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ow well into their second 28/11/2012 09:32 year of trading, Logistics Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has Artist’s People have been storming German manufacturer said the design is impression announced Arocs, aproving as unusual as the complete truck, which the world of recruitment, of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, that significant growth can be new specialist truck AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc a robusta radiator guard and optically achieved by offering something position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its for construction integrated construction-specifi folding a little different to the work, industry. new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an all-new FH series of heavy trucks, Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be Their promise of guaranteed innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. which is set to follow 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 designed with the mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most FTE shifts,Volvo as wellTrucks as adriver unique aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an all-new FH series of heavy trucks, ondriver the ofspecific the new Loader and Grounder. The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the only to LP The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and aheels focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. Thesystem 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 employees proves invaluable for Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was 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 wasthe thestar star securing high driver andcalibre a focus ontofuel economy. Details were a scarce when weofwent 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 of and the official launch on andahead succeeding within the world of North-West’s attraction for some of the the North-West’s structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. tractor units September 5, but the Swedish Details were scarce when we went to leading road transport operators, at a recruitment. for heavy-duty shortisan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading road operators, at a press of transport theNews official on manufacturer told Truckstop thelaunch which are among the lightest vehicles Not only hasahead thisevent been noticed structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch staged by leading an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means from September 5, but thestaged Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution. 3 of interior launch event by the leading give the additional m space. by drivers themselves, but also byNews storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on told Truckstop 5 and 6 form,manufacturer and pack a dealer vast amount Enza. 8x4/4 concrete with 32-tonne This means extra 300mixers litres (10.5 ft) of well-established – hence board.“The caban is optimised both for cu work and dealer Enza. new improvements. FHs clients will be available in both Euro of upgrades and storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on rom 2013 onwards, the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount the ever-growing positions and Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and vehicle manufacturer said all itsfilled, The Arocs Grounder is for designed ofcontinuously upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low vacancies to be efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, and tractor units for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the Centres astrucks well as the promise ofused a full-time function News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low 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 across the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the noise levels among other features, all increase The system,for which works alongside the position the individual driver. function (Truckstop issue 301). UK event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means less construction sector will beon known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces UKNews, chance pleasant relaxation aare good I-Shift automated transmission, isroads. claimed Numbers have soared and Theis system, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tired and more alert.” New Actros the ultimate truck for longthe name Arocs. and has been manufactured to be idling speed. Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less We give £5 to to Logistics cut consumption by five found per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed People have Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck 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 ranges and two steering front axles. Fourcharity for about the route the truck storing information to cut consumption by area five per cent byand from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will themselves covering large distance transport. Fromathe outset, designers engineers were determined to provide the best possible for the European market. Productiontoughest of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs the construction site. every medical bethe achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three drives along.storing “The next time theabout truckthe uses route truck information engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible ofsame the UK with up and coming comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. the I-See operates the time drives along. “The next units and route, 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 comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as aHaving sweeping rangeand of cab contracts readily available. the same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, threeand fourtrade fair in April 2013. is completely new and comes in the vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to also branched out into different accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as possible,” axle vehicles, with 16 output variants form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said aspects the industry, introducing Claes Nilsson, president, ranging fromof 238 bhp to for 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs will also be tandem are examples of the variety of tailor perfectly anyTruck application. Thevehicles current Actros holds the Guinness Claes Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. specialist transportation such or 0870 6091540 The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off Corporation. An additional five per cent saving in fuel as flatbed, abnormal loads etc, new model is seven per cent more frugal for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line. An additional five per cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel times and various driver incentives drivers present themselves in smart and a member of the REC, RHA Logistics People enables wider when specified to meet 5aemissions 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 automated The Arocs has seven cabs available Package. This package encompasses are per just a few of the reasons why and professional uniform – just one and FTA. while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, range of skills to be covered as well Package. This package encompasses available for order as a Euro 6 transmission, fi tted as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent improvement. Logistics of the many factors helping them to If you are a professional driver while the Euro 6 version shows–aFuel four per People are fast becoming training and monthly assistance as expanding internal numbers/ Cotswold Medicals Ltd version programs are available which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim is to its cutaim fuel costs by The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test Coverdale House Advice – and is to cut fuel costs by cent improvement. the envy of the recruitment world. stand out from the rest! who is looking to join our evertargets. The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be Little Sodbury End changing driving styles and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical test changing driving styles and increasing The 81 guests took turns to head on aofLogistics 17-mile People pride themselves The Logistics People are an growing team, then please contact Bristol BS37 6QE Guaranteed minimum hours, asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions. The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical on appearance, and therefore all ISO:9001 accredited organisation Logistics People on 01536 726870. Charges include VAT fixed shift patterns, flexible start Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gasfuel-efficiency. turbocharger and The drive configurations offered for a level cab floor.

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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

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‘ALARMING’, SAYS BIPA I suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the finals of its annual nationwide Dealership Renault Range T480 Challenge, which took place over a whole he British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly is fitted with day at its HQ in Amco Hatfield, Hertfordshire. (BIPA) labelled the number of border Veba 936fihas crane The six nalists out of ITUK’s 63 area fuel laundering plants and filling dealerships had to progress through two stations selling illicit fuel as ‘alarming’ in a new exceptionally tough earlier online rounds report. before qualifying for the finals. They were The cross-border political body said the then confronted by a series of challenges that practice of smuggling and selling laundered red tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge diesel – which has illegally been treated to have and professional expertise to the limit. its marker dye removed – by organised criminal “We set up the Dealership Challenge to gangs in border areas is becoming wider find the very best people and companies in spread, and called for ‘more determined action’ our nationwide network,” said Peter Murphy, to be taken by authorities. managing director of ITUK. “It is also a way of It said a permanent, full-time task force assessing the ability of our dealer network to should be set up to tackle cross-border illicit ensure we continue to deliver the very highest trade, and stricter penalties should be enforced levels of care, sales expertise, parts and – including lengthier custodial sentences for service technical skills.” offenders. The finalists of the 2014 Dealership Other recommendations include updated Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, legislation to ensure operators of filling stations, Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks who are successfully prosecuted for selling Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, Harry laundered fuel, cannot simply reopen again after Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & a few weeks, as happens at present; and the Bus Kent. introduction of on-the-spot fines for consumers Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership general haulier found to have knowingly purchased illicit fuel. and an Authorised Ltd Repairer plus twoaTop Evenheights has selected “Illicit cross-border trade, particularly innew Master Technicians, who sent to Japan Range T forare its fuel andRenault cigarette smuggling, is aheavy-duty huge issue to participate in the global I: 1 Grand Prix haulage work forlives the of London impacting on the citizenstransport and small challenge at Isuzu Motors Japan, competing network. businesses on both sides of the border,” against44-tonne Isuzu Truck technicians from around Range T480, supplied saidThe the chair of Committee A, senator Pauland the world. by Norfolk Truck & Van Ltd at maintained Coghlan. 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BIPA said the scale of cross-border diesel laundering is a “huge issue” “For me personally, every day is a Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful legislation enforced by the Northern Ireland must be made to prosecute the owners of these raised the barsaid this year – it was tough last to belines, a finalist again and in the Isuzu Truck Wellington track sleepers ballasts for TfL/of Environment Agency.the firm’s trucks regularly fuel laundering sites who supply a minority year,a but even tougher time, though Dealership Challenge for the second year pull lot of weight – upthis tomust 22 tonnes – still London Underground as well as fabrication It added the authorities also pursue commercial goods vehicle operators in Northern very enjoyable and not too stressful. running. We filocal eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team around the challenging city streets of and RSJs for the consumers of laundered fuel, which would Ireland, enabling them to use this saving to “We’ll so defiits nitely enter againtonext year. as“I’ve last year. Webeen haveaafan wonderful team at AK London, vehicles always ofcompliant Renault trucks reduce demand for it andneed deprive be the tough, fuel undercut the overwhelmingly and It’s a great way to the keep us“The on our toes Tand Commercials and everyone works to3a very reliable and up to job. Range has and it was time to retire an old Euro launderers of their target market. legitimate operators in the region.” meetbeen otheron top ITUK dealerships too,” Archer high standard. We’re all very us hands-on and only the road for a couple of weeks, workhorse which has served really well In November, the HM Revenue and Customs FTA said it supported any joint enforcement concluded. passionate about what we do. owner, but we are far. The drivers over years,” said Evenheights by thethe authorities on either side of the (HMRC) saidreally a newhappy dieselso marker would are impressed and have said it’s a lovely, Colin Wellington. “I’d heard great things border, and suggested additional means of be introduced in the UK and Ireland during powerful thatit just keeps going.” about the new Range we get great prosecution should alsoT,beand considered against 2015. Thevehicle BIPA said hoped the new marker The family-owned business was back-up and service from our local dealer, fuel launderers or the owners of sites where will “deliver its aim of seriously curbing the established in 1986 and offers general Norfolk Truck & Van, whoaslooks after us very incidence of diesel laundering”. this activity occurs – such environmental haulage to the transport and steelworks well. industries across London and surrounding “Taking everything into consideration, I “We enjoy a the verynew healthy relationship areas. decided to put Range T into action.” with MAN, and have done so for many years,” said Dave Hart, national cement logistics & terminals manager. “High on our FTA’s Quarterly Transport Activity Survey The Association said the results from the agenda is fleet efficiency; uptime is critical (QTAS) illustrated the rate of deterioration in survey of over 100 logistics operators are and we have to know MAN shares that reliability on the road network at 55 per cent seen as an indication of the impact of the commitment. – the lowest it has been since 2002, due to increase in domestic road freight activity “The support we receive from MAN Truck increased traffic in the run-up to Christmas. levels, and further highlight the rate of & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these decline in the reliability of the UK motorway key requirements. Together, we have formed network. SPONSORS OF TRUCKSTOP a strong operational partnership.” OF THE YEAR 2015. “This survey is a clear indication that Already in service, the new MANs are congestion on our roads has increased helping to move the two million tonnes per again, and drivers are getting stuck in traffic CEMEX will operate its new TGX tractors annum of bulk powder product from Rugby onout a regular basis,”cement said FTAproduction director of plant of its Rugby to a number of customers around the UK. policy, Karen Dee. “Reliability on the UK road network is crucial for road freight operators,” she added. “The freight and logistics industry needs road infrastructure it can rely on to ensure products are moved efficiently and at reasonable cost. As the economy grows, fuel system defects and issued over 1500 on the road network, the Department for there will be increasing demands which will prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review mean more pressure to deliver, and more systems,” the blog said. the sanctions it issued at the roadside vehicles on the roads – so it is only going to “We’ve reviewed our sanctions for for vehicles with defective fuel tanks and get worse.” defective fuel systems and agreed some systems. Previously FTA voiced its support for changes with DfT. The main difference is Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, the Road Investment Strategy (RIS) – we’ll now only issue immediate prohibitions including on dual carriageways and announced by the Department for Transport for defective fuel systems and leaks,” it motorways, resulting in lane closures and in December 2014 – stating it “believed it continued. significant delays. can only be good news for all road users”. DVSA said an immediate prohibition will DVSA said aside from the obvious risks RIS for £15 billion to be The given foroutlines missingplans or ineffective fuel cap to road safety, it takes an average of five be spent over five years on laneby or sealing arrangement; fuel1300 leak new caused hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes miles on motorways and the trunk roads to a defect, contaminating road surface; major disruption to traffic. reduce congestion and fix some of the most or insecure fuel tank where detachment is “During roadside checks between 2013 notorious and longstanding problem areas imminent. to 2014, DVSA examiners detected 2390 on the UK road network.

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5 and 6 form, and pack a dealer vast amount Enza.ongoing throughout a driver’s employees. dealer new improvements. FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of upgrades and rom onwards, the German time at Transline. Performance The2013 Brighouse-based group 5 and 6 form, pack a vast amount Leading charge for and fuel vehiclethe manufacturer said related bonuses, as well as other operates from more than 90all its of upgrades improvements. efficiency is Volvoʼs newand I-See trucks tractor units used for Leading charge for fuel employee locations across thethe UK, with Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the incentives, including function News, issue 301). is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the efficiency Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, onand off-road applications infirst the chance free training, are also vacancies across the country. event gave invited guests their to CPC putthe the The system, which works alongside the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the construction sector will beon known under available. vehicle through its paces UKisroads. Stephen Carr, National I-Shift automated transmission, claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on UK roads. New Actros the ultimate premium truck for longthe name Arocs. idling speed. Maximum tractive power Recently, Transline Group Contracts Manager at Transline to cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport. From the outset, designers and The dump trucks, all-wheel drive was a winner BesttoTemporary ranges fromof1000 3000 Nm and will Group, said: “In recent years, storing information about the route the truck to cut consumption by fivedesigners per cent byand distance transport. From the engineers were determined tooutset, theRecruitment best possible Agency theengine sizes: the trucks, demand for our services has the dump concrete mixers, tractor bethe achieved by theatfour drives along. “The next time theprovide truck uses about route truck storing information engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. Awards the same I-See operates the time grown hugely. To continue to drives along. “Thevehicles next truck units and route, drop-side chassis willtheRecruiter 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 for andExcellence 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates 2014. theis completely new and comes in the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure deliver the levels of service besizes, available ashigh two-, threeand trade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as afoursweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” Specialising in the provision our customers have come axle vehicles, with 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly foreconomical any application. progress is as as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo and on-site management of will also be toThe expect, we need recruit ranging fromClaes 238 bhp totofor 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs tandem are examples of the variety of tailor vehicles perfectly anyTruck application. current Actros holds the Guinness Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. trained and fl exible supply chain drivers. The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off Corporation. An fuel additional five cent saving in personnel, Transline works “Transline Group isseven afive great new per cent cent more frugal for economy atper 40istonnes gvw, butfuel road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line. Anmodel additional per saving in fuel 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 with some of the world’s most employer. We have some use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated The Arocs has seven cabs available Package. This package encompasses while the Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four per blue-chip when specified meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package. This package encompasses prominent excellent initiatives our available forultra-clean ordertoas afor Euro 6 fittedcompanies. as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training and monthly assistance – Fuel cent improvement. while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version fourbusiness per training and monthly –aFuel The operateswhich across employees, and want you toassistance get shows version programs are available have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim to its cutaim by Theimprovement. 81 guests took turns tofuel head a costs 17-mile testand Canada, and is Advice – is and is costs toout cut on fuel by cent Europe, Asia the best out ofstyles your career. Due The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be changing driving and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81volume guests took turns to head on aof17-mile test fastest growing one of the UK’s to the of work coming our asdriving in-lineconditions. six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fitted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge ofknowledge how toThe drive for maximum ofroute to drive for maximum included singleand dualdrive, chosen tohow simulate a variety of typical recruiters. way, carefully we are able to offer more reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions. The route included single- and 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 market get under way in autumn 2013 – and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, market will get under way in autumn 2013 – recorded each trip, thewill mpg figure achieved was of On almost 700 miles covered on the day. should make forfuel additional fuel savings. “Ishould make for additional savings. “Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Torque reduces fuel consumption by upmpg to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 inbythe With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 With its cars newpiloted Volvo by FHprofessional series, Volvo is ʻpushing enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing drivers. four bhp V8-powered 2551,with and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining a premium per cent. Together I-See and other envelopeʼ in re-defining what awhat premium PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May food waste animalthe by-products Pointon & per cent. Together I-See andof other minor enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton Park inand two-seater racing cars recycling piloted byspecialist professional drivers. truck canJohn offer. improvements, the result iscircuit fuel consumption truck can offer. Sons, summed up result the feelings many when he said: “It was a great day,recycling very informative and enjoyable, improvements, the is fuelofconsumption PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager of food animal by-products specialist John Pointonand & can drop byMark up toMay 10 per cent. waste For theand average superbly organised. The new Actros isaverage brilliant. The driving experience was very fantastic and if the fuel can dropsummed by up toup 10 per cent. For the Sons, the feelings when “Itlitres was aofgreat informative and enjoyable, and PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALIST continued. truck, this can equateoftomany a saving of he up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson performance figures are be Actros believed will belitres an all-round package. The previous is a PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS truck, this can equateThe to ato saving of up to 4100 of fuel experience aand year,” Nilsson continued. superbly organised. new is it brilliant. Theunbeatable driving fantastic and trucks if theActros fuel On-road manners have received much attention, Volvo iswas claiming the new offer exceptional very goodmanners truck - but thisreceived new is a huge step an forward.” On-road have much and Volvo isall-round claimingwe thecan new trucks offer exceptional performance figures are to be one believed itattention, will unbeatable package. The previous Actrosfront is a handling thatʼs much like a car. “To be put things into perspective, even offer independent ARE YOU SUFFERING BECA handling thatʼs much a new car. one “To puta things into perspective, we can This evenworld-first offer independent frontto unsurpassed very good truck - butlike this is huge step forward.” suspension, although initially only on left-hand drive vehicles. takes handling ARE YOU SUFFERING BECA suspension, levels although initially only onNilsson left-hand drive vehicles. This world-first takes handling to unsurpassed We in the truck world,” said. All offer a completely free, no risk service no matter what the outcome of the claim levels in the truck world,” Nilsson said. solicitor

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ISSUE 340 APRIL 21 2015

COPS RAID ILLICIT DIESEL PLANT A

diesel laundering plant and illegal filling station capable of evading £14.5 million in duty a year have been dismantled by HMRC in the Darwen area of Lancashire. HMRC officers, accompanied by Lancashire Constabulary, searched commercial premises and discovered the laundering plant on March 10, which was suspected to launder up to 26 million litres of fuel per annum, with the diesel then sold on to unsuspecting motorists as legitimate road fuel. “We believe fuel was stored, laundered and sold from this property without any safety precautions, endangering motorists buying fuel there,” said HMRC national oils co-ordinator, Pat Curtis. “You may think buying illicit fuel is a bargain, but you have no idea what you’re getting and you can be sure you are lining the pockets of criminals.” Two mixing tanks – each with a 71,000-litre capacity, 12,000 litres of suspected laundered fuel, a fork lift truck and other equipment were seized during the operation.

Darwen site was suspected to launder millions of litres of fuel each year

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RealTime software enables operators to check driver licence details instantly

icence monitoring company LicenceCheck has launched its new generation of software which allows road transport operators to check their drivers’ licences at the touch of a button. The firm said its RealTime software has beaten the DVLA’s own ‘open service’ IT platform to market, though it makes use of new technology and services developed by the DVLA to cover the abolition of paper licence counterparts. LicenceCheck said its software will deliver licence details immediately upon request, where previously an overnight batch service, which delivered results the next working day, was the only option. “It’s an exciting time for the licence

checking industry with the upcoming DVLA changes, and we’re thrilled to be at the forefront of this,” said LicenceCheck managing director, Richard Brown. “While there is still a place for the traditional method of licence checking, being able to check licences immediately is a massive advantage for companies, saving time and money.” The company said the move to immediate licence checking will enable businesses to demonstrate robust risk management measures for insurers before a driver is allowed to drive, and reduce the risk of damage to corporate reputation, as the status of a driver’s licence will be certain.

‘HISTORIC’ ACTROS

TEACHES ORIGIN OF MAN G erman freight-forwarder Josef Schumacher has put a new Mercedes-Benz Actros 1845 on the road with a ‘historic’ livery charting the origins of mankind. The truck, named The Cradle of Humanity, left the paintshop of airbrush artist Walter Rosner in Mitterteich, Bavaria at the end of January to become an eye-catching addition to the Josef Schumacher’s fleet, which is based in Würselen, near Aachen. It joins a series of colourful semitrailer tractors which have been created in cooperation with model manufacturer Herpa, featuring paint finishes themes on historical topics. “Designing a nice overall theme is one of the requirements”, Rosner said. “But I especially like to use lots of details to make onlookers curious about the whole story, and perhaps even enable them to learn something in the process.” Work on the Actros and semitrailer took about seven weeks. Although the base colour was already white, everything

The Cradle of Humanity Merc features educational artwork

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had to be dismantled and plastic parts sanded and primed several times to provide a firm base for the colour paint – and it was all completed by hand. After preparation, everything was put back together and before the overall theme was painted on by hand. Finally, all parts were disassembled again to enable repeated sanding and application of a number of coats of clear varnish. International freight-forwarder Josef Schumacher runs a fleet of 160 trucks, half of which are Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The latest arrivals are all new Actros models with GigaSpace cabs. “We are impressed by the fuel efficiency and enhanced technology of these vehicles,” said managing director, Josef Schumacher Jr. “The aftersales service is equally impressive, and we enjoy a well-established level of cooperation.”

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ational removal business White & Company has taken delivery of two top-specification Euro 6 MAN TGS 18.400 4x2 drawbar chassis in a deal worth £332,000. The company, based in Botley, Southampton, said it is adding MAN to its fleet because the trucks offer a lighter option than some competing vehicles. “We previously added MAN trucks to the fleet in 2011 and the drivers really liked them,” said White & Company’s group fleet manager, Lynne Snow. “They appreciate the space and comfort inside the cab. “We usually use Scania, but needed something smaller than 18 tonnes but bigger than a 7.5 tonnes. This led to us trying out the 10-tonne trucks MAN had to offer.” Snow said the firm was pleased with the outcome and has since purchased a number of 10-tonners and 15-tonners. “These two new vehicles are larger,” Snow continued. “With fully opening sides and a pod on the roof of the cab, they offer more space for drivers and a level of comfort that can’t be beaten. Fitted with a drawbar chassis constructed by Wheelbase Engineering and bodied by Unique Van Bodies, the vehicles will load and transport a variety of belongings for customers. Running since 1871, White & Company is a family-owned removals business which is involved in every aspect of the removals industry from domestic, European and international removals to archive storage, corporate shipping and office relocation. It runs a fleet of over 200 vehicles from 17 operating centres.

Operator spec’d lighter-weight MANs for removals work

NEW APPOINTMENT AT GOV TO CRACK DOWN ON PARKING CHARGES ACCIDENT LAW FIRM T he government has announced it is “cracking down” on rip-off parking charges by private firms in a bid to end excessive fees and inflated fines forced upon motorists. Communities secretary Eric Pickles said the measures could help small shops and town centres by stopping extortionate charges that deter people from shopping locally, and instead drive them to shop in outof-town centres or online. Topics outlined for discussion include whether there should be a ban on private companies setting excessive charges or levying excessive penalties for overstaying in a parking bay. The discussion could also consider the amount and type of data that should be provided to private parking operators by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), and whether a clampdown on the aggressive use of bailiffs by some firms is needed. It could also look at whether steps need to be taken to stop unclear or missing signs leading to a parking penalty, or to tackle a lack of clarity on charges and fines.

John Davies (right) is welcomed to the firm by team leader solicitor, Phillip Roberts

teven Hinchliffe, author of our regular Accident Spot features and the owner of the specialist personal injury firm Hinchliffes Solicitors, has announced a new addition to the firm: John Davies. “John is a chartered legal executive who has over 25 years’ experience of representing

accident victims,” Hinchliffe said. “He has quickly developed a very good rapport with his professional driver clients, talking them through the various aspects of their claim. “John is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, with whom he has attained the status of senior litigator.”

CORRECTION

n the front cover of the last issue of Truckstop News, we printed an error in the one of the comments from our Truck Stop of the Year judge. During our appraisal for the Red Lion Truck Stop, which won the award for Best Facilities, we incorrectly mentioned The Cabin Café (which won the Best Food prize).

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“We need to look at whether private firms are charging unnecessarily excessive fees or fines simply for parking,” Pickles said. “Nobody should endure the stress of being clobbered with a huge bill just for driving to the shops. “Extortionate fees only put people off driving to high streets and damage local retailers and businesses. They are far from fair for motorists who end up paying through the nose.” Topics to be considered could back other government measures recently brought in that give drivers a 10-minute ‘grace period’ when parked in a bay to prevent fines for being just a few minutes late back to a vehicle. The use of CCTV ‘spy cars’ has also been banned in the majority of circumstances, ending the run of automated fines being issued in industrial volumes and landing on doorsteps without warning. In addition, another new right enables residents and local firms to demand their council reviews parking in their area, including the charges and use of yellow lines.

We’d like to stress the judge was in fact referring to the Red Lion’s showers and toilets in the quote, which were deemed to be of “a very high spec and wouldn’t have looked out of place in a boutique hotel”. We’d like to apologise for the error – and once again offer our congratulations to the Red Lion Truck Stop and The Cabin Café for their respective awards this year.

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ensure maximum flow of air into and around the engine bay. Bumpers are made from galvanised steel for added strength. LED lighting is available, the lamps having a 2.5 mm protrusion to make sure they are protected against damage. We drove a 6x2 DAF CF-440 with Space Cab and 12-speed AS-Tronic transmission followed by an LF-180 4x2 with a six-speed manual gearbox, day cab and box van body over a couple of varied routes in the Ardennes region of Belgium. Did we notice any big differences between these and previous Euro 5 versions? Not really. DAF engineers have done an astonishing job in producing drivelines that enhance the driving experience without requiring any specific alteration in driving style. We took the trucks over mixed routes that included urban and rural roads, and both drove impeccably even on some pretty awful roads. The AS-Tronic transmission in the CF was one area of improvement where we

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Like other truck manufacturers, DAF has a Driver Performance Assistant system that keeps the driver aware of his driving style and offers advice on improving it via prompts on the dash. PACCAR PX-5 (4.5-litre) and PX-7 (6.7-litre) engines power the LF (although PX-7 suits some CF chassis), while the MX-11 (10.8-litre) and MX-13 (12.9-litre) are used in the CF and XF models. Transmissions available are five-, six-, nine-, 12- or 16-speed manuals, 12- or 16-speed automated versions and a fully automatic gearbox for specialist operations. There’s a range of software available for the AS-Tronic automated versions, including Long Haulage, Heavy Haulage, Liquid Transport and Off-road packages and Fast Shift and EcoRoll drive-off and manoeuvring controls. Looks of the new trucks were driven to a large extent by the need to maximise cooling for the new Euro 6 motors. The front ends have effectively been opened up to

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AF has carried out a major overhaul of its cab designs across its new Euro 6 range. It has adopted what it calls a ‘one philosophy’ approach bringing the ‘family’ looks and content close together. Look at the trucks from the outside and they are all very similar, apart from size. But these designs are also aimed at ensuring drivers and operators fully benefit from the massive investment it has made in the research and development of these latest models. Drivers will have the same levels of comfort and safety whatever DAF they drive. Interiors on CF and LF have been given the same quality fabrics as used on XF, and the instrumentation and basic dash layouts are the same to introduce commonality across the range. Ergonomics have been optimised, there are soft-touch dash-top panels and the interior exudes quality, with high-level fit and finish, and a new steering wheel carries controls for the radio and phone, cruise control and downhill speed control.

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thought DAF had made huge strides. With silky-smooth gear changes and an ultra-quiet engine, the 440 horses under the bonnet of the CF powered the truck effortlessly up hill and down dale. Brakes are excellent, the MX engine brake holding the truck back on some hills without the need for assistance from the driver’s right foot, while on the steeper slopes, a dab or two was required to help pull the truck back. The LF was no different, although the route we chose for this drive was a lot more testing, with long stretches of what was little more than single-track road. In-cab comfort is exceptional for what is considered a base-level truck, the brakes extremely effective and the pokey 180 bhp Euro 6 motor made light of the steepest hills.

TEST SPEC MODEL: DAF FTG CF440 Euro 6 CAB: Space Cab with air suspension front and rear ENGINE: PACCAR MX-11, 10.8-litres Euro 6 MAX POWER: 320 kW-440 bhp @ 1450-1700 rpm MAX TORQUE: 2100 Nm @ 1000-1450 rpm GEARBOX: 12AS130 automated WHEELBASE: 3.95 m REAR AXLE RATIO: 2.53 FRONT SUSPENSION: Parabolic REAR SUSPENSION: Air, four bellows Above: Euro 6 DAF CF is available with a FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 390 litres wide range of transmissions ADBLUE TANK CAPACITY: 45 litres GCM: 40 tonnes OPTIONS: MX engine brake, LED headlights, Truck Navigation Radio, ATC, ACC with FCW, cornering lights, LDWS

MODEL: DAF FA LF180 Euro 6 CAB: Day cab with mechanical suspension front and rear ENGINE: PACCAR PX-5, 4.5-litres Euro 6 MAX POWER: 135 kW180 bhp @ 1800-2300 rpm MAX TORQUE: 700 Nm @1200-1800 rpm GEARBOX: 6S-800 manual WHEELBASE: 4.30 m REAR AXLE RATIO: 3.73 FRONT SUSPENSION: Parabolic REAR SUSPENSION: Air, two bellows Above: DAF LF model was fitted FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 185 litres with 180 bhp PX-5 motor ADBLUE TANK CAPACITY: 25 litres GCM: 8 tonnes OPTIONS: Air conditioning, Truck Navigation Radio, VSC, cornering lights

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avigation software firm ALK has announced it is working with road safety charity Brake to raise awareness about safer use of mobile technology when travelling by car. ALK said its CoPilot sat nav apps are designed specifically for in-vehicle use, but are equipped with a range of features to ensure the driver’s attention remains on the road. It said CoPilot’s Motion Lock prevents use of app controls while on the move, while a unique ‘Directions only’ safety mode helps keep drivers focused on the road ahead, rather than on the screen. “We are delighted to work with Brake as part of our quest to provide a safe in-car sat nav experience on a mobile device,” said David Quin, vice president, consumer applications, ALK. “We share Brake’s concern about the potential dangers of using a phone while driving, and we are committed to setting high standards in our CoPilot sat nav apps when it comes to minimising distraction and maximising driver

safety. “We hope that together we can help raise awareness of the need for nondistracting design and use of driving apps, particularly as smartphones become increasingly part of the connected car market.” “Sat navs should make driving from A to B a lot simpler, but as their popularity increases, so do our concerns about driving safety,” added Brake’s senior corporate fundraiser, Richard Coteau. “That’s why we are happy to work with ALK who takes safety seriously, and we hope a similar approach to sat nav safety could be implemented across the industry. “Having a navigation campaign partner who cares about driver distraction and road safety gives us great insight into sat navs, such as CoPilot, and their safety, and together we are looking forward to raise awareness around the driver distraction risks of inappropriate use of technology when in car.”

ALK said it’s CoPilot sat nav app has been designed to minimise driver distraction

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ritish road users want their voice to be heard when it comes to drawing up new traffic laws, according to a new survey by a UK-based car leasing company. Flexed.co.uk said its latest research found a majority of road users want to be asked about future legislation for drivers to counteract what is largely seen as a government “war on motorists”. However, the company discovered that – when pushed – many drivers probably couldn’t be trusted with coming up with sensible ideas, with ‘blues and twos’ for takeaway drivers topping the list of daft traffic law suggestions. “The average driver thinks they’re being targeted for fines and taxes every time they take to the road, with nothing being done to make their lives easier or cheaper,” said Flexed.co.uk spokesperson, Mark Hall. “No wonder they’re bursting at the seems with new traffic laws, no matter how daft.” The firm asked over 1200 drivers of both cars and commercial vehicles about existing road laws and regulations. It found 76 per cent said they thought the was a government ‘war on motorists’; 69 per cent thought road ministers and local councils don’t listen to drivers’ needs; and 56 per cent said they would like a say in proposing traffic laws through a

suggestions and referendum scheme. Flexed.co.uk said when pushed drivers for their ideas, it received a mix of the bizarre and the genius, along with some sensible suggestions which warrant further investigation. When drivers were asked: “If you were in charge of the country, what law would you pass to make the roads better?”, it received the following among the responses: ■ “Give pizza delivery drivers blue flashing lights and sirens, and afford them the same rights to the road as emergency vehicles. These people are doing important work.” ■ “A sensor on my car that turns all the traffic lights green. I’d be the only person to have one.” ■ “People who have cars worth over £30,000 will have to drive a Citroën 2CV one day every week to see how the other half live.” ■ “Free petrol coupons handed out to drivers who get stuck in traffic jams caused by road works, but there’s nobody actually working.” ■ “Sin-bins for bad driving like cutting in front of you in queues, where the police make you watch ’70s-era public safety films for half an hour.” ■ “No kids up front. No excuses.”

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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 ADVERTORIAL 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 n the last issue Steven Hinchliffe looked attrucks a situation experienced by a reader against the due to the defective brakes on their vehicle, and then provided for the event made 10 journeys - acompany, total of Truckstop News, whose accident claimof resulted an miles awardcovered of personal almostin700 on the day.entered into correspondence with their appointed solicitors. see our injury compensation. Part 1 looked at the initial difficulties experienced. On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, this time we had8 also gathered together of the losses •details • financial • TRUCKSTOP NEWS ISSUE11.4 299 JULY 2012 logistics manager at Widnes-based RayBy Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT ADVERTORIAL that Mr Jones a direct result of the journeys, accident, the majority You will remember that in March 2013 the HGV being driven by my client, K 11.8 mpg Steven Hinchliffe bhp V8-powered Actros 2551,Mr and in the 450had bhpincurred Actros as 2545 model. Between guests alsoof which related to lost earnings when he had to attend a number of medical J Jones, was hit from behind by another HGV. In Part 1 I highlighted that as a In this month’s issue, Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers. feature on page 8 and treatment sessions. In this type of case compensation result of obtaining the Police Accident Report Transport the claim was to be directed to of foodappointments Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS manager Mark May waste and animal by-products recycling specialist Johnthe Pointon & their advert on the front page)for considers another into parts. Firstlyday, for the and any potential ongoing both the other driver and also Mr Jones’ employer as the brakes onfeelings the vehicle the(see claim was nevertheless settled its full value. This may seem to be Sons, summed up the of many claimed when hefalls said: “It2was a great veryinjuries informative and enjoyable, and medical issues, and secondly to reimburse financial Where the injuries “READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT were defective, but both parties refused to accept anyorganised. responsibility theActros is brilliant. superbly Thefor new The driving experience was fantastic and losses. if the fuel strange, but is not an uncommon situation, CLAIM” especially when the paying but time is needed off work to recover, is oftenisthe accident and it seemed likely that Court proceedings would be required. performance figures are to be believed suffered it will beare an minor unbeatable all-round package. The previousitActros a case insurance company weighs up the risk of losing at a trial and chooses to take a that the financial losses form the largest part of the total compensation. very good truck - but this new one is a huge step forward.” commercial view.

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for his pain and suffering. He kept the full sum recovered, as my firm’s costs and the expenses we had incurred in dealing with the claim (eg paying for his medical records and the medical report) were subsequently negotiated with the insurers and paid separately. Fortunately, despite the accident circumstances Mr R suffered only a relatively minor injury, and this was reflected by of that appears at the top right of each page the level of compensation he recovered. His employer’s insurers took a sensible approach to the claim and handled matters with reasonable efficiency, which meant it was possible (e) Exposed our client to a danger or a trap and a foreseeable to reach agreement and for Mr R to be in funds in just under six risk of injury. Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor andmonths Principal Solicitors from theof dateHinchliffes the first letter was sent to his employer. He suffered a painful cut to the top of his head and, as was This also had the effect of keeping the legal costs to a © Copyright 2015 Hinchliffes Solicitors accident, later confirmed in the medical report obtained in support of his minimum.

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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.

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REST PERIOD QUERIES 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.

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I have received three queries, both of which raise exactly theSolicitors same- subject – so340 I thought would 8 - Hinchcliffes Truckstop News - Accident it Spot .indd 1be appropriate to look at them in my legal article this issue. The first element of each query relates to rest periods, and in particular daily rest being taken in two portions. The second element relates to the rules for drivers regarding the breaks required under what is often referred to as ‘Working Time Rules’. To start with the first element, if a vehicle is being operated under the EU rules on driver’s hours and tachographs, it is ‘in scope’ of tachograph rules. The rules regarding daily rest periods for ‘in-scope’ driving are to be found in REGULATION (EC) No 561/2006. At Article 4(g), it says the following about daily rest: A ‘daily rest period’ means the daily period during which a driver may freely dispose of his time and covers a ‘regular daily rest period’ and a ‘reduced daily rest period’. A ‘regular daily rest period’ means any period of rest of at least 11 hours. Alternatively, this regular daily rest period may be taken in two periods, the first of which must be an uninterrupted period of at least three hours and the second, an uninterrupted period of at least nine hours. A ‘reduced daily rest period’ means any period of rest of at least nine

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.

A person does not contravene any of these provisions if, at the hours, but less time than hours. for nine hours. Repercussions are rest hard-hitting of the11 alleged contravention: they are using the telephone or other device to call the police, fire, ambulance or other emergency However, if you are the holder of a vocational licence the they are states acting in response to aa genuine emergency; and ittake At Article 8, itservice; further that driver shall daily In relation to road 26/03/2015 implications of a mobile phone offence do not end there. You are transport working time laws for drivers, is unsafe or impracticable for them to cease driving in order to likely to be called to vocational driver conduct hearing in front of the call (or, in relation to the supervision of a provisional a traffic commissioner. The seniorposition traffic commissioner has and weekly restmake periods. Within each period of 24 hours the in relation to breaks is as follows. Regulation 7 licence holder, for the provisional licence holder to cease driving 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 after the end ofmobile thetelephone previous daily rest period or weekly rest of the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005/639 conduct. Here I have reproduced the paragraph on the use of or other device is to be treated as hand-held if it mobile phones “A specific starting point is provided in respect of or must be, held at some point during the course of making or period, a driveris,receiving shall have taken a new daily rest period. says the the use of hand held devices such as mobilefollowing: telephones a call or performing any other interactive communication because of the prevalence of this offence in recent years. function. An ‘interactive communication function’ includes the If the portion of the daily rest period which falls within No mobile worker, or self-employed driver shall work for 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. that 24-hour period is at least nine hours, but less than more than six hours without a break. Where the working 11 hours, then the daily rest period in question shall be time of a mobile worker or self-employed driver exceeds six regarded as a reduced daily rest period. hours but does not exceed nine hours, the mobile worker A daily rest period may be extended to make a regular or self-employed driver must take a break lasting at least weekly rest period or a reduced weekly rest period. A driver 30 minutes and interrupting that period. Where the working may have at most three reduced daily rest periods between time of a mobile worker or self-employed driver exceeds any two weekly rest periods. nine hours, the mobile worker or self-employed driver must So, that is the law on daily rest – and it can be seen that take a break lasting at least 45 minutes and interrupting taking daily rest within a 24-hour period, in such a way that that period. Each break may be made up of separate it is taken in two uninterrupted periods with the first being periods of not less than 15 minutes each. An employer at least three hours and the second being at least nine shall take all reasonable steps, in keeping with the need hours, is not only a daily rest period, but also it is a regular to protect the health and safety of the mobile worker, to daily rest period and not a reduced daily rest period. ensure that the limits specified above are complied with in An example of taking rest this way would be if a driver the case of each mobile worker employed by them. A selfarranged work in the following way: Driving and other work employed driver must take all reasonable steps, in keeping (and breaks) for eight hours; then rest for three hours; then with the need to protect their health and safety, to comply driving and other work (and breaks) for four hours; finally, with the limits specified above.

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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What’s your view? Star Letter WIDER EXPERIENCE After hearing recently about a young lad that had just passed his test then being involved in a fatal accident, it got me thinking. As I have now been a lorry driver for some 20 years, I feel very passionately about driving. I also drive both cars and motorbikes as well. At the age of 46, I have seen many laws brought in to try and make the roads a safer place to be, and I don’t think this should be the case. The road is by its very nature a very dangerous place to be, and I feel our young people should be better equipped to deal with the true nature of driving – whatever vehicle is their choice. With the introduction of the Hazard Perception Test and the Driver CPC, neither of these things deal with real driving skill (the latter being a complete and utter money-spinner to say the least). I heard on the radio that one result could be to somehow limit younger drivers to a set speed. As a lorry driver with only nine driving hours, I can tell you now that we are not covering the distance in nine hours that we were 20 years ago, so is the answer to bring on a swathe of people that will be travelling at less than the supposed 55 mph for lorries? My proposal may not be popular at all, but I think you might see the long-term benefits. Put simply, do you think it would be possible to

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turn the driving test into a driving course, where people could drive the whole selection of vehicles that they will come across every day? Moped, bike, car, van, 7.5-tonner, rigid, artic, bus and so on. Maybe you could put a little bit of vehicle maintenance in there too (enough so they could change a wheel and fit a bulb, perhaps). I feel that in time, the roads would be a better place to be. If, like in the real world, a biker might be going quicker than the legal speed, a car driver would hopefully now know that and take a second look. A lorry driver would also now look at the coach behind him and get out its way because they are allowed to travel faster. I feel it would eventually bring more understanding of all the people using that piece of road because they would all have some kind of rudimentary knowledge of what the other people are doing. As England becomes more and more gridlocked, I feel people must get away from that “I’m OK, Jack” idea and work more together. It’s the people trying to be quicker that are slowing everyone down. The knock-on effects are immense and far-reaching. As a lorry driver, I know the problems it causes if a supermarket gets a delivery five minutes late! Simon Goodjohn By email

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I’m writing in regard to the much talked about driver shortage in the UK, and with particular regard to the tipper industry. I have been driving 7.5-tonners for many years, and 18 months ago I upgraded to an HGV Class C with a view to possibly becoming a tipper driver. Since passing my test, I have been driving an 18-tonne flatbed with a crane and 26-tonne flatbed with a rear-steer axle. The move to tippers, however, seems to be impossible to make. Everybody I have spoken to either says I don’t have enough experience, or I don’t have the qualifications required (CSCS, CITB etc), or I’m too expensive to train. I like to think I’m a reasonably smart guy, pick things up quickly, ask the right questions and think before taking a course of action I’m unfamiliar with. I also understand that no employer is going to let someone loose with an expensive machine if they don’t know how to use it. So my question is, how do I break into the ‘ring of steel’ that is the tipper industry? Is the only way in to sign up with an agency and use them as a route to getting some experience, or is there another way? For a nation with such a reported shortage of professional drivers, it seems very difficult to gain entry into some sectors of the industry. I’m keen, willing to learn and work hard,

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The article in the February issue about dashboard cameras was very interesting. It’s good to see accidents and insurance reducing because of these cameras being fitted. When the wind ripped the roof off my trailer a few weeks ago, the Roadhawk camera in my cab couldn’t be expected to see the roof hitting the car behind me. But hindsight is a wonderful thing. As I was less than a mile from a slip road, I pulled off the motorway into the more sheltered spot and the car that my roof hit stopped in front of me. Details were exchanged and we all went on our way. The car didn’t look too damaged, but a week or so later the boss asked me how many people were in the car and if they all looked OK. The three young guys in the car were now claiming personal injury, or maybe there were more than three claiming? A fellow driver said if I had pressed the button on the dash that records an incident, that would’ve shown the occupants walking about as normal. So maybe old hands like me need a wee bit more instruction on these modern fitments. Colin Black By email

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FE HELPS WITH FUTURE FUEL PROJECT

ritaniacrest Recycling has invested over £1 million on a Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) plant at its Gatwick depot near Reigate, Surrey, which it claims is already converting thousands of tonnes of the South East’s waste into a prized export. Over the past 12 months, the company has produced over 70,000 tonnes of RDF, which has been exported to Germany for use in energy plants. “The installation of the RDF plant here has tilted the axis of our business,” said director, Richard Foss. “I would say we are moving from waste management into production and this is a truly exciting development. I am absolutely convinced the future is going to be about energy from waste, so early adoption of technology and driving the agenda from within is a competitive strength for us.” To help service exports, Britaniacrest said it has recently taken delivery of a new Volvo FE 4x2 skip vehicle on a 3.9 m wheelbase chassis. “Traditionally we used Volvo FL trucks for our skip services, but the FE with I-Shift transmission and the six-cylinder engine is quite something,” Foss said. The skip-loader bodywork, which includes high-pressure telescopic arms and a high-tensile steel platform was manufactured by Hyva UK. The unit also features an easy action hydraulic auto sheet system. The firm’s new truck has already

Britaniacrest’s new FE 4x2 features Hyva skip-loader bodywork gained approval from its driver. “The Volvo FE is a fantastic truck,” said driver, Peter Hobbs. “It is really lovely to use and the manoeuvrability, power and

ease of operation definitely means I can work more efficiently.” Britaniacrest said it has a further nine vehicles on order for 2015, including

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When space is tight, foldaway widgets can prove very handy. This clever collapsible bucket from Richbrook can hold up to 10 litres and is able to support itself like a regular bucket - even when empty. It features a metal carry handle, sturdy white plastic upper and lower rims, and can fold down to the size of a frisbee for storage.

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Designed to capture crystal-clear, 1080p high-def images of the road ahead, this lightweight camera from Snooper measures 63 x 70 x 29 mm and incorporates GPS tracking to provide accurate location data with time and date stamps – crucial details when submitting footage as evidence during insurance claims. Built-in speed camera detection is the icing on the cake. Read the paper online at www.transportcafe.co.uk

another FE 4x2 – although this will be in road sweeper configuration with the conversion carried out by Johnston Sweepers of Dorking, Surrey.

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Unless you’re particularly clever at brewing the perfect cup of joe, trying to make decent coffee in the cab can result in overstrong sludge if you’re not too careful. But with this gadget, all you have to do is pour hot water in the top, leave for three minutes then press the inner cup down to produce a perfectly brewed coffee every time. It uses a built-in filter and is also insulated to keep your drink piping hot.

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he Transport Association has handed over a cheque for £17,500 to the Helen & Douglas House charity following fund raising by their members and DAF Trucks to support the charity. Helen & Douglas House provide respite and end of life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions at a purpose-built facility in Oxford. To enable the fund-raising, DAF donated the use of a specially liveried 6x2 44-tonne DAF XF tractor with a Cartwright 13.6 m curtainsided semi-trailer together with two further XF tractor units. Members of the Transport Association, which is made up of around 60 haulage companies, largely family-owned and run and operating a total of 4000 vehicles, rented the XF’s at attractive weekly rates – with 100 per cent of their rental payments being donated to Helen & Douglas House. “Not only have Transport Association members raised a fantastic donation for the charity, the specially liveried vehicles have also raised awareness for us as they have travelled across the UK,” said Hugh Thompson, head of major partnerships at Helen & Douglas House. “The support from the Transport Association and DAF is vital

to the work we do. We need to raise £5 million a year to fund the work that Helen & Douglas House does and 83p in every pound comes from donations like this.” DAF Trucks marketing manager, Phil Moon, added: “We were delighted to be

able to facilitate the generous contributions by Transport Association members for Helen & Douglas House. This was a win-win charitable initiative with all parties benefitting, particularly the severely challenged youngsters the charity helps.”

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FORS MARKS REG MILESTONE

FORS scheme became selffunded in February

he Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has received its 100th new registration since the scheme became self-funded in February (Truckstop News, March). “We are delighted with this early success and we look forward to reaching further milestones,” said Anne Johnson, FORS operations director. “Our aim is to fully establish FORS as the single national standard for the industry.” FORS was officially established as a nationwide scheme in February, and was created to enable operators throughout the UK to demonstrate their commitment to raising both operational and professional standards. FORS overseers said the uptake since the scheme became self-funded has been “remarkable”, demonstrating both the popularity of FORS and the demand for a single accreditation standard nationwide.

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CHIEF SLAMS GOVERNMENT HOLDS TALKS ON MORHA TORWAY SERVICES ILLEGAL STOWAWAY PROBLEM T

op officials from all areas of the transport and food sector have attended a meeting at the Home Office in London to discuss the illegal immigration problem at Calais and along the northern coast of France and Belgium, and what impact it is having on the road transport industry. One operator at the meeting was Brian Yeardley Continental (BYC), which said a “positive way forward” was discussed by the conservative minister for immigration, James Brokenshire, who stressed the government was working with French authorities and all governing bodies throughout the industry to try to protect the UK’s borders and ensure there was as minimal damage as possible to industry, It was discussed at the meeting that a major part of the effort must come from hauliers and drivers who are at the frontline. BYC said it has been working closely with the Home Office to put together a positive campaign to make hauliers and drivers more aware of the Home Office accreditation scheme, which Yeardley has been a member of since 2010. The international operator said it and the Home Office were focusing on a poster campaign which will appear on the rear

of some of Yeardley’s trailers, and also at the ports on both sides of the Channel. “Brian Yeardley Continental is pleased to be working with the Home Office on making hauliers and drivers more aware of the need to ensure vehicles are correctly checked and secure when re-entering the UK, not only to protect drivers and customer cargo, but also the

UK border,” said BYC MD, Kevin Hopper. “Everyone has a role to play, and it starts with hauliers and their drivers having the right security procedures in place to ensure that each time they load in Europe and travel to their port of exit back to the UK, all their checks are made and their vehicle is secure to return to the UK.” BYC said drivers and hauliers “on the frontline” should do all they can to ensure their vehicles are secure before returning to the UK

he RHAs chief executive, Richard Burnett, has stated the state of the UK’s motorway service areas (MSA) are ‘woefully’ poor and needed to be made an election issue. Speaking during an interview on BBC Breakfast in March, Burnett said: “While others use the roads to get to work, for HGV drivers, the roads ARE their place of work and, like any employee, the conditions under which they work are of critical importance and they have the right to expect a good standard.” He said the facilities provided at the “vast majority” of motorway service areas fall “woefully” short of what can be considered an acceptable standard. “At a time when our industry is facing a massive driver shortage, every issue that affects recruitment is vitally important,” Burnett said. “Who would want to take a job knowing that the basics, for example toilet facilities, are in a shocking state of repair? Professional drivers quite rightly object to filthy and ill-maintained washing and other hygiene facilities. “This industry is heavily regulated and drivers, by law, have to take rest breaks. The current standard of facilities at many ‘official’ areas is so inadequate that parking in a layby is often a preferable option. This is unsafe for drivers, their vehicles and their loads.” Burnett concluded by stating there is no excuse for poor standards. “We welcome the government plan to set up ‘design panels’ of architects and experts to look at the quality of MSAs. This must also include secure parking and facilities for HGV drivers. We will be pleased to work with them to bring about the change that is so desperately needed.”

Short Breaks: Brecon

hen you need a break from the hubbub of urban life, the Welsh countryside offers a host of experiences – hill walking, standing stones, caving, canals, festivals and good food all serve to refresh the weary traveller. And the Brecon area, with its stunning National Park and host of welcoming towns and villages, is the

ideal spot for a rural escape. Brecon itself, a town established in the 11th century, boasts delightful Georgian streets and a cathedral on the hill. You’ll find a regular farmers’ market, the Brecon Canal basin (part of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal), and the starting point for the Taff Trail, a walking and cycling route that reaches as far as Cardiff. In August, the annual Brecon Jazz Festival is

held in town, including venues such as Theatre Brycheiniog. Further afield, there’s the Brecon Mountain Railway, horse riding and golf at Cradoc, fishing on the Wye and Usk, Llangorse Lake (the largest inland lake in South Wales and home to many water sports), or even the Black Mountains Gliding Club if you fancy a bird’s eye view of this beautiful part of the country. But if you’re looking for something more relaxing, why not try a canal boat trip (look up ‘Dragonfly Cruises’), the fortified manor house of Tretower Court near Crickhowell, or travel to Blaenavon to visit the Big Pit National Coal Museum? This Gulbenkian Prize-winning colliery museum includes a world-famous underground tour where you can take a trip down the 90 m mine shaft to discover what conditions were like for Welsh miners between the 1860s and the 1970s.

Where to stay:

Far Cottage B&B is three miles northwest of Brecon, with magnificent views of the Brecon Beacons. Built in Victorian times, it was once the Head Gardener’s home on the Penoyre Estate. Surrounded by farmland and Cradoc Golf Course, peace and quiet are guaranteed – as is a delicious breakfast which comes highly recommended by visitors. For evening meals, Far Cottage is a half-mile stroll to the Golf Clubhouse, which has a good bar and restaurant, or visit Brecon town to sample one of its pubs and restaurants, such as The Clarence Inn. Current deal: Far Cottage offers one double/twin room at £70 per night for two people, including full breakfast. Tel: 01874 623774 or 07970 988307 Web: www.breconbedbreakfast.co.uk

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RECORD RESULTS FOR DRIVER HIRE

ncreased demand for temporary drivers during 2014/15 has helped Driver Hire offices in Enfield and Aberdeen pass £3m turnover for the first time in their trading history. The Aberdeen office, which is owned by Grant Wilson, is also marking its 20th year in business. “We’ve enjoyed an exceptional year’s trading, 24 per cent up on last year,” Wilson said. “Our wide business mix – as well as drivers we also supply workers to oil and related industries – coupled with an improving economic outlook has helped us to a record year. “But it also comes down to the service and commitment of my staff and candidates, all of whom deliver great service day in day out, 365 days a year.” Meanwhile, the Enfield office also has plenty to celebrate. Owner Manjit Singh and his team have had the £3m milestone in their sights for some time. “I thought last year was a good one, but we’ve added another 40 per cent to our turnover this year,” Singh said. “We take a great deal of time and trouble to source and recruit the best drivers. It’s clearly paying off as our clients continue to make us first call whenever they need temporary staff.”

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