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he show season was off to a of the UK’s most well-known vehicles 28/11/2012 09:32 roaring start over the May Bank and bustling manufacturer stands, to Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz Holiday weekend has as more than truck and trailer auctions, monster truck Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is 2600 trucks wowed the crowds and stunt bike displays, plus an evening impression announced Arocs, a at as unusual as the complete truck, which the big Truckfest show taking place at show of lit-up trucks and fireworks, of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, new specialist truck in AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving the East of England Showground there was certainly plenty going on – Merc a robusta radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Peterborough. the weekend. Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid onthroughout its for construction work, integrated construction-specifi folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an Although subjected of trucks,Taking the main prize for Best Kept all-new FH seriestoofa mix heavy Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. weatheris ranging from bright sunshine to Overall Working Truck was Dawsons which set to follow view of the road. This is position, optimised to provide a better Volvo Trucks has in lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designed withwere thepresented driver Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most showers, visitors withmindWales Ltd’s silver Scania R500, while aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an all-new FH series of heavy onaand the heels of the new Loader and Grounder. The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the superb variety ofon commercial vehicles the trucks, Best Kept Fleet award went to The Mercedes-Benz Actros premium focus fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. Thea new 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 representing the very best of the British FG Bond. KJJ Transport Ltd’s Scania Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was star world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the roadlong-haul transport industry –we and beyond. tractor unit tractor unit range wasthe thetook starthe gong for Best and a focus on fuel economy. Details were scarce when went to Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another array of of the North-West’s Kept Custom & Paintwork Truck, while transport and the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides pressAlongside ahead of the the gleaming official launch on attraction for some of the North-West’s structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. showleading trucks, once again polished P&A Barton Ltd nabbed the Best Kept tractor units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when to weaoperators, went to road transport at a for heavy-duty shortisan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading road operators, at a Working Truck for its perfect shine by ahead their attentive drivers, Single Operator press of transport theNews official on manufacturer told Truckstop thelaunch which are among the lightest vehicles structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch event staged by leading an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means from September 5, but the Swedish there plenty of events taking placeby splendid red-and-white Volvo FH tractor new FHswere will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution. 3 of interior launch event staged leading give the additional m space. storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on told News unit. the around themanufacturer showground andTruckstop in the main 5 and 6 form, and pack a dealer vast amount Enza. 8x4/4 concrete with 32-tonne This means extra 300mixers litres (10.5 ft) of board.“The caban is optimised both for cu work and dealer new the FHscrowds will be availableEnza. in both EuroFor a look at some of our favourite keep of arena upgrades and improvements. storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on romto 2013 onwards, theentertained. German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount From haulier parades featuring some trucks at the show, turn to page 2... Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and vehicle manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is for designed of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, trucks tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the Centres 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, function which works alongside the (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 Theissystem, 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 cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed 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 five per cent byand from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will distance transport. From the 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 comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. 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, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab 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 accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” 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 for any application. progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, ranging fromClaes 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 Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. 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 fuel additional five per cent saving in fuel new model is seven per cent more frugal for 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 when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated The Arocs has seven cabs available Package. This package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four per when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package. This package encompasses available for order as a Euro 6 fi tted as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent whileimprovement. the Euro 6 version shows–aFuel four per training and monthly assistance Cotswold Medicals Ltd version only. programs are available which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by Theimprovement. 81 guests took turns to head 17-mile Coverdale House Advice – and its aim is toout cut on fuela costs bytest cent 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, chosen to simulate a out variety typical test changing styles and increasing Thecarefully 81 guests tookdriving turns to head on aof17-mile Bristol BS37 6QE 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 Charges include VAT Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for a level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions. The route included single- and Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys a total Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the Arocs range from the 4x2 two-axle carriageway roads. 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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 issue 301). eventStephen gave invited guests their first chance to put the construction sector will beon known under vehicle through its paces UKNews, available. Carr, National I-Shift automated transmission, isroads. claimed The system, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on UK roads. New Actros is theby ultimate premium for longthecut name Arocs. idling speed. Maximum tractive power Recently, Transline Group Contracts Manager at Transline to consumption five per cent by truck 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 theper truck to cut consumption by five cent byand distance transport. From the designers 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 for additional fuel savings. “Ishould for additional fuel savings. “Ilogistics manager Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who impressive 11.4 mpg the 510 On make each trip, theatmpg figure achieved was recorded and at averaged the end ofan the day the winner wasinCraig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption bythe up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Torque reduces fuel consumption by up to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 mpg in With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is510 ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who an impressive 11.4 mpg the With its averaged newpiloted Volvo FH series, Volvo isinʻpushing enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing cars by professional 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. 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Daimler US subsidiary Freightliner revealed its Highway Pilot-equipped Inspiration Truck at the Las Vegas Speedway, Nevada highway, the driver can switch the vehicle into crucial aspects of its environment – eg, due to self-driving mode.from Highway Pilot then kicks road construction or bad weather – the driver Proud finalists the 2014 Isuzu Dealership Challenge in and uses a combination of camera and is prompted to retake control via a visual radar systems with lane-keeping and collisionprompt in the instrument cluster, followed by “For me personally, every day is a Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials prevention functions to steer a safe course an audible notification. ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful along the road. Daimler said the purpose of developing an raised the barsaid this yearfirm’s – it was tough last to belines, a finalist again and in the Isuzu Truck Wellington trucks regularly track sleepers ballasts for TfL/ Daimler said the truck automatically autonomous truck the was to relieve drivers from year,a but even tougher this time, though still Dealership Challenge for the second year pull lot of weight – up to 22 tonnes – London Underground as well as fabrication complies with posted speed limits, regulates tiring and often monotonous long-distance very enjoyable and not too stressful. running. We filocal eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team around the challenging city streets of and RSJs for the distance from the vehicle ahead and can routes. At the same time, drivers would gain “We’ll so defiits nitely enterneed againtonext year. as last year. Webeen haveaafan wonderful team at AK London, vehicles be tough, always Renault trucks use“I’ve a stop-and-go functionofduring rush hour. time for other tasks – and owner-operators It’s a great way to keep us on our toes Commercials and everyone works to a very reliable and up office to thework job. “The Tand has and it was timeunderlined to retire an oldwas Euro But Daimler this not3 a could get their done Range while on the 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 driverless truck. Highway Pilot does not road. concluded. passionate about what we do. owner, but wethe arereality reallyof happy so far. The drivers over the years,” said Evenheights initiate autonomous passing manoeuvres, But autonomous trucks on are impressed and have said it’s a lovely, Colin Wellington. “I’d heard great things which instead have to be executed by British roads remains a long way off, as powerful vehicle out thatthere just keeps going.” about the new Rangeis T, and get great the driver. The same true forwe leaving the Daimler pointed were still many The family-owned back-up and changing service from ourDaimler local dealer, highway and lanes. said the hurdles to overcome inbusiness terms ofwas technology, established in 1986 and offers general Norfolk Truck & Van, who looksPilot after us very driver can deactivate Highway manually legislation and cost efficiencies. What’s clear, haulage to the transport andatsteelworks well. and is able to override the system at any time. though, is that development Daimler is industries London everything into consideration, I If“Taking the vehicle is no longer able to process continuingacross at a rapid pace.and surrounding “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 agenda is fleet efficiency; uptime is critical and we have to know MAN shares that commitment. “The support we receive from MAN Truck & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these key requirements. Together, we have formed SPONSORS OF TRUCKSTOP a strong operational partnership.” OF THE YEAR 2015. Already in service, the new MANs are helping to move the two million tonnes per CEMEX will operate its new TGX tractors annum of bulk powder product from Rugby out of its Rugby cement production plant to a number of customers around the UK.

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fuel system defects and issued over 1500 on the road network, the Department for prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review systems,” the blog said. the sanctions it issued at the roadside “We’ve reviewed our sanctions for for vehicles with defective fuel tanks and New CF is part of Grundon’s larger order for DAF fleet upgrades defective fuel systems and agreed some systems. changes with DfT. The main difference is Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, being supplied by Ashford-based Channel group fleet engineer, Stephen Townsend. we’ll now only issue immediate prohibitions including on dual carriageways and Commercials. “From a product point of view, DAF delivers for defective fuel systems and leaks,” it motorways, resulting in lane closures and The new DAF fleet comes with ‘Carbon on quality. Our drivers recognise that, too. continued. significant delays. Neutral’ certification, as part of Grundon’s We want to keep our long-haul drivers DVSA said an immediate prohibition will DVSA said aside from the obvious risks affiliation with The Carbon Neutral Company, comfortable, and DAF’s Space Cab provides be given for missing or ineffective fuel cap to road safety, it takes an average of five whereby all Grundon’s vehicle emissions a very comfortable working environment. or sealing arrangement; fuel leak caused by hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes are offset by a three-year re-forestation “Along with all LF and CF variants within a defect, contaminating the road surface; major disruption to traffic. programme in Uganda. the Grundon fleet, they are fitted with driver or insecure fuel tank where detachment is “During roadside checks between 2013 “DAF really impressed with their comforts because, as a business, we know a imminent. to 2014, DVSA examiners detected 2390 willingness to meet our requirements,” said happy driver is a productive one.”

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HGV TRAINING CENTRE OPENS IN SCOTLAND N ew College Lanarkshire has unveiled a £2.3 million HGV Training Centre at its Motherwell Campus which has been designed to foster a new generation of heavy vehicle engineers. The facility was officially opened by Roseanna Cunningham MSP, cabinet secretary for fair work, skills and training. The state-of-the-art facility is the only centre of its kind in Scottish further- or higher education to offer such a wide range of training opportunities, both for students and those already working in the road transport industry. Ms Cunningham praised the centre, and said it opened another chapter in the regeneration of the former Ravenscraig steelworks site on which New College Lanarkshire’s Motherwell Campus is located. “The HGV Training Centre marks another significant step towards bringing back industry and job opportunities to Lanarkshire,” she said. “I have been highly impressed by the facilities on offer within this exciting new addition to the automotive learning opportunities offered at New College Lanarkshire. “Meeting with the students has underlined the importance of investing in the future of our young people and will build on the expertise of the hundreds already learning an automotive trade here at the College,” Cunningham added. “The industry guests I’ve

spoken with have shown great excitement in having such a well-equipped training facility in the heart of the Central Belt, which is a key logistics area for all of Scotland and will support our industries by saving them from having to send staff away to train. “The Centre highlights, for me, the crucial role played by colleges in delivering the skills and training that the people and industries of Scotland need,” she concluded. A standalone building positioned behind the engineering block, the 793 m² centre comprises a workshop area on the ground floor, while on the first floor there is a computer suite with 24 workstations, a teaching classroom and a viewing gallery. It was designed by staff at the College to make the space as user-friendly as possible. The workshop is big enough to fit six vehicles at one time. It has drop-down utilities (water, 110V, 240V, air supply), exhaust extractors and wireless-enabled portable vehicle lifts to ensure a trip-free zone. The facility is designed to provide a threepronged service: education and training to full-time and part-time students; education and training to apprentices working with external organisations; and upskilling of heavy vehicle maintenance engineers employed by commercial companies or public bodies. It aims to fill a gap in the market by providing training opportunities to

Roseanna Cunningham MSP cuts the ribbon on HGV Training Centre organisations that previously had to send their employees south of the border for upskilling. Ms Cunningham met with a few of the 60 Heavy Vehicle students at the centre, who are undertaking a Year 1 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (SCQF5).

Another 60 students will be recruited on to the three-year study programme in August, with a further 60 in August 2016. The Centre also provides heavy vehicle training on Modern Apprenticeship schemes for apprentices working for seven local businesses and councils.

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he Road Haulage Association has said is “delighted” the next administration will be a majority government as a result of the Conservative win at the recent General Election. “With one party forming a government, we look forward to forging clearer and closer relationships with ministers and officials,” said RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett. “In December 2014, George Osborne recognised the acute nature of the driver shortage and confirmed his understanding of the problem during an election campaign visit to an RHA member. “Without the targeted funding that is so desperately needed to alleviate this major issue, the future of the UK haulage industry will be seriously compromised and the subsequent effects on the economy unthinkable,” he added. “We now demand the new government puts its money where its mouth is and puts the issue at the top of its priority list.” The RHA said the new government must also recognise, in its policies and actions, that the road transport industry is an essential enabler of growth and the job creation needed to eliminate the public spending deficit. It said the new administration must support the industry, and therefore the UK economy, with appropriate tax policies, road investment and regulation. The Association highlighted Britain still has the highest level of fuel duty in the EU “by far”, which it called a heavy tax on business that pushes up the prices

of goods, undermines competitiveness and holds back the UK haulage industry. Therefore, it said fuel duty must not be increased in this parliament. Finally, the RHA said Britain’s congested roads are still in desperate need of investment, and labelled the current spending plan for England as “the minimum level needed to sustain the economy”.

West Road Haulage rated MAN’s service highly

RHA chief Richard Burnett said the new Conservative government must work hard to stabilise the British road transport industry

ewly created West Road Haulage has added two brand new 26-tonne MAN TGM rigids and a 7.5-tonne TGL rigid to its fleet. The firm, founded by Charlie and Sally West in September 2014, began with two MAN TopUsed 44-tonne TGX tractor units. “Firms need to be thinking about their brand and their customers’ perception of their business,” Sally said. “Newer vehicles and a professional appearance to your fleet are essential. You can’t just turn up in a battered old truck. “We invited quotes from many suppliers and MAN were the first choice because of the full range of products it offers,” she added. “We were impressed by the service we received, even in the initial stages, and that helped seal the deal.” West Road Haulage, based in Drakelow, Burton on Trent, has financed the vehicles through MAN Financial Services and has

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taken a repair and maintenance contract for all the vehicles too. Sally added: “The whole package was attractive. For us it means we only have to deal with one firm. We don’t have to explain things to more than one company which saves us time and allows us to focus on establishing our company.” According to Charlie, the longstanding family relationship with the local dealer Jeffrey’s Vehicle Services, in Swadlincote, had also been instrumental in the decision-making process. “My dad sent me there on work experience as a teenager as he had dealings with them when he was running his firm GW West and Son in the 1970s, and the relationship has been renewed again,” he said. “They prepared the MAN TopUsed vehicles for us and all the pre-delivery inspections for the new trucks. They have been absolutely excellent to work with.“

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Letter LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS From 1990 until 2011, I ran the former CDC Truckstop that was situated on the Watling Street Café just off Junction 9 of the M1. During those sometimes hectic years, I made an awful lot of friends within the transport industry – drivers and their wives, girlfriends and families, and quite a few bosses to name a few. In those years, we undertook or got involved in many fund-raising efforts for various charities for children and older people, and I can truthfully say that in all that time, nobody ever said no to anything we did – and, in fact, most gave their time, effort and cash wholeheartedly. I officially retire this May, not happily I might add; “getting old and past it” is not a welcome type of feeling, but time does march on, as it were. Just up the A5 from Watling Street Café is the village of Markyate, wellknown to many drivers, especially some of the “old stagers” that used to frequent the pubs and clubs in the village. The village has an active,

although not large Cub/Scout group. Their ‘hut’ is about 70 years old and time has left its mark on the building. It is decrepit and well past its sell-by date. Plans are afoot to construct a brand-new Scout building, but the total cost is about £150,000 – a sum that most have been frightened by. Because of my former antics, and some success at charity collecting over the last good few years, I have been made chief fundraiser to try and raise this sum of money for the group, which also comprises the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Using an old-fashioned method, we wish to ask if anyone has any foreign currency (coins or notes, old or new) that they could donate, which we can then change into Sterling? In addition, we are also collecting CDs, DVDs and computer games, which can be resold at local events and via the internet. All monies received will go to the Scout Group Hut Appeal. We have several pubs and clubs in the area acting as collection

points, but knowing that trucks do not normally frequent those, I have set up some ‘drop-off’ points if anyone can help with donations. These locations are: ● The Diesel Forecourt at Watling Street Café, M1 Junction 9 (kind courtesy of the manager, Deanne) ● The Transit snack van on the A418, Aylesbury-Thame road, just before the Thame roundabout (thanks to Jackie and Dave) ● The Iveco snack van, A1 southbound between the A1/ A14 split at Brampton Hut and the Brampton turn-off (thanks to Bev and Brian) ● The Snack Van trailer at Ridgmont, by the level crossing, just off Junction 13 of the M1 (thanks to Jane) We are hoping for further collecting points to be set up as well. Knowing that many drivers were perhaps Cubs or Scouts in their younger years, I am pushing my luck for asking for the favour of you printing this letter in your next issue of Truckstop News, but without

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outside help the village Scouting groups are going to end up with no meeting place at all, as the one they have is starting to fall to bits. I am aware we are a small village that quite a few have never heard of, but knowing how drivers, their families, friends, workmates and neighbours have helped before with other charity efforts, I thought one last bloody good effort would be in order. If anyone can donate anything in regard to currency or CDs/DVDs/ games etc, if they can put their name, address and post code with it, all donations will be acknowledged and thanked in writing. Unless otherwise told not to, all those who help will have their names and addresses logged in a special book to be kept at the new Scout building. If you can help with this request, I and all in the local Scouting fraternity will be very, very grateful. Christopher R Morris (‘Electric’ or ‘Hairy’!) Markyate

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Having just read through your paper from April 2015, I note the letter regarding Initial DCPC. I am sure the author of the letter has had some help by now, but if anyone else is looking for help with the DCPC Module 2, basically please point them towards internet forums, where they will find lots of help and advice. Alternatively, all people need do is attend a periodic Driver CPC course, where they will learn enough to be able to take Module 2 with ease. If they want to contact us and explain, we can certainly guide them. Or they could contact a driver training school – most of which offer help with Module 2 and instruction for Module 4 (www.benshawtraining. co.uk for example). Another alternative is to register for one of the many online systems for practicing theory tests and also Initial DCPC Module 2. I often have a go on one to make sure I ‘still have it’. Pete Shepherd Managing director, The Training Service Ltd

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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 ADVERTORIAL engineers were determined to provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four per cent improvement. The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical driving conditions. The route included single- and dualMark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. roads. Each of by the four demonstrator n the last issue Steven Hinchliffe lookedcarriageway at a situation experienced Solicitor Phillip Roberts continued to press the insurers to agree a trucksclaim provided foran the eventofmade 10 journeys - a total a reader of Truckstop News, whose accident led to award settlement, but got nowhere and had to advise Mr M that the only way of almost 700initial miles covered on the day. forward was to issue Court proceedings. That would mean the insurers personal injury compensation. Part 1 looked at the steps taken. see our On each trip, the mpg figure achievedputting was recorded andinto at the of the the winner was Craig Stewart, the matter theend hands of day solicitors who would hopefully then manager at Widnes-based Ray deal Stewart averaged impressive 11.4 mpg in the to 510 ACCIDENT withHaulage, the casewho sensibly, but ifannot a Judge would be asked decide You will remember that in March 2013 mylogistics client, Mr M (name withheld at Steven Hinchliffe V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg the 450 bhp 2545atmodel. also whatinhappened andActros who was fault. Between We were journeys, confident guests that a Judge his request) had been in a road accident bhp when another HGV hit him from enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers. would find in Mr M’s favour, but it would take several months before a trial behind. I described in Part 1 how the accident happened and that it should feature on page 8 PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Markdespite May of food date wastecould and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & be arranged. have been a straightforward matter to resolve his claim. However, News and he readily agreed, and I am grateful to him for this. Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and the clearest evidence that the accident occurred the owners of the other superbly organised. The new Actros is brilliant. Thethat driving experience waslegal fantastic and ifinsurance the fuel cover, just in We ensure all our clients have expenses vehicle were very slow with their instructions to their insurers, and when We started his case in early March 2013 and his compensation was not performance figures are to be believed itcase will something be an unbeatable all-round package. The previous Actros is for a the goes badly wrong and they become responsible we did eventually receive the insurers’ response it was that their driver had agreed until January 2014, some 10 months later. With this type of accident very good truck - but this new one is a huge step forward.” other party’s legal costs. Mr M could therefore rest easily knowing that

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This month, due to receiving a number of queries on this topic, I have looked at the driver’s hours and tachograph rules regarding when you need to record a journey travelling to pick up a wagon. Under Article 9 of the Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 is a provision 8 - Hinchcliffe's Solicitors - Truckstop News - Issue 343 - accident spot.indd 1 which relates to drivers and to their duties and their obligations to record duty time. The article in question is Article No 9 (2) and 9 (3). Article 9(2) states that any time spent travelling to a location to take charge of a vehicle falling within scope of this regulation, or to return from that location, when the vehicle is neither at the driver’s home nor at the employers operational centre where the driver is normally based, shall not be counted as a rest or break unless the driver is on a ferry or train and has access to a bunk or couchette. Article 9(3) states that any time spent by a driver driving a vehicle which falls outside of the scope of this Regulation to or from a vehicle which falls within the scope of this Regulation, which is not at the driver’s home or at the driver’s operational centre where the driver is normally based, shall count as other work. In order to fully understand the legislation, it is necessary to look what these terms mean. A vehicle which falls “within scope of this Regulation” is a vehicle which requires a driver to use a tachograph, and for that driver to be subject to the European Driver’s Hours Regulations. A vehicle “which falls outside the scope of this Regulation” can be any vehicle whatsoever, providing it is not one the use of which is governed under the European Regulations of Driver’s Hours and Tachographs. So such a vehicle may be a private car. So, in essence, what this Regulation is stating is a driver who is

travelling to a specific place, other than the employer’s operating centre, where the driver is normally based, and which is not the driver’s home and where the driver is supposed to take over or to leave a vehicle which is in scope of the Regulation, then such a journey should be recorded as it is duty time. This applies regardless of whether the employer gave instructions as to when and how to travel or whether that choice was left to the driver. Any time spent by a driver driving a vehicle which is out of scope of the Regulations to or from a location which is not the driver’s home or the employer’s operational centre and where a driver is supposed to take over or leave a vehicle which falls within scope of the Regulation should be recorded as other work. The European Commission has issued a guidance note in respect of this matter and it states the perceived issue is the recording of travelling time of the driver to a location which is not the usual place for taking charge of or relinquishing a vehicle which is in scope of Regulation 561/2006. The guidance note states the approach to be followed is that a driver travelling to a specific place, other than the employer’s operating centre, which has been indicated to the driver by the employer in order to take over a vehicle and drive a vehicle which is subject to tachograph laws, is satisfying an obligation towards their employer and therefore does not freely dispose of their time. It is probably worth reminding that the definition of “rest” is defined as meaning any uninterrupted period during which a driver may freely dispose of his time. This will be the case even if that journey was undertaken in a private car, or if the driver was a

passenger in an “out of scope” vehicle. Other situations whereby the time spent travelling can be regarded as rest or break are identified in the guidance notes. The first case is where the driver accompanies a vehicle transport by11/05/2015 ferry boat or train. In such situations a driver, providing they have access to a bunk or couchette, may take their rest or break on the ferry or train. The second case is where a driver is not accompanying a vehicle, but is instead travelling by ferry or train to or from a place where they will take charge or relinquish control of a vehicle within scope of the Regulation. Again, the proviso is the driver has access to a bunk or couchette on that ferry or train. The third scenario is where the vehicle is multi-manned. The second crew member is available for driving where necessary is sitting next to the driver and is not actively involved in assisting the driver driving the vehicle, then a period of 45 minutes of that period of availability can be regarded as break. Some drivers who have not realised they had to record journeys travelling to or from in scope vehicles, when the driver is neither at the drivers home nor at the operating centre where the driver is normally based, and have faced being issued with a fixed penalty or being subject to prosecution. In practice, journeys to and from in-scope vehicles are sometimes referred as “positioning” journeys and tend to be more common in the passenger transport sector, however, there are many instances where drivers are required to travel to and from in scope vehicles and you should be aware of the obligation to record duty times.

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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perators asking drivers to give their consent to allow access to their driving licence records could inadvertently find themselves on the wrong side of the law, in the confusion surrounding the upcoming abolition of the licence paper counterpart. Under the recently enabled Section 56 of the Data Protection Act 1998, employers are prohibited from forcing workers to supply ‘Subject Access Reports’ containing information on criminal history and investigations conducted by the police and authorities. Such information, if required, must now be obtained through agencies set up for criminal record checks. The change in law is intended to prevent discrimination surrounding elements such as spent convictions that could be seen on a Subject Access Report. However, recent concerns raised by fleet operator organisation ACFO queried whether requiring employee drivers to sign a mandate allowing

access to their driving licence record could amount to an offence under Section 56(1). The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has clarified that this will not be an offence, provided the DVLA’s recommended procedures are followed. According to Richard Brown, managing director of licence checking and monitoring company LICENCECHECK, there are still too many unanswered questions regarding legalities surrounding an operator asking a driver for consent to check his licence. “The elimination of the paper counterpart was intended to remove red tape,” he said. “It seems that for the driver’s consent to be effective, they need to understand why the information is being requested by the employer, what it will be used for and the possible consequences. “Will a busy fleet manager understand the need to carefully explain all this to the driver in these terms, and at this level of detail?” he concluded.

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alkirk-based plant hire specialist Lomond Plant Group reckons it has seen its fuel use reduced by 1mpg after specifying a new tri-axle stepframe fitted with fold-forward ramps from Andover Trailers. The order marks the first Andover-built trailer to enter the fleet, and the family-run operator has already placed an order for another trailer to be delivered during early summer. “We recently opened a new depot in Merseyside and the new trailer has been pivotal to the success of this operation from the start,” said Lomond Group joint managing director, Ross Easton. “We are currently running 50 excavators in the North West, so we need a trailer we can rely on to have our plant in the right place at the right time. Trailer utilisation has been

high since day one, and the Andover stepframe has performed brilliantly.” In addition to its 1 m wide and 2.5 m long hydraulic fold-forward ramps, the bespoke-built SFCL 56 features a lowprofile neck and side extensions to the deck, bridge and beavertail. It has been finished in black paintwork with silver conspicuity stripes. Lomond specified SAF axles and airsuspension, with the rear axle able to be lifted when running light, or to reduce tyre scrub during tight manoeuvring. The airsuspension can also be raised and lowered by the driver to ensure optimum approach angles when loading plant, plus maximum ground clearance for uneven terrain. The trailer will be on the road up to six days a week and will operate with a Scania R580 Topline tractor unit.

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June 13-14, 2015 Thirsk Truck Gathering Trucks galore at the Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart, Blakey Lane, Thirsk. Contact Nick on 07702 313202 or visit www.thirsktruckgathering. co.uk

July 4-5, 2015 Truckfest South West & Wales The best in the West on display at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern www.truckfest.co.uk

July 12, 2015 All-Wales Truck & Transport Show Show trucks, bustling trade stands and great family entertainment at The Showground Nantyci, Carmarthen. www.walestruckshow.com

July 22-26, 2015 The War & Peace Revival One of the largest military vehicle spectaculars in the world at the Folkestone Racecourse, Kent www.thewarandpeacerevival.co.uk

August 1-2, 2015 Truckfest Scotland Trucks galore at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh www.truckfest.co.uk

August 8-9, 2015 Wessex Truck Show Third outing for this fine new truck show in taking place in Yeovil, Somerset www.wessextruckshow.co.uk

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September 19-20, 2015 Truckfest North West Truckfest comes to the North West in this new show at the Cheshire Showground, Knutsford www.truckfest.co.uk

September 26-27, 2015 Gathering of the Griffin Scania trucks galore at this show taking place at the Orwell Crossing Lorry Park, Ipswich. www.facebook.com/griffin. gathering

October 3-4, 2015 Truckfest Original The ‘original’ Truckfest returns to the Newark Showground, Newark www.truckfest.co.uk

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DAF GIVES SUPPORT FOR SECURE TRUCK PARKING YOUNG SKILLS INITIATIVE

Just off the A2 in Dover DAF Trucks MD Ray Ashworth said he was “deeply impressed” with the Think Logistics project

AF Trucks has announced a three-year sponsorship deal with Think Logistics – the new, transport industry-led drive to encourage 16-19-year-olds into a career within the transport and logistics sector. Think Logistics, the brain-child of Abbey Logistics’ Steve Granite, has obtained the backing of the RHA and a number of other leading truck operators, and is being delivered by national education charity Career Academies UK (soon to be called Career Ready). DAF’s announcement is made following Think Logistics’ presence at the CV Show, where DAF and the RHA hosted a presentation and workshop for students from a local college. The move is a result of the transport industry’s urgent need to find ways of addressing the shortfall of skilled drivers. Career Academies UK said DAF’s pledge is ‘significant’ and will having ‘a considerable impact on our future investment plans for the project’. “At last, a serious initiative addressing the industry’s root concerns,” said DAF Trucks managing director, Ray Ashworth. “I’ve been deeply impressed with Think Logistics and how it has been engaging directly with young people at Schools and Colleges. “With Steve Granite’s infectious passion for trucks and transport,” he added, “and with his unwavering determination to attract a new generation to what is such a dynamic industry, we have an irresistible combination with genuine potential to open the eyes of young people to

a range of job opportunities they may not have considered previously. “I believe we have the ingredients here to excite the next generation.” Funding also comes from the Edge Foundation, the independent education charity focused on technical, practical and vocational learning – itself plunging £50,000 into the initiative. Through Career Academies UK, Think Logistics has been delivering industry-specific awareness workshops at various schools and colleges and has plans to set up five ‘Logistics academies’ in the North-East, Humberside, East Midlands, Manchester and the South West in September 2015. The first Logistics Academy was opened in September 2014 at West Derby School in Liverpool. The organisation said real-world experience will be provided by ‘mentoring’ programmes from operators involved in the project, including Eddie Stobart, Bibby Distribution, Matthew Kibble Transport, Brian Yeardley Continental, Caterpillar and several more. “Think Logistics is an ambitious project,” said Ian Nichol, national STEM development manager at Career Academies UK, “and we’re very pleased with results thus far. Now, however, and with the influence of an industry leader such as DAF Trucks behind us, the true potential of our endeavours can be realised. “Quite simply, DAF Trucks gives us clout!”

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inbins, the Skip Hire division of Pinden Ltd of units are Volvo – 30 FE and FL skiploaders, nine Dartford, Kent, has taken delivery of four Volvo FMX hooklifts, three FH tractor units and 10 FM FE 18-tonne GVW 4x2 rigid skiploaders from tippers. MC Truck and Bus. “We like Volvo,” Bishop said. “Uptime is Each vehicle has been configured for skip extremely important – and in the case of the hire duties by Boughton Engineering of Burtonnew FE skiploaders, the payload capabilities and upon-Trent. The three FE-250s with day cabs manoeuvrability ideally suit the business. RTITB ran a special competition and a single FE280 with a sleeper cab feature “We ordered the FEs to a high specification, over the course of two days of the 3.7 m wheelbases, steel rear springs, eight-litre, including heated seats, air conditioning and six-cylinder D8K engines and I-Shift automated Bluetooth telephone connection,” he added. “AndTruckfest Peterborough show in transmissions. with the added cab space over the FL, we’ve simply conjunction with its Master Driver “All vehicles are only as good as the main dealer not had any negative feedback from our drivers.” CPC Consortium members, support service you receive,” said director Steve Bishop said the FEs are returning 9 mpg, which Bishop. “We are fortunate we enjoy an excellent is close to what the firm achieved with its smaller whereby four lucky drivers could win 35 hours of Driver CPC relationship with MC Truck & Bus, and throughout FL units. “Our vehicles each average approximately the past 10 years they have consistently dealt 85,000 miles per year and we don’t anticipate much periodic training. with all of our requirements properly. This level of change in the fuel costs, despite having stronger With the September 2014 Driver CPC deadline fast approaching, this was a prize support is crucial when running a large fleet, and is and larger trucks,” he said. The four winners of RTITB training flank Ice Road Truckers star, Lisa Kelly. now instrumental in our purchasing decisions.” Pinbins currently operates from three depots in coveted by all who entered, not only saving Pinden operates an 80-strong fleet, of which 52 Detling near Maidstone, Orpington and Longfield. them a great deal of money, but also ensuring

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The firm said it found Schmitz Cargobull trailers require less maintenance because of the ease of repair of the galvanised and bolted chassis and swappable FERROPLAST panelling. “We are very pleased with our purchase,” James concluded. “We received our trailers exactly when promised and we’re excited to put them to work so they can help expand our operations further.” NR Evans is one of the largest temperature controlled distribution companies in the UK and delivers more than £500m of chilled products annually. The firm has seven operating centres across the country and provides logistical support for brands such as Dairy Crest and Dawn Meats.

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eicestershire-based Armstrong Logistics has added 25 new Gray & Adams dry freight boxes to its semi-trailer fleet. The UK manufacturer has supplied five double-deck trailers and 20 single-deckers within the last six months, all of which wear the operator’s new livery. Armstrong Logistics, which also runs Gray & Adams insulated and refrigerated boxes, plus dry freight curtainsiders, is the approved logistics partner to one of Britain’s best-known supermarket retailers. The company operates consolidated logistics centres on its headquarters site in Hinckley, and in Doncaster, as well as a reworking facility in Lutterworth. Armstrong Logistics runs 62

semi-trailers and a dedicated fleet of 50 tractor units which is dominated by Mercedes-Benz. It has also just taken delivery of its first Euro 6 vehicles – six Actros 2545s with BigSpace cabs. The new double-deck trailers are used to make collections from suppliers in France and Germany, as well as the UK and Ireland. Fitted with large tail-lifts, they meet the 4 m height restriction required for operation on the Continent (Gray & Adams’ standard double-deck trailers are 4.9 m high) and can each carry 50 Euro pallets. “It’s all down to quality,” said group transport manager, Neil Watton. “Gray & Adams builds proper fleet trailers. They’re the best you can get, and so well manufactured that we

know we can count on them for 20 years if needs be. “The products do command a price premium, but experience has shown we recover this – and a lot more besides – over the life of the trailer.” Watton added the speed of delivery was also a factor in the decision-making process. “Gray & Adams trailers invariably arrive on time and to the correct specification, while any minor adjustments we require are usually made there and then,” he said. Armstrong Logistics was founded in 1989. It operates on a round-theclock basis, 365 days a year, and provides a next-day delivery service to the supermarket’s stores and RDCs.

olton-based general haulier JMA Transport Ltd has received two new 44-tonne Renault Range T460 Comforts following headto-head demonstrations with vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Iveco and DAF. The two Range Ts, supplied by commercial vehicle contract hire firm BRS Ltd, join JMA Transport’s 10-strong Mercedes, Iveco & Renault fleet, with a further six on order for delivery later in the year. The Ts will be used for general haulage work across the UK and have been supplied on two- and four-year deals, with a full contract hire package through BRS Ltd that includes service, maintenance, breakdown and recovery. “We selected the new Range T for quite a few reasons; it offered the best overall deal for our particular needs plus, crucially, it was the best

on fuel when we put it head-tohead in demonstrations with other manufacturers,” said JMA Transport’s financial director, Chris Allsop. “We chose BRS Ltd as one of our contract hire suppliers because of the excellent services and great working relationship we have with the Manchester branch. “The appeal of the new Range T is the improved cab and locker space and the driver’s feedback has been really positive so far; the cab layout is proving to be a real winner!” he continued. “Overall the performance of the Range T has been good and we are expecting to see an improvement in fuel economy as the vehicle runs in.” JMA Transport Ltd, based in Kearsley, Bolton, offers road transport and distribution services, including Moffett Mounty deliveries, abnormal loads and heavy haulage throughout the UK and beyond.

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way, you’re guaranteed some breathtaking scenery – the hills and forest surrounding the water are truly beautiful. Whinlatter Forest park is England’s only mountain forest and offers superb views of the surrounding fells and lakes. Positioned above Bassenthwaite Lake (the only official Lake in the Lake District), the Forest Commission-run area boasts the Altura and Quercus mountain bike trails, which make full use of the stunning setting. There are also two discovery trails and a WildPlay trail for children of all ages, as well as a climbing wall, water features, giant swings and a secret path. If you prefer a more aerial view, you can swing through the tree tops on the Go-Ape course or take to the skies with Roger Savage Gyroplanes. On the north edge of Derwentwater lies the pretty town of Keswick and its many attractions. Search out the boats of the marina and Keswick launch, or explore The Lakes Distillery. For the more curious visitor, there’s the Lake District Wildlife Park and Newlands Adventure Centre. Or if a more relaxed pace is for you, Keswick has its own Theatre By The Lake, and a trip to the ever-intriguing Puzzling Place is a must.

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We have a forklift truck which operates on our own premises, but occasionally crosses over the road to a shared car park area. The machine is insured for fire and theft, and I assume our liability insurance would pay for any third-party damage when it is being driven. Is this correct?

Your liability insurance may well cover you against causing injury to persons or damage to third-party property when it is being operated. However, when it is being driven from area to area, including crossing the public highway or in a shared car park, it should be insured under the Road Traffic Act. This can either be insured under your fleet policy (though you must advise your insurers that you wish to include the forklift), or as a stand-alone policy which should cost no more than around £180 per annum.

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Our fleet insurance policy is due for renewal and the premium has shot up by over 30 per cent, and our broker says no

other insurance company is offering anything better. Our claims history over the last three years shows tens of thousands as outstanding, and I am sure these claims will never be paid. I feel our insurance company is doing this on purpose to increase our premiums and put off other companies quoting, but what can I do?

A poor claims experience will certainly put other insurance companies off quoting their most competitive premiums and increase your renewal premium, however rather than it be your insurance company’s fault or intention, it is your insurance broker’s duty to keep your claims history up to date. I see this is my most important service to my clients, as an accurate and up-todate claims record ensures we obtain the most competitive premiums resulting in us keeping our clients year on year. It is essential any outstanding claims which are not going to have to be settled are removed from your claims history. In addition, there may be overestimated claims which can be reduced following up to date information. Your broker is failing in their duties to you if they are not looking after your best interests. Around 10 per cent of your premium is earned by us as brokers, and unless you are entirely happy with the service we provide, it is time to change brokers.

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Money matters

I am about to buy a new truck and wondered if you could give me some advice on finance, such as who I should speak to and whether I should be leasing or hire purchase?

It is impossible to advise you on what type of finance you should have without knowing the full details of your business. While leasing is the best option in some instances, hire purchase is more suitable to other business owners. Your accountant may provide some advice in this respect, but ideally you should also speak to an independent finance broker. If you are buying the vehicle from a dealer, the dealer themselves will often offer finance – but it is obvious they may only offer their own preferred lenders. A finance broker will have access to several lenders and as a specialist in this area of finance, their advice can be invaluable. Let me know if you would like me to recommend a broker to you, or ask your bank or a colleague to recommend somebody they know well and trust.

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to give them the chance to be healthier and more productive while at work, and this in turn will certainly help towards keeping Britain’s and Europe’s roads safer. The gym will be called ‘Road Runners’ and will be open from May 11, 2015 from 6 am – 10 pm, 362 days per year. This is a fully air-conditioned room with a flat-screen TV playing music for all, and top-of-the-range equipment including a running machine, exercise bike, rowing machine, cross trainer, multi-gym equipment, weights and a punch bag.

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From the outset, designers and dump trucks, concrete drives along. “The next mixers, time thetractor truck uses be achieved by the four engine sizes: in engineers were determined to provide the best possible spring 2013 jobs when on thethe construction market site. every medical rear axles, for Capital range of air-sprung the same I-Seechassis operates the market. lefta itwide units and route, drop-side vehicles will 7.7,and 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. The latter The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung till Christmas Eve the European Arocs comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity has The will premiere been growing rapidly at vehicles, forthe a Bauma or a load-optimised accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure to announce concretebeoperating availableeconomy, as two-, is completely trade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteCity Link’s trade fairofin April 2013. closure, as welland as afoursweeping range of cab new and comes in the at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire,number mixerHeld years due to the growth at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the chassis the with single-tyred progress is as economical as variants possible,” saidform of theto drive gave then event invited vehicles, 16 output new OM 473 engine. mixerHeld chassis with single-tyred drive don’t guests even their sizes, enginewith ratings and options, allowing customers first have chance to put or 0870 6091540 axle the guts event gave invited guests their first chance to put the tandem in the e-commerce,” he added. “It’s arethrough vehicle examples its paces Claes president, Volvo of the variety on UK roads.of ranging from 238 bhp to for 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs will also be tandem arethrough examples of the variety to apologise vehicle its paces on UK roads.of tailorNilsson, vehicles perfectly anyTruck application. to isthe New Actros thousands new theavailable ultimate premium Arocs oftruck versions Corporation. or 0870 6091540 long- clear to me that the failure of straight off forvery New Actros is theavailable ultimate premium truck distance transport. From the outset, Theengines current Actros holds the Guinness World Record or 0870 6091540 The have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions straight off for longpeople who have the production lost their jobsdesigners and line. An additional five per cent saving in fuel distance transport. 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iCB – Chat

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Trafﬁc Alerts

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Food & Fuel

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Trucker News

Time your trips, pause timer for breaks and time multiple trips

View on a map where other truckers are and chat with them.

Get alerted on latest UK trafﬁc alerts near your location

Find the nearest food and fuel stops, with results on map.

Keep up-to-date with the latest trucker news

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Cornmarket Insurance Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We’re the only UK company rewarding UK Truckers’ enhanced driving skills with additional car insurance savings. This APP is for drivers holding a C, C+E, D or D+E licence and agree to allow Cornmarket to verify their licence details. Cornmarket Insurance Services, 1st Floor, Boucher Plaza, 4-6 Boucher Road, Belfast, BT12 6HR. Tel: 028 9033 2111 www.cornmarketinsurance.co.uk IN ASSOCIATION WITH