best Livery and Best Trailer awards. Other main prize winners included Brian Daly Logistics winning the Best Fleet Award with his line-up of new Renault Range T460s with H Crilly taking fi rst and third in the Best Truck & Trailer class with their Immaculate Volvo FH duo. Tommy Graham Sand & Gravel's Renault C430 scooped the Best Construction award while CJ Farrell's 'The Untouchables' Scania R580 impressed everyone and the judges to win the Best Senior Working Truck.

Leyland Super Comet, which took the honours in the Best Vintage classification. Reflect Auto's Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was deemed Best Light Commercial while Caffrey International's Mercedes-Benz Actros, well kept by driver Jack Corry was acknowledged with the Mondello Truck Show Special award.

Joe Kennedy's Scania R530 6x2 which superbly chronicles the history of the firm dating back to 1932 deservedly won the Best Customised Truck award. Another stand out truck was Tate & Son's 1963

The event rounded off nicely with the now traditional climax to the event with the display trucks participating in Ireland's Biggest Convoy.

A selection of powerful truck racers from the British Championship came over once again to thrill the audience with their no holds barred attack on the Mondello National circuit, and the drivers new to the track found it an exhilarating experience. All would like to see full blown rounds of the British Truck Racing Championship come to Ireland, just like the British Touring Cars did some years ago.

WINNERS

Best Owner Driver: CLF Forwarding Volvo FH13

Best Recovery: Gallen Crane & Truck Hire

Best Rigid: AVS Scania P280 6x2/4

Best Senior Working Truck - 10 years or older: CJ Farrell Scania R580

Best Tractor - All years: Trevor Rathcliffe Mercedes-Benz Actros 1863

Best Vintage - Pre 1990: Tate & Son Leyland Super Comet

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Text & Photos: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie

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MON DE L L O T RUC K S HOW 2 016 S PE C I A L AWA R DS

First: Caff rey International Mercedes-Benz Actros

Second: Cunningham Scania R620 V8 6x2 (centre)

Third: Geraldine Dollard - Dodge (Commer)

Top Truck 2016 Kolbe Feeds Scania G450 6x2 Streamline + Muldoon Trailer

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Manitou Materials Handling

Visitor's: Choice J Davis Scania T-series - Resident Evil

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New Fleet at Mondello Truck Show 2016

Gallen Crane & Truck Hire (Allenwood, Kildare) New Scania R490 8x4 with Palfinger PK 165.002 TEC7

Dean Chambers (Wicklow) Left -hand drive Renault T520 4x2 Comfort fl at floor

Ronan Kinneavy (Galway) Deadliest Catch themed Volvo FH.500 6x2 dedicated to timber haulage based in Headford

Kolbe Feeds (Shercock, Cavan) New Scania G450 6x2 Streamline with Muldoon rear steer bulk blower trailer

L Behan (Rathcoole, Dublin) New Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3243 8x4 Tipper, sold by Somers Commercials with Keltruck body

Caromik Grab Hire (Kildare) New Renault C430 8x4 owned and operated by Mick Flynn & Daughter

KC Civil Engineering (Kildare) New Renault K430 8x4 with Looby tipper body

Donlon Couriers (Longford) New DAF XF.460 SuperSpace 4x2 (Lady May)

Zellwood (Dublin) & O'Toole (Carlow) New DAFs x2 - Zellwood XF SuperSpace 4x2 & O'Toole Skip Hire LF.250

Harringtons (Kilkelly, Mayo) New Volvo FMX.420 8x4 with Liebherr cement bott le, sold by Murphy Commercials, Galway

PJ Gavin (Naas, Kildare) New Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6x4/2 with Gleeson body â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sold by Somers Commercials

Frank Pratt (Trim, Meath) New Scania P410 8x4 Tipper sold by Delaney Commercials, Naas Text & Photos: Rob Van Dieten - rob@fleet.ie

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38 | QUALITY & STANDARDS

FTA Ireland's Gold Accreditation achieved by Brakes Ireland

rakes Ireland has become the fi rst member to achieve Freight Transport Association Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (FTAI) Gold accreditation standard.

The company has been a member of the Association since 2012 and has now set the standard not only for FTA Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members to follow but also for the transport and logistics sector in general. The accreditation scheme recognises the effort companies make in operating to the highest professional and compliance standards for both their drivers and their vehicles. The FTAI accreditation scheme was introduced to improve compliance levels and industry image, both within Ireland and abroad. The scheme is designed to check members have the systems in place to ensure safe, legal and sustainable operations. Accreditation to FTAI can be achieved by undergoing a voluntary process which

Seona Farrell, Enprova with Richard McGrath, Operations Director, Brakes Ireland.

examines compliance from both a systems perspective and practical observation.

There are three tiers of standard for the FTAI accreditation: Bronze: The assessment and information gathered about the systems in place is not looking to check that they are effective in detail. Rather, it is looking for evidence of them being in place - in other words, the footprint of the system.

Silver: The information gathered about the systems in place is looking to check that the member is monitoring their activities to ensure they are adhered to. Monitors sustainable operations and vehicle and driver encounters.

Jon Goodaker, FTAI Council Chairman; Anna Gorecka, Brakes Ireland; Michael Walder, Brakes Ireland; James Ludlow, Brakes Ireland receiving their Gold Accreditation Certificate at the FTAI National Council meeting on Thursday, 22 September 2016. FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

Gold: The information gathered about the systems in place is looking to check that the member is continuously improving them by monitoring performance and implementing longterm plans to improve.

QUALITY & STANDARDS | 39 Aidan Flynn, FTA Ireland’s General Manager Business Services, said: “As the first FTA Ireland member to achieve this standard, Brakes has demonstrated that the company consistently meets the minimum legal standards in fatigue, roadworthiness, driver competence, road traffic rules, safe and secure loads, road haulage operator licencing, professional competence, sustainable operations and contractor and agency management.” “In addition, this company demonstrated the highest standards of KPI and quality monitoring with continuous improvement at the cornerstone of how it carries out its business. Th is is a significant achievement for Brakes and a milestone for the membership of FTA Ireland.” Richard McGrath, Brakes Ireland Operations Director, added: “Brakes Ireland is delighted to achieve the highest standard in operator compliance with the FTAI Gold accreditation and obtaining Gold ensures Brakes Ireland is safeguarding the safety of our colleagues, customers and members of the public at all times.” Brakes is a dedicated all-Ireland food service provider delivering an extensive range of fresh, frozen, ambient and non-food products on a daily basis with distribution centres in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Lisburn and Strabane. Richard McGrath and his team put a lot of effort and time into preparing for the FTAI audit and this has paid off with the Gold accreditation. Aidan emphasised that Earned Recognition Schemes must be recognised and valued by consignors, insurers and clients of operators. FTA Ireland members’ commitment and buy-in to the accreditation process deserves recognition in an industry that is all too quickly derided and criticised for lack of professionalism and standards. He said that from the outset, FTA Ireland’s founding members such as DHL, BOC Gases, UPC, Reynolds Logistics, EMO Oil and Virginia Transport had been committed to developing a robust standard for the industry. All FTAI members must complete the audit annually and in doing so protect the integrity and reputation of the audit for the future. Self-regulation is the cornerstone to proving to the industry, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Health & Safety Authority (HSA) that FTA Ireland members are setting a high standard that should become the norm in a time of increased regulation and enforcement. Consequently, recognition of the scheme will be invaluable in giving peace of mind to the operator at roadside checks or on-site audits, that through good management and training practices their drivers have a much-improved chance of being safe on our roads thus improving the safety of all road users. Aidan added that it was in everyone’s interest that programmes like this gain recognition because it will drive professionalism within the industry and make the sector more attractive to younger people. Where companies are publicly demonstrating compliance with working

time regulations and roadworthiness issues, it helps the industry to develop a better professional standing that everyone can recognise. In addition, for the benefit of FTA Ireland members, the audit is also gaining traction at a procurement level. “We are helping create a ‘level playing field’ that will permanently remove the incentive for operators to flout the law to be awarded contracts. The penny is beginning to drop with consignors, that they have a duty and are liable for the quality and compliance standards of the third party haulage provider they directly engage.” “It is no longer acceptable to just award a contract, but as a consignor you are obliged to ensure that hauliers are meeting the minimum legal requirements and working to the standards they promised when pitching for the work! To be competitive an operator must be compliant, and FTA Ireland’s accreditation audit at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels is leading the way in this regard.” He said that Ireland had a tendency to react when something significantly bad happened. “In transport this could be a serious accident causing fatalities where an investigation finds multiple issues of roadworthiness on vehicles, or poorly trained personnel, or issues with working time or safe and secure loading. Operators must take responsibility for their own professional standards and that of their drivers and ensure that their drivers and vehicles are safe on our roads. Being pro-active will pay off through reduced down time of the vehicle, driver loyalty (less turnover of staff), less risk of accident, managed insurance costs etc. Most importantly, this mind-set will help operators to negotiate better terms with consignors and hopefully improved insurance premiums.” FTA Ireland has partnered with ENPROVA, a company many will be familiar with. ENPROVA aid and incentivise organisations to achieve energy savings and maximise their effect. Energy efficiency measures in transport for businesses and corporate fleet include assisting in improving fuel efficiency through air kits, lubrication oils, energy efficiency tyres, vehicle tracking, and eco driving and fuel management strategies. “As part of our commitment to sustainable operators, all of FTAI's members achieving Silver and Gold accreditation must have fuel management and sustainable operations in place. The fact that we are auditing this is important to note as managing fuel usage means saving money, as well as improving the environment. Th is is an example of how operators can get an immediate return on investment whilst achieving a standard that is good for them, for the industry and the environment.” “FTAI looks forward to accrediting more of our members to the Gold Standard. This is a great industry, one to be proud of. We must continue in putting the industry’s best foot forward,” concluded Aidan. For further information on the FTA Ireland Accreditation Programme please contact Aidan Flynn on 01 8447516 or email flynn@ftai.ie

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40 | LEGAL

What about Logistics?

n recent years the number of transport companies offering a logistics facility as part of the services offered has substantially increased. It might be interesting to know what service it is that hauliers believe that they are offering. A dictionary defi nition of ‘logistics’ is “the planning, implementation, and coordination of the details of a business or other operation.” Th at defi nition is without doubt a description of a positive action to be undertaken by the person providing the service, but it might be even more interesting to know how many hauliers, holding themselves out as providing a logistics service, discuss the details of the movement of goods with their customers. The relationship between a haulage company and it’s customers will probably never be entirely free from tension. On the one hand the customer will be anxious to ensure that his goods arrive in good condition and on time at their destination. On the other hand the haulier, who has a mass of regulatory controls to deal with, needs to charge a rate that will realise a profit. The reality is that very few customers have any real understanding of the regulatory controls that affect hauliers, which means that an attempt by a transport operator to explain why a delay on the road might affect the time of delivery may not be accepted. Equally the fact that a driver may, or may not, hold a Certificate of Professional Competence is not likely to affect the customer’s view of the haulier carrying his goods.

A haulier who is making a genuine effort to provide a logistics service will arrange to meet each customer in circumstances when it has been agreed that rates will not be discussed, but when the haulier has some positive observations to make about the way in which the customer’s goods are handled. It is more than likely that a haulier will have views on the way in which goods are loaded, packed, or, in some cases labelled, with suggested improvements. Th is discussion should give the haulier the opportunity to find out what the customer knows about the regulatory controls that affect his work on a daily basis. Experience suggests that even those customers who operate vehicles of their own have a sketchy knowledge even of the ‘drivers’ hour’s regulations’ which often explains the reluctance to accept the fact that a delay may not be the fault of the driver.

which, in the light of current issues, might well include Brexit. Although it may be something of an overstatement, the approach to the dialogue should be that the haulier and the customer ‘stand and fall together’. In all too many cases shared knowledge might well have avoided a disaster.

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42 | COMMENT

Minister Ross' Transport brief is no doddle

t appears that Shane Ross T.D., our recently appointed Minister with responsibility for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) thinks that the Transport element of his portfolio is a doddle. Maybe in the gathering gloom of the autumn, he may have had cause to regret that remark, but he really could not be more wrong. Perhaps a 5a.m. visit to a wet and windy Dublin Port or an 8a.m. visit to anywhere on the M50, or even a quick word with An Taoiseach about the “dawdle” that is part of the N5 road to the west might give him a very different view. We will await his further assessment with interest.

From where I'm sitting - Howard Knott

Now, having got all of that out of the way, we might move on. In the early summer the DTTAS issued a document seeking suggestions on the Department’s priorities in the 2017 to 2019 period. Whatever may have been in the Department’s mind when fi rst thinking about this document, the Brexit vote in the UK to take the United Kingdom out of the EU will have sharply changed the focus. Amongst all the confusion and verbiage that came out of that vote I suspect that from the perspective of Irish based manufacturers and all of the element involved in their Supply Chain, it all comes down to a single word COMPETITIVENESS. At a strategic level the DTTAS should decide, using the inputs to its invitation to the various interested groups, to identify those elements in the Irish Supply Chain that need to be sorted out so as to give routes to market that are not only less expensive but are also operating with a minimal carbon footprint. Ironically, the more that can be done to minimise the carbon and other poisonous emissions from operations in the freight and passenger transport sectors, the less will be the fi nes that will be levied on Ireland post-2020 when the full implications of the climate change agreement made in Paris last December come into play. If emissions from transport vehicles cannot be drastically reduced within this very short window then the only logical Government Policy would be to force large scale production cut-backs in agricultural production, not a policy option that makes any sense for a country with a successful and fast growing food and drink sector. Indeed, in a world in which the one common political management problem is the relentless migration of population to

capitals and other major cities, the skills and professionalism of the whole food and drink sector in Ireland stands out as the basis on which a balanced economy can be developed. As Minister Ross looks down on the street below, he has to realise that he has taken on the incredibly tough job of transforming the transport industry and that, if elements within that industry don’t want to be transformed, that’s tough. Some of the specifics that he could push on with include: •

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Now that Iarnrod Éireann has demonstrated that it can run freight trains that are 50% longer and heavier than the current norm, the Minister should ensure that the cost savings are passed on to the forwarders, be they shipping containers, ore, logs or any other cargo and that resources are found to enable the company to secure and put into service the necessary rolling stock to develop this business. Gas Networks Ireland and its partners in the TEN-T supported Causeway CNG service station roll-out project should be supported to speed up the roll out of an all-island infrastructure network, giving Irish hauliers the security to invest in CNG fuelled vehicles and expansion of the use of this fuel to the passenger transport fleets. As the real freight transport growth is happening in the LCV sector, and battery power begins to offer real options there, then the roll out of charging points for such electric vehicles becomes a high priority. Operate a real Public Transport Policy.

There’s a lot more to do but that, at least, would be a start, though it’s not a doddle.

FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

FINANCE | 43

Key Role of Accountants

ith transport firms' business and financial situations improving in recent years, there are drawbacks such as significant cost increases affecting margins. Here are eight key points that an accountant should deal with in order that customers receive the best advice: •

Tell it straight. If the fi nancial information means good or bad news then it’s the accountant's responsibility to tell it as it is. Don't hide the facts, and while the owner may want to bawl for giving the information, he/she will defi nitely bawl if they feel crucial facts are hidden from them. People in business, and especially transport are used to making tough decisions, as accountants we are not afraid of telling the truth, it's what the fee is paid for.

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Don’t exaggerate the news and don’t blame anyone: The accountant must be objective about the situation and present the facts as they are and not their opinions on these facts.

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Have all the available facts: If a business is presented with facts by their accountant, he or she should have the relevant detail to support the key information presented. It's quite realistic to ask an accountant on the basis of his/her fi ndings how the situation can be addressed. Currently transport fi rms are faced with labour shortages and increased costs to retain staff. An accountant needs to advise the fi nancial effects of wage increases and devise productivity schemes that will benefit the business.

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An accountant should ensure that the client is not surprised. They should have time and the opportunity to access key information prior to the meeting so that constructive work can be done.

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The accountant should speak from a position of confidence and trust. If a business doesn't have trust in its accountant and the information he/she is providing, then both parties have a serious issue. Accountants should have the confidence in the information supplied and an understanding of the business to support it in the future.

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Accountants must know their audience (their customer) and the type of information and level of detail that they can absorb. Some accountants have poor communication skills. Few access and alter the type of information presented depending on the client. What accountants must realise is that the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)for various transport sectors differ greatly. Informing a transport operator that marketing is a weak element of the business and how the local Garden Centre has addressed the problem is not relevant to a transport operator. Another annoying feature of some accountants is that they may specifically complicate detail so as to hide the fact that their core knowledge of the subject is poor.

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Businesses should allow accountants just to outline the problems, get them to provide some of the solutions. When provided with figures it's easy to break the Profit & Loss into three sectors,

a) Turnover b) Direct Costs and c) Overheads. Accountants should have the knowledge to review the business and give constructive advice as to which of the three sectors a weakness or strength exists (it could be all three), and how best to address the situation or maximise business success. •

Accurate and Timely Information : An accountant needs to give accurate information. If you pressurise him or her on a time scale to close and report, then speedy information that is incorrect will not benefit the business in any way.

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44 | TRAILER

DENNISON Trailers get to grips w

t the recent Mondello Truck Show a major topic being discussed was the whole area of load restraint and vehicle safety, particularly around curtainsider trailers. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has undertaken a multi-agency approach with the Gardaí and Health & Safety Authority over recent years to increase awareness of load safety.

sheets down for weather protection.” While straps are used regularly for restraining loads, some customers were looking for a more secure lashing point. Dennison has developed a tie-down point that has been tested to a load security rating of 2 tonnes. While this is an optional feature, it has proved very popular with hauliers, especially on the Irish Sea crossings where weather extremes require the additional strength.

Speaking to David Dennison (pictured), Head of Innovation at Dennison Trailers, David stated that while the issue of safety was important in curtainsiders, he said that the issue of safety on flat trailers has steadily climbed up the agenda in recent years. “The safety issues on flat trailers led to a number of safety features having been introduced as options or standard features. The real big issue, however, was the strength of the headboard.”

The issue of load restraint is a European topic and there are common themes arising such as tie down points, but some of Dennison’s customers also have specific requirements. Where possible the team at Dennison try to offer the benefit of their experience to give cost effective but workable solutions. In one case a leading UK aggregate company needed a safety harness fitted that drivers and staff loading the trailers could fit a fall arrest harness. David explained how Dennison fitted a very simple system that resolves the issue for the customer, and also presented a way to retrofit it to the rest of their fleet. “The customer required their employees to climb on the platform of the trailer to ensure the cover was properly secured and that there was no dust coming from the bags of aggregate being carried. Th is meant the whole area of working at height regulations came into play. The customer had various suggestions put forward by their Health & Safety advisors, including a complex and costly A frame system at the front and rear of the trailer.”

The Dennison Trailer platform range now features an ENXL certified headboard with a rated payload of 29 tonnes in use. Th is feature came about because the steel industry in the UK required that headboards had to have some strength certification. Initially the industry was happy with a strength calculation from the manufacturers, then Dennison’s decided that the best way for their customers to assure steel mills, was to get the headboard certified to a known European standard. David explained that the company used the UK’s VCA (Vehicle Certification Agency) to test the headboard to the well known European standard EN12642 XL. The VCA is one of 28 Agencies in the European Community to certify trailers for type approval. Th is is also the same standard used to certify curtainsiders as meeting acceptable strength standards. “The headboard has been a standard feature of Dennison’s trailers for about two years now, and the feedback is that it has added significantly to safety. In one case a trailer was involved in an accident, the trailer overturned and the trailer owner firmly believes that if it was not for FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

the headboard, the cab would have been crushed.” The Dennison headboard is now certified up to heights of 1800mm. From David’s point of view the real benefits are that both the cab and driver get extra protection. “Any rogue product that becomes loose, particularly steel tubes etc., are restrained as the tests were geared to the strength involving forward motion of product and how it could be stopped. Therefore driver safety is increased.” Other safety features that have been raised centred around load security and working at height regulations. “An issue that has come up is that rope-hooks were being used to restrain loads on trailers whereby the straps were attached to hooks. It is important to be clear that the rope-hooks are only for tying

Dennison came up with a very simple system which involves two posts front and rear. The customer was then able to attach a steel wire certified to the necessary standards and attach a fall arrest harness. A quick and simple solution, but highly effective and meeting the required Health & Safety requirements. Returning to the issue of trailer strength, this was highlighted at the Load Security element, part of the Fleet Transport Ireland’s Best Truck Driver Finals competition at Mondello, which used a Dennison

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reverse impacts of cargo movement were recorded. “The tests were carried out to replicate the effects of cargo that moves if not properly restrained,” explained David. The key point that David picked up from the TUV Nord crew was that the curtains and body features need to seen as the last defence when product becomes loose, and

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48 | SHIPPING

Developments on board at Dublin Port

n early August Dublin Port Company issued its trade update for the fi rst half of 2016, and with it, advised that the company had purchased a significant inland site located close to Dublin Airport. Th is release followed closely on its publication of a submission made to Dublin City Council regarding the proposed Poolbeg West SDZ Planning Scheme. Taken together these documents show a port that is developing fast and is engaged in serious planning for the more distant future, while proceeding in the meantime with the Alexandra Basin development. In the fi rst half of 2016 growth surged in the largest parts of Dublin Port’s business namely; Ro-Ro freight trailers and Lo-Lo containers. Ro-Ro increased by 8.4 percent to 460,587 units in the fi rst six months, while Lo-Lo containers grew by 10.1 percent to 330,530 TEU as the domestic economy continued to draw imported goods from overseas markets. Total throughput for the period was 17.3 million tonnes, an 8 percent rise on the same period in 2015. In the second quarter alone trade vehicle imports increased by 32.8 percent over the 2015 figure. In his comment on the results Dublin Port CEO, Eamonn O’Reilly said: "It now seems almost certain that 2016 will be a record year by some distance." He went on to say, "having seen growth of 17.3 percent in the three years to 2015 and with such a strong fi rst half to 2016, creating additional port capacity is an imperative for us. While construction of the €230 million Alexandra Basin Redevelopment Project is progressing, Dublin Port must also push ahead with other projects to stay ahead of the growth. Our decision to acquire a 44-hectare land bank within easy reach of the port is another major step towards providing additional capacity at the port as we prepare for long-term future growth." The new land is located 14km from the port and is intended to allow the port to relocate non-core activities from the existing port area

and freeing up existing port lands for the transit storage of cargo as well as storage areas for slower moving cargoes. Dublin Port Company’s submission to Dublin City Council arises from the Council's requirement to develop a land use planning scheme for the 34-hectare site located on the south side of the port and looking out over the Merrion Strand. The western half of the site is the former Irish Glass Bott le site now controlled by NAMA, with the remainder of the site owned by the Port Company. In its submission the Port Company stated that it no longer wishes to proceed with any infi ll plan for the Port area close to Clontarf, but can make better use of the existing lands on the West Poolbeg peninsula and on the existing port footprint. Th is is despite having decided to change the underlying Port activity growth rate on which the plans are built from 2.5 percent to 3.3 percent. Within the new vision for the South Port area development is a move of the MTL container handling operation down-river, the development of a new Ro-Ro berth close to the existing MTL terminal area, the development of a new Liffey bridge close to the East Link and an extension to the existing Port Tunnel route to allow for the completion of the Dublin eastern bypass. The company does not see the capacity of the Port in its current location is capable of infi nite expansion and has put in a provision that by 2030 it will seek another east coast site for further development. An example of the rapid growth of activity at Dublin Port is the consistent double digit growth of Ro-Ro operator Seatruck which continues to add capacity to its Dublin/Liverpool service and has, in early September, opened a once weekly link with Bristol. While the core traffic for this route is trade cars, the Line sees potential to develop a much broader range of traffic and is adding extra capacity on this and its Liverpool and Heysham routes as vessels become available.

The 200 metre long Federal Hudson recently discharged 14,000 tonnes of cargo at Belview, Waterford. She is the largest vessel to have called there and worked alongside the newly extended quays.

FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

Text: Howard Knott - howard@fleet.ie

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50 | OPINION

'Dumb Truckers' message must be dumbed down

ridge strikes, particularly railway bridges is something that must be taken seriously by truck drivers, truck owners and the bridge owner - Irish Rail.

View from the Operators Desk by Sean Murtagh - sean@fleet.ie

It is unfortunate that this problem came into the media at the beginning of September in a way that was very unhelpful, as a result of the rail operators PR campaign entitled 'Dumb Truckers'. It resulted in Irish Rail and the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) becoming embroiled in a public slagging campaign that was truthfully very childish and immature. From many years back, both organisations were members of the road/rail interface group which was chaired by the Rail Safety Commission. It included representatives from the NRA (National Roads Authority) - now known as Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), the association of County Councils, the Garda, and from time to time other concerned bodies that the rail safety commission felt had some benefit to add to the group. Meeting about four times per year, this group had the facts and figures about any incidents involving rail traffic and road traffic. I was the first person to represent the IRHA within this grouping and I must say at the start I found it difficult to sett le in for many reasons. I was the only one there in a voluntary capacity and secondly, I was the only person present not employed by the State. In spite of my discomfort, it was obvious that the safety of rail passengers was the priority for this group. Irish Rail at that time was represented by a senior engineer. He presented very extensive data on particular bridges that encountered the most amounts of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;strikesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. He categorised them into potentially serious and inconvenient incidents. There is a serious backdrop to all this. In the 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a train from Rosslare to Dublin was derailed because of a bridge strike by a truck. Th ree people on the train died. More recently a train approaching Longford from Sligo derailed and rolled down an embankment. Fortunately there were no fatalities here. It is unfortunate that the recent comments by Irish Rail have taken the focus away from safety and the potential seriousness of bridge strikes - to a public spat. Irish Rail should put away the megaphone and instead provide useful information such as the types and size of vehicles involved and most struck bridges, as well as improving advanced warning notices. Producing an inflammatory video like this only serves to become a YouTube sensation. I am sure there are some pictures of the Wexford crash and other derailments that would provoke a reaction and raise awareness. FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

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52 | HEALTH MATTERS

Doping in Sport

porting events by their nature are all about demonstrating one side’s dominance over its competitors, due to superior strength, endurance, or tactics – but not superior access to covert pharmaceuticals.

With that in mind WADA nominated a list of banned substances, and decided that the presence of a prohibited substance in an athlete’s sample, the refusal to submit a sample or not being available to give a sample, all constituted a “positive” test.

When going to a match or watching a sporting event we assume that the winning team will not violate the spirit of the sport, it’s ethics or fair play. We also assume that the rules of the sport will be respected as will the health of those taking part, and that nothing will be done to infringe the character of the game.

Prohibited substances were those that had the potential to enhance performance or cover up another enhancing substance, pose a health risk to an athlete or contravene the spirit of the sport. Meldonium illustrated these points. (A medication used for coronary artery disease).

The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has defined an inappropriate substance when taken by an athlete as one, answering yes to two of the following criteria:

In January 2016, Maria Sharapova, a superb tennis player, was found to have “tested positive” for this drug. She had been unaware that it had been banned since the beginning of 2016, and in fact had been on it for a number of years.

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In 2015 many athletes had tested positive for this drug but at the time it was not banned so WADA (who obviously smelt a rat) decided to ban it as it decided that it was a performance-enhancing drug. It was right.

Is it a performance enhancing substance? Is it dangerous? Is it against the spirit of the sport?

Doping by one side is perceived as being unfair to its competitors as winning in sport is supposed to be due to a natural ability rather than to a pharmaceutical triumph.

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HEALTH MATTERS | 53 arteries and the heart muscle is dying. It increases endurance, performance, and improves reaction time (great in a tennis player) and reduces recovery time after muscle stress. It ticked at least two of the boxes, enhancement of performance, potentially dangerous (taking a cardiac drug with a healthy cardiovascular system), thereby also contravening the spirit of the games. Inadvertent doping unfortunately does not exempt the culprit from punishment if they test positive for a banned substance. Food supplements are the usual vehicle for these scenarios, and it behoves the athlete to be wary. Common pitfalls are: 1. The ingredient was listed on the food label but the athlete did not know it was banned. 2. The ingredient was listed but the name given was not recognised as being on the banned list. 3. The supplement manufacturer may not have declared the banned substance either deliberately or in error. The long term effects of doping have been researched, and athletes who take anabolic and androgenic steroids, growth hormone, erythropoietin (EPO), and stimulants, are at grave risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, mental health issues, virilisation in women

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54 | SOAPBOX

The times, they are a changin’

ack in 1989 we had just bought our first anti-lock braking (ABS) equipped trucks, which was four or five years before it became a mandatory part of Euro 1. At the time they were our pride and joy so I was taken aback when one of the drivers came into the office and more or less told me in words of his choice what I could do with the truck as it had no brakes! After some digging I found out that the problem was that braking with ABS required a different technique to how we braked up to then. Nowadays everyone knows how to use ABS. However, back then not even the HGV training section in ANCO knew. Perhaps more surprising was the fact that the dealer either didn’t know or didn’t bother telling me, nor had the manufacturer given us any particular instructions. Recently my tyre supplier called to say that he was very concerned about the way the tyres on the front of the new truck were wearing. I was forewarned on this as the driver and myself were also concerned. Eventually we found out that the tyres were designed from new to mimic a part worn tyre of some 60 to 70,000 kilometres of wear. They do in fact give superb fuel economy but the lack of information from either the truck dealer, or the manufacturer is along the same lines as my ABS experience. It appears that many operators and tyre dealers were actually taking the tyres off as faulty and replacing them with other types. Talking to a driver trainer some weeks ago he told me how he had found out about Predictive Cruise Control (PCC). It was when the truck appeared to him to be losing power. Neither he nor the driver he was training knew anything about its operation and that this was one of its features when cresting a hill. How much do you know about the technology that is available on your truck. If you have bought one with PCC are your drivers using it? It’s a bit like the mobile phone in my pocket, I reckon at best I can use twenty-five percent of its capabilities. This has a big downside as all of FLEETTRANSPORT | OCTOBER 16

these technologies in today’s trucks are designed to save fuel, which is our biggest outlay. Yet we appear to know little about it, but it isn’t coming for free as we are paying for it. I recently had the pleasure of a trip to the launch of the ‘Next Generation’ Scania trucks in Sweden. I attended to learn as much as I could about the new technologies on board. It seems Scania has for some time been equipping its trucks with telematics and has been quietly collecting information on 183,000 trucks for years. Yours and ours, figuring out not only how they are wearing, but how they can extend the life of oils and other consumables. In future, telematics will inform when the oil, amongst other things needs changing. Your garage will know automatically what needs doing but the big question is – How will operators know if they carry out in-house maintenance? I know from experience that the soft ware is being updated every time we go into a garage. I wonder if in-house soft ware is in date just like the upgrade required on your mobile? Going back to our ABS experience in ’89, these new trucks are going to require some serious rethinking from our drivers on how they drive to get the best out of them. Scania also knows from its telematics programme just how the truck is being driven and apart from driver training, it now offers on-board and on-line ‘coaching’. My biggest concern is that I had to travel to the home of the manufacturer to learn about coaching and the amount of telematics going on. I believe the dealers are as much behind in many ways as I am. Many senior people (in years) do not really know all that their mobile can do, nor want to - some of us still hang on to the oldest phones around. That’s all well and good but those people are still buying new trucks. Will the dealer know what’s on-board and if they tell you, will you ignore it in same way you do the mobile in your pocket? If you do you will be ignoring the chance to put more money in that same pocket. Yes indeed, the times they are a changing.” Text: Jerry Kiersey - jerry@fleet.ie

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