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According to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good event gave invited guests their first chance to put the This year, the competition anonymous judges across the through its paces on UK roads. noise levels among other features, all increase Thevehicle system, which works alongside the attraction for some of the North-West’s function (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means are less construction sector will beon known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces UK roads.

UK New Actros is the ultimate premium truckto forscrutinise longchance pleasant relaxation a good I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed includes more categories to the Theissystem, which works alongside the road transport operators, at abeen vehicle through its paces on UK roads. tired and more alert.”

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

From the outset, and to cut consumption per cent bydesigners I-Shift automated transmission, iscontenders claimed enable us toisgive afive wider and and We give £5 to New Actros the ultimate premium truck for longProduction of the Volvo FH will start in spring distance transport.

From the outset, designers and launch event staged by leading tired and more alert.” engineers were determined to provide the best possible The new dump trucks, all-wheel drive uncompromising and robust for2013 the ranges from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will and two steering front axles. Fourabout the route the truck storing information to cut consumption by five per cent by charity for distance transport.

From the outset, designers and fairer celebration of the services decide on the engineers were determined to provide the best possible for the European market.

Productiontoughest of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and dealer Enza. 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.

“The next time the truck uses about the route truck storing information engineers were determined to provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and for the European market. operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab available to truck drivers in the fi nal winners. the same 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, asand welloptions, as a sweeping rangeand of cabto sizes, engine ratings allowing the same route, I-See operates thecustomers UK – engine and asratings usual, we need your So don’t accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, and 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 and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles perfectly for application. accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure at the with Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the progress is as economical asany possible,” opinions to fiperfectly nd the winners. delay – the send in OM 473 engine. axle vehicles, with 16 output variants formRecord of new mixer Held chassis single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles for any application.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World event gave invited guests their first chance to put the progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, ranging from 238 bhp to 625 bhp.

Mercedes said the Arocs will also be tandem are through examples of the variety tailor vehicles perfectly for any application.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record We need you vote forTruck your votes for fuel economy atto40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have today vehicle its paces on UK roads.of Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation. or 0870 6091540 New Actros is the ultimate premium The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy atyou 40 tonnes gvw, but tests have The engines have been designed setting an entry example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straighttruck off for longshown theCorporation. new model is seven per centroad more frugal the truck stops rate the using the form An additional five cent saving in distance transport. new seven per cent more frugal for fuel economy atper 40istonnes butfuel road tests have power will be transmitted when specified to meet Euro emissions regulations, toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s the production line. From the outset, designers and Anmodel additional five5gvw, per cent saving inpage fuel highest in each of the separate on 4 and your use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel engineers were determined to provide the best possible when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, while the ultra-clean Euro 6 be version shows aby four per shown new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will the PowerShift 3 automated Thecomfort, Arocsdriving has seven cabs available dynamics, safety, productivity and Package.

This encompasses categories –package as well as letting us favourite truck stops could centthe improvement. while ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four per when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package.

This package encompasses operating economy, as As wellsupplements as a sweeping range of cab available for order as a Euro 6 transmission, fi tted as a standard.

Drive in 14 different versions. training and monthly assistance – Fuel The 81ultra-clean guests took turns tothe head out on –asoon 17-mile cent improvement. know which facility offers best crowned the best in while the Euro 6 version shows aFuel four be pertest training and monthly assistance engine ratings and options, allowing customers to version programs are available which have been to thesizes, compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim is toto cut by Cotswold Medicals Ltd drive, carefully chosen simulate acut variety of typical tailor vehicles perfectly for any application.

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Each of the four demonstrator knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions.

The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. highlight include good and January 9, 2015. fuel-efficiency. trucksconditions. provided forEach the route event made journeys - a dualtotal exhaust-gas turbocharger The drive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency.

Charges include VAT carriageway roads. ofand the four 10 demonstrator driving The included singleand when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, of almost miles covered on the day.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz is ʻbrilliantʼ.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6– driveline trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys a–totalrange from the 4x2 two-axle Mark May Although images of showsActros intercooler to700 provide good tractive the-Arocs while therelease ultra-clean Euro 6 version a four per carriageway roads.

Each of four demonstrator see our On each trip, thethan mpg figure achieved wasversion recorded andrear-wheel at the end drive of the to day the winner the was Arocs Craig Stewart, of which for production ofproduction which for the European cent improvement. of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s with 8x8/4, trucks for the event made 10European journeys - a total see our The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 market will get under way in autumn 2013 – ACCIDENT market will get under wayfigure in autumn 2013 – recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, each trip, the mpg achieved was of On almost 700 miles covered on the day. drive, carefully bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg in the 450 Actros 2545 model.

Between 11.4 journeys, guests also chosen to simulate a variety of typical should make for additional fuel savings.

“I- bhpwho see our should make for additional fuel savings.

“Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, averaged an impressive mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner wasdriving Craigconditions.

Stewart, The route included single- and dualTorque reduces fueland consumption bythe up450 to bhpracing enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the2551, Oulton Park circuit in two-seater cars piloted byBetween professional drivers.

Torque reduces fuel consumption by up to bhp V8-powered Actros 11.8 mpg in Actros 2545 model. journeys, guests also Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros feature on page 8 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 carriageway roads.

Each of the four demonstrator ACCIDENT see our With its cars newpiloted Volvo FHspecialist series, Volvo is ʻpushing PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS see our Transport manager MayPark of food waste and animal by-products recycling John Pointon & enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’ of theMark Oulton circuit inintwo-seater racing by professional drivers. four trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg the 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium feature on page 8 per cent.

Together with I-See and other minor envelopeʼ in re-defining aPointon Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “Itthe was a great day, very informativewhat and enjoyable, and ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS ofpremium almost& 700 miles covered on the day.

Transport manager Mark May of food waste animal by-products John per cent.

Together I-See and other minor ACCIDENT enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton Park circuit inand two-seater racing cars recycling piloted byspecialist professional drivers. truck can offer. improvements, the result isis fuel consumption superbly organised.

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The experience was fantastic and if the fuel feature on page 8 can drop by up to 10 per cent.

For the average Sons, upthis thecan feelings oftomany when he “Itlitres was aofgreat very informative and enjoyable, andActros 2551, andPERSONAL bhp V8-powered 11.8 mpg in the 450 bhp ActrosSPECIALISTS 2545 model. Between journeys,feature guests alsoon page 8 INJURY continued. equate aissaving ofstep up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson very summed goodtruck, truck - but this new one a ithuge forward.” performance figures are to be Actros believed will belitres an unbeatable all-round package.

The previous Actros is‘hot a laps’ of the Oulton PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS continued. truck, this can equate to a saving of up to 4100 of fuel a year,” Nilsson enjoyed Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers. superbly organised.

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The driving experience was fantastic and if the fuel On-road manners have received much attention, and Volvo is claiming the new trucks offer exceptional very goodmanners truck - but thisreceived new is a huge step an forward.”

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UK the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed includes more categories to tothe scrutinise the The which works alongside vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. road transport operators, at abeen tired and more alert.”

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Mercedes said the Arocs will also be tandem are examples of the variety tailor vehicles perfectly for any application.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record We need you to vote for your votes today vehicle through its paces on UK roads.of Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation.

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The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. highlight include good and January 9, 2015. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator Charges include VAT driving conditions.

The route included singleand when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz 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 images of showsActros intercooler to provide good tractive the-Arocs while therelease ultra-clean Euro 6 version a four per carriageway roads.

Each of four which for production ofproduction which for the European cent improvement. 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 TheStewart, 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test market get under way in autumn 2013 – and at the end of the day the winner was Craig 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. drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical should make forfuel additional fuel savings.

“Isee our should make for additional savings.

“Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner wasdriving Craigconditions.

Stewart, The route included single- and dualTorque reduces fueland consumption up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests Torque reduces fuel consumption by upmpg to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 inbythe also Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros 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 carriageway roads.

Each of the four demonstrator ACCIDENT see our With its cars newpiloted Volvo by FHprofessional series, Volvo is ʻpushing see our enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing drivers. four trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total bhp V8-powered 2551, and 11.8 mpg the 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium feature on page 8 per cent.

Together with I-See and other minor the envelopeʼ in re-defining what aPointon ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS ofpremium almost& 700 miles covered on the day.

Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John per cent.

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The new is brilliant.

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The Range T is being used for general haulage for Dearden’s customers across the UK, and also sub-contracting work for Gregory Distribution.

“We started looking for a new vehicle at the CV Show and we were interested to find he outDriver moreand about the Renault,” Vehicle Standardssaid owner-director, Helen has Dearden.

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Dearden said the firm’s driver has been “It’s not acceptable to contaminate the particularly impressed the vehicle’s road surface or to driveby a vehicle in such torque on hills when “Asthe a poor condition that a it’s fuelfully spillladen. is likely,” family business and doing work on behalf blog post read. of Gregory Distribution, it’s incredibly It said following a Highways Agency important a great service (HA) reportwe ondeliver the effect of diesel fuel to spills our customers – and with the new Range

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Renault on the “The support we receive from MAN Truck Dearden fleet & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these key requirements. Together, we have formed a strong operational partnership.”

Already in service, the new MANs are helping to move the two million tonnes per annum of bulk powder product from Rugby to a number of customers around the UK.

CEMEX will operate its new TGX tractors out of its Rugby cement production plant

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Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, including on dual carriageways and motorways, resulting in lane closures and significant delays.

DVSA said aside from the obvious risks Ttoon board, weit think have theofwinning road safety, takeswe an average five combination,” hours to clear ashe fueladded. spill, which causes Deardens Haulage and major disruption to traffi c. Aggregate is an independent, family-owned and operated “During roadside checks between 2013 company whichexaminers has beendetected supplying the to 2014, DVSA 2390 building and home improvement sector

fuel system defects and issued over 1500 prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel systems,” the blog said.

“We’ve reviewed our sanctions for defective fuel systems and agreed some changes with DfT. The main difference is we’ll now only issue immediate prohibitions for defective fuel systems and leaks,” it continued.

DVSA said an immediate prohibition will for over 15 in Chard, be given for years. missingBased or ineffective fuel cap Somerset, Deardens offers delivery of by or sealing arrangement; fuel leak caused a defect, wide range of aggregate supplies contaminating the road surface; including slate, top detachment soil, cement, or insecuregravel, fuel tank where is tarmac and sand to the trade and direct imminent. to the public.

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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 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 anflexample with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off Corporation.

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Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

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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.

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Volvo reckons its new safety tech acts like a co-driver that can see all around the truck

olvo Trucks has developed new technology which it said can eliminate the risk of accidents caused by a limited field of vision, as it enables a vehicle to take a 360-degree scan of everything in its surroundings.

According to the Swedish manufacturer, the vehicle evaluates information from multiple sources simultaneously and suggests actions to avoid incidents.

The new tech is the result of a research project called ‘Non-Hit Car and Truck’, which was conducted in co-operation with Volvo Cars. Volvo said it is now possible to enable a vehicle to register and evaluate everything that is happening in its surroundings and suggest actions to avoid accidents, such as collisions with pedestrians, cyclists or other vehicles. If the driver does not respond to the suggested actions, the steering or braking system can then be activated autonomously.

“Our vision for traffic safety is to have no accidents involving Volvo trucks,” said Carl Johan Almqvist, Volvo Trucks’ traffic and product safety director. “This unique technology has taken us yet another step towards our vision and will hopefully save many lives in the future.”

The main component in this technology is a data platform that fuses the sensory input from cameras, radars and other sensors positioned on all sides of the vehicle. It enables the truck to perform a 360-degree scan of its surroundings every 25 milliseconds. All the data input is interpreted, risk situations are analysed and different

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father whose 14-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes is helping raise awareness of the condition by decorating a truck with diabetes information.

Izzy Lloyd, from Winterbourne Down, Bristol, was diagnosed with the condition in March after becoming extremely thirsty, needing to visit the toilet more often and being tired. These, along with losing weight, are the classic symptoms of Type 1 diabetes in children.

These symptoms are the focus of Diabetes UK’s 4 Ts (toilet, thirsty, tired, thinner) campaign to ensure children are diagnosed more swiftly before they become seriously ill.

Izzy’s father, Rob, runs Sureway Express Transport, a haulage and transport company based in Avonmouth. He has covered a new truck with the graphics from the 4 Ts campaign to help raise awareness.

“Izzy started drinking pints of liquid but she was still thirsty, and she just wasn’t her usual self,” he said. “Our local GP initially thought it could be a kidney infection and put her on antibiotics, but after 10 days she was getting worse. This time the GP did a blood test, and Izzy was referred to Bristol Children’s Hospital on the same day. Izzy’s blood glucose levels were dangerously high, and she spent three days in hospital while they were brought down and we were shown how to manage diabetes.

“The following few months have been a bit of a challenge, but Izzy is managing her own levels and injections of insulin really well, with the support of her two brothers and sister. We are all now aware of what needs to happen in an emergency. The need for medication to be available to Izzy at all times

route options for the vehicle are generated.

By combining several sensory systems, the technology is claimed to distinguish and identify different road users including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other vehicles since it can sense both their distance and direction.

“The technology can predict traffic scenarios up to five seconds ahead, depending on the speed of the objects, and map out the best plan of action,” said Volvo Trucks systems engineer, Mansour Keshavarz. “In many ways the technology serves as a co-driver – but one that can see all around the vehicle. It can also alert the driver to things that are happening with an alarm signal or braking, for example, so they can react to avoid a collision.”

But Volvo said the technology is not yet ready to be applied in a commercial safety system. Compared to vehicle automation in cars, there are specific challenges to overcome when developing this type of technology for heavy vehicles.

“Trucks are a different type of vehicle and do not act the same way as cars in traffic,” Keshavarz said. “For example, every truck is loaded differently and their sheer size prevents them from carrying out severe avoidance manoeuvres, such as swerving quickly to avoid a collision. So it is important to research and develop technology specifically for trucks.”

However, the manufacturer said the technology is now in the test phase and may hit the market five to 10 years from now.

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Rob Lloyd and daughter Izzy are helping to raise awareness of the four Ts of Type 1 diabetes has had an impact on her personal life as she needs to carry her emergency supplies with her wherever she goes, but she has had great support from her school and friends.”

Rob said Sureway had a new vehicle on order, so he decided to decorate it with the campaign. “We’ve had a really positive response to the truck, with lots of people asking about the campaign and it’s surprising how few people know about these symptoms,” he said. “We are really pleased to be doing our bit to spread the message.

There are more new vehicles planned next year and we are intending to use the 4 Ts message on the rear of these as well.”

The truck, a Mercedes-Benz Actros, is now on the road travelling nationwide.

Phaedra Perry, Diabetes UK South West regional manager, said: “We are delighted Rob and his family are raising awareness of the 4Ts campaign in such an eye-catching and amazing way. The lorry looks absolutely fantastic and highlights the four symptoms all parents should be aware of.”

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he West Country’s first openaccess bio-gas filling station, which will supply new low emission road transport fuel, has been opened in Bridgwater by Somerset MP Ian LiddellGrainger.

The new low emission station – the first for vehicles accessing the West Country and the South West – is part of a growing national network of bio-gas stations across the UK. They allow truck operators to cut fuel and pollution costs by converting to dual-fuel or dedicated gas vehicles, and assist the government to improve air quality and meet long-term carbon reduction targets.

“We’re all for clean efficient energy here in the West Country and Bridgwater likes to be first,” Liddell-Grainger said.

“This new facility has the potential to save operators money and protect the planet too. Bio-gas may seem a curiosity today but it could soon become a significant contributor to healthier and cheaper freight transport.”

The Bridgwater open-access, pumped gas filling station is located at Junction 24 on the M5 and supplies low-emission BioLNG fuel. The facility has the capacity to supply up to 80 vehicles per day and will be expanded as demand increases.

The Bridgwater facility was developed

by Gasrec, which pioneered the use of Bio-LNG (liquefied landfill biomethane and LNG) for transport fuel and supplies more than 60 per cent of gas-powered HGVs on UK roads from 11 UK refuelling locations.

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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 ontinuing his review of successfully completed compensation claims, In cases where the other party accepts responsibility for the accident but it may trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total Steven Hinchliffe looks at a situation experienced by a reader of Truckstop take some time before the injured person fully recovers, it may be possible for of almost 700 miles covered on the day.

News that resulted in an award of personal injury compensation. In this part of their compensation to be paid on account, pending the final valuation of see our On each mpg figure achieved recorded and the end ofhelpful the day winnerwhere was Craig Stewart, particular case we will look into the claim with more detailtrip, and the in this part examine thewas claim.

This can beatparticularly in the situations the injured person logistics managerinatthe Widnes-based Stewart averaged anincome impressive 11.4 reduced. mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT the initial difficulties experienced, and then look at the outcome next issue. Ray has not yetHaulage, returned who to work and their has been Steven Hinchliffe bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg in the 450 bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also ‘hotclients laps’ of of my thefirm, Oulton Park circuit two-seater racing cars piloted by professional All of the accident victims mentioned in theseenjoyed articles are CASEinSTUDY - TRUCK DRIVER INJURED

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WINS ACCIDENT feature on page 8 PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transporttomanager Mark May waste and animal- by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & Hinchliffes Solicitors. They have kindly given permission disclose details of of foodCOMPENSATION PART 1 (a) Failed to avoid the need for our client to remove the additional trailer and Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and their real life experiences resulting in personal injury claims, and the steps taken In March 2013 my firm was instructed by a truck driver, Mr K W Mardling, move it manually, which was a manual handling operation involving a risk The new Actros iswho brilliant.

The driving experience fantastic and if previous the fuel year. He was to make a successful accident compensationsuperbly claim. Allorganised. these clients contacted had suffered an accident whilewas at work in April the of injury, contrary to Regulation 4(1)(a) of the Manual Handling Operations performance figures are to be believeddriving it will for be an unbeatable all-round package.

Actros is a vehicle my firm after seeing our details in Truckstop News. a company through an agency and The was previous provided with a rigid Regulations 1992. a flatbed, and attached to this was a flatbed trailer. Initially he made very good truck - but this new one is awith huge step forward.”

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In this two part article I highlight a situation where a driver was put at risk by being required to take an inappropriately large vehicle to small, cramped sites where the manoeuvrability was precarious. As with previous articles, the common factor is the often significant effect on the injured person’s life (physically, emotionally and financially) and although using the existing legal process to make personal injury claims as a means of redress cannot truly compensate for the trauma and inconvenience suffered, it can help not only by providing financial relief by awards of compensation, but also requiring the guilty party to provide the required medical and rehabilitation treatment.

deliveries to large depots, but was later required to use the same vehicle to deliver items to residential premises that were often located on narrow roads where it was impossible to turn the truck and trailer around.

On the day of the accident he was making a delivery to a private house and as he had done on previous occasions, he unhitched the trailer containing the item to be unloaded so he could turn it around. However there was a slope in the road and as he manoeuvred it the trailer started to travel towards him and struck his chest. Mr Mardling suffered pain in his chest and knee, and during the day had to be taken to hospital.

We Urgently require Professional No matter what amount a client’s compensation is likely to be, we always take Class 1 (C+E) Drivers detailed instructions at the start of the case so we have a full grasp of all the

relevant issues. It is also important to fully understand the nature of the injuries,

for the most minor symptoms can later develop into a serious condition. All Manchester 0161 669 4300 of our clients need to be aware of what we will do for them, the procedure to be followed and what we need from them.

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What often worries clients01707 is whether they will have a bill for legal costs if the London & South East 636680 claim fails, but our “No Win No Fee” arrangements provide full cover to avoid this.

EXCITING NEW CONTRACTS At the end of March we sent a detailed letter to the company Mr Mardling was We pay £10.00 basic upEnvironmental to £20.00 working for, Kingspan Ltd, Premium setting out why they were responsible for his accident, and included the following allegations:RECRUITING FOR THE OLYMPICS NOW!

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If the claim is successful you keep 100% of An experienced solicitor will handle your the compensation recovered. claim andfailed will explain everything (c) When selecting the vehicle and additional trailer, to have regard clearly to the Our aim is to achieve the maximum and keep you completely up they to date. working conditions to the layout of the residential premises where were compensation you areand entitled to as quickly You do not need to visit us - we can help to possible. be used, contrary to Regulation 4(2) of the above Regulations. as you no matter where you live.

We negotiate hard for the right result it(d) is always in your interests not to of Weinjury. have a very ethical approach and do Exposed ourbest client to a foreseeable risk settle before the full extent of your injuries not take commissions or pay insurers for is known. yourletter, details.

We had to chase the company for a reply to the and finally at the end of There are 2 insurers elementsconfirmed to your compensation We have the been successfully helping were injured April their they were investigating claim.

The insurers (1) for the injuries suffered - (2) for financial people for a long time - you are in safe required to state whether orofnot losses or expenditure because thethey accepted responsibility by mid July 2013, hands with us. accident, lostItincome. but failedincluding to do so. is regrettably not uncommon for insurers to flout the set

An accident can have a significant effect on timescales in anparty’s effort insurers to frustrate a claim.

We ask the other to pay for your life - in the current financial situation private medical treatment if this will help you recover more quickly. can you 2013 afford they to dohad nothing?

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AF Trucks NV has announced it is establishing a marketing and sales office in Istanbul with the aim of further strengthening its market position in Turkey.

The company said its new subsidiary – DAF Trucks Turkey Otomotiv Ticaret Limited Sirketi – will be operational December 1, 2014.

DAF said it views Turkey as is one of the fastest growing commercial vehicle markets outside the EU. Market volume is expected to grow from 30,000 heavy-duty trucks in 2012 to 42,000 next year in anticipation of Euro 6 emission legislation coming into force in January 2016.

Last year, 700 DAF trucks were

registered in Turkey, resulting in a 2.2 per cent market share in the heavy segment.

The manufacturer said its objective for the mid-term is to gain a market share of at least six per cent.

To support this target, DAF said it aims to double the network of sales dealers from six to 12, and to increase the number of sales locations from 15 to 18 within two years.

“Turkey is a mature market which requires the presence of a DAF-owned marketing and sales organization”, said Gregor van der Mark, managing director of DAF Trucks Turkey Otomotiv Ticaret Limited Sirketi.

“We thank distributor Tirsan for establishing the DAF brand in Turkey over the past 19 years.”

kills for Logistics (SfL) has launched the Standard of Excellence Driver CPC in response to haulage operators and training providers calling for a showcase of ‘excellent’ courses on offer.

“Our aim is to recognise and celebrate providers who consistently deliver highquality training and provide a mechanism to help employers locate and access this excellent training provision,” said Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of Skills for Logistics.

SfL said the standard has been developed following extensive consultation with logistics employers. They identified five key metrics, based on high-quality training and business benefit, which the Standard should include – namely trainer quality, course preparation and delivery, learning resources and environment, pre-and posttraining delivery, and a commitment to excellence.

Only providers who can demonstrate they meet the Standard of Excellence in all five metrics will be able to use the kitemark, SfL said.

According to Maloney, the Standard will enable businesses to identify excellent training providers as well as give them a chance to benchmark their own in-house training against the best in sector.

The Standard is available for all providers of logistics training who want to demonstrate their commitment to excellence. Skills for Logistics said it will

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SfL CEO, Dr Ross Moloney, is looking to rate DCPC courses for excellence maintain a live database of all the training providers who have exhibited excellence, and training providers will be able to use the logo in their marketing to demonstrate to employers they are delivering high-quality, tested and recognised training.

“This is not a mandatory scheme, but we know there are many training providers who would like to compete on quality, not just price, and that there are employers and individuals who want more visibility about high-quality training in the sector,” Moloney concluded.

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Concrete firm mixes it with Arocs upgrade

Hopkins Concrete said it was impressed with Arocs’ fuel economy

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outh-West’s Mercedes-Benz dealer City West Commercials has received an order for 50 Arocs vehicles from the family-owned and run company, Hopkins Concrete – which marks the UK’s biggest single order yet for the new Merc truck range.

Somerset-based Hopkins Concrete supplies readymix concrete and aggregates, and provides muckaway and concrete pumping services, throughout the South West. A vast the majority of the trucks ordered will be Arocs 8x4 rigids with S day cabs and 290 kW (394 bhp) Euro 6 engines.

Of these, 25 will be Arocs 3240B models with lightweight Hymix mixer drums, and 20 will be 3240K tipper chassis fitted with steel muckaway bodies by Abba Commercials.

The remaining five vehicles will be Arocs 2545 tractor units with StreamSpace cabs, 330 kW (449 bhp) engines and mid-lift axles.

Hopkins Concrete operates from headquarters in Wincanton, where it has invested heavily over recent years in modern batching and mixing facilities, and a second depot in Bridgwater. The company, which farms some 3500 acres in addition to meeting the increasing demands of the construction industry as the recovery gathers pace, runs a fleet of 60 trucks. Most of its fleet will be stood down to make way for the new Arocs.

Hopkins operations manager Ben Legg said the fuel efficiency of the first four vehicles ordered by Hopkins was a key factor in the company’s decision to order another 50.

“We’ve seen a remarkable improvement in economy from the Arocs,” he said. “In some cases, they’re as much as a mile and a half per gallon ahead of our established vehicles.

“Due to the nature of our work, we do not have the luxury of motorway trunking and, spending a lot of time on hills and country lanes, it is rare we achieve the highest fuel figures. But the Arocs are typically returning 8 mpg and sometimes a little more on the exactly the same runs where we were previously getting 6.5-7 mpg.

“An improvement of that magnitude, if replicated across the entire fleet, is worth a lot of money to the business.”

Also important to Hopkins Concrete was the competitive body and payload allowance of the 8x4 Arocs mixer chassis. “Weight has become a major issue in the concrete industry, because as a result of Euro 6, trucks have inevitably become heavier,” Legg said. “But City West have demonstrated that with a bit of fine-tuning to the chassis, and with Hymix’s lightweight bodies, we’ll still be able to carry our standard 8 m3 load of concrete.”

Tata telematics to boost haulier efficiency

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ransport management solutions firm Microlise has revealed it will be providing telematics technology to Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturer, in a move the firms hope will spearhead a change in the way Indian operators manage their fleets.

In a multi-million pound deal, the five-year contract will see Microlise supply Tata with fleet telematics, in-vehicle hardware and a web-based portal to enable Tata customers to manage their transport fleets more efficiently.

“As the leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, we have been spearheading the change in the Indian transport industry for many years now,” said Ravi Pisharody, executive director of the

commercial vehicles business unit at Tata Motors in New Delhi. “We wish to lead the shift towards electronic control of drivelines and other vehicle systems. We also wish to harness the power and potential of such a digital approach by introducing advanced telematics and fleet management services.”

Pisharody said Tata FleetMan’s partnership with Microlise was a step in that direction.

“We firmly believe this association has the potential to transform the way commercial vehicle fleets are managed in India,” he said.

Microlise’s primary base of operations is in the UK, where the majority of its customers are based. However, it also operates internationally across 139 countries and provides products in 28 languages.

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What’s your view?

Star Letter MORE COMMON SENSE? Sorry to be sending you this email, but I feel a ball surely needs to get rolling on this subject. A lot of people in the industry are getting quite concerned that we seem to already have a shortage of drivers in the UK, and it also seems no youngsters wish to come into the job – which is a major worry to all.

Personally, I feel the country as a whole needs to have a complete overhaul from top to bottom.

People need to stop talking complete rubbish and start saying what can we do, rather than saying what we can’t do. But that is just my feeling.

After pulling up with my lorry tonight in the BP at Newmarket (I was out of the way, needless to say), I witnessed a so-called driver taking up one of the only two lanes out of the garage for lorries. Hazard lights flashing for 45 minutes while he took a break on the pumps! Why not stop, get his stuff, and move out to the next lay-by, I wondered?

This now-Driver-CPC-qualified driver was not giving a jot for other drivers trying to do a job. I put it to you sirs: What chance do we have?

With so-called drivers having this level of common sense, it

leaves me dumbfounded every single day – and trust me, I could go on and on and on.

Just for your information, after being born into a lorrydriving family (dad and uncle), I’m now 46 and have been driving over 20 years and I have seen many changes (from Scammell couplings to fifth wheels, to name but one), but I am already thinking of getting out of driving because I am surrounded by idiots by the thousand, in factories and lorries alike. I no longer want to be associated with the people in this industry.

Could this be just one reason why the industry is in such a mess?

Again, I am sorry I could not be more positive in this email, but do you think it could ever be possible that we could ditch the health and safety attitude and the trucking/trucker image, and get back to a more common-sense, roll-up-your-sleeves lorry driver environment?

It’s a little dream of mine, I know – but then, as an industry, we might be able to show the rest of the country how it’s done.

Simon Goodjohn By email

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BACKWARDS/FORWARDS

I was catching up on your Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ truckingmag) while my daughter, Porsche, was in hospital having her appendix out, and I noticed the picture of the tipping trailer on a low-loader. I particularly noted the comments asking why it was loaded forward first onto the trailer.

I started my own recovery company and ran it for 26 years, and we covered all modes of transport on the road and employed 45 staff. We bought the top-ofthe-range Landol sliding tri-axle trailer imported from the USA by Roger Dyson Recovery Systems and convert for use in this country.

We got in mainly to recover petrol tankers because they don’t have landing legs, so when they get a fault with the trailer, they cannot be recovered in the normal way. So with this trailer, we could pull the whole set-up in one.

We also used to recover lots of buses; and we went to the other side of Germany to recovery one of our customer’s buses following an accident. Our trailer made the whole job so easy, and the Germany recovery company even went out

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My father, as well as my girlfriend’s father, are both very hard-working truckers, so I send you these images for you to hopefully use in tribute to them.

I hope you can use them!

Jordan Load By email

remarkable trucks.

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and bought one after seeing ours!

If we were recovering a trailer on its own, then we’d load it backwards as our deck was long enough to ensure we did not have to use the neck to fit it on. But the one in the picture is an extendible trailer, and if it was loaded the other way round, the wheels would be up on the neck, making the load over-height.

Also, they could not extend the trailer and leave the wheels at the

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front, as the bed of the trailer is too small to fit the tri-axle on.

I hope this answers the questions as to why it was loaded this way.

Keep up the great newspaper.

I still keep my HGV1 current and really miss the recovery work, but I also enjoy my free time as I gave up due to back problems and the age of 43.

Kevin Grint By email

CYCLING BAN?

As I have a caravan in Callander, I’ve had experience of suicidal cyclists on those narrow winding roads the area is famous for. I’m glad David W Gunn in the Autumn issue missed that thoughtless cyclist just north of Lochearnhead, as he said if he had killed him, not only would the cyclist’s family have been devastated, but he would’ve no doubt been wracked with guilt.

I like to get out on my bike, but I would never pedal on those roads.

Thankfully, there’s no need as the area is well served with cycle paths.

It seems to be so-called ‘professional’ cycle club riders who have no thought for other road users, but I think it’s a wee bit of overkill to ban cyclists from our roads.

Colin Black By email

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recent survey run by our sister brand Transport Café has unearthed some interesting insights into professional driver opinions.

Along with PJM Lorry Park in Coventry, TC put together a list of questions centered on what’s fueling the nation’s drivers, as well as a few industry-related questions. The aim was to get a snapshot of what drivers are eating, what they want from a great transport café and how they feel about the trucking industry in general.

With a great response of 120 truckers taking part - including those who came through PJM Lorry Park and those who entered online - the Trucker Tucker survey revealed the following: When asked if truck stops offered enough choice to be healthy, 58.3 per cent said no.

However, when asked if knowing nutritional values would help to influence their food choices, 57.5 per cent said no.

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According to this selection of UK drivers, the top three things that make a great café are: 1. Good food, 2. Clean washing facilities, and 3. Friendly staff.

And, when asked about the Driver CPC and their opinion on the mandatory training, the response was very clear. A total of 66.7 per cent felt negatively about the DCPC, while only 19.1 per cent said it was a positive step for the industry. A total of 14.2 per cent gave no answer or a neutral response.

Regarding the Driver CPC, some surveyed drivers gave some interesting opinions, which ranged from the legislation being “as useful as a chocolate fireguard”, and “it’s crap, I’ve done the same course five times and got my CPC card”, to “whether we agree or not, it’s a legal requirement and I make sure I’m legal at all times”.

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Over 90 per cent of Go Plant’s sweeper fleet are already DAF LF vehicles, which usually work eight to 12 hours a day across the UK over a lifespan of 10 to 13 years each. They are hired for a variety of self-drive, short-term rental and operated hire contracts in the public and private sectors, such as local authorities and construction sites.

The new Euro 6 trucks have been fitted with both Johnston VT651 and VT801 bodies featuring a heavy-duty, stainless steel body with water tank, hydraulically operated sweeping system and quick-change mechanism for channel and wide-sweep brushes.

“DAF has been a chosen supplier for many years as we have always been very happy with the reliability and running costs of its vehicles and its policy of continuous improvement,” said Paul Langham, Go Plant managing director.

“The LF is exactly the right size for its purpose, and our customers prefer it too – so as we put a real emphasis on working in partnership, if they’re happy, then so are we,” he said.

DAF’s marketing manager, Phil Moon, pointed out the LF has also been used for

other purposes in the municipal utilities sector, such as gulley emptiers, refuse collection and recycling vehicles. “In fact, its bodybuilderfriendly chassis has been engineered specifically for the sweeper application to make it easy for body installation,” he said.

To make space for the brushes the exhaust after-treatment system, the AdBlue tank and the batteries are all mounted on a gantry behind the cab, while the fuel tank is mounted in the rear of the frame protected by the factory-fitted rear under-run protection beam.

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rivers borrowing cars risk fines stopped or get a ticket while driving checking rather than having an even of up to £1000 if they don’t someone else’s car, they will be liable more awkward chat after a fine.

“It’s another unintended check whether the vehicle has for a fine. consequence of the death of the tax valid road tax following the scrapping The launch of the new system disc – the DVSA will save money from of paper tax discs, warns industry has already proved controversial, the reduction in paperwork, but as the expert Consumer Intelligence. with critics saying it has not been system beds in, everyone hasato be The new system, which came into publicised enough and drivers have RTITB ran special competition careful,” Hughes added. effect on October 1, means vehicles not been warned. The DVSA website over the course of two days of the Motoring organisations have no longer need to display paper tax crashed on the first day, with drivers Truckfest Peterborough show in warned the end of the paper tax discs – and that could mean problems waiting up to 13 hours to renew road disc could lead toconjunction a rise in roadwith tax its Master Driver for drivers borrowing or renting cars. tax. evasion, although CPC DVSAConsortium estimates members, Drivers with fully comprehensive “Borrowing a friend’s car could it will save £10 million from reduced insurance are usually insured to drive be expensive if they’ve not renewed whereby four lucky drivers could bureaucracy. any other car with third-party fire and their tax disc, and the scrapping of 35 hours Under the new win system, police of andDriver CPC theft cover enabling them to borrow a tax discs means you will have to ask other agencies now have cameras friend or family member’s car. before driving or face a fine,” said Ian periodic training.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SAINT GOBAIN NAMES BEST DRIVER BUFFALOAD BOOSTS PALLET CAPACITY

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aint-Gobain UK hosted its annual Driver of the Year finals – sponsored

by MAN Truck & Bus UK – on Tuesday, October 14 at the Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) testing facility in Warwickshire.

Honouring the best and most-improved drivers from the six Saint-Gobain brands involved in the 2014 Driver Development Programme (British Gypsum, Formula, Isover,

Artex, Gibbs & Dandy and Minster), it was a hotbed of driving talent.

The 18 qualifying finalists’ driving skills were under the spotlight and they were assessed on either a telemetry reporting programme or a manual process. A range of skills were put to the test, including manoeuvring and braking on different surfaces that were created to simulate weather conditions such as rain and ice.

The overall winner of the competition was Andy Mason from British Gypsum.

He said: “This is the second year I’ve been selected as a finalist and I’m gobsmacked that I’ve won, given the calibre of drivers I’ve been up against.

I’ve really enjoyed every aspect of the competition and today’s event.”

Richard Batley, human resources director for Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland, said: “The Saint-Gobain UK Driver of the Year competition is an opportunity for us to recognise the critical role our drivers play in fulfilling our promise to our customers, and why on-going driver development is essential. Congratulations to all 18 qualifying drivers for making it to the final – an achievement in itself – and to the overall winner, Andy Mason.”

Buffaload’s new six-bay docking facility will increase pallet throughput

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uffaload Logistics has opened a new six-bay cross-docking facility at its 16 acre Huntingdon headquarters which the company reckons will increase capacity by up to 50 per cent and provide a permanent ‘buffer’ for peak seasonal demands.

Designed to accommodate Buffaload’s high-capacity double-deck, temperaturecontrolled trailers, the chilled facility will take in trunked loads from various suppliers during the afternoon and then cross-dock via specific customer-designated lanes for consolidation and onward movement to various retailer RDCs throughout the night.

“This new chilled pallet handling facility complements our existing cross-docking operations and gives us the capacity to cope with any level of demand,” said sales director, Graham Usher. “We currently operate 65 double-deck reefers, each of which can carry up to 44 pallets at up to 1.85 m in height and at 60 per cent greater capacity than a conventional 13.6 m trailer. This adds up to a significant pallet throughput every night.”

Buffaload added it is planning to open a 7500 m2 temperature-controlled warehouse and six-bay workshop at the Huntingdon site next year, and will also be taking delivery of additional double-deck trailers during 2014.

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new brand of AdBlue additive for truck and bus operations is launching in the UK with the aim of offering customers a high-quality service that’s ready to compete with established suppliers.

Spearheaded by founding executive chairman Antonio de Bruijn, who first registered the AdBlue name, the new additive brand – called Top!Blue – is due for launch in November and will be produced in the UK at six blending plants located around the country.

“Existing suppliers are getting a bit lazy,” de Bruijn told Truckstop News. “I believe the Top!Blue offer brings a new dimension to the British AdBlue market and that we can provide vehicle operators with innovations and a more efficient solution than is currently available. Our team has a unique understanding of the product and how to supply it efficiently through local operations.”

Besides efficiency, de Bruijn said the venture will be looking to improve customer service in the additive market. “If there are two dominant suppliers in a market experiencing high growth, there is almost by definition room for improvement,” he said.

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“The timing of our entry appears to be right as market volume for AdBlue is expected to triple in the next decade, and customers deserve further reliable supply choices.”

Ansorena said the brand will be reaching out to major fleets over the coming weeks will offer a complete service, including the supply of additive storage and dispensing containers.

Top!Blue is offering to provide customers with 3000 or 6000-litre AdBlue storage tanks, which it can install along with integrated dispensing equipment with a two-year price warranty.

The brand will make bulk deliveries in road tankers directly to these fully bonded AdBlue storage and dispensing units, and provide automatic stock control linked to a telemetric system which enables Top!Blue to adjust deliveries to maintain agreed stock levels and provide tank maintenance over time if necessary.

Top!Blue executive chairman Antonio de Bruijn reckons the time is right to bring another AdBlue brand into the UK

NORTHWARDS TAKES SC TRAILERS

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erwick-based logistics provider Northwards has taking on four new Schmitz Cargobull aluminium fixedroof curtainsider trailers.

The firm said it has been buying Schmitz Cargobull trailers since it was founded in 2002, and rates their durability and performance – which it said was essential when an average day consists of 14 hours on a ferry crossing the choppy North Sea. “We are running Schmitz Cargobull trailers that have been in service for 12 years, which is testament to how well built they are. They stand up to a lot of punishment, and they are easy to maintain, so we’re very pleased to have some more,”

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said Northwards commercial director, Neil Leslie.

“We did evaluate trailers from other manufacturers, but no-one could deliver to the schedule we needed.”

As the trailers will only be used on UK routes, they have been specified to be as tall as possible – but still able to fit on any of the ferries currently plying the island route.

The lowest-roof ferry from the Northern Isles is 4.6 m, so the curtainsiders reach 4.5 m tall, maximising payload while leaving just enough clearance to board safely.

Each trailer also features four pairs of bright yellow ferry hold-down shackles for maximum stability on board.

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United Biscuits is powering some of its truck fleet with waste cooking oil

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nternational biscuits and cakes manufacturer United Biscuits (UB) has announced it has developed a method of using waste cooking oil to power 12 of its truck fleet.

Estimated to save up to 97 per cent in CO2 emissions compared to traditional diesel fuel, the project forms part of the company’s ‘Fewer and Friendlier Miles’ campaign.

UB said the waste vegetable oil, a byproduct from snacks manufacturing, is processed into Ultra Biofuel and the adapted truck fleet are set to recycle 500 tonnes of waste cooking oil a year.

The project is the result of a partnership with Convert2Green (formerly Biomotive Fuels) to develop an engine modification across UB’s truck fleet, which has allowed its trucks to be 100 per cent fuelled by waste oils.

The partnership, which began in 2011

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following two years of initial investigations by UB into alternative fuels, has also resulted in the use of new biofuel vehicle management systems from German company Bioltec in 10 of its Mercedes-Benz tractor units currently being used nationwide.

As part of the project, a 30,000-litre heated refuelling station has been installed at UB’s Ashby depot.

UB said it now plans to roll out the project further across the business and has recently converted two of its brand new Euro 6 vehicles to run on Ultra Biofuel.

“It is estimated the UK generates 250 million litres of waste oils a year, and we are delighted to be able to demonstrate a sustainable use for this waste material with potential to deliver significant CO2 savings from transport within the UK,” said Rob Wright, head of distribution, United Biscuits.

DAIMLER MAKES US MILESTONES

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aimler Trucks North America is celebrating the production of its three-millionth vehicle – a Freightliner Cascadia Evolution – which is set to go into service at North American logistics and transportation service company, Schneider.

The Cascadia Evolution is equipped with an integrated Detroit drivetrain and fully automated DT12 transmission. Daimler said the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution achieves up to seven per cent higher fuel efficiency than its 2010 predecessor.

In addition to the announcement of the three-millionth commercial vehicle, Daimler Trucks is celebrating two further milestones in the North American production network. In June 2014, Daimler topped the million mark

of Detroit axles produced in the aggregates plant in Redford, Michigan, where the company has been making axles for trucks since 2003.

Additionally, in July, Detroit produced its 250,000th engine, which also rolled off the Redford production line.

TOLL TESTING CAUSES DARTFORD DELAY

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The ‘free-flow’ tolls will allow drivers to use the crossing without having to stop at barriers to hand over payment. Instead, they will be able to pay through a variety of methods including telephone, text message, online and at retail outlets.

The scheme was originally planned to be in place by October 28, but the HA said it has delayed the launch to ensure the system works properly before going live.

The website, systems and infrastructure needed to operate the new arrangements have been installed and are currently being tested to ensure they operate reliably and are easy to use, the Agency said.

“Dart Charge is a massive change for drivers using the Dartford Crossing and it’s only right it is thoroughly tested before being introduced,” said Highways Agency project leader, Nigel Gray.

“We want to help drivers to be ready for the improvements we’re making at the Crossing. We can reassure drivers we’ll give them plenty of notice before the changes are introduced. They will have

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considerable time to sign up for a pre-pay account, which for most will be the easiest and cheapest way to pay the charge – with discounts of up to a third on every crossing.”

HA said until Dart Charge goes live, the current payment arrangements for the road user charge at the Crossing will continue - cash at the Crossing, through a DART-Tag or local residents account.

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Op bigs-up driver first aid initiative

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orkshire/Lincolnshire operator Clugston Distribution has shown its support for the Driver First Assist (DFA) initiative by putting one of its curtainsider trailers into full DFA livery.

The first 17 volunteers from the company’s pool of over 100 drivers underwent DFA training

at the beginning of the year, led by professional trainers from the East Midlands Ambulance Service.

During the course, drivers learnt how to quickly and accurately assess a road traffic accident scene, provide a precise location and an accurate summary of the situation to

Firm that broke driver’s hours regs is ‘rotten from the head down’

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transport manager who actively colluded in getting HGV drivers to break the rules and work over their legal hours has been disqualified from the industry for five years.

Garrath Jones, of Bellview Road, Worthing, knew drivers’ journeys could not be completed legally but did nothing about it, the region’s traffic commissioner has concluded.

The ruling by Nick Denton, the industry regulator for London and the South East, comes after a public inquiry heard Mr Jones had been convicted of 15 offences of conspiracy to falsify a record.

Mr Jones lent his driver’s card, which captures a driver’s duty, to another employee – so the other driver could work beyond the hours he was legally allowed to and hide the offences.

“Mr Jones has betrayed the trust placed in his professionalism by society,” Denton said. “He has endangered the road safety of other road users and has enabled the company to compete unfairly against those companies which abide by the rules.”

He added drivers working for Philson Haulage (Southern) Ltd had been bullied into completing jobs. The firm had scheduled journeys which were at the limit of what was legally possible. The work could only be completed legally if drivers did not encounter any problems during the journey, such as hitting traffic.

An investigation by DVSA in 2013 revealed numerous offences of drivers making false records. Drivers were either driving without a card or using another driver’s card to hide offences of insufficient breaks or rest. A DVSA traffic examiner also found more than 36,000 km of missing mileage from records produced.

The traffic commissioner also strongly criticised the role of the firm’s former director, Philip Dickinson.

During the inquiry, Mr Dickinson said he had not known the extent of what was happening. After finding out, he claimed to have asked an individual from the new management team, Paul Willis, to put a compliance procedure in place. The company was taken over by Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd in February 2013.

However, Mr Willis, Gregory Distribution’s head of compliance and business support, told the traffic commissioner Mr Dickinson had not reported any of the driver’s hours abuse to him. He had discovered it himself.

Denton also heard from 11 drivers employed by the Philson Haulage (Southern) Ltd, some of whom claimed Philip Dickinson had been involved in giving them routes and instructions.

A total of 13 drivers were prosecuted for false record offences, with the majority being fined. Three employees, including Garrath Jones, received suspended prison sentences.

Mr Dickinson’s solicitor told the traffic commissioner he should attach little weight to the evidence of criminals. He admitted Mr Dickinson should have known what was happening, but claimed ignorance was much less serious than deliberate action.

“This was a very bad driver’s hours case in which the director carried a large degree of personal responsibility,” Denton concluded in a written decision issued after the hearing.

“He has tried to avoid sanction by blaming everyone but himself for what went on. The abuse of the driver’s hours rules was known about at least in general terms by the sole director at the time, Mr Dickinson. [He] also abetted the breaking of the rules on at least one occasion. The operator was rotten from the head down.

“There is no place in the road transport industry for operators like Mr Dickinson.”

Denton made an order to disqualify Mr Dickinson from being involved in an operator licence for five years.

the emergency services both ahead of their attendance at the scene and on arrival, and take steps to contain the incident by administering basic, but potentially life-saving first aid.

For each driver, the training qualifies as a module towards their Driver CPC. “We see Driver First Assist as a very

worthwhile idea that resonates with us and our overall approach to health and safety,” said David Heath, Clugston Distribution’s head of logistics. “As the word spreads about the value of the training, we are seeing further interest among our drivers, which is likely to lead to further training sessions.”

Gas-powered Stralis hit the road Italian firm LC3 has taken 50 gas Stralis

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talian truck manufacturer Iveco has received its first contract order for 50 Stralis Hi-Ways powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

The order was placed by LC3, an Italian company specialising in temperature-controlled transport and container trucks.

Following the opening of the first ENI Liquefied Natural Gas Station in Piacenza, LC3 was the first company in Italy to purchase the Stralis LNG and use them on the country’s roads, the manufacturer said.

The Stralis Natural Power LNG is powered by a 330 bhp Cursor 8 CNG Euro 6 engine. It is fitted with a 510-litre cryogenic LNG fuel tank and four 70-litre CNG tanks, which gives a fuel range of over 750 km, Iveco said.

Natural gas engines produce lower emissions than Euro 6 diesel powerplants. Natural gas produces 95 per cent fewer particulates in comparison to diesel, and a 35 per cent lower level of NOx. The production of CO2 is also greatly reduced.

Natural gas is also significantly cheaper than diesel. Indeed, Iveco said operators can reduce their fuel costs by up to 40 per cent by specifying LNG vehicles on their fleet.

According to Iveco, over 200 LNG vehicles are currently in circulation throughout Europe – chiefly in Spain and the Netherlands, where the appropriate infrastructure is well established.

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DAF dials up efficiency

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AF Trucks has used the IAA Show in Hannover to unveil a string of new innovations aimed at increasing the operating efficiency of its trucks for a range of applications.

First to be unveiled was a Low Deck variant of the Dutch manufacturer’s Euro 6 CF and XF tractor units for volume transport.

By fitting low-profile tyres (315/45/R22.5) and adapting the air suspension, DAF engineers have enabled the fifth wheel height to be reduced from 96 to 91 cm.

As a result, within the maximum vehicle height of 4 m, trailers with an internal height of 3.00 m can be used to enable carriage of volumes of more than 100 m3.

An internal height of 3.00 m is also valuable for transport operators working in the automotive sector, where 1 m high standardised containers are often used. These 1 m containers can be stacked three-high in the semi-trailer.

The new DAF CF and XF Low Deck tractors are available with air suspension on the front axle – though a new singleleaf parabolic suspension has also been developed.

A new roof deflector for the XF Low Deck with Super Space Cab aids aerodynamics

and provides a 1.5 per cent saving in terms of fuel and CO2 emissions.

DAF said the Low Deck tractors are available with a wheelbase of 3.60 and 3.80 m and are powered by the 10.8-litre PACCAR MX-11 and 12.9-litre PACCAR MX-13 engines.

The manufacturer also used the show to reveal its new Predictive Cruise Control with Predictive Shifting. This option will be made available in January 2015 on Euro 6 CF and XF models with an automated AS-Tronic 12-speed gearbox, and have been developed to further improve vehicle efficiency.

DAF said its Predictive Cruise Control uses GPS technology to determine the exact position of the vehicle and to know which driving circumstances have to be taken into account over the next 1-2 km of road – effectively ‘looking’ ahead to anticipate slopes and descents.

The driver sets the desired speed in advance, as well as the permitted deviation above and below this value, with three pre-programmed options available for the permitted downward deviation. Within the specified range, Predictive Cruise Control determines the ideal speed and Predictive Shifting selects the ideal gear.

Low-deck XF was on display at recent IAA Show in Hannover DAF said the idea behind both technologies is to drive as long as possible in the highest gear possible, and consequently in the optimal rpm range. As the vehicle nears the end of a hill climb, the system strives to stay in a higher gear. If a hill climb is immediately followed by

a descent, less fuel is injected before the top of the climb, making use of the vehicle mass to ‘push’ the vehicle over the top. A higher gear is selected automatically as soon as the system knows the gradient of the descent is about to increase.

Whiskey haulier hails Lynch lifts it with Range C special future-proof tankers L ondon-based L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd has taken delivery of a new 80-tonne gvw Renault Range C-520 6x4 with a Fassi F660RA crane. Supplied by Renault Trucks London, with the crane supplied by Fassi main agent Transloader Services, the Range C is a bespoke addition to Lynch’s 150-strong Renault, Volvo and DAF haulage fleet.

According to Lynch, its relationship with Renault Trucks London and the vehicle’s performance during test drives were the key factors in its decision-making process.

The Range C will be based in Lynch’s London depot and will work on new ventures with rail construction companies across the UK, including moving 60 ft rail.

“With the UK expanding its rail network, including HS2, Lynch wants to be one step ahead of the competition,” said the firm’s transport manager Keith Talbot. “With such a unique and specialist vehicle in our fleet, I believe we are the first plant hire company offering one of this type.

“As an ex-driver myself, I know what I’m looking for – and although I haven’t personally bought Renault Trucks before, I have been really convinced by the new range, which I think has been much improved,” Keith added. “When we tested the new Range C, we were particularly impressed by the new gearbox, the traction and grip; the Renault just kept ploughing on regardless.”

The firm said it was so impressed, it has added further purchases, with an order bank in the region of an additional 80-plus Renault trucks. “The new Euro 6 vehicles are meeting our demands from 32-tonne tippers to the new tractor units,” Keith concluded.

Carntyne’s new tankers are spec’d to meet current and future regs

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cottish whisky industry logistics provider Carntyne Transport has invested over £3m in the development and introduction of road tankers which comply with new government legislation.

The legislation, which will take effect in 2024, requires road tankers within the Scottish whisky industry to be operated from ground level. This is a significant transition, as tankers operating within this area are traditionally top-filled and operated from an upper gantry.

A number of whisky manufacturers have taken an early lead in converting or constructing tanker loading and unloading areas that comply with the new legislation as part of a new site, however the full transition across the industry will continue through until the legislation takes effect in 2024.

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has announced it has assigned over £3m to hybrid tanks, an intermediary design which will accommodate both traditional top-loading and the soon-to-be-introduced bottom loading. The hybrid tanks, which have been designed in collaboration with the whisky manufacturers and Scottish Whisky Industry Association, are able to service both types of loading bay and enable Carntyne’s vehicles to operate across all sites during the transition period.

“The legislation can only be welcomed,” said David Paterson, managing director of Carntyne Transport. “The removal of working at height has an obvious reduction in risk and such an improvement to health and safety can only be a good thing.”

Carntyne Transport added it is currently undertaking a conversion programme of its existing tanker fleet, and new tankers introduced are of a similar specification.

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HGV CLASS 1 TRAMPER DRIVERS Due to continued expansion, HGV drivers required for depots in Felixstowe, Tilbury and Southampton. Must hold full CE driving licence, digital tachograph card and DQC Card (CPC). Competitive rates of pay, experience of Tilt Trailers and container work would be an advantage.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL TOM WILSON ON 01394 673777/ 07841 050332 OR EMAIL TOM.WILSON@SEVENLINCS.CO.UK

DEDICATED SUBCONTRACTORS REQUIRED Due to continued expansion, we are actively seeking to increase our own vehicle fleet with the help and guidance of dedicated subcontractors.

Working with our experienced operations team, as part of our subcontractor package we offer guaranteed earnings, early payment, vehicle and trailer hire or sales and fuel cards.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL TOM DUNNET OR DAVE DEVERELL ON 01394 673777 OR EMAIL SUBCONTRACTORS@SEVENLINCS.CO.UK

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