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AF has taken the wraps off two new Euro 6 28/11/2012 09:32 09:32 28/11/2012 construction trucks geared to cope with a Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has range of off-road applications.

Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is First up is the CF Construction, which has been impression announced Arocs, a as unusual as the complete truck, which of the new designed to offer operators a rugged build, 40 cm of features steel elements on the bumpers, new specialist truck AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc ground clearance, a 25-degree angle of approach and a robust radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks inhas lifted the lid on its easy operation harsh site conditions. for construction work, integrated folding new trucks aided by an increase in the cabʼsconstruction-specifi usable window areac and an The CF Construction availabletrucks, in three-axle all-new FH series ofisheavy Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. which is set to follow position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is 6x4 rigid, three-axle 6x4 tractor and 8x4 rigid Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designed with the driver in mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an configuration, with a FH choice of 10.8-litre PACCAR The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium all-new series of heavy trucks, onand the heels of the new groups Loader and Grounder.

The important ones are now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium a focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design.

MX-11 or 12.9-litre MX-13 engine. TheActros MX-11 ispremium on The new Mercedes-Benz steering wheel has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with unit the driver inwas mind long-haul tractor range thestar star Stalks andnow controls arranged in priority so the most Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was the offer with ratings between 290-440 bhp (210-320 kW), world-first in the truck world. to reduce its kerb weight, and important ones are now closest to the driver, and the long-haul tractor unit range was the star and a focus on fuel economy.

Details were scarce when we went to attraction for some of the North-West’s while the larger MX-13 lumps provide between 410Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some of the North-West’s steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport and the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides press ahead of the official launch on of theoperators, North-West’s 510attraction bhpleading (303-375for kW)some of transport power. structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. road ata a tractorwhich units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went to leading road transport for heavy-duty shortDAF said those opting for the MX-11 engines willat isan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading roadofevent transport operators, at a press ahead theNews official on leading manufacturer told Truckstop thelaunch which are among the lightest vehicles launch staged by structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch event staged by leading benefit from a three per cent reduction of fuel use an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means September 5, but the Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution.

3 of interior launch event staged leading give the additional m space. dealer Enza. from storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on in comparison to the asEnza. well asby a weight told Truckstop News the 5 and 6 form,manufacturer and pack a MX-13, vast amount dealer 8x4/4 concrete mixers with 32-tonne This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of board.“The cab is optimised both for work and dealer Enza. new FHs will be available in both Euro reduction of over 180 kg. of upgrades andonwards, improvements. storage capacity, as well as comfort on rom 2013 the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said.

“Agreater better bed, 5 and 6 form, pack a vast amount AS-Tronic automated transmission is an option, Leading charge for and fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and vehiclethe manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is for designed New CF Construction of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low which withnew aPark special off-road which efficiency is the Volvoʼs I-See Held comes at Oulton race circuit insetting Cheshire, the leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, features toughened trucks and tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the adapts gearshifting patterns to better suit on-site function News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low build for on-site work efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions.

According to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and aall good event gave through invited guests their first chance to put the Centres noise levels among other features, increase The system, which works alongside the conditions.

A range of PTOs can also be specified, vehicle its paces on UK roads. function (Truckstop issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the across the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means are less construction sector will be known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces on UKNews, roads. chance pleasant relaxation a good New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longI-Shift automated transmission, is claimed and all models feature DAF’s double-drive eight-rod Theissystem, which works alongside the UK vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tired and more alert.”

New Actros theby ultimate truck for longthe name Arocs. and has been idling speed. Maximum power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turnmanufactured means driversto arebe less distance transport.

From the outset, designers and to cut consumption five per cent DAF tractive said driver comfort was an important integrated SCR unit. tandem with high roll stability andby large articulation I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longProduction of the Volvo FH will start in spring 2013 distance transport.

From the outset, designers and tired and more alert.” engineers were determined to provide the best possible The new dump trucks, all-wheel drive uncompromising and robust for the ranges from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will and two steering front axles.

Fourabout the route theper truck storing We give £5 to tofor cut consumption by five cent byand consideration, and the CF has a variety of design In European addition, the CF has a new three-part (270information mm) solid off-road mobility. distance transport.

From the designers engineers were determined tooutset, provide the best possible the market.

Productiontoughest of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs the construction site. bethe achieved by the four to engine sizes: charity for axle to versions with one front for and three drives along.

“The next time the truckthe uses about route truck storing information tweaks make the truck easy operate.

The steps galvanised steel bumper with a 3 mm steel plate engineers were determined to provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, and of cab for the European market. operating economy, as well as aproductivity sweeping range every medical the same route, I-See operates the drives along.

“The next time the truck uses units and drop-side chassis vehicles will The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7, 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre.

The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung covering the radiator, and its headlight clusters are comfort, dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab to up to the cab (three for MX-13 versions and two for sizes,driving engine ratings and options, allowing the same route, I-See operates theiscustomers accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure besizes, available asratings two-, and trade fair in April 2013. completely and comes vehicles, load-optimised concrete- behind MX-11, thoughinathe hinged third step isor anaoption for protected ‘unbreakable’ toughened Lexan operating economy, as well asany afoursweeping range of cab engine and options, allowing customers to new tailor vehicles perfectly for application. accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure progress is as economical as possible,” said axle vehicles, with 16 output variants form of the new OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes,vehicles engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor perfectly for any application. the latter) have been widened to simplify entry and plastic.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, ranging from 238 bhp to40for 625 bhp.

Mercedes theand Arocs also bestep tandem examples of the variety of tailor perfectly anyTruck application.

The current Actros the Guinness Record forvehicles fuel economy atholds tonnes gvw, but World road have said exit, an will additional and grabare handle can also Alongside the CF, DAF is also offering a 19-tonne Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Trucktests Corporation.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. newto Arocs versions available straight off shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal be fitted on the side of the cab enable the driver to LF Construction chassis, which features the same Corporation.

An fuel additional fiveatper cent saving in or 0870 6091540 new istonnes seven per cent more frugal for economy butfuel roadThe tests have power when specified to40 meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions engine’s willeasily be transmitted Anmodel additional five gvw, per cent saving in fuel more check the load.the production line.

25-degree approach angle, but reduced ground use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal while the ultra-clean 6 version shows a four per use is possible with new Fuel standard,This and the trucks will beVolvo Trucksʼby the PowerShift 3DAF automated The Arocs seven cabsclearance available at 32 cm. PACCAR’s 6.7-litre PX-7 engine said the Construction chassis hashas been Package. package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows regulations, a transmission, four per cent improvement. when specified meet Euro 5 emissions Package.

This package encompasses available for ordertoas a Euro 6 fitted as a standard.

Drive stiffness in 14 different versions.

As supplements developed for maximum and superior driving is offered for this model at ratings between 220-310 training and monthly assistance – Fuel cent The 81training guestsand took turns toassistance head out on afour 17-mile whileimprovement. the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows per test monthly –aFuel version only. programs are available which have been tohas theacompact 2.3 m cabs inbhp L, M(164-231 or characteristics.

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Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by cent improvement.

The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be front to create room for the new Euro 6 engines and The construction chassis also carries over the LF’s Cotswold Medicals Ltd changing driving styles and increasing driving conditions.

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Each ofincluded the four demonstrator of to drive for maximum conditions. route singleand dualLittle Sodbury End drive, carefully chosen tohow simulate a variety of typical Markwith May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros of is the ʻbrilliantʼ.

Bristol BS37 6QE fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger and The drive confi gurations offered for trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys a total a level cab fl oor. fuel-efficiency.

All models can be ordered a vertical exhaust Deliveries new Construction CF and LF will carriageway roads.

Each of the four demonstrator driving conditions. The route included single- and dualVolvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros ʻbrilliantʼ. of almost 700 miles covered on the day.

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Issue 316 November 2013

Premier Actros paint up a storm

Tesco shops locally for fleet additions

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eicester-based Premier Logistics has brightened up its brand-new fleet of Mercedes-Benz New Actros 2545 BigSpace tractor units with paintwork that’s guaranteed to draw attention.

According to Premier’s MD, Lee Christopher, the company follows a simple rule when it comes to choosing colours for its vehicles: the brighter the better – and by all accounts, the new trucks are the firm’s most flamboyantly painted yet.

The firm believes that as well as delivering the goods, well-presented transport fleets also double as mobile billboards. As a result, each of its new trucks comes in a different, vivid shade.

“These are our first New Actros and they certainly look impressive out on the road, especially in our colours,” Christopher said.

“The cabs are very well designed and feedback from the drivers has been very positive – and although we won’t measure the vehicles’ fuel performance until they have more miles under their belts, the initial impressions are certainly encouraging.”

Supplied by East Midlands dealer Mertrux,

Premier Logistics’ New Actros are powered by 330 kW (450 bhp) straight-six engines driving through the latest Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated transmissions. They represent additions to its fleet of more than 60 trucks.

The operator is a member of the Pall-Ex network and its vehicles undertake local collections and deliveries, as well as trunking and groupage. The company also offers secure warehousing with 24-hour CCTV monitoring.

“We’re constantly busy and needed more trucks to cope with growing demand,” Christopher said. “Trading conditions have obviously been very tough in the transport industry for some time now, and unfortunately the difficulties proved insurmountable for some operators.

“From what we can see though, the volume of business is definitely starting to pick up – and for those of us who have ridden out the storm, there’s plenty of work to be had.

“I’ve always been a Mercedes-Benz fan and have enjoyed years of reliable, cost-efficient performance from our Actros and Axor trucks.

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esco has taken delivery of 28 new Volvo FM tractor units for operation out of its Belfast and Antrim Distribution Centres – and the supermarket chain is also due to take delivery of a further nine Volvo FM Trucks before the end of the year.

The vehicles were supplied by local Volvo Truck & Bus dealer Dennison Commercials Ltd. The new FM11 410 4x2 tractor units take the total Tesco NI fleet to 35 trucks and 115 trailers, which equates to a total UK and Ireland fleet of 1800 tractor units and 4000 trailers.

“We have had a very strong partnership with Dennisons for 15 years now, since Tesco was first introduced into Northern Ireland,” said John Larosa, regional engineer for Tesco Distribution. “From the very beginning, Dennisons demonstrated a clear understanding of the needs of our operation. This enabled them to develop a unique package that could service the requirements and ever-changing demands of the environment in which we work.”

Larosa added a strong Volvo network in NI, coupled with Dennison’s ability to provide a complete repair and maintenance solution for both trucks and trailers, means the Tesco fleet can operate with minimal downtime.

“As well as the unrivalled back-up support we receive from Dennisons in Northern Ireland, the product was of course a consideration,” said Cliff Smith, fleet engineering manager, Tesco GB. “Fuel efficiency was key to the product decisionmaking process, but whole-life costs and

A total of 28 new Volvo FM tractor units have joined Tesco’s Northern Ireland operation value for the driver also played a strong part.”

Prior to making the purchase, Tesco Belfast was given the opportunity to trial a Volvo FM demonstrator for three weeks.

Volvo’s telematics system, Dynafleet, was used to monitor driver behaviour. Dennison’s experienced sales staff, assisted by a Volvo driver trainer, ensured Tesco was able to maximise the fuel efficiency of the truck throughout the evaluation period.

“The Dynafleet fuel reports proved the Volvo to be the most efficient distribution vehicle currently in the truck market for the Tesco NI operation, with over 11 mpg being achieved during the local trials,” said Robert Cromie, transport manager for Tesco NI. The new vehicles are fitted with Volvo’s I-Shift automatic gearbox and sleeper cabs, as well as a number of safety features, such as red seat belts, full rear catwalk and a handbrake warning device. Cruise control, electrically heated mirrors, an air sliding fifth wheel and disc lock wheel nuts were also included.

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heshire-based haulier Edwin C Farrall Transport reckons it’s in a good position regarding the progress of its drivers gaining their Driver CPC qualification by the deadline of September 2014, according to company MD, Mike Farrall.

“With one year to go, most of our drivers have completed at least three out of the required five days, and we have many drivers already picking up their qualification card,” Farrall said.

To ensure full compliance by the DCPC deadline, Farrall’s has established on-site courses run by an external consultancy on the first Saturday of every month. “Following the most recent course we are well over 75 per cent complete in terms of our drivers gaining their Driver CPC,” Farrall said.

“While the qualification card is obligatory, we have married our own objectives to the courses – which ensure our drivers are properly trained in all areas of their job, rather than using Driver CPC simply as a ‘boxticking’ exercise.

“We put our drivers on a separate rotation of five different modules – which include driver’s hours, safe and fuel-efficient driving, and safe loading of vehicles. So when a driver gains their DQC, they will also have completed at least one of these modules.”

According to Farrall, after 2014, every one of the firm’s drivers will receive at least one full day of training a year on something that will be applicable to its business.

He also sees the qualification as a benefit for the road transport industry. “We have been

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Farrall’s Transport drivers are well on their way to gaining their DCPC qualifications ahead of next year’s deadline

training our drivers long before the Driver CPC came about, but the programme – by making it necessary for drivers to have at least five days’ training in five years – is likely to help raise the professional standing of drivers across the freight transport sector, which has to be a good thing,” he said.

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LONGER TRAILER TRIALS OPEN UP

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ransport minister Stephen Hammond has promised more freight operators will be given the chance to join a 10-year trial enabling them to use longer goods vehicles on UK roads.

First launched in 2012, the government’s longer semi-trailer trial enabled freight operators to bid for a share of 1800 vehicle allocations, but so far around 1250 allocations remain unused.

New changes, which follow a four-week consultation, mean unused allocations will be made available for other operators who are not in the trial.

“Freight operators play a crucial role in ensuring the wheels of our economy remain well-oiled by supporting UK trade and industry and transporting the goods we need,” Hammond said. “Longer semi-trailers enable freight companies to transport more goods, more efficiently, and should give significant economic and environmental benefits.

“We want to maximise their use during the trial to ensure we properly assess the benefits.”

Industry bodies were quick to welcome the extra permits. Jack Semple, director of policy at the Road Haulage Association (RHA) said: “Strong demand for permits has been evident from members across the industry, not least from enquiries to the online permit exchange service the RHA has operated since the initial allocation.

“We welcome this new permit availability, both for existing operators and for those who wish to use longer trailers for the first time.”

The James Hookham, the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) managing director for policy and communications, added: “The revised re-allocation process will allow operators who can put these trailers into use on work for which they are suitable to obtain permits in a more timely manner, thus securing an essential contribution to industry’s carbon reduction programme.”

OPERATORS: BEWARE FUEL CARD SMALL PRINT

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auliers could overpay for fuel if they ignore the small print on their invoices, according to a new warning issued by a fuel card company.

“Many of the hauliers who have switched to our fuel cards during 2013 have complained about ‘hidden’ charges levied by their previous suppliers,” said Steve Clarke, group marketing manager for The Fuelcard People.

He added that according to reports, another fuel card supplier had introduced transaction charges but, according to customers, had not given adequate warning or explanation.

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every refuelling transaction,” Clarke said.

“According to most customers, there had been no letter warning them about the change, with the only explanation for the new charges being buried in the small print on invoices.”

The Fuelcard People said hauliers claimed their displeasure was as much about the other supplier’s attitude as the amount. “£2 more per refuelling may not seem a lot, although it could amount to an extra £100 per year, per vehicle,” Clarke said. “They were really unhappy that complaining meant waiting in a call centre queue for ages, before eventually speaking to an anonymous operator who could do nothing to help.”

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The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four per cent improvement.

The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical driving conditions. The route included single- and dualMark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. carriageway roads. Each of the four demonstrator trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total of almost 700 miles covered on the day.

On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg in the 450 bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers.

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But for drivers looking in the mirror down the side of the vehicle and the trailer, the view has generally been subject to poor lighting in dark conditions. However, the new down-lighting system has been designed to offer a simple solution to the problem.

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Thompson came up with the idea after he drove an articulated lorry through a narrow and busy, yet unlit area, where he was unable to see the sides of his trailer. He said it was then he realised just how dangerous the situation was, and that something needed to be done in the interest of road and personal safety.

Thompson confirmed some parcel carriers and supermarkets are currently trialling the system on their trailer fleets, and stressed his idea does not replace current legislated vehicle lighting requirements.

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The most recent statistics revealed 890,000 parking tickets are being issued by councils across the UK each and every month, which is equivalent to 1200 an hour – and the City of Westminster was at the top of the pile of cashgrabbers.

According to the figures, which were obtained by the FTA, parking wardens in the City of Westminster are the busiest in the country, handing out an average of 1269 parking fines a day.

FTA’s own PCN Survey revealed a 50 per cent leap in the number of penalty charge notices (PCNs) being issued in London, which led the Association to call on its members to train their drivers in identifying PCN hotspots.

According to the report, 27 companies surveyed had paid £2.9 million in fines in 2012 – and a rise in costs which was directly related to the increase in the number of PCNs issued on the capital’s roads.

The report also showed one-third of the enforcement authorities accounted for nearly all PCNs issued (80 per cent), with the London Borough of Westminster, London Borough of Camden, City of London and

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“FTA is working with its members to help them better manage their PCNs through identifying hotspots and improving driver training,” said Natalie Chapman, FTA’s head of policy for London. “A well-targeted and intelligent approach to appealing unfair PCNs could save some companies hundreds of thousands of pounds a year.

“However, in some locations there is simply nowhere for drivers to stop to make deliveries, therefore commercial vehicle operators have grown smarter when dealing with the problems of making deliveries in the unfriendly roadside environment of central London.”

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ew statistics released by the government have revealed drink-drive related deaths in Britain have risen by 17 per cent.

In 2012, 280 people were killed (one in six road deaths) and 1210 were seriously injured in crashes involving someone over the limit, compared to 240 killed and 1270 seriously injured in 2011.

In light of the new figures, road safety charity Brake has called for the government to take action to stem the rise, adding that England and Wales now have the highest drink-drive limits in Europe, alongside Malta.

It said while governments in Northern Ireland and Scotland are making moves to tackle drink driving through committing to reduce their drink-drive limits, decision-makers in Westminster rejected recommendations for a lower limit in the North Report into drink and drug driving and a Transport Select Committee inquiry into the issue.

“We have the highest drink-drive limit in Europe, and it sends out the dreadful message that a drink or two before driving is acceptable,” said Brake deputy chief executive, Julie Townsend. “Every other country in Europe bar one has decided a lower limit is safer, yet our government rejected the strong recommendations for a tougher approach.

“We are appealing to Westminster to review that decision in light of these figures showing a horrifying increase in people being violently killed at the hands of drink drivers. These deaths are cruel and needless, ending lives too soon and leaving behind traumatised and broken families to pick up the pieces.

“The evidence shows tougher laws and greater enforcement would help prevent these casualties – and we need the government to act urgently upon this.”

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What we’re looking for is a truck stop that sets itself apart from the rest by offering a high-quality service to drivers every time. We’re talking safe, secure parking; clean toilets, shower and wash facilities; top-notch and reasonably priced food; and other basics such as a snack shop, driver’s bar, TV, wifi etc.

Good value is the name of the game, and we want to know the best place to find it.

The winner of last year’s competition was Junction 29 Truckstop near the M1 in Chesterfield, which won over readers and our top-secret judges with its first-class facilities. Our judges said: “We found Junction 29 offered fully

enclosed parking with high fencing and CCTV. It offers a full range of facilities including fuel and a truck wash, wifi and a well-stocked shop area. The cafeteria was very clean and offered a great variety of food, including some healthy options.

The toilets and showers were absolutely spotless.

“In short, Junction 29 provides every facility a driver is likely to need, and at a very reasonable price.”

Last year’s award was the closestfought ever, and we’re expecting this year’s competition to be every bit as exciting.

So come on – get your votes in now using the form below and let us know which establishment you think deserves to be crowned the next Truckstop News Truck Stop of the Year!

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AS EASY AS RDC

Having just returned from delivering a load to Tesco Grocery RDC, Kilsby, I am so impressed that I’ve decided to ask my wife to do all our shopping online from Tesco and have it delivered to the door.

The delivery must be scheduled for as close to noon as possible though, and when the van arrives the driver will be required to reverse up to the kitchen door, then lock up his cab and give the keys to my wife. She will then instruct him to wait in the greenhouse until our groceries are unloaded and checked.

An unbelievably uncomfortable seat will be provided, and as none of the greenhouse windows open, he should be warm enough in the 28-degree summer sunshine.

A thermos of crap coffee will be available which contains about three cupfuls, and if he drinks this he will be charged 25p per cup.

Stale sandwiches and molten chocolate shall also be available upon request for a fee. A television with the volume very loud will also be installed in the greenhouse, but the remote control will not be available to change channel from Cash in the Attic, Jeremy Kyle, or other such daytime TV tripe.

Any other orders from other customers will be removed from the van in spite of the fact they have been very clearly marked and my wife has been told there are other groceries on board for other people. After damaging the boxes, trays and groceries for these other orders, she will throw them

MYSTERY MACHINE Please can you help solve a truck identification mystery for me?

The other day I saw a truck that completely baffled me and cannot find anything on the internet or in magazines about it – and I’m starting to think I imagined it.

I’m 95 per cent sure I drove past a very new-looking Ford (not Iveco Ford) long-distance HGV tractor unit with a very striking cab front design going in the other direction. I have never seen a truck like it and, as far as I’m aware, Ford no longer makes or sells HGVs in Europe.

The front end was basically an X-shaped design. Imagine, if you can, the front of a Ford Focus Mk 2.5 that has been stretched and enlarged, but instead of a highlevel grille, there was a blank panel with (I’m quite certain) a large Ford badge.

From a distance, the design and colours used (silver blue panels and dark blue ‘X’ design) almost made it appear to have a bonnet or nose - but it was a flat-fronted cab.

As I say, the design is very striking - almost distracting!

It was carrying foreign plates, but I didn’t notice which country (I was distracted by the design and Ford badge), and it was pulling a large trailer. If it helps, the location I saw it was just outside Winchester, Hampshire on the A3090 Hockley Link southbound. It was going quite slowly – almost as if lost. I wish I had turned around and follow it to try to get a better look.

Does this sighting mean anything to you? I hope you can help!

Shaun Elliott By email

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STACKS OF INFO

Is there anyone out there who can tell me why American truck have vertical exhause/smoke stacks?

How come European trucks do not have this type of stacks?

The reason for enquiring is that a European truck has passed me and you can smell the exhaust gasses. I always thought that a vertical one would be better, as it would help keep the gasses away from other road-users.

Thanks so much.

Geoffrey Zimmer, By email Thanks for your email, Geoffrey.

The basic design of trucks incorporates ground-level exhaust pipes. The main exception to this is on fuel tankers, where exhausts are put as far forward as possible, away from the fuel tanker body to reduce the chances of ignition of the load through heat emissions (or sparks etc).

One reason some trucks have upright exhausts (generally called ‘stacks’) is where they have to

all back onto the van out of route sequence and in a haphazard manner.

The receiving and checking of our groceries will take about six or seven hours, but the driver will be told constantly throughout his ordeal that it is almost done, obviously to keep up his morale and stop him whinging. Upon completion, he will be handed back his keys and told in a patronising way by my wife to make sure the traffic lights at the end of the road are on green before pulling away from the junction.

Now, I wonder if Tesco provides ‘Sauce for the Gander’ as well as ‘Sauce for the Goose?!’

Ian Lacey Lacey’s Freight Services

operate in dusty conditions. Outlets on ground-level exhausts usually point towards the ground, so if the truck was working in dusty conditions - in a quarry or building site, for example - the exhaust would blow the dust and kick up a dust storm. This could damage property, but more importantly in this day and age of Health & Safety, could cause injury to the driver/ operator or others working in the vicinity through dust ingestion.

So generally trucks such as mixers, tippers, logging trucks, brick and block, fencing and DIY delivery trucks and usually any truck equipped with a crane is fitted with upright stacks.

But customised trucks are also fitted with upright stacks to make them look and sound more aggressive, or to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the truck.

We have known some truck operators running customised trucks fitted with upright stacks who have had ‘butterfly’ valves fitted somewhere in the system that allows them to bypass the emissions equipment and effectively have a straight-through exhaust, giving the truck a throaty roar (particularly trucks with big V8 engines).

This can only be used in short bursts, as it affects the performance of the truck and could probably damage the engine etc internally if used for long periods. Standing next to one of these when the driver is showing off isn’t recommended, as the engine spits out sooty deposits through the exhaust, covering anyone in the near vicinity!

So upright exhausts can either be fitted as a necessity to a truck because of the work it does or the environment it works in, or when the truck is customised.

IS IT LEGAL? Idly watching Eddie Stobart Trucks and Trailers on TV (OK, I was REALLY BORED), I tried to ignore all the hype attached to the programme and was seriously impressed by the expertise and professionalism of the car transporter drivers featured.

Loading and unloading all that expensive motorised bling must be one hell of a responsibility for the driver, and the minute adjustments to make sure the vehicles have enough separation in transit is the stuff of nightmares.

One detail which caught my interest, however, was the final delivery of the vehicles. Unable to access the customer’s premises, they unloaded unregistered, unlicensed and possibly not yet road-legal vehicles on to what appeared to be public roads. One (short) legal definition of a road being “any highway or

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Just like the preceding decade, the 1980s saw many dramatic changes occur within the road transport industry. In an era that’s famed for excess in almost every category, it’s perhaps not all that surprising to learn truck engine power almost doubled the outputs achieved in the 1970s – even reaching 400 bhp in some areas.

But where there was boom, there was also bust as the number of powerplant manufacturers and the range of engine types available dwindled in the face of vehiclemakers becoming increasingly keen to offer their own lumps in their new trucks.

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thoroughfare owned and maintained at public expense to which the public has access”.

This being the case, I suspect the Stobart drivers may be putting themselves at risk of prosecution with every vehicle they unload. I know a common sense approach to policing should prevail, but a local car dealer where I live was prosecuted a few years back. He had been disqualified from driving under the totting-up process for a speeding offence and was nicked for driving a car across a short piece of public road between transporter and garage forecourt. I know this is a more serious offence, but the principle is the same.

To add insult to injury, he was nicked after being spotted on the local CCTV network, the installation of which his company had made a large contribution to.

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This book paints an eyeopening picture of the 1980s road transport industry, and explores British marques such as Bedford, Dennis, Dodge, ERF, Foden, Ford, Leyland, Scammell and SeddonAtkinson; as well as the major European manufacturers and some obscure ‘local’ makes.

Georgia Boy

Author Michael Ravn Publisher Turbine Forlaget Web www.amazon.com Price $12 (£7.68) This book tells the story of Danish trucking legend Willy Davidsen (aka Georgia Boy).

Comprising a collection of anecdotes taken from 40 years of life on the road, the book is chock-full of scrapes, incidents and canny business shenanigans. Indeed, Davidsen was one of the firstever European drivers to do the Middle East Run (his load: frozen chickens), and trips behind the Iron Curtain presented some unusual opportunities to make a bit of money on the side.

This e-book is still a bit hard to find, but it’s currently available on Amazon (US) for Kindle. It’s well worth seeking out.

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K stolen vehicle recovery specialist TRACKER is claiming Lancashire police were able to locate a stolen Hitachi mini digger in under an hour by tracing a signal emitted by the vehicle’s onboard tracking device.

The mini digger had been pinched from Blackburn on a trailer which itself had been stolen from the Lancashire town of Chorley.

Used Hitachi mini diggers can sell for in excess of £20,000, which means they are of great interest to thieves – but fortunately, this one was recovered and collected by the rightful owner in just five hours.

The mini digger’s owner, Mr Gill, said: “Having machinery missing for any length of time is always going to be a problem.

However, the disruption to business operations was minimal as it was recovered so quickly.

“The financial outlay for the TRACKER equipment was well worth it as just an hour

after I had reported the digger missing, I was contacted by the police and told it had been successfully located.”

The National Plant & Equipment Register (TER) reports 95 per cent of plant equipment stolen every year is not recovered. However, TRACKER figures show a staggering 68 per cent of all plant it recovers is done so within 24 hours of the stolen vehicle recovery device being activated – and 10 per cent of those are recovered within just one hour.

“An estimated £50 million to £70 million worth of plant and agricultural machinery is stolen every year,” said Adrian Davenport, TRACKER police liaison manager. “With only five per cent of them ever retrieved, this recovery is a clear example of how a tracking device can benefit businesses. By fitting a tracking device to plant and agricultural machinery, the chances of stolen equipment being located by police and returned is significantly increased.”

CORRECTION On the front cover of the October edition of Truckstop News, we printed an image of two tipper trucks belonging to J Murphy & Sons Ltd alongside a story outlining the government’s new initiatives to improve the safety of cyclists in London.

We would like to clarify that the contents of the story were in no way associated with J Murphy & Sons Ltd, which is a reputable operator, and we would like to apologise for any misunderstanding our use of the image may have caused.

Murphy is committed to operating a sustainable plant and transport holding and takes the safety of its fleet as the number one priority. The entirety of its heavy fleet working in the London area (vehicles of 7.5 tonnes gvw and above) are fitted with audible warning equipment that warns cyclist and pedestrians when the vehicle turns left. Furthermore, Murphy has a rolling programme of fitting side under run bars to all of these vehicles (which are not a legal requirement on tipping vehicles).

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he Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched a new Smart Test service aimed at covering all aspects of drug and alcohol screening for haulage operations – including policy writing, sample collection, laboratory analysis, training and education.

Provided in conjunction with ScreenSafe, which has long-term experience with substance testing in the haulage industry, the RHA said members will get special discounted rates and a free, no-obligation consultation with an expert on substance misuse, who will be able to tailor a solution to their specific needs.

“Drug and alcohol problems are serious health and safety issues for the workplace, and especially for safety-critical jobs such as people with the responsibility for driving tens of thousands of miles a year in vans, trucks and lorries,” said ScreenSafe’s Sue Carter. “A report last year estimated one million workers were taking drugs.”

The 1992 Transport and Works Act makes it a criminal offence for certain workers to be unfit to work as a result of drugs and/or alcohol. Employers can also be prosecuted unless they can prove they have carried out all due diligence in trying to prevent such an offence being committed – and the RHA’s Smart Test has been launched to help operators formulate such a policy, regardless of company size.

“Well-considered, legally correct and properly report implemented policies protect not TomTom suggests the of VOSA onlynumber an employer, but also their employees, roadside checks is and provide reassurance the testing is being escalating carried out legitimately,” Carter said. “The

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RHA’s new service aims to help operators instigate drugs and alcohol testing for drivers RHA Smart Test is an example of a bestpractice model that other employers and trade associations should consider, as it provides professional support for their staff with a drug and alcohol policy that places emphasis on health, safety and education.”

ScreenSafe specialises in the provision of drug, alcohol and blood borne virus testing services and provides bespoke training and testing by analysing results from oral fluid, urine, hair or blood samples.

RHA said transport operators with concerns in their workplace around substance misuse or who would like to find out more about how they can protect they company and employees can call 0330 100 2495 or email rha@screensafe.co.uk. All enquiries are strictly confidential.

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his month I take a look at the Personal Injury market and in particular how the process of making a compensation claim has altered following major changes introduced by the Government in April and July 2013. This article deals with the current landscape, although the position could be different if your accident happened before 31 July 2013.

If you have had an accident today, what options are available to pursue a claim for compensation for your injuries and associated financial losses (including lost wages)?

You may have noticed fewer adverts on TV and in the press where Claims Management Companies (CMCs) and large firms of solicitors do battle for your accident claim. This is because the legal fees that can be recovered from the guilty party’s insurers after a successful claim have been drastically reduced. There is therefore less money for the marketing pot and many CMCs and solicitors have turned their attention to the Internet, as they feel it is cheaper to advertise and there is a larger target audience. Competition on the Internet is fierce making it difficult for smaller specialist firms to get their message across to someone who has been injured and is looking for help.

If your Internet searches turn up the same companies time and again it is understandable to assume they must be the biggest and best, and able to do a first rate job for you - but are they really just good at selling their service? Big is not necessarily beautiful, and the bigger the outfit often the more likely it will be that they run a factory style processing centre where the person handling your case constantly changes and it is difficult to speak to anyone with the experience needed to sort out your problems. Although this is not always the case, big businesses do have large overheads and this can impact on the quality of the service they are able to provide.

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors (see their advert on the front page) considers the “LEGAL LANDSCAPE FOLLOWING RECENT GOVERNMENT CHANGES”

Smaller, specialist firms of solicitors can still be found on the Internet and it may be worth taking the time to refine your searches.

They tend to have a higher proportion of experienced solicitors Steven Hinchliffe • ISSUE 299 basis • JULYwith 8 •personally, TRUCKSTOP on NEWS 2012you. Take handling the work a one-to-one ADVERTORIAL a careful look at their website or ring before making up your mind, to In this month’s issue, Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist see what impression they make on you. orPersonal if the claim is defendedfirm it will leave Solicitors the Claims Portal and other Injury Compensation Hinchliffes Whoever you chose to handle your case, it is now highly unlikely rules time scales thenpage) apply.

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If the claim is badly run this SOLICITORS not only puts your position in jeopardy, Continuing his review of successfully completed PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Steven Hinchliffe CASE STUDY BY status A The insurance industry isclaims, in business to make a profit to - INJURY butCAUSED also the of the business acting on your behalf. Unless accident Steven Hinchliffe looks at just and aims situation experienced by a reader DEFECTIVE pay out as little asone possible.

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By this timeis steps were to get actually coming into effect and instead some are simply (largeinjury and small) from being forced close.for the This situation likely their permission for the disclosure of their details,insurers and in particular employer the injured person’s solicitor must have extensive already well underway for Mr R to be examined by an ENT of their real life experiences of incidents resulting in personal knowledge of the Health worse, and Safety Regulations that haveas of the recording higher profits. particularly 11,000 or so solicitor firms in out England surgeon so that a comprehensive medical report, setting injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident been breached, and be able to comprehensively set out details full details of the injuries and their consequences, could be compensation claim. Allwho of theserepresent clients contactedinnocent my firm after accident The income of the solicitors Wales, around 1,300obtained. are being by byour when first contacting the and employer.

Without this level of Once thisactively was availablesupervised and had been approved seeing our details in Truckstop News. awareness the employer’s insurers will almost certainly try and Mr R, a copy was sent to the insurers, together with details of victims has reducedIn this overall by 30% 40%, with many now governing body because of their financial weakness. I am pleased article I highlight a fairly to common situation where a driver cases exploit any perceived deficiencies or weakness in the case in his very modest financial losses incurred as a direct result of is required to deliver and unload a lorry or trailer that has been an effort to avoid having to pay the injured person their rightful subject to a low level fixed else fees irrespective the of work to say that my firm is nottheinaccident. this position, and for peace of mind you a fellow employee of of the sameamount packedof by someone - either compensation.

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Thisdriver, stepyouisalsotaken reluctantly, but to find out 2005. if you are entitled to compensation is ask family, friends are self employed or an agency benefit from the 10(1) of the Work at Height Regulations my firm’s costs and the expenses we had incurred in dealing same rights enjoyed by the employees of the company you are the claim (eg paying his medical records and the (b) Failed to take suitableor and colleagues sufficient steps to prevent our can with firms simply will not survive if they stop being profitable. With this if they recommend aforsolicitor.

Make careful contracted to work for. However, it is worth noting that if you were medical report) were subsequently negotiated with the insurers client being struck by the item, contrary to Regulation 10(2) in charge of have loading the vehicle thethe accident may be to have in mind the Government raised level offound compensation enquiries if you respond and to paid TVseparately. or Internet advertising to ensure your of thethat above Regulations. happened entirely due to your negligence, in which case a claim Fortunately, despite the accident circumstances Mr R (c) Failed to ensure that the trailer was loaded in such a way for compensation would probably case not be successful. can be awarded by 10%, but if your has a modest value this case will be professionally handled.

The old “you get suffered only a relatively minor injury,adage and this was reflected by what as to prevent unintended movement of the contents, As with previous articles the common trend remains the effect the level of compensation he recovered. His employer’s contrary to Regulationyou 10(4) of the above increase will not go farinjured in meeting your solicitor’s loss pay for”Regulations. is now becoming increasingly relevant! on the person’s life, and although using the process of lawof income. insurers took a sensible approach to the claim and handled (d) Failed to ensure the trailer was loaded in a safe manner. to make personal injury claims as a means of redress cannot truly matters with reasonable efficiency, which meant it was possible The procedure for making a claim has also dramatically (e) altered. compensate for the trauma and inconvenience suffered, it can Exposed our client to a danger or a trap and a foreseeable to reach agreement and for Mr R to be in funds in just under six of injury. assist inhave requiringto thestart guilty party provide medical treatment Almost all cases now onto an online Claims Portalriskwith months from the date the first letter was sent to his employer.

Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor and Principal of Hinchliffes Solicitors and rehabilitation, in addition to financial relief by way of awards suffered a painful cut to the top of his head and, as was This also had the effect of keeping the legal costs to a built in time limits.of compensation.

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and procedures the basic aim of an accident claim is to try and return the injured party to the position that he or she would otherwise have been in had the accident not happened.

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Next month’s topic will consider another “READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CLAIM (PART 31)” - If you have any questions concerning making a Next month’s topic will consider “TRIPPING AND SLIPPING IN THE WORKPLACE” - please e-mail your questions to personal injury claim please e-mail us at hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk Steven (heading “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”) 01684 Hinchliffeyour and hismessage team at hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk (heading your message “Truckstop News or Legalcall Advice Page”) 580900 call 01684 580900 quoting “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”. You can also find the firm on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. quoting “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”. MOBILE/DEVICE orFRIENDLY WEBSITE LAUNCHING SOON - making it even easier to get in touch.

Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor and Principal of Hinchliffes Solicitors

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LEGAL ADVICE David Glover of leading commercial and transport law firm Marshall Glover is on

David Glover of leading commercial and transport law firm Marshall Glover is on hand to offer legal advice to Truckstop News readers. If you require advice or further information, head to www.marshallglover.com or call on 0844 801 1422.

Confirmation / amendments by email, tel or fax should be addressed to Vocational licence holders should beware Legal advice Sian Curphey, Kelsey Publishingusing Group, 14 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JA mobile phones while driving hand to offer legal advice to Truckstop News readers. If you require advice or further information, head to www.marshallglover.com or call on 0844 801 1422.

Driver’s hours and tacho rules

Parliament has recognised the inherent dangers caused by drivers of motor vehicles when using mobile telephones while driving and brought forward specific legislation. There has been an unacceptable increase in the number of vocational licence holders using mobile telephones without a hands free device while driving large goods and passenger carrying vehicles. This practice is unacceptable and presents an undue risk to road safety. Studies have indicated that even the use of hands-free devices can distract a driver to the extent that they may be prevented from applying the requisite care and attention.

A report for an offence received from an enforcement agency that a vocational driver has used their mobile telephone while driving without a hands free device in the last three years will result in that driver being called to a hearing before the traffic commissioner. Each case will be decided on its own facts and merits and the presiding traffic commissioner will be keen to ascertain the reason the driver is engaged in the telephone call.

In cases where drivers are speaking with their employers or their customers, the traffic commissioner may consider the effect this might have upon the operator’s repute”.

So you are likely to be called to a hearing in order to show cause why an order should not be made. The guidelines which a traffic commissioner will be considering are to suspend vocational entitlement for 14 days, 21 days if driving a commercial vehicle, to commence with immediate effect. For a second and/or subsequent offence to multiply accordingly, for example, second offence in a commercial vehicle 2 x 21 days.

A driver at most three weeks may be counted in either week, sending following: sending ormay receivinghave oral or written messages; or receiving facsimile documents; sending or receiving still or moving images;daily and providing to the internet. reduced restaccess periods between any but not in both.

If you’re caught using a hand-held mobile phone or similar device while driving, you canperiods. expect to get an automatic fixed two weekly rest For those drivers involved in ferry penalty notice. This means you’ll get three penalty points on your driving and haveisto engaged pay a fine of £60.in However, your case Article 7 states the requirements Iflicence a driver multior train journeys there are specific may go to court. If it does, you may also face disqualification from driving on top of a maximum fine 30 of £1000.

If you were in relation to break periods. A break manning, then within hours of the circumstances which may be driving a PCV or heavy goods vehicle, you could face a maximum fine ofdaily £2500. or weekly rest period, a being any period during which a end of a applicable: where a driver accompanies Also if the matter were considered of a serious nature you could face engaged prosecution for other road transport related offences, Exemptions fromcarry prosecution are few driver may not out any driving driver in multi-manning must a vehicle which is transported by ferry which carry more serious sentences.

A person does not contravene any which of these provisions if, at the or any other work and is used have taken are a new daily rest period of at or train, and takes a regular daily rest Repercussions hard-hitting time of the alleged contravention: they are using the telephone or other device to for call the police, fire, ambulance or other emergency exclusively recuperation. least nine period, that period may be interrupted However, if you hours. are the holder of a vocational licence the service; they are acting in response to a genuine emergency; and it implications of a mobile phone offence do not end there. You are is unsafe or them to cease order to After aimpracticable driving forperiod of driving 4.5 inhours, weekly rests, anyhearing twoin front of not more than twice by other activities likely For to be called to vocational driver in conduct make the call (or, in relation to the supervision of a provisional a traffic commissioner. The senior traffic commissioner has licence holder, for the provisional licence holder to cease driving a driver shall take an uninterrupted consecutive weeks a Document driver Noshall take not exceeding one hour in total. issued a document entitled ‘Statutory 6 Vocational while the call was being made).

Driver Conduct, which gives a detailed view of vocational driver Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, a break not orless thanis to45 minutes, at least: However, during that regular daily rest conduct.

Here I have reproduced the paragraph on the use of mobileof telephone other device be treated as hand-held if it mobile phones “A specific starting point is provided in respect of is, or must be, held at some point during the course of making or unless the takes ainteractive rest period.

■ two regular weekly resttelephones periods, or period the driver shall have access to a the use of hand held devices such as mobile receiving a calldriver or performing any other communication because of the prevalence of this offence in recent years. function. An ‘interactive communication function’ includes the This break may be replaced by a ■ one regular weekly rest period and bunk or couchette.

Disclaimer: No information in this column shall be construed as legal advice and information is offered for general information purposes only based on the current law break of at least 15theminutes followed onealways reduced weekly periodqualified of at solicitor on any Drivers also be aware that when article was first written. You should seek advice from anrest appropriately specific should legal enquiry. by a break of at least 30 minutes least 24 hours. any time spent travelling to a location each distributed over the period in However, the reduction shall be to take charge of a vehicle falling within compensated by an equivalent period such a way as to comply with the the scope of this Regulation (that of rest taken en bloc before the end provisions. is a vehicle in-scope of tachograph of the third week following the week Article 8 deals with daily and legislation), or to return from that weekly rests. A driver shall take daily in question. A weekly rest period shall location, when the vehicle is neither at and weekly rest periods. These are start no later than at the end of six the driver’s home nor at the employer’s as follows: Within each period of 24 24-hour periods from the end of the operational centre where the driver is hours after the end of the previous previous weekly rest period. normally based, shall not be counted daily rest period or weekly rest period, Any rest taken as compensation for as a rest or break unless the driver is a driver shall have taken a new daily a reduced weekly rest period shall be on a ferry or train and has access to rest period. If the portion of the daily attached to another rest period of at a bunk or couchette. Any time spent rest period which falls within that 24least nine hours. by a driver driving a vehicle which falls hour period is at least nine hours, but Where a driver chooses to do this, outside the scope of this Regulation less than 11 hours, then the daily rest daily rest periods and reduced weekly to or from a vehicle which falls within period in question shall be regarded rest periods away from base may be the scope of this Regulation, which as a reduced daily rest period. A daily taken in a vehicle, as long as it has is not at the driver’s home or at the rest period may be extended to make suitable sleeping facilities for each employer’s operational centre where a regular weekly rest period or a driver and the vehicle is stationary. the driver is normally based, shall count reduced weekly rest period.

A weekly rest period that falls in two as other work.

Tel: 01733 353 363 Fax: 01733 557 235 E-mail: sian.curphey@kelseypb.co.uk

In response to a number of requests for assistance with the European regulations on driver’s hours and tachographs, this month we will look at the some of the areas which seem to cause confusion.

It is useful to look at what is the actual meaning of some of the terms which we frequently hear referred to.

‘Break’ means any period during which a driver may not carry out any driving or any other work and which is used exclusively for recuperation. This is different from ‘rest’, which means any uninterrupted period during which a driver may freely dispose of his time.

A ‘daily rest period’ means the daily period during which a driver may freely dispose of their time and covers a ‘regular daily rest period’ and a ‘reduced daily rest period’. A ‘regular daily rest period’ means any period of rest of at least 11 hours.

Alternatively, this regular daily rest period may be taken in two periods, the first of which must be an uninterrupted period of at least three hours and the second an uninterrupted period of at least nine hours. A ‘reduced daily rest period’ means any period of rest of at least nine hours, but less than 11 hours.

‘Weekly rest period’ means the weekly period during which a driver may freely dispose of their time and covers a ‘regular weekly rest period’ and a ‘reduced weekly rest period’: ■ ‘regular weekly rest period’ means any period of rest of at least 45 hours, ■ ‘reduced weekly rest period’ means any period of rest of less than 45 hours, which may, subject to certain conditions, be shortened to a minimum of 24 consecutive hours.

‘Daily driving time’ means the total accumulated driving time between the end of one daily rest period and the beginning of the following daily rest period or between a daily rest period and a weekly rest period.

Article 6 of Regulation (EC) 561/2006 states the requirements for driving time, daily, weekly and fortnightly. Daily driving time shall not exceed nine hours. However, the daily driving time may be extended to at most 10 hours not more than twice during the week. Weekly driving time shall not exceed 56 hours and shall not result in the maximum weekly working time laid down in Directive 2002/15/EC being exceeded. The total accumulated driving time during any two consecutive weeks shall not exceed 90 hours.

One of the offences some drivers have committed is using a mobile phone while driving. The legislation defines this offence as follows: No person is to drive a motor vehicle on a road if he is using a hand-held mobile telephone or a hand-held device of a specified kind. No person is to cause or permit any other person to drive a motor vehicle on a road while that other person is using a handheld mobile telephone or a hand-held device of a specified kind. No person is to supervise a holder of a provisional licence if the person supervising is using a hand-held mobile telephone or a hand-held device of a specified kind at a time when the provisional licence holder is driving a motor vehicle on a road.

Disclaimer: No information in this column shall be construed as legal advice and information is offered for general information purposes only based on the current law when the article was first written. You should always seek advice from an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specific legal enquiry.

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he handover of five DAF LF55 18-tonners to Northamptonshire palletised distribution operator Freightroute has marked a 20-year relationship with the supplying dealer Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Ltd. The new DAFs join a fleet that provides nationwide pallet delivery services through eight mainland UK depots, supported by 14 satellite depots and two depots in Ireland. Together, these provide coverage to all parts of the British Isles, and Freightroute carries over half a million pallets annually across the UK and Ireland with its fleet of 140 vehicles and 100 trailers.

“We sold our first DAF to Freightroute 20 years ago, soon after the company had been established – and since then, both companies have enjoyed an excellent and mutually beneficial relationship,” said Brian Currie.

“Over the past two decades we have seen their family-run business grow substantially, and we’re delighted our dealership has played some part in that success by providing high-quality, reliable and fuel-efficient

trucks backed by first-class service and parts support.”

Lawrence David 8.5 m ‘Fuelsaver’ bodies are fitted to the 5.85 m wheelbase DAFs, and each is equipped with a 1500 kg Dhollandia cantilever tail lift for palletised load deliveries.

The bodies feature a curved roof, which aligns with the adjustable roof spoiler on the day cabs, to improve aerodynamics.

Power is from the 6.7-litre DAF GR165 six-cylinder engine rated at 220 bhp (165 kW) at between 1900-2500 rpm, and which has a torque output of 850 Nm between 1200-1700 rpm. It is matched to a six speed AS-Tronic automated transmission, with an 11.5-tonne parabolic SR1132 rear axle completing the driveline.

The trucks are backed by a two-year warranty with safety inspections and routine maintenance being carried out in Freightroute’s own well-equipped workshops at its headquarters at Irthlingborough. Brian Currie will provide parts support through its Northampton site.

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DUNMOW TAKES FIRST RENAULTS

Kerax and Premium mark the first Renault trucks on Dunmow’s fleet

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ssex-based Dunmow Waste Management has added the first Renaults to its 20-strong fleet of DAF and Mercedes.

Two Renault Kerax 430.32 8x4 rigid chassis have been fitted with Hyva Hook lift bodies, drawbar capability and Optidriver gearboxes.

The third truck is a Premium 460.25 6x2 TAG axle tractor unit. All the vehicles were supplied through Renault Trucks Essex and financed through Renault Trucks Financial Services.

The new Renault Kerax will transport large container bins between the company’s waste transfer station in Chelmsford, Essex and construction sites and industrial companies across Essex and surrounding areas.

The Renault Premium will transfer residual waste from the company’s recycling facility to ‘waste to energy’ recovery plants around Kent, Essex and Norfolk as part of Dunmow Waste Management’s ‘Zero to Landfill’ commitment.

Dunmow director Sam Malins said the move away from a predominantly DAF fleet

to Renault signalled a new beginning for its fleet. “Following various issues with our vehicles, we wanted a fresh start with a new product,” he said. “We are very pleased with our decision to purchase the new Renaults, particularly with the exceptional service and back-up we have received from the dealership.

“The Kerax offers great ground clearance and load capacity and is generally a good all-round fleet truck. We invested in a high specification for the Premium – the driver is delighted with its performance and comfort, and now refuses to drive anything else!

“Finally, the dealer has been a pleasure to deal with. I am able to get on with running the business, safe in the knowledge it will be looking after the trucks. Renault Trucks Essex will also be carrying out all repair and maintenance for us – again, another hassle-free experience. We look forward to developing this relationship further in the future,” Malins concluded.

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In August, Essex chief constable Stephen Kavanagh told the BBC that: “We need to see professional bodies saying if you get caught using your mobile telephone or texting while you’re driving, you will be sacked.”

PoliceWitness has positioned itself in support of Kavanagh’s statement, and said road safety must be the highest priority for all commercial drivers.

“We are fully behind chief constable Kavanagh on this – it sends a powerful message to any driver who has a company name written down the side of the vehicle, which is: get caught using your phone by a member of public while driving a company vehicle, and you may face immediate dismissal,” said PoliceWitness chairman, Matt Stockdale.

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“With tens of thousands of motorists and cyclists now recording their journeys, those drivers who chose to flout the law could potentially lose their jobs. The key here is all businesses large and small should communicate and enforce this policy.”

In a recent incident, caught on film by a vehicle fitted with a PoliceWitness camera, a commercial driver was filmed driving his van using his elbows while using his mobile phone on the M1 northbound in Leicestershire.

“This driver was obviously not in complete control of his vehicle,” Stockdale said. “We have contacted the company - Crown Trade Windows Ltd – and we are waiting for a response from their MD. I have also sought an informal opinion from Leicestershire police.

“Firms that dismiss employees for using their phones or who are not in full control of their vehicle are providing a valuable life lesson, and some could say preventing them from facing criminal changes and even prison for causing death by dangerous driving,” Stockdale concluded.

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n Enfield freight operator has been disqualified from the industry for two years – and lost his licence to drive HGVs for six months – because of his “appalling” and “cavalier approach” to safety standards.

The decision by London and South East of England traffic commissioner Nicholas Denton comes after John Gallagher was told he had lost his repute as an operator and transport manager.

During a public inquiry on September 9, it was revealed Gallagher, who traded as Express Freight Services, had been convicted of 12 driver’s hours and tachograph offences relating to the breaks and rest he should have taken under regulations, for which he was fined a total of £1920. He had also operated defective vehicles, including one vehicle that had a damaged tyre; had been issued with five fixed penalty notices totalling £860 and five prohibitions for failure to adhere to driver’s hours regulations; and failed to produce routine safety inspection records for his vehicles. There was also no written defect reporting system in place.

In addition, a poor record had been kept when vehicles were presented for MoT, there was no system for planning regular safety inspections, and he had not notified a change of maintenance contractor.

Investigations into the operator’s vehicles and records by VOSA took place in December 2012 and May 2013. These revealed shortcomings of a “serious nature”, the traffic commissioner concluded.

Gallagher did not attend the hearing, offering to surrender his licence because he was no longer operating vehicles. He had since taken up a role in the civil engineering sector.

After reviewing the evidence, Denton noted there were relatively few positive elements for him to consider when deciding what action to take. “What I found shocking was Mr Gallagher’s appalling record on driver’s hours,” he said. “He clearly did not learn from the five prohibitions and fixed penalties he received for driver’s hours offences before he was prosecuted for 12 further offences which had been detected from just 28 days worth of charts.

“Scarcely less serious is the very poor record for roadworthiness prohibitions – six in two years for a licence with just two vehicles,” Denton added. “Mr Gallagher’s cavalier approach to maintenance… goes some way towards explaining why there were so many.”

The decision means Gallagher can no longer operate vehicles in England, Scotland or Wales and can not apply to hold a licence during the disqualification. He has also been disqualified from acting as a transport manager.

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SCOTLAND & THE NORTH

1 Excellent café Open Monday – Friday 6am until 9pm; Saturday 7.30am until 1pm Excellent truckwash Open Monday 7am until Saturday 1pm (24 hours) Excellent showers & TV room

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LOCKERBIE LORRY PARK LOCKERBIE

Crewe Lorry Park

Parkingupto upto 200 Parking 200trucks trucks

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Home Cooking • SKY SPORTS • SKY SPORTS Licenced Home Bar now Cooking Open at 6pm every night except Saturdays Open Monday to Thursday 6am-11pm • Friday 6am-10pm Saturday 6am-2pm & Sunday 8am-3pm New shop shop now open New open -- selling selling drivers every day day necessities

Open 24 hours

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RED MOSS HOTEL & TRUCKSTOP

500 yards from Junction 16 M1

AWARD WINNING FOOD SERVED HERE

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OVERNIGHT PARKING ●£10 PARKING INCLUDING £2 VOUCHER ●SHOWERS ●£14 PARKING + MEAL + £2 VOUCHER ●LICENSED BAR ●ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ●HOMEMADE FOOD ●FREE WI-FI ●BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, DINNERS AVAILABLE ALL DAY ●TAKE AWAY AVAILABLE

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BUSINESS

(CENTRE OF VILLAGE)

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OPEN 6am WEEKDAYS • 4pm WEEKENDS 8 LETTING ROOMS • REASONABLE RATES

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WHITLEY BRIDGE TRUCK STOP

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• Good home cooked meals • Famous for our Salads • All day breakfasts • Take Away

Tel: 01476 860916 / 861543

We are 1 mile past Peterborough services going North - PE7 3UJ

LODGE FARM CAFÉ • FRESH FOOD SERVED ALL DAY • BREAKFASTS LUNCHES SNACKS PRE-ORDERS TAKEN FOR EAT IN OR TAKEAWAY • DRIVERS’ LOUNGE WITH BAR, POOL & DARTS • OVERNIGHT PARKING £15.00 • SNAP PARKING AVAILABLE • CCTV & SHOWER FACILITIES • OPEN 7 DAYS

Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its all-new FH series of heavy trucks, designed with the driver in mind and a focus on fuel economy.

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E A19

NEWTONMORE GRILL & BAR

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twitter address: @HDPTruckStop

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JustJust off junction 40 on40 M6on motorway CA11 9EH off junction M6 motorway

CA11 9EH

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HINCHLIFFES SOLICITORS

Whitwood Diner

PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS

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SHORT/LONG TERM PARKING - STORAGE

Call Nick on 07799 804577

see our

ACCIDENT

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We offer a completely free, no risk service no matter what the outcome of your claim you do not have to pay us.

Speak direct to a solicitor - who can usually say straight away if we can help with your claim.

Your claim is handled by an experienced solicitor, who explains everything clearly and keeps you completely up to date.

We aim to achieve the maximum compensation allowable, as quickly as possible.

We negotiate hard for the right result - and if necessary will take your claim all the way to a Court Trial.

Julie’s Cafè

STRONG

MAN

GYM

01905 776406 WR9 9AP

Sat nav: CV3 4PY 02476 992 866

We claim compensation for your injuries and also for your financial losses or expenses caused by the accident, including lost wages.

We do not take commissions or pay insurers for your details.

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• Parking £12.50 includes £2.00 voucher for Food, Drink, Gym, Showers usage • Loyalty cards - for use in our diner FREE WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE BEEN • Membership Cards for Stormin Normans bar • Freshly 0800 138 1348 AWARDED LEAD VEND STATUS FOR ASDA www.hinchliffes.co.uk Prepared Food available 6am-9pm Mon-Fri &Sat 6am-1pm • Newly open Gym available on a pay as used basis • Free Wi-Fi Manchester 0161 669 4300 East Midlands & Hams Hall 01332 638080 London & South East 01707 636680

Private medical treatment can often be arranged to help you recover, without cost to you.

We listen, advise and then take action.

CALL NOW to take advantage of our

Tel: 01768 866995

Mobile TruckWash now launched!

You do not need to visit us - we can help you no matter where you live.

no risk service

For full terms and conditions www.pjmlorrypark.co.uk

See our website for more details

Tel: 01768 866995

Scotland/North

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- Security patrolling 24/7 - Agency Fuel 24/7 - Good food

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DN14 0HH

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Overnight Parking • from £10 24hrs Security • Facilities On Site

Also of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is aided by an increase in the cabʼs usable window area and an innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design.

Stalks and controls are arranged in priority so the most important ones are now closest to the driver, and the steering wheel now has a neck tilt function – another world-first in the truck world.

Safety is high on the agenda, An all-new cab structure features more upright A-pillars, which give the cab an additional 1 m3 of interior space.

This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on board.“The cab is optimised both for work and leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better bed, integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low noise levels among other features, all increase the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less tired and more alert.”

Production of the Volvo FH will start in spring 2013 for the European market.

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Overnight Manned Security Open 364 days of the year Plasma TV Off licence on forecourt CCTV Fuel and Parking 24/7 Free to use cash machine All major fuel cards accepted Café Open:Open: Mon–ThursMon-Fri - 5.30am–10pm.

Friday - 5.30am–8pm Saturday - CLOSED Café 5.30-10pm Sat 7am-12pm

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Post Code DN8 5SX access using A18 only

New Management, Urgently require Professional RecentlyWe refurbished Cafe, Showers & Toilets Class 1 (C+E) Drivers

12.00 noon on Saturday & re-open at 06.00 on Overnight Parking is £15 with £2.00 Monday morning Meal Voucher andisFree ● Overnight Parking £15Shower with £2.00 Meal Voucher and Free Shower

-Fleet operators manage their SNAP account through our fluid online interface offering full traceability by vehicle registration plates.

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Tel: 01527 869245

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Whitwood Services at Exelby Lorry Park (junction WE 31 CAN on HELP! M62)

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Details were scarce when we went to press ahead of the official launch on September 5, but the Swedish manufacturer told Truckstop News the new FHs will be available in both Euro 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount of upgrades and improvements.

Leading the charge for fuel efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See function (Truckstop News, issue 301).

The system, which works alongside the I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed to cut consumption by five per cent by storing information about the route the truck drives along. “The next time the truck uses the same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure progress is as economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel Package. This package encompasses training and monthly assistance – Fuel Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by changing driving styles and increasing knowledge of how to drive for maximum fuel-efficiency.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – production of which for the European market will get under way in autumn 2013 – should make for additional fuel savings. “ITorque reduces fuel consumption by up to With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing four the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium per cent. Together with I-See and other minor truck can offer. improvements, the result is fuel consumption can drop by up to 10 per cent. For the average truck, this can equate to a saving of up to 4100 litres of fuel a year,” Nilsson continued.

On-road manners have received much attention, and Volvo is claiming the new trucks offer exceptional handling thatʼs much like a car. “To put things into perspective, we can even offer independent front suspension, although initially only on left-hand drive vehicles. This world-first takes handling to unsurpassed levels in the truck world,” Nilsson said.

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7 24/7 Security manned, parking for over 100 vehicles Smartcard enabled, fully automated diesel bunkering - 24/7 NEW - Fully refurbished ladies/disabled showers & toilets 3 Brush Rollover Vehicle Wash with Hot Pressure Wash Freshly cooked homemade dishes available until late Licensed bar with 52” Plasma TV with SKY SPORTS / ESPN Truckers Shop: CB, electrics, newsagents and essentials NEW - Free Wireless Internet access (WI-FI) Contract, daytime/weekend parking

• Bar 5-11pm M-F • Bunkered Diesel 24/7 • Secure Parking • Toilets/Showers

A17 Holbeach, PE12 8LT

AGENCY DRIVERS

A19

TEL: 01540 673 702

Food SUNDAY 8 till 8

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Located behind the BP Garage.

Call: 0775 730 7885

for HGV parking, washing and recovery

NORTH & THE MIDLANDS

www.adrnetwork.co.uk

1 mile from A9 Opening Times: MON 7am – 10pm TUES – FRI 6.30am- 10pm SAT- 7am– 8pm SUN-8am – 8pm Fresh Home Cooked Food, Overnight Parking Showers, TV etc. WiFi available A Warm Welcome Awaits If your arriving between 9.30 – 10pm Call before and have a meal waiting for you.

Perth Road, Newtonmore, PH20-1BB

SNAP

Single National Account Package

01332 361 344

01864 502267 • SAT NAV ML12 6TP

20 CARLISLE ROAD, CRAWFORD, ML12 6TW

DN14 0HH

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Serving food Mon - Fri 6am till 10pm and Sat 8am till 5pm

24 Hour Parking with Security Guard and CCTV Parking for 100 trucks Cafe open from 5am till late Licenced Bar open until 11pm Digital Widescreen TV Open 7 days a week OPEN ALL BANK HOLIDAYS Free Male and Female showers

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A151 Colsterworth NG33 5JN

A45, Weedon Road, Upperheyford, Northampton, NN7 4DE

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THE HUNGRY TRUCKER CAFÉ

- Security patrolling 24/7 - Agency Fuel 24/7 - Good food - The Maltings Ind. Est.

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Tel: 01604 831914

01864 502227

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www.RedLionTruckstop.com

JUNCTION 14 M74

Saturday: 8am-1pm

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01864 504220 / 07831 571 856

Tues- Friday: 6am-Late;

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RED LION TRUCKSTOP

Home Cooked Meals

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M74 J11(S) J13(N) 55o 31 27.10 North 3o 47 06.84 West

Restaurant & Bar - CCTV WiFi Access • 24hr Toilet & Shower Drivers Special Price Meal 2 courses £8.50

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A1 TRUCKSTOP DINER

• Good home cooked meals • pool table • darts • Sky TV • rooms to rent from just £15 per night • Shower Facilities • Takeaway Available • Overnight Parking Available – Competitive Rates

Easy access from the M1, A52, A38 & A6 Great value, home cooked food Friendly staff Darts, Pool & TV free WiFi 24hr Security Male & Female Showers Toilets & Washroom - Open 24hrs Hard Standing Carpark – just £5

McDonalds, Tesco, many shops, takeaways and restaurants in easy walking distance Snap accepted - Accounts can be opened - Insurance company approved

A90

372 Carlisle Rd, Crawfordjohn, ML12 6SX

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Kates Cabin Truckstop

Now Open Under New Management

Chequers Road, Derby, DE21 6EP

M6 J16 Whole site block paved, fenced, gated and manned 24/7 Separate area for fridges and trailer changes Toilets/showers (Newly Opened Facility) Cafe open until 9pm - Pub next door NOW WITH WIFI

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Cowley Way, Crewe CW1 6AE

Situatedbetween betweenjunctions junctions16-17 16-17 M74 M74 Lockerbie • DG11 2SL Situated 2SL

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Peters Pan Café Bolton’s Yard, Bramford Road Great Blakenham, IP6 0SL

Telephone: 07954 166 022

Use your SNAP account at these sites in the North and Midlands. Also accepting fuel cards. park, Parking sites Logistics, Corby, NN17 5XZ cabin, Peterborough, Standeford Farm Café, Use your SNAP Kates account at theseHeywood sitesdistribution in the North and Midlands.RCS Also accepting fuel cards.

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Junction 19, M74

01576 300 500

SCOTLAND & THE NORTH

1 Excellent café Open Monday – Friday 6am until 9pm; Saturday 7.30am until 1pm Excellent truckwash Open Monday 7am until Saturday 1pm (24 hours) Excellent showers & TV room

2

LOCKERBIE LORRY PARK LOCKERBIE

Crewe Lorry Park

Parkingupto upto 200 Parking 200trucks trucks

07894 622250 BACK TO ORIGINAL SIZE, 100+ SPACES

SecurityGuard Guard on on site 6am Security sitefrom from6pm 6pmtoto 6am £10 ith aa meal £10 for for parking parkingonly only••£15 £15 wwith meal voucher voucher

Home Cooking • SKY SPORTS • SKY SPORTS Licenced Home Bar now Cooking Open at 6pm every night except Saturdays Open Monday to Thursday 6am-11pm • Friday 6am-10pm Saturday 6am-2pm & Sunday 8am-3pm New shop shop now open New open -- selling selling drivers every day day necessities

Open 24 hours

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RED MOSS HOTEL & TRUCKSTOP

500 yards from Junction 16 M1

AWARD WINNING FOOD SERVED HERE

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Crawford Arms Hotel & Truckstop DEFINITELY OPEN FOR

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JUNCTION 14 M74

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Sunday: 3pm-Late.

OVERNIGHT PARKING ●£10 PARKING INCLUDING £2 VOUCHER ●SHOWERS ●£14 PARKING + MEAL + £2 VOUCHER ●LICENSED BAR ●ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ●HOMEMADE FOOD ●FREE WI-FI ●BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, DINNERS AVAILABLE ALL DAY ●TAKE AWAY AVAILABLE

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BUSINESS

(CENTRE OF VILLAGE)

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OPEN 6am WEEKDAYS • 4pm WEEKENDS 8 LETTING ROOMS • REASONABLE RATES

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WHITLEY BRIDGE TRUCK STOP

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• Good home cooked meals • Famous for our Salads • All day breakfasts • Take Away

Tel: 01476 860916 / 861543

We are 1 mile past Peterborough services going North - PE7 3UJ

LODGE FARM CAFÉ • FRESH FOOD SERVED ALL DAY • BREAKFASTS LUNCHES SNACKS PRE-ORDERS TAKEN FOR EAT IN OR TAKEAWAY • DRIVERS’ LOUNGE WITH BAR, POOL & DARTS • OVERNIGHT PARKING £15.00 • SNAP PARKING AVAILABLE • CCTV & SHOWER FACILITIES • OPEN 7 DAYS

Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its all-new FH series of heavy trucks, designed with the driver in mind and a focus on fuel economy.

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NEWTONMORE GRILL & BAR

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twitter address: @HDPTruckStop

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JustJust off junction 40 on40 M6on motorway CA11 9EH off junction M6 motorway

CA11 9EH

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Whitwood Diner

PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS

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EXIT SANDTOFT M180 @ Jct1or TRUCKSTOP Jct2 15

SHORT/LONG TERM PARKING - STORAGE

Call Nick on 07799 804577

see our

ACCIDENT

S P O T

feature on page 8

We offer a completely free, no risk service no matter what the outcome of your claim you do not have to pay us.

Speak direct to a solicitor - who can usually say straight away if we can help with your claim.

Your claim is handled by an experienced solicitor, who explains everything clearly and keeps you completely up to date.

We aim to achieve the maximum compensation allowable, as quickly as possible.

We negotiate hard for the right result - and if necessary will take your claim all the way to a Court Trial.

Julie’s Cafè

STRONG

MAN

GYM

01905 776406 WR9 9AP

Sat nav: CV3 4PY 02476 992 866

We claim compensation for your injuries and also for your financial losses or expenses caused by the accident, including lost wages.

We do not take commissions or pay insurers for your details.

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• Parking £12.50 includes £2.00 voucher for Food, Drink, Gym, Showers usage • Loyalty cards - for use in our diner FREE WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE BEEN • Membership Cards for Stormin Normans bar • Freshly 0800 138 1348 AWARDED LEAD VEND STATUS FOR ASDA www.hinchliffes.co.uk Prepared Food available 6am-9pm Mon-Fri &Sat 6am-1pm • Newly open Gym available on a pay as used basis • Free Wi-Fi Manchester 0161 669 4300 East Midlands & Hams Hall 01332 638080 London & South East 01707 636680

Private medical treatment can often be arranged to help you recover, without cost to you.

We listen, advise and then take action.

CALL NOW to take advantage of our

Tel: 01768 866995

Mobile TruckWash now launched!

You do not need to visit us - we can help you no matter where you live.

no risk service

For full terms and conditions www.pjmlorrypark.co.uk

See our website for more details

Tel: 01768 866995

Scotland/North

-AccessSNAP to the largest number of sites in the UK available from one account.

The account offers you:

Scotland/North Parking sites

The Redmoss hotel, Abington, ML12 6S Kingstown truck park, Carslile, CA3 0EU Parking sites Belford, NE70 7JU Purdy lodge, The Redmoss hotel, Abington, NT Truckstop, Carlisle, CA3 0JRML12 6S Kingstown truck ML12 park, Carslile, CA3 0EU Crawford arms, 6TP Purdy lodge, Belford, NE70 Edinburgh truckpark, EH15 7JU 2QA NT Truckstop, Carlisle, CA3 0JR Newton Aycliffl e truckpark, DL5 6AJ Crawford arms, ML12 6TP Eardley International, Lockerbie, Edinburgh DG11 3JD truckpark, EH15 2QA Newton Aycliffle truckpark, DL5 6AJ Eardley International, Lockerbie, DG11 3JD

Join for access to many more sites.

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These pages show only a small selection of the 100+ sites available to SNAP customers. are the These pages Not showlisted only a here small selection pre-bookable extra secure spaces in of the 100+ sites available to SNAP operators yards available exclusively to customers. Not listed here are the our drivers and extra fleet operators. pre-bookable secure spaces in operators yards available exclusively to our drivers and fleet operators.

£1T5 INC. £6 per

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M62 E

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DN14 0HH

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Peters Pan Café Open 7am – 4pm Mon - Fri. 7am -12pm Sat

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Tel: 01977 517 690

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Also of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is aided by an increase in the cabʼs usable window area and an innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design.

Stalks and controls are arranged in priority so the most important ones are now closest to the driver, and the steering wheel now has a neck tilt function – another world-first in the truck world.

Safety is high on the agenda, An all-new cab structure features more upright A-pillars, which give the cab an additional 1 m3 of interior space.

This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on board.“The cab is optimised both for work and leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better bed, integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low noise levels among other features, all increase the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less tired and more alert.”

Production of the Volvo FH will start in spring 2013 for the European market.

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Overnight Manned Security Open 364 days of the year Plasma TV Off licence on forecourt CCTV Fuel and Parking 24/7 Free to use cash machine All major fuel cards accepted Café Open:Open: Mon–ThursMon-Fri - 5.30am–10pm.

Friday - 5.30am–8pm Saturday - CLOSED Café 5.30-10pm Sat 7am-12pm

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Details were scarce when we went to press ahead of the official launch on September 5, but the Swedish manufacturer told Truckstop News the new FHs will be available in both Euro 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount of upgrades and improvements.

Leading the charge for fuel efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See function (Truckstop News, issue 301).

The system, which works alongside the I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed to cut consumption by five per cent by storing information about the route the truck drives along. “The next time the truck uses the same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure progress is as economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel Package. This package encompasses training and monthly assistance – Fuel Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by changing driving styles and increasing knowledge of how to drive for maximum fuel-efficiency.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – production of which for the European market will get under way in autumn 2013 – should make for additional fuel savings. “ITorque reduces fuel consumption by up to With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing four the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium per cent. Together with I-See and other minor truck can offer. improvements, the result is fuel consumption can drop by up to 10 per cent. For the average truck, this can equate to a saving of up to 4100 litres of fuel a year,” Nilsson continued.

On-road manners have received much attention, and Volvo is claiming the new trucks offer exceptional handling thatʼs much like a car. “To put things into perspective, we can even offer independent front suspension, although initially only on left-hand drive vehicles. This world-first takes handling to unsurpassed levels in the truck world,” Nilsson said.

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HOIST-IT GOES NEW-FOR-OLD

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i gan-based construction products supplier Hoist-It Ltd has finally replaced its first Isuzu after the vehicle turned in 13 years and over 300,000 miles of dedicated service.

The company has replaced the X-registration NQR 7.5-tonner, originally purchased in 2000, with a brand-new 2013 Isuzu Forward N75.190 4x2 rigid.

The new medium-wheelbase 7.5-tonner, now the third Isuzu working at the company, was specified with the Easyshift transmission and a dropside body with a Fassi 65 rear-mounted crane, which permits a reach of approximately 8.5 m for the unloading of hoist products and machinery on-site.

Hoist-It said the new rigid will be covering approximately 25,000 km per

annum, delivering construction and specialist application hoists to its customer base, predominantly in the North of England.

The original Isuzu NQR, nicknamed

by Hoist-It as ‘The Beast’ because of its rugged and uncompromising performance, will be staying in service with the firm. “Our first Isuzu is probably the best vehicle we have ever owned in the 30 years of being in business, giving us very few problems over the last 13 years,” said financial director Gordon Gedling. “It just made common sense to get another Isuzu when the time came that we had to consider replacing ‘The Beast’. It would be absolutely fantastic if we were to get another 13 years of similar performance from the new Isuzu.”

Hoist-It chose a new Forward 4x2 rigid to replace its first ever hard-working Isuzu

FOREIGN HGV LEVY CHARGING STEPS CLOSER

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he Department for Transport has pushed the new timebased user charge for all heavy goods vehicles using the UK road network in April 2014 a step closer by appointing Northgate Public Services to develop and operate the foreign operator payment system for the HGV road user levy.

The system will enable foreign operators or drivers to purchase the levy in advance of entering the UK through a number of sales channels including online, telephone and at point-of-sale terminals. The system will also create a database to enable authorities to identify hauliers who have not paid.

“Getting the foreign operator payment system right will be

crucial to the success of the levy,” said transport minister Stephen Hammond. “The system will be easy for foreign carriers and their drivers to access and straightforward to use.

“Its design also sends an important message to those foreign operators who think about avoiding paying,” Hammond warned. “If you don’t pay, or underpay, you will be caught and face a £300 fine.”

Northgate Public Services was appointed after a competitive tendering process, and will be responsible for the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of a foreign operator payment system for the HGV levy. The contract will initially run until 2019.

Northgate Public Services CEO,

David Meaden, said: “The foreign operator payment system will provide a simple and effective means of ensuring foreign hauliers who use the UK road network contribute to the cost of its upkeep.

“By repurposing existing technology, the programme can be delivered in a shorter timescale and with lower costs and risk than would otherwise be possible.”

By law, the scheme cannot discriminate between UK-registered vehicles and vehicles from elsewhere in the EU, so the charge will apply to all HGVs at or above 12 tonnes using the UK road network.

For UK vehicles, the levy will be paid alongside VED – which the government said will be reduced in line with the levy to ensure the

HERMES PULLS ON ECO BOOTS

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The Leeds-based company, which operates 490 trucks and 450 trailers, traditionally fitted Michelin XTE3 ‘regional’ trailer tyres, before deciding to trial Michelin’s X Energy SaverGreen XT fitments when ordering 300 new aerodynamic Cartwright Cheetah Fastback trailers in September last year.

According to the firm, the combination of low rolling resistance tyres and aerodynamic trailers reduced the fuel consumption of vehicles pulling the trailers by an average of 4.5 per cent compared to standard tyres and trailers, prompting Hermes to renew its tyre contract for a further three years and specifying Michelin’s low rolling resistance tyres across its long-distance fleet.

Hermes’ fleet manager, Rob Elmore, said: “We are always looking for new ways to improve our fleet efficiency and when we placed an

Hermes said switching to Michelin’s eco tyres has helped reduce its fuel consumption by 4.5 per cent order for new aerodynamic trailers, Michelin recommended fitting energysaving tyres so we could get the maximum return from our investment.

“A combination of the trailers’ aerodynamic design and the Michelin fuel-saving tyres cut diesel

consumption by nearly five per cent.

For a fleet of our size, that adds up to significant savings – and as a direct result we have now started to specify Michelin’s latest low rolling resistance tyres on our tractor units too.”

Hermes will continue to fit its trailers with X Energy SaverGreen XT tyres, while all new tractor units will come specified on the latest low rolling resistance X Line Energy tyres, as standard.

HGV road user levy’s foreign operator payment system should be up and running by April 2014 majority of UK operators experience no rise in the total amount they pay.

It will also be collected through existing agency channels so there will be no additional administration cost.

The levy has been set in line with EU legislation with the rate

paid reflecting vehicle weight and axle configuration. There are seven levy bands which align with existing Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) bands.

For a 40-tonne five-axle artic, the most common type of foreign vehicle coming to the UK, operators will pay £10 per day or £1000 per year.

DRIVERS WARNED OVER ‘FLASH FOR CASH’

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ruck drivers are being warned that a new insurance scam is sweeping across Britain. Criminals running ‘cash-for-crash’ fraud rings have employed a new tactic – dubbed ‘flash-for-cash’.

According to an article published by the BBC, criminals are now flashing their lights to grant right of way from a junction.

However, as the unsuspecting driver exits, the driver who flashed speeds forward to deliberately cause an accident.

The latest warning comes from Asset Protection Unit (APU), a company that assists the police and the insurance industry with fraud investigations. APU’s director of investigative services said: “By appearing to offer the right of way, the criminal simply continues the journey into a collision, holding the victim at fault for turning across - which, of course, cannot be denied under law.”

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results in a ‘your word against mine’ situation when it comes to apportioning the blame in court.

Unfortunately, ‘flash-for-cash’ and ‘cash-for-crash’ incidents are not limited to those directly involved. According to detective inspector Dave Hindmarsh from the Metropolitan Police, these scams cost insurance companies around £392m a year.

Insurers recoup their losses by adding an extra £50-£100 on every driver’s premium – making the scams a financial cost for everyone.

The new scam sees criminal gangs exploiting loopholes in the insurance claim system. As stated in The Highway Code: “Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there.

Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users. Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed.

Use your own judgement and proceed carefully.”

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Firm fined after fatal weighbridge accident

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Welsh recycling firm has been ordered to pay over £300,000 in fines and costs after breaching health and safety rules which led the death of an employee in 2010.

On September 25, Cardiff Crown Court heard that Geraint Eagle, aged 21, died in December 2010 while cleaning sensors on the weighbridge at the waste site run by Nolan Recycling Ltd. The victim had only worked at the site for six months before his death.

According to the Court documents, Mr Eagle was told to remove mud from sensors on the weighbridge. As he had never carried out the task before, he worked alongside a more experienced colleague. However, after having a break, Mr Eagle returned to the cleaning task alone.

It is believed that when a skip lorry drove onto the weighbridge, Mr Eagle picked up his

tools and moved out of the way. The driver then left his cab and went into the site office, whereupon Mr Eagle returned to his work.

When the driver returned and drove on, the lorry hit Mr Eagle as he was working at the front of the lorry. Unfortunately, the incident was fatal and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The court was told the driver could not see Mr Eagle, as he was in a “blind spot.”

An investigation by the HSE highlighted a series of failings by the recycling firm. These included a failing to appreciate the risks associated with the site, a failure to train and supervise the new staff, a failure to provide a system of maintenance for equipment like the weighbridge, and a failure to have a health and safety plan in place.

Following the hearing, HSE inspector Sarah Baldwin Jones said: “This was a horrific

incident with tragic consequences. It left Mr Eagle’s girlfriend without a partner, and his son, born eight months after the incident, without a father.

“There were multiple failings at the site, which should have been obvious and could easily have been addressed.

“Nolan Recycling Ltd should have closed the weighbridge while the work was taking place, had a clear written risk assessment for the maintenance work and had policies in place to separate site workers from moving vehicles. They should also have provided proper training to Mr Eagle and his colleague who was supervising his work.

“There can be no excuse for companies in the waste industry not taking reasonable steps to safeguard their workers, as there is a wealth of information and guidance from trade bodies as well as the HSE.”

Andover steps up to D&E

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The bespoke-built SFCL EX85 features a low-profile neck and heavy-duty outer box extending frame, which can increase the trailer’s length from 16.2 m to 18.7m. The new trailer also features swing out extensions to the main deck and slide-out side extensions to the bridge and beavertail.

BPW air suspension with a Wabco raise/ lower valve enables the trailer to be quickly lowered for loading and unloading. Andover has also guaranteed boosted manoeuvrability, even when the trailer is operating at maximum length, with two BPW steering axles and three fixed axles, operating on Goodyear 265/70R19.5 tyres.

“We use the new trailer to transport quarry machinery, so it has to work in some pretty tough environments,” said Donnell & Ellis’ director, William Donnell. “Durability is our number one concern when we’re ordering new equipment for the fleet, and it’s why we’ve

continued to buy from Andover for such a long time.”

Other features on the trailer include hardwood flooring, double hydraulic steady legs (which ensure a safe and stable platform when parked on uneven ground) and a pair of hydraulic loading ramps with a hydraulic sideways function to open the ramps to the width of the side extensions, giving the flexibility to load all sizes of machine.

Four pairs of heavy-duty deck lashing rings ensure equipment can be chained down

securely in transit, with toolboxes with lids mounted under the deck to hold any chains not in use.

“Being able to work closely with the team and design a trailer exactly to our requirements is a real bonus, and one of the reasons Andover Trailers stands out,” added Donnell.

Worth approximately £90,000, the new trailer will operate with a Scania 6x4 tractor unit at a combined vehicle weight of up to 95 tonnes and will work at least five days a week, travelling all over the UK and Ireland.

Christmas comes early for fork lift operators

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t may seem early to be thinking of the festive season, but UK materials handling training provider Mentor has advised that good advance planning is the key to making Christmas a time of maximised profit and efficiency, rather than strained resources and the resulting increase in accidental damage.

“Many companies employ additional temporary staff to cope with the Christmas rush in their warehouses, and statistics show this can lead to a surge in accidents,” said Mentor’s technical manager, Andy Cartwright.

“A sudden influx of new people, unfamiliar with each other and with the company’s practices, and varying greatly in their knowledge and experience, can increase the risk significantly.

“Training them up to the necessary level is essential. For employers, there are advantages to be had – in terms of cost, availability and smooth running – from booking courses well in advance.

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Firms should ensure their fork lift operators are trained up in advance of the busy Christmas period for Rider-Operated Lift Trucks, employees’ experience levels should be established before they are contracted. Training can then be arranged as soon as the this information has been gathered; this way you can ensure that from day one, new-starters are equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge for the job they are taking on.”

With HSE statistics indicating pedestrians working near fork lift trucks are twice as likely to be injured as operators, Mentor said it is keen to emphasise the importance of safety awareness training for staff working on foot, as well as the drivers themselves.

“As an employer, you have a strict legal and moral obligation to keep your staff safe – whether they are temporary or permanent – and to ensure

they aren’t a danger to each other,” Cartwright added. “While training fulfils your duty of care, a high standard of training provision gives your workforce the skills necessary to increase productivity, while reducing the risk of damage to stock and equipment.”

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outh Wales operator CJ Bird Transport has taken delivery of two Euro 6 DAF XF tractor units following successful fuel economy trials with a demonstrator.

Both trucks are two-axle FT XF Super Space cab models plated to run at 40 tonnes and powered by the 12.9-litre MX-13 engine – but at two different power ratings. One delivers 460 bhp (340 kW) and the other 510 bhp (375 kW), with respective torque outputs of 2300 and 2500 Nm. “Having one of each will enable us to compare the fuel performance at these two power outputs and get some experience of Euro 6, all of which will help inform our decisions on future purchases,” said company MD, Chris Bird. “Although the trucks are plated at 40 tonnes, the nature of the products we carry means we usually run at under this weight, so at either 460 or 510 bhp these trucks have ample power. But it will be interesting to learn over time which of the two power ratings will give us the best performance both in terms of fuel and of overall driveability.”

Both trucks will operate throughout Europe running with 90 m3 Schmitz Euroliner tri-axle trailers. The 460 will be on general haulage carrying packaging, plastic products, and automotive and aeronautical components, while the 510 will be used mainly on work for a major exhibitions contractor moving material to and from trade fairs.

Much of the work of the trucks is timecritical and the reliability of the DAFs, along with good support right across Europe through DAFAid and the dealer network, was an important factor in the decision to buy the trucks.

“The type of work they are on also means both drivers will get to use the Super Space cab quite a lot,” Bird said. “Both have commented favourably on the high standard of fit and finish in the cab and the level of comfort it provides when on the road driving or when sleeping in it.”

The Euro 6 XFs are not the only new DAFs to join the CJ Bird fleet this year. The company has also recently taken delivery of three FAR CF85.410 three-axle rear-steer rigids, and a FA CF65.300 two-axle 18-tonne rigid.

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The five Renault Premium 270.18 4x2 rigids, five Renault Midlum 270.18 and three Renault Midlum 180.08 are all specified with Optitronic automated gearboxes and were supplied through BRS on a full five-year repair and maintenance contract.

The new trucks have been acquired for Norbert Dentressangle’s contract with electrical and electronic equipment manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric. They have all been delivered in Mitsubishi Electric’s new livery and will undertake nationwide, multi-drop, next-day distribution.

“We chose the Optitronic automated transmission for all 13 vehicles,” said Peter Firm, contract manager, Norbert Dentressangle. “This choice was heavily

influenced by the excellent fuel economy we recorded with a Renault Midlum 18-tonne demonstrator in July 2012, which increased our fuel returns by an impressive seven per cent.

“We have always had a good relationship with Renault Trucks. They continue to provide the right truck for the job, and the back-up and nationwide support we receive is very efficient.”

The company has an additional 40 Renault Midlums on order through BRS for delivery later in the year.

Tony Cracknell, sales manager – national accounts, BRS Ltd said: “We are delighted to have won this contract, which was the result of working closely with Norbert Dentressangle at both local and corporate level to ensure we deliver the most suitable product and high level of service demanded by a company such as Mitsubishi Electric.

“The vehicles will deliver excellent fuel economy, while main dealer servicing will ensure continued product reliability throughout the contract.”

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Paneltex is currently preparing a range of Driver CPC courses and aims to have the first modules ready to deliver to local HGV drivers by early October.

Available to drivers of both Paneltex customers and non-customers, all of the firm’s Driver CPC courses will take place at the Paneltex head office training centre in Hull.

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2013 has been a fantastic year for City Resource and has seen the driving division grow immensely!

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This is down to the way we treat both our clients and drivers. We feel that the personal approach of being open and honest is the key to our success.

Due to this we are running a large recruitment campaign across the country to find at least 30 drivers for our various blue chip clients in the Peterborough and Spalding areas.

Only the best drivers need apply!

You must • Be professional and smart • Hold a clean licence with no more than 6 points • Have a minimum of 12 months experience driving on UK roads • Have a digital tacho card

LGV Drivers Ltd are pleased to be nominated as master vendor on a number of new, major contracts throughout the country. We therefore require a number of high calibre, experienced and reliable LGV 1 C+E drivers across the country in the following areas: Wigan, Leyland, Warrington, Crewe, Stoke, Cannock, Birmingham, Rugby, Luton, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Haverhill, Stevenage, Hatfield, Enfield and Harlow.

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10 Class 1 (C+E) drivers required in Wellingborough ASAP! Monday - Friday, full time until February 2014! Up to £12 per hour!

City Resource can also offer amazing discounts at top high street stores, cheap holidays, flights and many more benefits!

We pay very competitive rates in order to attract and retain the best possible drivers. Limited company and umbrella drivers are welcome. For insurance purposes we can only consider those with a maximum of up to 6 minor points and no TT99, IN, DR or DD codes on their licence.

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I’m an owner-driver. Most of my work involves international work, particularly in France. Will my commercial legal expenses policy cover me if I ever get into dispute with the French customs authorities over the new French Ecotax set which is due to be implemented from January 1, 2014?

A The legislation is fairly clear, as are the penalties for not complying with the requirements of the new Ecotax. Potential penalties for those caught not adhering to the Ecotax regulations include a fine of up to Euros 750 for every violation, immobilisation of the vehicle and a flat rate fee that corresponds to a 500km trip which will be doubled if the violation happens again within 30 days. Failure to pay the Ecotax is likely to be regarded by a legal expenses insurer as tax evasion and that wouldn’t be covered under a commercial legal expenses policy.

Q We run a small haulage company. Our business interruption cover has always been arranged on an ‘increased costs of working’ only basis. We’ve recently begun thinking about whether that cover is enough or whether we should go for cover on a loss of gross profit or revenue basis. What advice can you offer about cover arranged on an ‘increased costs of working’ only basis?

A Many firms involved in transport and ‘simple’ warehousing where location is unimportant and there is no automatic goods-handling plant feel that increased costs of working cover is sufficient.

Think carefully about matters such as how long it might take to get a temporary office up and running, whether suitable alternative warehouse space is readily available, what other additional costs might be incurred in keeping the business afloat and whether you could still use your premises as an operating centre for your trucks immediately following a catastrophic fire.

If you had to find an alternative operating centre until your trucks could once again use your premises, would one be available sufficiently locally and would the Traffic Commissioner be willing to grant, at short notice, an Interim Direction allowing you to operate from an alternative base? Think carefully about these issues and ask your broker for advice.

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Last year I arranged a legal protection policy that includes contract disputes. My insurance company has said that a claim I recently notified isn’t covered because the incident giving rise to the claim occurred before we arranged the policy. However, the dispute itself only began in the last few weeks and up until that point we weren’t aware that the customer wasn’t happy. We feel the claim should be covered as the

dispute has occurred during the period of insurance.

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Q I run a small haulage company. We recently had Our advice is to seek an assurance from your a theft claim rejected by our insurer on the grounds business interruption insurer that in the event of of ‘non-disclosure’. How are we as customers to a business interruption claim arising from loss or know what is or isn’t a material fact? damage to your vehicles whilst parked up in your yard or premises, providing there is appropriate A There is an established legal principle that motor insurance cover in place, then the presence of requires all parties to an insurance contract to make such motor insurance cover will satisfy the material a full disclosure of material facts. A material fact is damage proviso under your business interruption one that would influence a prudent underwriter when policy – even if the motor insurance has been considering whether or not to underwrite a risk, the arranged with a different insurer. amount of premium to charge, or the terms and If you have an insurance question, please conditions appropriate to that risk. Most proposal forms make it clear that if the proposer is in any doubt as regards whether a fact is material or not, then it should be disclosed.

Without knowing what information wasn’t disclosed, it’s hard to comment on how material that fact was and whether your insurer is taking an unduly harsh stance. Ask your broker for advice.

Q We have a business interruption policy that’s been arranged alongside our property insurance policy. What would the situation be from a business interruption perspective if our trucks were parked up in our yard and were damaged, for example through vandalism or a fire spreading from a warehouse to the vehicles resulting in several trucks being written off?

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