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AROCS BUILT FOR HARD GRAFT VOLVO’S ALL-NEW FH Eurocargo ready for Euro 6 I

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t alian truck manufacturer Iveco has launched a new version 28/11/2012 09:32 of its popular and versatile Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has Eurocargo medium-range truck to Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is meet the imminent Euro 6aemissions impression announced Arocs, as unusual as the complete truck, which of the new regulations. features steel elements on the bumpers, newThe specialist AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc new vehicle truck carries on Iveco’s a robusta radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks the lid on its unique EGR-freehas Eurolifted 6 mission, for construction work, integrated construction-specifi folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an with Eurocargo’s new of Tector 5 andtrucks, all-new FH series heavy 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 7 engines featuring FPT Industrial’s view of the road.

This is position, optimised to provide a better has in lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designedVolvo with Trucks the driver mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an patented High Efficiency SCR (HIall-new series of heavy trucks, oneSCR) the heels of FH the new Loader and Grounder.

The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. technology that Theaaftertreatment new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with the driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Actros fortolong-distance is claimed reduce nitrogen oxide long-haul tractor unit range was the star world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range was the star and a focus on fuel economy.

Details were scarce when we went to (NOx) emissions by over 95 per cent North-West’s Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some of steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides press ahead of and the to official launch on attraction for of the the North-West’s without having use some an exhaust structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. tractor units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went to leading road transport at a gas recirculation (EGR) system or operators, at a for heavy-duty shortisan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading road press of transport theNews official manufacturer told ahead Truckstop thelaunch on which are among the lightest vehicles structure features more upright A-pillars, which auxiliary cooling. launch event staged by leading an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means September 5, but thestaged Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro from incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution.

3 of interior launch event by leading give the additional m space. storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on four-cylinder, Tector manufacturer told Truckstop News the 5 and The 6 form, and pack a 4.5-litre vast amount dealer Enza.

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 5 powerplants arewill offered in 160, dealer Enza. new improvements.

FHs be available in both Euro of upgrades and storage capacity, as well as comfort on romand 2013 onwards, the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said.

“Agreater better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast 190 210 bhp flavours, with the amount Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both for work and vehicle manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is designed of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low 210 bhp delivering efficiency is version Volvoʼs new I-See 750 Nm leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, tractor units used for operating under difficult the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the oftrucks torque atLeading 1400-1800 rpm.

The function News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low Centres 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 a good event gave invited guests their first chance to put the six-cylinder, 6.7-litre Tector 7 lumps noise levels among other features, all increase The system, function which works alongside the across the (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less construction sector will be known under it is extremely stable and resilient vehicle through its paces on UK roads.

UK the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good I-Shift automated transmission, is320 claimed produce 220, 250, 280 and bhp, Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tired and more alert.”

New Actros theby ultimate for longthe name Arocs. andwhich has been idling speed. Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, in turnmanufactured means driversto arebe less to cut consumption five per cent by truck with the top-power option delivering I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed We give £5 to Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truckranges for longProduction of uncompromising thealert.”

Volvo FH will start in spring distance transport.

From the outset, designers and tired and more The dump trucks, all-wheel drive and robust for2013 the and two steering front axles. Fourabout the route the truck storing information 1100 Nm 1250-1900 rpm. toatcut consumption by five per cent byand from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will charity for distance transport.

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

Production of the Volvo FH will start in spring 2013 dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs on the construction site. be achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three drives along.

“The next time the truck uses thethe route thepossible truck storing information Iveco said its new Eurocargo offers every medical engineers were determined to about provide best comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and for the European market. the same route, I-See operates the time drives along.

“The next units and drop-side chassis vehicles willthe truck The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung an extensive range transmissions. comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, asof well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates theis completely new and comes in the accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, and fourtrade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concrete Iveco has boosted power and torque of There are six manual ZF gearboxes improved, with the four-cylinder, 14 weight versions from six to operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” its newchassis Eurocargo, which now meets Euro 6 axle vehicles, with 16nine output form ofbhp theto new OM 473 engine. mixer with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers with five, six and gears; four 210 Euro 6 engine achieving 19 tonnes, with a choice of 15 tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Truck emissions standards without requiring ranging fromClaes 238 bhp to for 625 bhp. saidreduction the Arocsinwill also be tandem are examples of the varietyEGR of tailor perfectly any application.

Thevehicles current Actros holds the Guinness World Record automated Eurotronic ZF gearboxes a Mercedes 4.5 per cent diesel wheelbases from 2790 to 6570 mm, Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation.

The current holds the Guinness World for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off and 4x2 or 4x4 configurations. or 0870 6091540 with six orCorporation.

12Actros gears; and three Allison useRecord inan comparison to the previous An fuel additional fiveatper cent saving in new seven perfive cent more frugal for economy 40istonnes gvw, butfuel roadThe tests have power toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions engine’s will Euro be transmitted the production line.

Anmodel additional five per cent saving in fuel automatic transmissions with six-cylinder, 220 bhp 5 version. cab with low or high roof and one or Models taken with the 4x4 use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 Arocs seven cabs available gears.

All models can be spec’d Iveco said service automated intervals of 80,000 twoThe bunks forhas longer distances; or set-up can also be fitted with a Package.

This package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four per when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package.

This package encompasses available for order as a Euro 6 fi tted as a standard.

Drive in 14 different versions.

As supplements with either a manual, automatic or km for the Euro 6 trucks remain a double cabin with room enough reinforced steel bumper, retractable training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent whileimprovement. the Euro 6 version shows–aFuel four per training and monthly assistance version only. programs are available which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or automated gearbox. unchanged from Euro 5. accommodate a driver plus six access steps and a toughened Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by Cotswold Medicals Ltd Theimprovement.

81 guests took turns to head 17-mile Advice – and its aim is toout cut on fuela costs bytest cent Coverdale House The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for can the vehicle’s versions, the new Arocssuited can also An engine brake is The new Eurocargo be spec’d S passengers, particularly to be radiator cover. changing styles and increasing drive, chosen to standard simulate a out variety typical changing styles and increasing Thecarefully 81driving guests tookdriving turns to head on aof17-mile test Little Sodbury End asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with across the Eurocargo range. with a day cab for distribution and knowledge of how to drive for maximum construction work.

The Euro 6 Eurocargo is available Bristol BS37 6QE knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions.

The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency.

Fuel economy has also been short-radius deliveries; a sleeper Iveco is floffering Eurocargo in to order in the UK now. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for a level cab oor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

The route included single- and Charges include VAT Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6– driveline trucks provided for the event made 10demonstrator journeys a–totalrange from the 4x2 two-axle Mark May Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the-Arocs carriageway roads.

Each of four which for production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. the Arocs were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s version with rear-wheel drive to 8x8/4, trucks forthan theof event made 10European journeys - a total see our

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Truckers launch EcoTax protest

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auliers in France have mounted a protest against the government’s controversial plans to implement its new EcoTax on HGVs by blocking the country’s motorways with thousands of trucks.

The protest, which caused hours of delays on Saturday, November 16, was organised by the French road transport federation OTRE in opposition to the green tax, which was poised to launch on January 1, 2014 and would have required both French and foreign operators of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes to pay a charge to use the country’s 15,000 km of taxable roadways.

Participants were instructed to leave one lane free for cars, but to prevent foreign trucks from using the motorways during the demonstrations. In a statement to French press

agency AFP, OTRE leader Aline Mesples said: ”We do not want our competitors to carry on driving while we have stopped.”

According to police estimates, 2000 trucks took part in the protest which spread to a number of French cities including Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Marseille, Lille and Lyon. However, the OTRE’s own figures reported the number of participating HGVs was closer to 4000.

The peaceful demonstration followed incidents of rebellion against the EcoTax in October, which began in Brittany and led the government to suspend the introduction of the levy until an as yet unspecified date.

However, protesters are continuing to press for the tax to be scrapped altogether.

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Supplied by Stoke-on-Trent-based Sherwood Truck & Van, the 10.3-litre, 460 bhp Stralis marks an addition to the firm’s fleet of over 30 and has been put straight into operation distributing road salt supplies for the winter to locations in Staffordshire, Norfolk and Northamptonshire.

“We’ve never operated an Iveco before, but what tipped the balance was seeing the Stralis Hi-Way first-hand and meeting the manufacturer,” said company MD, Richard Harvey. “Any preconceptions I had about Iveco were quickly put to rest.

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In operation five days per week, the Stralis Hi-Way has been fitted with a ‘wet kit’ and is finished in the customer’s distinctive red, white and blue livery. As well as distributing road salt, it will be used to transport large volumes of agricultural feed, combinable crops and quarry products nationwide Harvey said the driver of the Hi-Way is also impressed. “The driver loves the spacious cab and is very pleased with his new vehicle. The Stralis is also getting a lot of attention from other drivers in the company. It’s not what they expected an Iveco would be like at all; they’ve been pleasantly surprised!”

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olice in Cumbria are clamping down on dangerous driving on the busy A66 by patrolling the road in an HGV. According to a police spokesman, officers will be using the elevated viewpoint from the cab to watch for drivers using phones, crossing white lines and not wearing seatbelts, among other offences during the exercise, which has been dubbed Operation Natterjack.

“Drivers do no expect officers to be in

an HGV, therefore it gives us a more honest and realistic outlook on how motorists are behaving,” a Police spokesman said.

The move follows a similar operation by Hampshire police in September, in which local officers recorded 227 offences by truck drivers and motorists who were caught brushing their teeth, filling out paperwork and texting on their mobile phones while at the wheel on the M27, M3, M4, M40 and A34 (Truckstop News, December).

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SCANIA TAKES EURO 6 POWER CROWN

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cania has released a new version of its range-topping 730 bhp V8 engine which has been updated to comply with the imminent introduction of Euro 6 emissions regulations.

The Swedish truck manufacturer launched lower-power 520 and 580 bhp versions of its new Euro 6 V8 earlier this year, but representatives from the company stated the launch of its top-power variant now completes its updated engine offering which now totals 11 diesel engines, two biodiesel engines and two gas variants.

“Sheer power never goes out of style,” said Christopher Podgorski, Scania senior vice president, trucks. “Our customers buy V8s for

many different reasons, but an understandable need for performance is always one of them.

“The fact that our customers buy Scania V8s over and over again proves they are durable and offer unsurpassed productivity as well,” he added.

All three Scania V8s are based on the 16.4-litre platform originally introduced with the 730 bhp engine in 2010. Scania’s Euro 6 V8 engines use a water-cooled EGR system combined with SCR technology and a variablegeometry turbo to achieve the required emission levels. The silencer unit is only slightly bigger than the unit used for Scania’s inline-six engines, which frees up chassis space for fuel and AdBlue tanks.

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wo men from Scotland have been charged with attempting to import cocaine after six kilos of the drug was found in a truck.

The HGV, which had previously come into the UK from Dover, was stopped in an operation involving officers from the National Crime Agency and South Yorkshire Police on the A1 near Doncaster on Friday, November 8.

Two men from Lanarkshire in Scotland were arrested and the truck was taken to Liverpool, where specialist Border Force officers conducted a search and discovered the cocaine.

If cut and sold, the haul would have had an estimated street value of around £600,000.

A further search of commercial premises in the Shotts area of Lanarkshire by officers from

the NCA and Police Scotland uncovered around 100 cannabis plants.

The men were later charged with attempting to import drugs and appeared before Doncaster Magistrates on November 11, where they were remanded in custody to appear before Sheffield Crown Court later in the month.

A third man, a 51-year-old from Liverpool, was also arrested in connection with the investigation, but was bailed pending further enquiries.

Steve Baldwin, regional head of Investigations for the NCA, said: “Working with South Yorkshire Police, Police Scotland and Border Force, we have prevented a substantial quantity of illegal drugs from making it onto the streets. Our investigations continue.”

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The manufacturer said its top-power V8 has a wider torque curve which gives a maximum torque of 3500 Nm from 1000-1400 rpm, compared to 2700 Nm between 1000-1300 rpm offered by the 520 bhp V8, and 2950 Nm at 1000-1350 rpm from the 580 bhp variant.

Scania’s V8 engines are only available to order with R-series cabs and is mated to the company’s Opticruise automated transmission as standard.

However, a variety of gearboxes are offered as options.

Alongside the launch of its updated 730 bhp V8, Scania has also unveiled a new 13-litre, six-cylinder Euro 6 variant rated at 370 bhp. The engine offers a high torque delivering 1900 Nm from 1000 rpm, which is a good fit for lighterweight, start/stop application. “Our customers are in the unique position of having a broad range of proven Euro 6 engines to choose from,” said Joel Granath, vice president for product management at Scania Trucks. “We were the first OEM to actually deliver Euro 6 engines more than two years ago. They met all expectations, and we have been able to develop and introduce a full Euro 6 range well ahead of the legislation deadline – and well ahead of most competitors.”

Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the vehicle through its paces on UK roads.

New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport. From the outset, designers and engineers were determined to provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles perfectly for any application.

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.

PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and superbly organised. The new Actros is brilliant. The driving experience was fantastic and if the fuel performance figures are to be believed it will be an unbeatable all-round package. The previous Actros is a very good truck - but this new one is a huge step forward.”

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TASKFORCE TARGETS CHEATING HAULIERS

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ruck operators who are fiddling their books in the South and South East are being targeted as part of a new HM Revenue and Customs taskforce which is clamping down on tax cheats.

The HMRC said the taskforce will be specifically targeting individuals and businesses in South Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire who are undeclaring income and selling/using illegal fuel.

The taskforce is a specialist team that undertakes intensive bursts of activity in specific high-risk trade sectors and locations in the UK. The team will visit traders to examine their records and carry out other investigations, and according to government estimates, the operation is set to bring in £3.75 million.

“We are determined to support hardworking people who want to get on, but the people being targeted by these taskforces have no intention of playing by the rules,” said exchequer secretary to the treasury, David Gauke.

“This government has made it clear we will not tolerate tax evasion and has provided HMRC with the resources to crack down on those who break the rules.”

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“Our message is: do the right thing,” she added. “If you haven’t already, come clean now. If you don’t, we will find you, investigate you and, not only could you face a heavy fine, but you may face a criminal prosecution as well.”

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The manufacturer said WEBFLEET truck toll reporting provides a real-time breakdown of the toll costs incurred for each trip, allowing operators to better manage expenses and provide customers with transparent invoices.

The functionality accounts for all applicable national tolls in France, Germany, Austria and Slovakia – and will also cover the proposed French EcoTax, reporting on the CO2 emissions for each trip and estimating the total costs incurred.

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Launched during November’s National Road Safety Week, which highlighted the dangers surrounding driver distraction as a major cause of death and serious injury on the country’s road network, Staffordshire truck drivers appealed to car drivers to give them plenty of room or risk serious injury particularly with the arrival of wintry weather.

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Employ Recruitment UK supplies drivers for some of the biggest national firms, including Sainsbury’s, Marstons Breweries and DHL. Managing director Sadie Alcock said: “Statistics show truck drivers are generally much more careful on the roads than motorists, but in 2010 over 7000 accidents involved an HGV, with 9686 casualties – of which 263 were fatalities.

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I wrote some months ago that the Scottish traffic commissioner Joan Aitken had signed a ‘Memo of understanding’ with some Scottish police forces that she would be notified whenever a Penalty Notice had been issued to a professional driver – namely LGV and PCV licence-holders. I protested this was placing drivers in a ‘double jeapordy’ situation, effectively penalising them twice for the same offence. I saw no response, official or otherwise to this in the transport or mainstream press.

Fast forward to the present day where the eight Scottish police forces have now amalgamated to form a single entity: Police Scotland. A colleague recently had the misfortune to find himself in front of ‘she who must be obeyed’ for a phone transgression and had his LGV licence suspended for a fortnight.

Two weeks’ wages for using the phone? Makes a bluetooth headset seem very cheap by comparison.

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Author: Roy Larkin Publisher: Roy Larkin Web: www.historicroadways.co.uk ISBN: 978-0-9565014-3-1 Price: £12.95 (plus £3 p&p) Edward Box & Co Ltd (previously known as Marston Road Services Ltd) played an important role in the history of heavy haulage.

The company was one of the first to throw its support behind the development of internal combustion engines when steam engines were the powerplants of choice for the majority of other specialist hauliers. It was also the firm that commissioned Scammell to build its famous One Hundred Tonner.

This 112-page book from Roy Larkin explores the careers of two of Edward Box’s most notable luminaries: Ernest Holmes and Fred Cooper, who rose to prominence in the field of British heavy haulage during the turbulent times of the 20th century.

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Another driver in front of the beak at the same time for a second offence (he must be a slow learner) apparently got a bit lippy with her and finds himself kicking his heels for the next six months!

I have been told, but have been unable to verify, that drivers caught on their phones in their private cars may still be liable to be punished.

As I drive around Scotland, I daily see HGV drivers using mobile handsets on the move. Few even try to hide the fact any more, possibly unaware their actions could cause them an unexpected (presumably unpaid) holiday from their day job.

The penalties may well be out of all proportion to the crime, but be aware guys and girls – the ball is firmly in your court.

My employers have even made the use of bluetooth headsets a disciplinary issue, although I suspect this is a knee-jerk reaction.

of these two forward-looking men, the book presents a detailed picture of key points during their histories – which also coincide with turning points in the world of commercial vehicle engineering.

First up was the arrival of the One Hundred Tonner, which is looked at in some detail. Next came Edward Box’s activities during World War II, where the company was kept busy moving machines for the armed forces.

After the war, an order from the Ministry of Supply for 110 new locomotives meant Box’s specialist services were required to transport the 26-tonne engines from Newton-leWillows to Gladstone Dock, Liverpool.

After Edward Box was nationalised in 1949, Ernest left to create a new business that dabbled in many different fields, including heavy engineering, specialist haulage and plant hire. Soon after, his friend Fred followed to take up the role of managing director of the fledgling heavy engineering division, Ernest Holmes (Langley) Ltd. It’s an interesting story that enthusiasts of heavy haulage will most certainly enjoy.

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As a post script, I don’t think being based elsewhere in the UK will cut much ice here; LGV licences are vocational and held at the discretion of the commissioners. They are in constant contact and a ticket picked up on a visit to Scotland may still result in a brown envelope dropping through your letterbox inviting you to discuss the matter!

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You could accuse this twisty thriller of favouring style over substance, but while it’s certainly directed with much showmanlike pizazz, there’s a good story lurking beneath the glitz. A band of magicians are recruited to perform a string of increasingly outlandish heists which serve a dual purpose – one that the international police are clamouring to unravel.

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ACTIVE INTERVENTION Let’s face it, most truck accidents are squarely down to the driver. It doesn’t make comfortable reading, especially when you realise this assertion is apparently backed by statistics. The fact seems irrefutable: when it comes to accidents, it’s not just a reckless few – we are all the weakest link.

But it really shouldn’t be a surprise. Manufacturers like Volvo don’t spend millions of pounds in the research and development of safety systems for no reason.

As far as the truck itself goes, safety systems add nothing to productivity. Driven within the boundaries of the laws of physics, a truck will always be safe on a road.

A well-maintained vehicle can never be a danger; a road is a static lump of tarmac, and to describe one as ‘dangerous’ is nonsensical.

There’s a common problem in all this: one we’ve known about all along, but have never wanted to recognise (unlike the people at Volvo).

The bottom line is that where the human brain fails to react or act quickly enough, ECUs are

I am writing to ask you if any of the readers can help me in getting hold of the following two books: Scania Jahrbuch 2004 and Scania Jahrbuch 2005. I have tried a few places, but have had no joy.

If anyone’s got these, I am willing to pay for them to add to my collection. I’d be grateful for any help you can offer.

Scott Hooper, by email They are indeed hard to find, Scott. Our search of the usual outlets drew a blank, so we had a dig around and found some copies for sale on the German eBay website – but availability is very scarce. If any readers can help Scott out, let us know at the usual address -ed.

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I’m 30 years old and have been driving an 18-tonne skip lorry and an 18-tonne grit lorry for the last seven years. I live in Chelmsford, Essex, and I have just passed my Class 1 (last week, in fact!).

When I passed my test, they had just changed the rules about being tested with a load on. The trailer had to carry eight tonnes – and as it turns out, I am the first girl in the whole of Essex to pass her Class 1 with a loaded trailer!

I attach a photo of me in front of the lorry I passed in, and it would be great if you could publish my achievement in Truckstop News.

Kerri Hulkes Chelmsford

Constantly evolving and changing as an artist, this is not the catchy pop or the return to the ’70s rock sound some fans may be wanting; but they should just listen to the older albums. When you buy a new Elton John CD, you get a new Elton John album and this one, with a stripped back and almost gospel style in places, is fantastic – if something of a grower.

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so much better – and faster. And where enforcement fails to control all drivers all of the time, active electronic systems will one day control all vehicles.

More and more, active intervention is being used in vehicle safety, gradually removing the driver from the decision-making process. Volvo still says that some aspects of safety will always be left to the driver – seatbelt use, for example. But I think this fails to imagine the true result of total control: that passive systems, like seatbelts, become superfluous.

And that sadly, so will the wonderful craft of lorry driving.

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or many, moving house is one of the most stressful activities imaginable. But the next time you’re boxing things up ready to shift residence to another locale, spare a thought for the lot of the men and women who work in the removals business.

From unwittingly abducting pets to dealing with overly ambitious movers who swear the furniture in a three-storey house will fit inside a new one-floor flat, they’ve seen it all.

But according to a new report in the Telegraph, these are just some of the ‘confessions’ the paper received from removals operatives keen to share their more amusing anecdotes.

“We were moving a client from France to the UK,” James Robertson of Anthony Ward Thomas Master Removers, told the newspaper.

“The lorry returned from Calais and parked up at our Acton headquarters. I heard a bump from inside and assumed the ramp was loose and had fallen over. It was only when we opened the back that we were greeted by 10 smiling, yet illegal immigrants who had hitched a ride – so we called the police.”

In another incident, a neighbour’s cat was accidentally brought along for the ride. “We emptied a house in London, filled two vans and sent the family off to their new home in Devon while we filled a third van,” Robertson said. “We found their cat asleep upstairs, so popped him in the van as well. We expected a tearful reunion between the family and cat when we got to Devon, only to discover that it wasn’t their cat!”

But over-ambitious movers are also a common issue. “One lady wanted to move the contents of her Scottish farm to a top-floor

Workers at Anthony Ward Thomas Master Removers reported a number of amusing anecdotes flat in the Barbican, in the City of London,” remembered company founder, Anthony Ward Thomas. “Included in the haul was a Massey Ferguson 130 tractor!”

According to Charlie Parry of removals firm Aussie Man & Van, incorrect addresses can also cause big problems. “Three of our removals guys were sent to a job on the King’s Road,” Parry told the Telegraph. “They turned up at the address and explained to the cleaner, who answered the door and spoke little English, that they were there to move its contents, and started loading the lorry. The client called me later that morning to ask where the removals men had got to; only then did I realise that the King’s Road they had gone to was the Chelsea one, not the correct address in Richmond. By the time the error was realised, they had cleared the entire first floor!”

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DENNIS READY FOR HEAVY LIFTING

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ennis Eagle has invested around £20,000 in new heavy-duty vehicle lifts from Halesowen-based SOMERSTOTALKARE. The UK manufacturer of waste and recycling trucks has taken delivery of a set of six S6ng mobile column lifts for it’s new Winchester depot after securing a new contract to supply and maintain vehicles used for waste collection and recycling across two local authority areas.

Serving the Winchester and Portsmouth councils, the depot will maintain a total of 49 new trucks, including the latest Elite 2 Euro 5

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6x2 RS vehicles – and the new lift is set to play a vital role in the operation.

Brian Young, national account manager at SOMERSTOTALKARE, said: “The new equipment provides a reliable and flexible vehicle lifting solution that’ll help the depot maintain an efficient operation that ensures trucks are back in service as quickly as possible.”

Alongside the investment in Winchester, Dennis Eagle has also ordered two sets of lifts for its Kensington Depot, which services a fleet of 80 vehicles.

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Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the vehicle through its paces on UK roads.

New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport. From the outset, designers and engineers were determined to provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles perfectly for any application.

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 face when complying with health and safety legislation. However, LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS AT WORK trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total ince 1892, under the concept of strict liability, Personal in all likelihood it will not reduce the volume of work accidents of almost 700 miles covered on the day. see our Injury claimants have been able to breaches of achieved that occur andand when a claim made, because of Craig the increased Onrely eachon trip, the mpg figure was recorded at the end ofis the day the winner was Stewart, Steven Hinchliffe health and safety legislation in logistics establishing liability and steps thatHaulage, will need toaveraged be taken prove negligence a 510 significant manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart anto impressive mpg inin the ACCIDENT • ISSUE 11.4 8who • TRUCKSTOP NEWS 299 • JULY 2012 ADVERTORIAL obtaining awards of compensation against their employers.

With of 450 cases, legal fees areBetween likely tojourneys, be higher thanalso under bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8number mpg in the bhp the Actros 2545 model. guests effect from 1 October 2013, to the detriment working men the old law. enjoyedof ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers.

In this month’s issue, Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist feature on page 8 The operation of The Enterprise & Regulatory Reform Act PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS and women, the Enterprise & RegulatoryTransport Reform manager Act 2013Mark hasMay of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors 2013 could well have unintended consequences and give rise to Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and dramatically changed this position.

OTHER EFFECTS OF THE CHANGES (see their advert on the front page) considers another a significant disparity between different sections of the working superbly Theaction new Actros isThe brilliant.

The driving experience was fantasticto and the fuelIt is likely One of the aims of the Act is to “remove theorganised. right of civil full impact of the changes remains beifseen.

“READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CLAIM” community. Far from reducing the costs of litigation, this poorly performance figures are it will be an unbeatable all-round package.

The previous Actrosand is a against employers for breach of statutory duty in relation to to be believedthat claimants’ solicitors will still refer to general health very good truck - but this new one is a huge step forward.” considered legislation may in fact have just the reverse effect.

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certain health and safety legislation”. This has been achieved by safety regulations to establish what a reasonable and prudent HINCHLIFFES In practice, public sector and most private sector employers amending the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and removing employer should have done to prevent the accident. Therefore Sand will to adhere torisk health safety regulations on a passed day-to All enquiries are immediately to a We offerseek a completely free, no service - SOLICITORS strict liability for many accidents occurring in work situations. the old regulationsContinuing will still his bereview relevant.

However, employers’ of successfully completed PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Steven Hinchliffe noday matter what the outcome of the claim basis, but will arise when accident occurs and solicitoran - who can usually say straight STUDY - INJURY CAUSED BY A problems accident Steven Hinchliffe looks at just Importantly, the Employers’ Liability (Defective Equipment) Act will insurers are bound to tryclaims, and defend even the strongest ofCASE claims, you do not have to pay us. away if we can help with your claim. a worker is injured. They are at that point in their most vulnerable onein situation by a reader of DEFECTIVE LOAD still provide strict liability cover for defective equipment claims for potentially resulting more experienced Court trials and increased delay.

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Our aim is to achieve the maximum My firm sent a detailed letter to his employer, who passed and keep you completely up to date. working practices that were in breach of regulation and pursued a health and safety, but there isvictims a clear danger thatareunscrupulous All of the accident mentioned in these articles actual from the load fell, striking his head. this on represented to their insurers. Withinby just over 2 months the who insurers does compensation you are entitled to as quickly will not succeed, or they are someone of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors. They have kindly given You do notaccident. need to us steps - we were can help claim, liability for their injuries was largely automatic; but they now employers will seeclients the changes as an opportunity to lower their To successfully claim personal injury compensation from an accepted responsibility for the Byvisit this time as possible. their permission for the disclosure of their details, and in particular not fully must understand and upon receipt of the solicitor have extensive the law employer the injured person’s already well underway Mr R to bewhere examined byemployer’s an ENT you for no matter you live. have to show that their employers’ failings amounted to negligence standards to saveofcosts and as aofresult workers their real life experiences incidents put resulting in personal at risk.

Weand negotiate hard for that thehave right resultsurgeon knowledge of the Health Safety Regulations so that a comprehensive medical report, setting out of the insurers’ inevitable first letter denying the claim on the basis injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident always in your best to details injuries We have a very ethical approach been breached, and it beis able to comprehensively setinterests out details not full and this involves a much higher standard of proof.

The new Act does not relate well with European Directives and of the and their consequences, could be and do compensation claim. All of these clients contacted my firm after before thecaves full yoursuggests injuries first contacting settle thenew employer.

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The need to establish negligence will result in a detailed study the effect of this isseeing thatourstrict will continue to apply when where is known. awareness the employer’s insurers will almost certainly try and Mr R, a copy was your sent todetails. the insurers, together with details of In this article I highlight a fairly common situation where a driver exploit any perceived deficiencies or weakness in the case in his very modest financial losses incurred as a direct result of of the employers’ duties, including the provision of safe machinery the employer is anis required “emanation of the state”.

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ADVICE (1) for the injuries suffered - (2) for financial employee of the samea police packed by someone else - either a fellowdepartment, and work equipment, the safety of the place of work, the provision such as a local authority, a government compensation. people then for astarted, long with timeoffers - you in safe negotiations andare counter or expenditure because of the Settlement company, or by an employee of an entirely different company Whether youofhave suffered accident at while driving or in In Mr R’s claim, thelosses allegations of breaches Regulation offersan being put forward bothwork, sides. a few weeks it Manchester 669 4300 handsbywith us. Within of appropriately competent fellow workers, and a general authority and 0161 the NHS should therefore be protected.

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An accident can have a significant consideration of their overall safety systems. will arise, for example strict liability will apply to a claim by(a)an We and asksufficient the other party’s insurers to pay for the vast majority of which was to compensate Mr R effect on Failed to take suitable steps to prevent the of £2250, injury caused by a defective load, no matter who packed it. If you East Midlands &caretaker Hamsworking Hall 01332 638080 always take legal from aand specialist solicitor is asan expert your life in the current financial situation item within the trailer from falling, contrary to Regulation private medical treatment ifadvice this will help for his pain suffering.

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and rehabilitation, in addition to financial relief by way of awards of compensation. As previously indicated, under the current law 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.

He suffered a painful cut to the top of his head and, as was later confirmed in the medical report obtained in support of his

This also had the effect of keeping the legal costs to a minimum.

Steven Hinchliffe, and Principal of Hinchliffes Solicitors © Copyright 2012 Hinchliffes Solicitors Next month’s topic will consider another “READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CLAIM (PART 32)” - If you have any solicitor questions concerning making a personal Next month’s topic will consider “TRIPPING AND SLIPPING IN THE WORKPLACE” please e-mail your questions to injury claim please e-mail us at hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk (heading Steven yourHinchliffe message “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”) or call 01684 580900 quoting and his team at hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk (heading your message “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”) or call 580900 quoting “Truckstop News LegalTHE Advice PROFESSIONAL Page”. You can also find the TRUCKERS firm on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”. WE ARE SUPPORTERS OF01684 TRUCKERSWORLD AND CLUB UK.

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If you require advice or PE1 further 1JA Sian Curphey, Kelsey Publishing 14tolicence Priestgate, Peterborough, Vocational holders beware information, head to www.marshallglover.com or call onshould 0844 801 1422. using mobile phones while driving

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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.

Tel: 01733 353 363 Fax: 01733 557 235 Working time and tacho queries E-mail: sian.curphey@kelseypb.co.uk

I have mentioned before how it always surprises me that all of a sudden, I will receive a rush of queries about a particular topic.

Often this will be a topic that I have not received any queries on for such a long time and, as they say, like buses, they all come at once.

Well, this month’s bus relates to questions on working time and in the operation of tachographs when it comes to recording time under the different symbols.

The first issue was to give an overview of the Working Time Directive as it affects drivers who are subject to EU tachograph rules. VOSA produces some excellent guidance on this, and I strongly recommend you look at its guides on drivers’ hours and tachographs.

The main aspects of the Regulations are that weekly working time must not exceed

an average of 48 hours per week over the reference period.

A maximum working time of 60 hours can be performed in any single week providing the average 48-hour limit is not exceeded.

In relation to night work, if it is performed, working time must not exceed 10 hours in any 24-hour period. Night time is the period between 00.00 and 04.00 for goods vehicles and between 01.00 and 05.00 for passenger vehicles.

The 10-hour limit may be exceeded if this is permitted under a collective or workforce agreement.

Mobile workers must not work more than six consecutive hours without taking a break. If the working hours total between six and nine hours, working time should be interrupted by a break or breaks totalling at least 30 minutes. If the working hours total more than nine

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.

following: sending or receiving oral or written messages; sending or receiving facsimile documents; sending or receiving still or moving images; and providing access to the internet.

If you’re caught using a hand-held mobile phone or similar device while driving, you can expect to get an automatic fixed penalty notice. This means you’ll get three penalty points on your driving licence and have to pay a fine of £60. However, your case may go to court. If it does, you may also face disqualification from driving on top of a maximum fine of £1000. If you were driving a PCV or heavy goods vehicle, you could face a maximum fine of £2500.

Also if the matter were considered of a serious nature you could face prosecution for other road transport related offences, which carry more serious sentences.

hours, working time should be they work 15 days or less within through it) relates to periods interrupted by a break or breaks scope of the European drivers’ of waiting time, the duration totalling at least 45 minutes. hours rules in a reference period of which is known about in Exemptions from prosecution are few Breaks should be of at least 15 that is 26 weeks or longer. advance. These are known A person does not contravene any of these provisions if, at the Repercussions are hard-hitting time of the alleged contravention: they are using the telephone or minutes’ duration.

The other related question as periods of availability other device to call the police, fire, ambulance or other emergency However, if you 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 As regarding rest, the may appear to have an obvious (POA) and examples of is unsafe or impracticable for them to cease driving in order to likely to be called to vocational driver conduct hearing in front of 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 toas ceasethe driving regulations are the same answer, but many still are which are accompanying a issued a document entitled ‘Statutory Document No 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 conduct. Here I have the paragraph EUmobile drivers’ unsure asreproduced to what typeon theofuse of vehicle on a ferry crossing or telephone orhours/tachograph other device is to 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 the use of hand should held devices such as mobile telephones receiving a call or performing any other interactive communication rules. activity be recorded waiting while other workers because of the prevalence of this offence in recent years. function. An ‘interactive communication function’ includes the For record keeping, records under afor general information load/unload your vehicle.

Disclaimer: No information in this column shall be construed as legalwhich advice and symbol information is on offered 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. need to be kept for two years tachograph.

For mobile workers driving after the period in question. in a team, a POA would also The reference period for ■ The steering wheel symbol include time spent sitting next calculating the 48-hour week is relates to driving. to the driver while the vehicle normally 17 weeks, but it can is in motion, unless taking a be extended to 26 weeks if this ■ The crossed hammers break or undertaking other is permitted under a collective symbol relates to other work work. or workforce agreement. and covers all activities defined For definitions, the definition as work other than driving in ■ The bed symbol relates to of an occasional mobile worker scope of the EU rules. This breaks in work and daily or under the 2005 Regulations would include any work for weekly rest periods. Drivers is that a mobile worker would the same or another employer, may not carry out any driving be exempt from the 2005 within or outside the transport or any other work. Break Regulations if they work 10 sector. periods are to be used days or less within scope of exclusively for recuperation. the European drivers’ hours ■ What is often referred to During a rest period, a driver rules in a reference period that as the ‘packing case symbol’ must be able to dispose is shorter than 26 weeks; or (the square with a slash freely of his time.

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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Burke bags anniversary FH

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aisley-based MP Burke Transport Ltd has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 6x2 tractor unit to celebrate the company’s silver anniversary.

The 500 bhp FH carries special 25-year lettering and joins a fleet of eight vehicles – the majority of which are Volvos.

The firm took its first truck – a second-hand Volvo F88-290 – in 1988, and said the vehicle’s reliable performance paved the way for more Volvo models to follow.

MP Burke was also quick to try Volvo’s FH range shortly after its launch in 1994, and has operated a number of versions with outputs ranging from 420 to 520 bhp since then.

“Despite being a relatively small-sized fleet operator, I feel Volvo Trucks are very fair with us,” said company MD, Martin Burke. “We deal with salesmen Robert Auld and Alan

McGregor for sourcing new and used Volvos respectively, and the whole team at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland in Cardonald, Glasgow have a good understanding of our business.”

The firm’s latest FH-500 tractor unit comes with a Globetrotter cab, I-Shift automated gearbox and Alcoa Dura Bright ally wheels.

As company flagship, in addition to its usual weekly work across the UK, the truck will also be used in local community gala days and company promotional material.

The anniversary truck has been allocated to MP Burke driver Steve Thorpe, who will have the luxury of a fitted fridge and microwave oven within the well-appointed Globetrotter cab.

Michelin tyres have also been fitted, and the truck’s detailed livery was applied by local company, Sneddon Signs.

Pet firm favours Forward

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ottingham-based UK pet and aquatic wholesaler Pedigree Wholesale has upgraded its rigid distribution fleet with a brand-new Isuzu Forward N75.190 7.5-tonne curtainsider with Easyshift semiautomated transmission and rear, tuck-away tail lift.

The truck is the first Isuzu to join the Pedigree fleet and is operating out of the company’s Northern depot in Leeds. It’s also the first of Pedigree’s distribution vehicles to carry the newly designed Pedigree Wholesale corporate livery.

“Within our distribution operation, we have a specific requirement for 7.5-tonne vehicles for those regional deliveries that require a smaller footprint of vehicle without sacrificing either payload or economy,” said Pedigree Wholesale’s managing director, Steve Brown.

Scania bets on biodiesel

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cania has launched two Euro 6 truck engines designed to run on 100 per cent biodiesel (EN 14214) as part of its latest round of powerplant upgrades.

The engines are based on the company’s modular-built, five-cylinder, nine-litre variants rated at 320 or 360 bhp, which give 1600 Nm of torque at 1050 rpm or 1700 Nm at 1100 rpm respectively when running diesel.

When running on 100 per cent biodiesel, output falls by up to eight per cent.

Scania said running biodiesel is straightforward for both drivers and operators, as the engines can use either 100 per cent biodiesel or a mixture of biodiesel and regular diesel as required.

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The only stipulation is that the special biodiesel engine models must be serviced as if they were running on 100 biodiesel permanently.

“We see increasing signs of interest in biodiesel in a number of larger markets,” said Joel Granath, vice president of Scania’s product management for trucks. “The sustainability aspects are always kept in the picture – for example, for hauliers who are mainly in distribution traffic in city centres.

“As far as I know, no other manufacturer has presented Euro 6 engines for biodiesel, so we have great expectations of the reception of these very flexible and environmentally suited engines.”

Mar-Train takes five

orthern Ireland-based abnormal load specialist Mar-Train Heavy Haulage has added its first five-axle stepframe trailer with extending outer boxes and beavertail to its fleet, which will be used to transport heavy-duty Terex crushers and screeners around the UK and Europe.

The SFCLEX 85 model built by Andover Trailers is worth more than £80,000 and is equipped with a low-profile neck and an extendible frame on the outer boxes which can extend by up to 2.5 m to accommodate the longer conveyors on the machines.

This trailer is the 13th from Andover to join Mar-Train’s fleet of 23 tractor units and 70 trailers, but the unique five-axle design is the company’s first – and is designed to withstand the extensive weights of the machines it carries.

“The five-axle trailer has been designed to a bespoke specification to allow us to transport Terex plant weighing 60 tonnes,” said Mar-Train MD, Tim Martin. “We have 12 other Andover heavy-haulage trailers that have all been built to carry specific equipment or work in certain industries, and it’s being able to design something exactly to our needs

that keeps us coming back to Andover.

“The Andover team looked at the machine we would be carrying and then took the time to design a trailer that fulfils all possible requirements. It’s refreshing compared to a lot of trailer manufacturers, which simply offer a set number of different specifications and say, ‘is that any good to you?’”

A key feature of the trailer is its ability to hold the load in only 30 per cent of the bed – in comparison to a normal plant trailer, which is designed to take the load in 60 per cent of the bed.

The new trailer’s specification includes three fixed and two self-steering BPW axles, with manual and solenoid control to aid manoeuvrability and minimise tyre wear. BPW air suspension with raise/lower control is also fitted, which can be used to lower the trailer for loading and unloading.

After presenting Andover with the details of the machines the trailer would be carrying, Mar-Train also told the company the equipment must be robust enough to work in quarries, but its main function would be delivering the Terex crushers and screeners to and from docks.

New 7.5-tonne Forward is the first Isuzu to join the Pedigree Wholesale fleet “After careful consideration, we felt the Isuzu 7.5-tonner ticked all the right boxes for us concerning emissions, fuel economy, payload, whole-life costs and reliability. We feel it will be an exciting and productive addition to our 27-strong vehicle fleet.”

Pedigree said it anticipates the new truck will cover between 80,000 and 100,000 km per annum over a six-year working life. Currently the vehicle is delivering products to customers throughout North Wales, the North of England and right up to the Scottish Borders.

The truck was supplied by local Isuzu dealer TIM Commercial Vehicle Services at Ilkeston.

“Throughout the acquisition programme, we found Isuzu and its dealer were extremely easy to deal with and this really did smooth the integration of the debutant Isuzu into our fleet,” Brown said.

Five-axle Andover stepframe is first for Mar-Train

Ferry line expands service to Spain

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D Lines has announced a new UK to Spain ferry service between Poole and Santander which the operator hopes will enable British hauliers to sidestep France’s new EcoTax, due to be enforced from January 1, 2014. The service commenced on Sunday, November 3 and provides two return sailings weekly between Poole and Santander, with a crossing time of 26 hours. Introducing the new Poole– Santander link will be the Norman Asturias with capacity for up to 110 freight vehicles.

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On-board facilities include 120 cabins, bar, restaurant, shop and cinema. Christophe Santoni, CEO of LD Lines said: “This new project will be a key addition to our existing route between France and Spain and establish an Atlantic network by providing new travel and transport links for freight markets between Portugal, Spain, France and the UK. Significantly, the timing of the introduction reflects growing confidence and evidence of signs of recovery for many European economies.”

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CONFUSION OVER DCPC HOURS RULES

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NEWSthe• ISSUE 299 JULY 2012 ith less10 than•12TRUCKSTOP months to go before drive • professionally after the 2014 deadline for reward September 2014 Driver CPC deadline, time or hire, until such time as the full hours have been is running out for drivers who have yet to completed.” complete the required 35 hours of training.

Using an example, Crispe said that if by September However, some training providers are reporting a large 10, 2014 a driver has logged 28 hours of CPC training number of drivers are still unsure about the practicalities since the qualification was introduced on September 10, of the qualification and the how the rules deal with hours 2009, they would only need to complete a further seven that have been accumulated since the qualification hours of training to receive their Driver Qualification Card RTITB ran a special competition launched in 2009.

(DQC) – but in this interim period after the 2014 deadline According to Tachodisc, which runs its own training and before they complete the seven hours, they would over the course of two days of the courses, the firm’s confidential AskTachodisc helpline not be able to drive professionally.

Truckfest Peterborough show in has been “inundated” with questions from drivers and This would be the same if only seven, 14 or 21 hours conjunction with its Master Driver operators asking for clarification on accumulated training had been completed.

CPC Consortium members, hours.

“Once the 35 hours have been achieved, this will “We have had a lot of drivers ask us if the CPC hours then become the start/end date for the subsequent whereby four lucky drivers could they have accumulated since the Driver CPC was first five-year period in which that individual driver needs winto35 hours of Driver CPC introduced are able to be carried over if they do not complete the next 35 hours of CPC training,” Crispe periodic training. manage to complete the full 35 hours before the 2014 confirmed. “The expiry date will be printed on the DQC.” With the September 2014 Driver CPC deadline,” said Tachodisc managing director, Karen According to legislation, drivers who are caught drivingfast approaching, this was a prize deadline Crispe. professionally without a valid DQC after the September coveted by all who entered, not only saving The four winners of RTITB training flank Ice Road Truckers star, Lisa Kelly.

“The answer is yes; however they will not be able to 2014 deadline can face a fine of up to £1000. them a great deal of money, but also ensuring

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the training they received was with a reputable organisation.

Lucky drivers would get the chance to win their 35 hours of periodic training with one of the following Master Driver CPC Consortium members: DLT Training Ltd, Transport & Training Services Ltd, Gist Limited, the RTITB Academy.

Draws to identify winners were carried out twice a day by Ice Road Truckerís star Lisa Kelly at the RTITB marquee.

The lucky winners of 35 hours of periodic training are: Dave Smith, from Norfolk, Andrew Jennings, from Staffordshire, Leslie Baker, from Kent, and Michael Currie, from Essex.

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he London Evening Standard has taken delivery of 33 new 7.5-tonne FUSO Canter trucks from Heathrow dealer Rygor to distribute the paper around the city.

The Standard said it chose the Canter for its high payload and compact external dimensions, which make it particularly suited to multi-drop, urban operation.

The Canters are all 7C15 models, powered by 150 bhp engines mated to DUONIC gearboxes – the first twin-plate, dual-clutch automated transmission to be fitted to a light truck.

The trucks’ lightweight curtainside bodies are by TLC Auto Refinishing of Feltham, and feature an updated version of the familiar orange and white chevron livery worn for years by the paper’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.

Tim Freeman, head of distribution at the London Evening Standard, said: “Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans were exceptionally reliable, so Rygor was the obvious choice when we were looking to invest in larger vehicles.

“The Canter’s turning circle and outstanding manoeuvrability are big plus points given we are working in central London. But payload is even more important, as we strive for

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maximum efficiency to contain fuel costs and minimise our carbon footprint.

“The Canter’s carrying capacity of almost four tonnes is roughly half a tonne more than that of a conventional 7.5-tonner,” Freeman added. “This equates to about 3000 extra copies per vehicle, which represents a major saving.”

Based at the newspaper’s new distribution centre in Greenwich, the Canters are used to collect newspapers from the printing facility in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, then distribute them to retailers and newsstands. They will be maintained under a CharterWay contract hire agreement from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, by South London agent SG Smith.

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cania has been busy adding additional features to its Euro 6 trucks in a bid to make them safer and more efficient.

As of Q1 2014, a new Eco-roll facility will be included in vehicles purchased with Opticruise transmission and Scania’s updated Active Prediction system. Eco-roll will automatically assess the most efficient method of descending hills: either by rolling down in neutral with engine idling, or using engine braking with the fuel supply switched off.

Scania said Eco-roll can save up to two per cent of fuel in hilly terrain.

In addition, the Swedish manufacturer’s Driver Support system, which offers real-time tips and scoring based on how well a person is driving, has also received a range of updates.

The system can now be fitted in a wider range of vehicles (including construction and distribution chassis), and can work with a wider range of gearboxes.

New features include a modified crest assessment that evaluates whether the driver has released the throttle at the right point before the crest; drivers of construction trucks that climb in low gear up steep slopes under harsh conditions will be advised to ease up on

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Rounding off the upgrades, Scania has announced it is also offering an Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) system in its Euro 6 trucks which can help to deploy emergency braking if the driver is inattentive to dangerous situations. In addition, the manufacturer is also providing a smarter version of its Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology, first introduced in 2006, which alerts drivers if a truck makes an unintentional sideward movement.

orfolk’s Foulger Transport has added seven New Actros 2545 tractors to its fleet of 100 trucks operating from its base in Snetterton after the completion of a fuel-efficiency trial between the new Merc and the firm’s established fleet favourite.

Supplied by Peterborough Dealer Intercounty Truck & Van, the trucks have aerodynamic, flat-floored StreamSpace cabs, and are fitted with 450 bhp straightsix engines and PowerShift 3 automated transmissions.

Foulger Transport has run MercedesBenz trucks before, but not for some time, said group transport manager, Paul Willis.

“So although we’d heard good things about the fuel performance of the New Actros, it had to prove its worth to win a place in our fleet.

“Intercounty had the belief in their product to provide us with a demonstrator, which we ran for a trial period to gain an accurate ‘real life’ impression of its performance – they were confident it would impress us, and so it did.”

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Actros are on general distribution duties, the other four are equipped with hydraulic gear and pull bulk tipping trailers. A significant proportion of the operator’s work is undertaken for the agricultural sector – it provides a range of services to local farmers including lifting, cleaning and hauling their crops, much of it sugar beet bound for the British Sugar factory at Bury St Edmunds.

“We’d always expect new trucks to be slightly better than older ones on fuel,” Willis continued. “But the fact that some of our new Mercedes-Benz units are more than 3.0 mpg ahead of our current fleet tractors is certainly encouraging.

“Like most in this industry, fuel efficiency is our biggest consideration in a new truck.

But it’s not the only one. We also had to be satisfied the New Actros would offer the driver comfort and reliability we need, matched by a high level of back-up from the dealer.”

All of Foulger Transport’s New Actros are equipped with FleetBoard telematics systems that monitor fuel consumption and driver performance.

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TRUCKSTOP NEWS

ISSUE 318 JANUARY 2014

TRUCK REGISTRATIONS ON THE UP

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egistrations of new commercial vehicles rose by almost a third in October, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

A steep rise in sales towards the end of 2013 has been hotly anticipated by the industry, as hauliers race to complete purchases of new Euro 6 vehicles or step up orders of Euro 5 trucks to avoid the impending change of emissions regulations at the end of December.

A total of 5105 truck registrations were completed in October, marking a 32 per cent increase over last year’s figures. The SMMT said the spike has also helped to bring year-to-date truck sales into the black with 39,457 new vehicles hitting the road since January, representing a 3.2 per cent increase over 2012 levels.

Van sales during the month were also

strong, with 22,473 registrations giving a 26.3 per cent rise over last year’s figures.

Total van registrations since January is 227,477 – a rise of 11 per cent.

With all new commercial vehicle registrations combined, the total of 266,934 sales resulted in a 9.8 per cent rise that the SMMT said “put the UK head and shoulders above other markets in Europe”.

“Both the van and truck markets showed great strength in October, boosting the sector by 27.3 per cent and taking the 2013 growth rate to almost 10 per cent,” said SMMT chief executive, Mike Hawes.

“We expected the Euro 5/6 change would see the truck market grow in strength towards year-end and for vans, SMMT has raised its forecast on the back of sustained demand and confidence to 264,100, a 10.2 per cent rise on last year.”

HEIGHT RULES PUT EU TRADE AT RISK

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group of trade associations from the UK and Ireland have written to the European Parliament’s Transport Committee asking it not to damage highly efficient trade flows between the two countries by imposing unnecessary and unwelcome height restrictions on goods vehicles.

The letter, alerting the Committee to the threat posed to trade by a report which was presented in November, received strong support from key members of the Transport Committee and from the European Commission.

The letter was signed by the Freight Transport Association, FTA Ireland, Road Haulage Association, British Irish Chamber of Commerce, Irish Exporters Association, Irish Road Haulage Association and the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, and expressed extreme concern about a suggested amendment in a report by Austrian MEP Jörg Leichtfried, which would prohibit all crossborder movements of vehicles exceeding 4 m in height.

Ireland has a national height limit of 4.65 m and the UK imposes no national height restriction.

“We are extremely concerned about the adverse effect this would have on trade and the environment,” said FTA chief executive, Theo de Pencier. “One major UK retailer, with operations in the UK and Ireland, has estimated that a 4 m height restriction would result in 3000 extra trailer movements, adding 740,000 additional road miles and generating an extra one million kilogrammes of CO2 per year.”

It is common practice in most EU Member States to impose a national height requirement of 4 m, but both the UK and Ireland apply a derogation as permitted under EU law and have never imposed such a requirement on domestic operators. Using this flexibility, trade flows have developed with vehicles that exceed the 4 m limit – known as high cube trailers.

It is estimated up to 90 per cent of the Irish fleet would be affected by such a height restriction – with serious cost increases.

The letter appealed to the Transport Committee to accept the European Commission’s proposal to permit crossborder movements of vehicles that exceed the maximum dimensions if they are already permitted in neighbouring member states.

OBITUARY: A FOND FAREWELL

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artin Phippard passed away on Monday, November 11 after a long struggle with Motor Neurone Disease.

Readers of Truckstop News’ sister publication, Trucking magazine, will recognise his name from the many articles he has written and for the books and DVDs he and his long-time friend and business partner, Pete Connock, produced in the past.

Martin spent his life working in the industry. He was involved with Volvo Trucks for 28 years, from Westward Trucks and Volvo South, right through to Volvo Truck & Bus Wales & West before his retirement in 2009. During this period he sold around 3000 trucks in the area. He was much loved and respected by his work colleagues, Volvo customers, friends – who recently organised a drive-by of over 80

More than 80 vehicles attended a driveby to celebrate Martin’s 70th birthday trucks to celebrate his 70th Birthday just weeks before his untimely death – and competitors in the transport business.

Martin had a lifelong passion for the industry, and he visited over 50 countries filming trucks both at work and at shows.

He was affectionately known by the UK press as ‘the defender of the flame’ because of his passion for his favourite truck brand – Volvo.

He is survived by his wife Annie, his two daughters and his grandchildren and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time. Martin will be sorely missed by all those who knew him.

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“Our members have called time on these divide-and-rule tactics. It is time for the company to sit down and sort out this mess over pay and avoid a strike.”

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DON’T SLIP UP OVER WINTER TYRE REGS!

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ruck tyre manufacturer Continental has produced an updated tyre regulations guide for truck operators travelling to mainland Europe this winter.

Winter tyre regulations differ greatly between countries, and operators the do not comply with local legislation run the risk of incurring costly fines.

To help ensure hauliers stay on the right side of the law, the guide includes information for the winter equipment requirements of each European country.

While European markets have their own legislation regarding winter tyre fitments that are specific to the respective local country, Continental stressed there are some basic requirements all drivers should bear in mind. Tyres across all axle positions should have a minimum tread depth of at least 4 mm, and if winter tyres are not fitted all round, then priority should be given first to the drive axle, then the steer axle and then to all other remaining axle positions Continental said its SCANDINAVIA range

of tyres for trucks, trailers and semitrailers has been produced to ensure drivers are safe both in the UK and abroad, with specific options for the steering, driver and trailer axles. The company said its winter tyres significantly exceed the legal requirements that apply to the M+S (Mud and Snow) symbol in the UK, and go beyond the values of the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol – which is mandatory in the USA for car winter tyres, and whose introduction is currently under discussion in Europe for commercial vehicle tyres.

“Regulations for coping with winter weather differ greatly across Europe,” said Tracey Hyem, commercial marketing manager, Continental. “Our recently updated range of winter tyres will ensure vehicles can operate legally within each country, and with up to 20 per cent more traction, safety and fuel consumption are improved too.”

The European Winter Tyre Regulations 2014 guide is available from the Continental website at www.continental-tyres.co.uk

THREE WORDS FOR NEW POSTCODE SYSTEM

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n alternative system to postcodes that uses three unique English dictionary words for any GPS location has attracted “huge interest” from UK logistics companies, according to system developer what3words.

The company said hauliers suffer substantial losses on account of the inefficiencies associated with inaccurate addresses, and in rural areas in particular, postcodes only give a rough approximation of a customer’s delivery address. The firm’s new system carves up the Earth into 57 trillion 3 x

3 m squares, and gives each square a unique three-word descriptor – for example, table. spoon.lamp or cabbage.radiator.tips.

This means relaying GPS coordinates would be as simple as the customer saying three words when making an order over the phone.

“We expect to announce the first integrations of what3words over the next few months,” said company CEO, Chris Sheldrick. “We’re excited to see the impact of the technology on logistics companies’ efficiency.”

VOLVOS FOR SOUTH AFRICA

Volvo Trucks president, Claes Nilsson, said South Africa is an important market

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“We are glad to be able to offer our customers in South Africa the most modern and innovative Volvo line-up ever,” said Claes Nilsson, president of Volvo Trucks.

The Swedish manufacturer said South Africa currently ranks number four among its top FMX markets. “The FMX suits customers here, often working in mining and logistics operations and sometimes in very difficult road conditions. This creates a strong demand for truck uptime as well as for after sales support and service,” Nilsson said.

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ercedes-Benz has used a quarry in Durham to launch its new Arocs off-road chassis to businesses in the North East.

The event at Sherburn Quarry was hosted

by North East dealership, Bell Truck and Van, and its customers who got the chance to test-drive the vehicle included Thompsons of Prudhoe, James Burrell, JT Dove, JBT Waste, Greenways, Esh Group, Dunhouse Quarry, Sherburn Stone Co, MGL Demolition and Northumbrian Roads.

Stephen Atkinson, transport manager of Prudhoe-based highway surfacing and maintenance contractor Northumbrian Roads, was the first person in the North East to order the new truck.

“I’ve chosen the Arocs as it does the job

I need it for,” Atkinson said. “I originally saw it in Germany and I was very impressed.

It’s coming next month and it’ll be a great Christmas present for the company.”

ROUTING TOOL HITS THE WEB

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nline haulage industry directory and services provider UK Haulier has launched a free online HGV route planner designed to help companies, traffic operators and drivers plan their journeys more efficiently.

The company said the new system will enable its members to calculate their entire route, from collection address to delivery address, via UK road maps on its website.

“Users can filter each route to match each of their individual vehicle’s height, width and weight measurements which will be taken into consideration when routing to avoid road restrictions,” said a company spokesperson.

The system uses map data sourced from Navteq and location searches can be

UK Haulier’s online truck route planner is free to use performed by postcode, street or town name.

The tool can also provide details of truck stops, lay-bys and fuel stations en route to aid efficient planning. To try out the system, head online to www.ukhaulier.co.uk

SCANIA SIMPLIFIES TACHO DOWNLOAD

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cania has launched a remote tachograph data download service designed to save operators time and money and help maintain legal compliance.

Available to all UK transport operators, the Swedish manufacturer’s service allows fully automated remote downloads from both driver cards and vehicle units from anywhere within Europe.

“Every new Scania truck today is fitted with the hardware required for fully automatic downloading and our service has been developed to allow our customers to benefit from this feature,” said David Hickman, director – Services Development & Service Sales for Scania (Great Britain) Ltd. “That said, older Scania vehicles can easily be uprated to enable remote downloading and we can manage non-Scania tachograph data too.

“Research has shown half of all operators spend up to an hour per vehicle per month downloading their tachograph data manually.

As part of our service, we offer to take charge of an operator’s Company Card,

which allows us to validate and download data on their behalf, thereby relieving them of the burden completely,” Hickman added.

All data downloaded remotely is stored on Scania’s secure server. Operators then have the flexibility to use either the manufacturer’s own suite of analysis and reporting tools, or transfer their data to a system of their choosing.

The automatic option downloads driver card data every 21 days. Alternatively, the driver can initiate the process at any time by pressing a download button inside the cab.

LORRY BAN IN FORCE

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aidstone Borough Council has implemented an Experimental Traffic Order prohibiting HGVs over 7.5 tonnes from using roads in the southern area of the Borough that primarily affects the B2162 and its link roads.

The Council said the Order was to reduce

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unnecessary through traffic by large vehicles on roads between the A229 and A26, though traffic movements involving goods delivery or pick-up in the area are exempted.

The Council said it made the move so it could assess the impact of the Order on local businesses.

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HGV C + E Drivers

URGENTLY REQUIRED Based in Crewe • Store delivery and trunking • Immediate starts and work through till the NY • Guaranteed shifts and guarantees of 10 hour days in December • Excellent rates of pay, including £19.00 per hour on some shifts in December and an earnings potential of £1000 for 6 shifts in December (includes seasonal bonus and very easy conditions apply) • Free CPC training • Raffle prize draws in December, with the chance to win an Ipad/ flat screen TV! • Ongoing opportunities for work in 2014 If you are interested and hold a licence with no more than 6 points and have the relevant experience, please call Keiron on 07710 638268 or email keiron.davies@pertemps.co.uk Pertemps are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

You should possess no less than two years C+E experience. You should hold a full clean licence with no more than six points for minor speeding or parking offences

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offer Driver Bonus and Benefi ts Packages We pay from £10.00 Basic up to £20 Premium. We offerWeDriver Bonus & Benefi ts Packages

H&G would like to thank everyone for all their support in 2013 & wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year leading distribution companies

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OVERSEAS HOUSE FOR SALE WITH EMPLOYMENT

HOME FOR SALE CLASS 1 (HGV/LGV) Drivers Required 4 bedroom home with fireplace and 2 bathrooms one upstairs and one down, 2 car insulated garage as well as loft on second floor of garage. There is also a second garage 59ft long by 29ft wide excellent for a home-based business etc.

We are located just outside Huntingdon, Quebec. We have no neighbours on either side so lots of privacy and our zoning is green meaning very low annual rates.

Less than 45 seconds walk there is a trucking company that would hire you, their trucks are kenworths and peterbuilts all new and they run U.S. and Canada. About a 7 min walk to nearest pub, 45 mins to Montreal and 10 mins to U.S. where you can buy petrol at about 57p a litre and groceries and other needs are at bargain prices. Living here is like having one foot in each country – crime is very low and no anti- social behaviour out here --asking £160,000 open to a sensible offer--also I am retired long distance truck driver.

Phone number: 001 450 264 2035 – please note, we are -5 hours GMT Email Address: rrichard051@sympatico.ca Postal Address: 1670 route 138 godmanchestor quebec canada JOS 1H0

OVERSEAS RECRUITMENT Classic Freight

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PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED

Classic Freight is both a US and Canadian Bonded Carrier that specializes in providing We offer service in flatbed, • Competitive weekly salary and benefits (pay per mile; pay per pick-up/delivery; over-dimensional and intermodal transportation pay per tarping; pay per layover; pay over-dimensional premium; pay throughout Canada and the per border crossing) US. Classic is recruiting • Pay during training period for immediate positions • Assistance with finding suitable, affordable accommodations open in our Flatbed • Assistance in acquiring NS Division and are qualifications (S.I.N., NS Class 1 accepting applications Driver’s License, etc) • Initial coaching and continued support for the Van Division.

Phone: 001-902-481-3702 I Fax: 001-902-481-3707 Blair Clark, General Manager I For more information Visit www.classicfreight.ca To apply, download the 2 page application, complete and forward with C.V. to jobs@classicfreight.ca

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Blue Arrow Driving is currently recruiting Blue Arrow Driving Drivers of all Classes to work on contracts Leading transport recruitment agency, Blue Arrow, are recruiting for Classnationwide I, Class II and 7.5 tonne drivers

contracts nationwide.

Class 1 andfor 2 drivers required across Scotland (Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Livingston) Immediate Vacancies £8.00 - £14.00 per hour.

Northamptonshire Warwickshire Newcastle We also have immediate vacancies London Outskirts Leicestershire Bellshill and South Wales Manchester Swindon in NewcastleCoventry South Burton forWest Class 1 and 2Birmingham with similar rates of pay.

7.5T Drivers – Enfield, £8 per hour for Customer Delivery work fororongoing contracts.

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7.5t and Van Drivers – Weybridge - to £8.50 per hour We have vacancies for driving specialists to Drivers all Classes – Coventry/Rugby – to £12.00 per hour work as part of our team in Milton Keynes Class 1 Drivers –Northampton/Swindon – to £13 per hour Classes – Manchester/North West Further Drivers drivingAll sector vacancies available nationwide, contact us for further information Contact Blue Arrow today to discuss your next role 0800 3160589

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Anybody failing to complete modules 1-4 initial qualification (unless you have acquired rights) and 35 hours of periodic training WILL NOT be allowed to drive after this date.

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Remember “NO DRIVER CPC, NO CAREER IN DRIVING!” Email andy@cityresourceltd.co.uk or visit www.cityresourceltd.co.uk

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OWNER DRIVERS

SWANSHAWS LIMITED

Keep our business flowing LGV Drivers Cambridge area

£12.52 per hour You need experience driving Tippers, Bulkers, Tankers and Tractors.

A full LGV 1 licence and hold your CPC are essential.

We offer bags of attractive work perks including private healthcare and competitive pensions.

Overnight stays may be needed and flexibility to cover for sickness/ holidays/vacancies may also be needed.

Regular work for flats & tauts from all areas to various destinations in the U.K. Also require Owner Drivers for UK/European work

Closing date: 4 January 2014.

Take the plunge and find out more at

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Anglian Water values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

INSURANCE Integrity Haulage Ltd are urgently seeking additional dedicated owner drivers/sub-contractors for bulk tipping work throughout the North and Midlands.

Good rates and prompt payment.

If you would like to work for a busy friendly company with a regular established customer base, we would love to hear from you.

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We require owner drivers with tilt trailers, maybe with ADR (hazard goods).

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Fax: 01455 851870 www.coventryreefers.co.uk davidevans@btconnect.com

training 50 x Class 1 HGV Drivers required We are a national agency who supply many prestigious customers and below is a short list of what we require: • • • • • •

Newark - Day/ Night Trunking and Tramping – Good hours – All year Hatfield - Day/ Night Trunking – Full time and Weekend Only work Bristol - Day and Night work – Store Deliveries – Best rates Severn Beach - Days and Night work – Fantastic hours Milton Keynes - Day/ Night Trunking and store deliveries WIllenhall - Day and Night Trunking work – Great job and long term - Best in the area • Oldham - Day and Night work – RDCs – Straightforward work • Wellingborough - Day and Night Trunking – Electronic consumables – Best rate in the area • Alconbury - Tramping Days/ Nights chilled produce – Best rate in the area.

This work is guaranteed all year round and pays between £11.00 to £20.00 per hour. Weekly Guaranteed wages of £500 for 5 shifts out of 7 days 0800 644 44 33 www.nationwidedrivers.com

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OWNER DRIVERS

Love The Freedom Of the Open Road?

Then Enjoy the Freedom of our Owner Driver Network!

Barron Wood Distribution Limited

We can provide long term opportunities for motivated, professional drivers operating their own vehicles to work in partnership with us and our customers. Barron Wood Distribution is a wellestablished, financially secure business that recognizes the challenges faced by smaller operators in today’s demanding environment.

Ready for a change? Feel you share our values and are keento join the team as a member of our owner driver network?

OUR OWNER DRIVERS CAN BENEFIT FROM: • 7 day payment terms • Excellent weekly / annual

• • • • • •

earnings potential

• Work available 52 weeks, 24/7 to suit

• Preferential insurance arrangements

Administration support Liveried trailer hire In cab communications Tacho analysis Driver CPC training O’licence support

For more details please call 01772 610160 or complete the online enquiry form at: www.barronwooddistribution.co.uk

RETURN LOADS

UKI Express Transport Limited

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UK & INTERNATIONAL HAULIERS/ FREIGHT FORWARDING AGENTS/ TRANSPORT CONSULTANTS

UK & EUROPEAN OWNER DRIVER REQUIRED Guaranteed Weekly Work, Backloads, UKI Express Transport Limited have a proven track record, when it comes to earning money for it’s partners and small Hauliers or Round-trips throughout the:

• • • • •

United Kingdom Europe Ireland All Miles Paid Instant Payment

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Running Money Cash Cards Fuel Cards Trailer Hire Ferries

We currently have over 150 journeys per day throughout the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and can offer Guaranteed Mileage rate both loaded and empty “NO EXCEPTIONS” At UKI we believe that we offer the BEST RATE around for both UK & European call for brochure or complete the online application form

www.ukiexpress.com traffic@ukiexpress.com Tel: 01695 551000 TRAINING Untitled-3 1

Driver CPC Courses Venue just off

M1 Junction 29A

Training on your site can be arranged

Call or email for details on:

07456 303201 Email: LTS-sheffield@live.com www.LTS-sheffield.co.uk

RAISING THE STANDARDS

Applying for Operator Licence?

Wright Training Services

Transport Managers + Driver CPC COURSES ADR – Carriage of Dangerous Goods Packages, Tanks plus 7 classes & Explosives DGSA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor “Course and Consultancy” WRIGHT TRAINING SERVICES LTD Burnley Road, West Thurrock, Essex RM20 3EG Tel: 01708 867 564 www.wright-training.com

18/04/2013 ● Full Support Service New & Variations ● Sole/Partnership/Limited. ● 1-50+ Vehicles. Competitive.

Call: 0844 324 0854

Transport Managers - Nationwide

Operator Licensing Service (Division of Classic Transport Consultancy Ltd)

Email: info@OpLicence.co.uk URGENTLY Required HGV - CPC Holders Nationwide! Text or Call 07963 656589

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Dangerous Substances Training Centres at Warrington and Wakefield ADR, DCPC, Forklift, H&S Courses can be tailored to suit Various consultancies inc DGSA Tel: 07915 610232 Fax: 0844 3581400 carl@transchemtraining.com www.transchemtraining.com

PALLETS WANTED - CASH WAITING BEST PRICES PAID Quick & easy off lift - straight drive through - arctics welcome • Flanshaw Industrial Estate, Wakefield - junction 40 M1 • Whitwood Truck Stop, Castleford - junction 31 M62 • New spot opening soon – to be advised Transport as issue?

If you cannot get your pallets to us, we can pick them up!!!!

Tel: 01924

299278 www.cjpalletsltd.co.uk

GATWICK PALLETS PA L L E T S WANTED CRAWLEY GOODS YARD GATWICK ROAD CRAWLEY

DRIVER CPC TRAINING We offer: ■ JAUPT Approved Training Centres in Luton and Milton Keynes.

■ 1 day modules available or complete all 5 in 1 week.

■ Various courses to choose from.

■ £65.00 all inclusive per module.

■ Weekend courses available.

For further information, please contact Don Heggie on 01582 725544 or don@unique-employment.co.uk pallets

(Next to Dor to Dor)

GATWICK YARD 01293 539771 Fax: 01293 773718

KD Pallets Ltd Toddington Services M1 Southbound Lorry park after junction 12

Pallets Wanted Tel: Kirk 07904 775714 Opening times: Mon-Fri: 07.00-19.00 Sat: 07.00-17.00

PALLETS WANTED PARRETT WAY COLLEY LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BRIDGWATER TA6 5LB

(EASY TURNING)

TEL 01278 444039 TRADE WELCOME

Co. Durham Depot

A39 GOOD CLEAN

A 40X48’s £2.50 NEWES GRADE GRADE A EURO £3 PRIC LIGHTWEIGHT 40X48’s P&B WANTED

Unit 35 Northfield Way Aycliffe Business Park Co. Durham DN5 6UF (By Junc 59, A1)

07713 256 338

Liverpool Depot

Unit 4 Phoenix Park Goodlass Rd Speke, Liverpool L24 9HL (By Liverpool Airport)

07730 928 790

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TRUCKSTOPS

J23 TRUCKSTOP

• FORECOURT SHOP • OVERNIGHT PARK • T.V. SATELLITE • VEHICLE WASHING NOW AVAILABLE • CASH BACK FACILITY • SHOWERS LADIES & GENTS AVAILABLE • FREE WIFI SKY SPORTS WATCH IT LIVE HERE! CAFE OPEN

from 8am

SKY Sports

Mon-Friday:- 6am - 9pm Sat: 6am - 11am

RESTAURANT OPEN

200 YARDS FROM JUNCTION 23 M1 - LE12 9BS • DIESEL AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK

Mon- Friday:- 11am - 9pm LICENSED BAR

TEL: (01509) 507479/507480 FAX: 01509 600667

BT Sports

from 8am

Free WIFI

CREDIT & FUEL CARDS ACCEPTED

YORK LORRY PARK • Well signed, easy access next to A64 York Bypass & A166 Bridlington road junction

TRUCKSTOP OF THE YEAR 2013

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Over 300 spaces with CCTV & 2 patrolling guards 24 hr restaurant & bar, shop & reception 24 hr diesel, gas oil & Adblue station Free Wi-Fi & internet café LPW Truckwash Loyalty scheme for cash paying customers!

Prepaid accounts available, for greater rates contact us for details Showers/toilet facilities, laundry & bedrooms Cinema screen Sky TV & live entertainment Live parking space update!

Euro toll/tax available 24 hrs a day Trailer exchange

• Open 4pm through to 9am Monday to Friday

Fenced, Floodlit, Tarmac parking for over 100 vehicles 24/7 Security manned site with infra red security cameras Smartcard enabled, fully automated diesel bunkering - 24/7 8 high-speed diesel pumps on 4 sheltered fuel islands Gas Oil & Adblue Available on pump Free Wireless Internet Access (WI-FI) Manned 3 Brush Rollover Vehicle Wash Hot Cabinet Pressure Wash Unit - for those final touches Fully refurbished Ladies & Gents WC & Showers Freshly cooked homemade dishes available 05:00 - 23:15 Licensed bar with 52" Plasma TV with Sky Sports Truckers shop: CB, electrics, newsagents and essentials ATM & Cash back facilities available Fleet accounts available for overnight parking & washing

ALL MAJOR FUEL CARDS ACCEPTED FOR FUEL, PARKING & WASHING

RED LION TRUCKSTOP 500 yards from Junction 16 M1

WHITLEY BRIDGE TRUCK STOP

OPEN ALL BANK HOLIDAYS

THE MALTING INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WHITLEY BRIDGE GOOLE, DN14 0HH JUNCTION 34 M62

OVER 100 SPACES FENCED ANPR AND CCTV SURVEILLANCE SHOWERS TOILETS 24/7 AGENCY DIESEL AVAILABLE 24/7 SECURITY ON SITE

CAFE WITH LOCALLY SOURCED, FRESHLY MADE FOOD 06:00-22:00

DESIGNATED TRAILER EXCHANGE DESIGNATED FRIDGE AREA

To find out exactly how advertising your business/service here could help you

ACCOUNT PARKING AVAILABLE OPERATING LICENCE PARKING PALLET YARD

A19

£5.00 OVERNIGHT PARKING!

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 Free Male and Female showers Pallet station in car park

AREA

M62 W

J34

A19

SWIPE and PARK

Open 7 days a week

Call Victoria on: 01959 543593

E

We now accept FUEL CARDS to pay for parking

• Cafeteria providing home cooked evening meals (till 9pm) and breakfast (from 7am) • Male & female shower and washroom facilities • On site security guard & CCTV surveillance • Floodlit & tarmacadam parking area

York Lorry Park, Murton, York YO19 5GF Tel: 01904 486713

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A-Z ref pages 91/92 page 91 ref 2H

ADVANCE BOOKINGS TAKEN Birmingham’s first & foremost overnight Truck Parking facility.

TEL: 0121 628 2339 Entertainment Weekly!

Call for details

BIG TV SCREEN SLEEPER CAB £7.50 Ask our security for your FREE SAUNA when parking!

En-suite with TV £18.00 Laundry Service Available

LICENSED RESTAURANT Open 11am - 11pm Mon - Fri

Cafe Open 6.00am-9.00pm Mon to Fri 6.00am - 12noon Sat SPECIAL STEAK BREAKFAST ONLY £4.00 SELECTION OF DINNERS FROM £3.20

www.RedLionTruckstop.com Daventry

J16

M1 STH.

A45 - Northampton

PALLET STATION

THE RED LION

Tel: 01604 831914 A45, Weedon Road, Upperheyford, Northampton, NN7 4DE

twitter address: @HDPTruckStop

THE WHARF, WHARF ROAD, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM B11 2EB

‘Please follow international Lorry Park signs’

See Page 13-16 for ideas on where to head for your next rest stop

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