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Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is impression announced Arocs, a as unusual as the complete truck, which of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, new specialist truck AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc a robusta radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks has lifted the new Volvo FH16-650 6x4 lid on its The cab is spec’ed up with the for construction work, integrated construction-specifi folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an unit plated for STGOtrucks, Visibility Pack+, which includes all-newtractor FH series of heavy Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. which is set to follow CAT 3 operation at up to 120 rain-sensor, Bi-Xenon Dynamic position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is has in lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designedVolvo with Trucks the driver mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an tonnes GCW has joined the fleet of headlamps, Static Cornering Lights all-new series of heavy trucks, onand the heels of FH the new Loader and Grounder. The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. haulier steel specialist, Intake and Head Lamp cleaning. In addition, Theaand new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with the driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was the Transport. 1060 ofstar fuel is carried in twin world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range waslitres thestar and a focus on fuel economy. Details were scarce when we went to “We are celebrating theAntos 20th the North-West’s tanks. Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Mercedes-Benz result provides press ahead of and the official launch of on attraction for some of the North-West’s structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. anniversary of the business this lockers mounted tractor units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went to The capacious leading 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 aat the back of the year and wanted to push our heavy on the chassis press of transport theNews official on manufacturer told ahead Truckstop thelaunch which are among the lightest vehicles structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch event staged by leading This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of from September 5, thestaged Swedish haulage capabilities upbut are a custom spec built by SB new FHs will be available inanother both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution. 3 of interior launch event by cab leading space. give the additional m storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on manufacturer told Truckstop News Components the cog6from tonnes,” said Intake 5 and form,80 and pack a dealer vast amount of Wisbech. They are 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 improvements. FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of Transport upgrades and owner and director, Richard heated via vents in their rear panel storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on rom 2013 onwards, the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and Burgin. decided and tosaid go for the so equipment and PPE gear can be vehicle“We manufacturer all its The Arocs Grounder is for designed of upgrades improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency isit’s Volvoʼs new I-See truck and leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, FH16 as atractor great-looking dried trucks 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 by the throughput of warm air Centres function News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See the spec really hits the nail on the from the engine bay. The top locker 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 is theon gas struts and the space nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means less head.” door 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 ultimate truck for longThe truck is the fifth Volvo Intake will be used for secure carriage of the 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 New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longProduction of uncompromising thealert.” Volvo FH will start in spring distance transport. From outset, designers and tired and more has operated, the the firm said itdrive has sheets. The new dump trucks, all-wheel and robust for2013 the ranges and two steering front axles. Fourcharity for storing information about the route the truck to cutand 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 theisfour engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three had good back-up from The new truck driver Lloyd drives along. “The next timeCrossroads theabout truckthe uses storing information route truck engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. the I-See operates the time drives along. “The next uses units and route, drop-side chassis vehicles willthe truck The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7, 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung atsame Scunthorpe and Rotherham. Anderson’s second Volvo with Intake 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 concreteSpecification of the Intake Transport Transport. His first was D16 APB, an operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” axle vehicles, with 16 output form of thetonewFH16-660 OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive FH16-650 includes Globetrotter 07-registered 6x2 tag-axle sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Truck ranging from 238 bhp to for 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs tandem are examples of the variety of tailor vehicles perfectly anyI-Shift application. The current Actros holds the Guinness Record XL cab, Dynamic Steering, tractor unit originally platedwill for also 65 be Claes Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck 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 automated transmission with Volvo tonnes operation. 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 inThe fuelnew FH16-650 will be based in Gearbox Retarder and RTH2610F use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when 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 Hub specified Reduction Tandem drive-axles. North-East Scotland and will be seen Package. This package encompasses while ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows regulations, a transmission, four per when the specified toas meet Euro 5 emissions Package. This package encompasses available for order a Euro 6 fi tted as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements The D16K650 engine is rated at 650 around the UK delivering structural 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 bhp and delivers max power between steel works and fabricated overbridge 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 1450-1900 rpm. Max output for high-profile blue-chip drive, chosen totorque simulate a out variety typical test changing driving styles and increasing Thecarefully 81 guests took turns to head on aofsections 17-mile Bristol BS37 6QE Intake Transport’s high-power Volvo FH16 is specially spec’d for heavy 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 dualis 3150 Nm, which is to produced customers drive, carefully chosen simulate a variety of typical including Network Rail and Charges include VAT Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. haulage operations fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for a level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions. Therpm. route included single-Sheffield and between 950-1450 Forgemasters. 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. Each of the four demonstrator which for production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. the Arocs were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s version with rear-wheel drive to 8x8/4, trucks forthan theof event made 10European journeys - a total see our

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major new road safety initiative for intention is the programme should now be school children has been launched delivered to children the length and breadth by national road safety organisation of the UK, and our hope is the industry will suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the Road Safety GB (RSGB) which seeks to come together and provide assistance to finals of its annual nationwide Dealership teach 10- to 11-year-olds about commercial help us succeed in that aim.” Renault Range T480 Challenge, which took place over a whole vehicle blindspots and rear-wheel ‘cut in’ Stay Safe On The Road is part theoretical is fitted with day at its HQ in Amco Hatfield, Hertfordshire. when turning corners. and part practical, and is delivered in Veba 936finalists crane out of ITUK’s 63 The six The Stay Safe On The Road initiative was accordance with a full lesson plan developed dealerships had to progress through two developed in conjunction with Scania (GB) especially for the programme. exceptionally tough earlier online rounds Ltd and was officially unveiled by RSGB chair During the lesson, worksheets compare before qualifying for the finals. They were Honor Byford at a recent CLOCS seminar. students’ knowledge of blindspots and cut-in then confronted by a series of challenges that During the seminar, which was attended before and after teaching to ascertain the tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge by around 100 delegates, Honored Byford learning gained during the session. and professional expertise to the limit. said: “The objective of this initiative is to Following the lesson, each student is given “We set up the Dealership Challenge to show children how to stay safe when cycling a personal copy of a Stay Safe on the Road find the very best people and companies in or walking near to commercial vehicles. Our booklet and a poster is left with the school to our nationwide network,” said Peter Murphy, managing director of ITUK. “It is also a way of Lessons have been designed to give From leftthe to right: Davies, Road assessing ability TfL’s of ourGlen dealer network to Safety kids aged 10-11 a better understanding of GB chair Honor Byford andthe Scania’s Arif Jafferji ensure we continue to deliver very highest HGV blindspots and rear-wheel cut in levels of care, sales expertise, parts and service technical skills.” display as an aide memoire. The finalists of the 2014 Dealership The final part of the process are three Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, follow-up sessions at intervals of six weeks Proud fi nalists from the 2014 Isuzu Dealership Challenge Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks and three and six months. These are Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, Harry delivered by the school and are designed “For me personally, every day is a Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & to measure student’s retention of the ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful Bus Kent. programme’s messages over the longer raised the barsaid this the yearfirm’s – it was tough last to belines, a finalist again and in the Isuzu Truck Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership Wellington trucks regularly track sleepers ballasts for TfL/ general haulier term. year,a but even tougher this time, though still Dealership Challenge for the second year and an Authorised Ltd Repairer plus twoaTop pull lot of weight – up to 22 tonnes – London Underground as well as fabrication Evenheights has selected new Scania’s business development and very enjoyable and not too stressful. running. eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team Master Technicians, to Japan around the challenging city streets of and RSJsWe for filocal Renault Rangewho T forare its sent heavy-duty marketing director, Arif Jafferji, said safety “We’ll defiits nitely enterneed againtonext year. as“I’ve last year. Webeen haveaafan wonderful team at AK to participate in the I: 1transport Grand Prix London, vehicles be always of Renault trucks haulage work for theglobal London is one of so the firm’s top priorities andtough, the It’s a great way to the keep us“The on our toes Tand Commercials everyone works challenge at Isuzu Motors Japan, competing reliable and up to job. Range and it was timeand to retire an old Euroto3a very network. Swedish manufacturer was “delighted” tohas meetbeen otheron top ITUK dealerships too,” Archer high standard. We’re very us hands-on and against Isuzu Truck technicians from around only the for a couple of weeks, workhorse which has all served really well The 44-tonne Range T480, supplied and be supporting theroad initiative. “An immense concluded. passionate about what we do. owner, the world. by Norfolk Truck & Van Ltd at but we are really happy so far. The drivers over the years,” said Evenheights maintained amount of time and effort has been put in are impressed and have said it’s will a lovely, Colin Wellington. “I’d heard great things Enfield, joined Evenheights’ three-strong fleet to produce a programme which spread powerful vehicle that just keeps going.” about the new Range T, and we get great in October. The vehicle is fitted with an Amco awareness among children in a manner Theisfamily-owned business was back-up and service from our local dealer, Veba 936 crane and has a 45 ft all-steer which both instructive and memorable,” established in 1986 and offers general Norfolk Truck & Van, who looks after us very trombone trailer, which extends to 90 ft when he said. “On behalf of all of us at Scania, haulage to the transport and steelworks well. required. I would like to thank the Road Safety GB industries across Londoninput and which surrounding “Taking everything into consideration, I Working the night shift on London’s team for their invaluable has led materials “We enjoy a the verynew healthy relationship areas. decided to put Range T into action.” streets, uilding the new Range Tsolutions deliversprovider railway to the creation of this unique road safety CEMEX UK has added a fleet of with MAN, and have done so for many programme.” 27 new MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 years,” said Dave Hart, national cement tractor units for operation out of its cement logistics & terminals manager. “High on our production plant in Rugby. agenda is fleet efficiency; uptime is critical Sixty MAN units now make up the majority and we have to know MAN shares that of the 90-strong CEMEX Cement Logistics commitment. fleet. “The support we receive from MAN Truck ulk haulier M&N Transport has Thehe new MAN fleet has been acquired with & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these deadline is now up for voting commissioned five new Actros tractor Repairin& our Maintenance cover and on aNews fivekey requirements. Together, we have formed Truckstop units – prestigious which has now completed its SPONSORS OF TRUCKSTOP year financial package through MAN Financial a strong operational partnership.” Truck Stop the Year 2015 fleet. OF THE YEAR 2015. transformation to an of all-Mercedes-Benz Services. Already in service, the new MANs are competition, association withunits H&Gfrom The operatorinruns 30 6x2 tractor To complement focus on safety, helping to move the two million tonnes per Recruitment andits the running is asCEMEX hotly its base on the–West Wilts Trading Estate in CEMEX will operate its new TGX tractors has specifi ed a range of additional vehicle annum of bulk powder product from Rugby contested as ever.– a stone’s throw from the Westbury, Wiltshire out of its Rugby cement production plant safety equipment in line with its existing fl eet. to a number of customers around the UK. Hundredsofofsupplying readers Dealer have let us All are headquarters Rygor. know the names and locations of the inspected and serviced under Mercedes-Benz truck they think are the best in the Repairstops & Maintenance Contracts. country for food, facilities and parking, Founded in 2000 by director Mike Burton and the Truckstop News team is currently and his wife Natalie, who is managing director, hard at work sifting through entries M&N Transport specialises in thethe transportation and compiling a shortlist the most of aggregates across centralof and southern fuel system defects and issued over 1500 on the road network, the Department for heestablishments. Driver and Vehicle Standards popular England and Wales, and works for some of prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review Agency (DVSA) has announced it is publish listquarrying in the next theWe’ll biggest namesthe in the industry. As Five new Actros haveatturned M&N systems,” the blog said. the sanctions it issued the roadside launching a crack down on defective edition of the paper, upon which well as running its own trucks, the company Transport into an all-Merc “We’ve reviewed our sanctions for for vehicles with defective fuelfleet tanks and fuel systems inour a bid to reduce dangerous we’ll dispatch top-secret provides regular employment for a number of defective fuel systems and agreed some systems. fuel spills on UK roads. team of anonymous judges who sub-contractors. changes with DfT. The main difference is Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, According to the DVSA’s Moving On willLike paythe a visit to each of which the it has 10 other Actros with Alcoa Dura-Bright alloys. are even better,” said Mike Burton. “They’re we’ll now only issue immediate prohibitions including on dual carriageways and onlineand blog, the Agency will be taking a cafés make an independent purchased this year, M&N’s five new units are Finished with painted bumpers and other averaging just shy of eight miles to the gallon, for defective fuel systems and leaks,” it motorways, resulting in lane closures and “more robust” toof vehicles with assessment of approach the the all 2448 models withquality flat-floored BigSpace items, as well as roof-mounted Kelsa light bars, which puts them at least a quarter of a mile and continued. significant delays. defectiveand fuelservice systems September 1. facilities onfrom offer. cabs. Their mid-lift axles are fitted with the trucks are also equipped with upgraded in some cases up to half a mile further ahead.” DVSA said an immediate prohibition will DVSA said aside from the obvious risks “It’s once not acceptable to contaminate the And the inappraisals 17.5 inch wheels place of the standard entertainment systems. Power comes from just embarked on a fuel trial of the beM&N givenhas foralso missing or ineffective cap to road safety, it takes an average of five road surface orwe’ll to drive a vehicle in such are complete, name the 22.5 inch items. As well as freeing up extra 12.8-litre straight-six engines producing optional Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) by or sealing arrangement; fuel leak caused hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes poor condition that a fuel spill is likely,” the winners! space on the chassis for hydraulics packs, 350 476 bhp, driving through PowerShift 3 system, employs 3Dthe GPS mapping a defect,which contaminating road surface; major disruption to traffic. blog post read. all readers theThanks smaller to wheels save a who full 250 kg, while automated transmissions. to read 3 km of topography ahead, then is or insecure fuel tank where detachment “During roadside checks between 2013 It said following a Highways Agency voted this yearfurther – and reduces believe us, M&N Transport weight by were very happy with the fuel efficiency responds by controlling speed, braking and the imminent. to“We 2014, DVSA examiners detected 2390 (HA) report on the offind diesel we’re as eager as effect you outfuel spills specifying its tractor andto trailer combinations of our Euro 5 Actros, but the Euro 6 versions transmission to maximise fuel efficiency. which truck stops grab the top spots!

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Artist’s impression of the new AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and – Merc position, optimised to provide a better view of the promises new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window Also benefit to drivers are improved seats and entry step. will beoftough innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. position, optimised to provide a better view of the Stalks and arranged in priority so aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window important ones are now closestmirror to thedesign. driver, and innovative slimmer rear-view steering wheel has aare neck tilt function – Stalks andnow controls arranged in priority world-first in theare truck important ones nowworld. closest to the driver, Safety is high agenda, An steering wheel now on hasthe a neck tilt function – structure more upright A-pillars, world-firstfeatures in the truck world. isan high on the agenda, give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAn structure upright This means features an extra more 300 litres (10.5 cu give the cab an as additional m3 of storage capacity, well as 1greater 300 litres (10.5 This means board.“The caban isextra optimised both for cu storage capacity, assaid. well as leisure time,” Nilsson “Agreater better board.“The cab is optimised for integrated parking cooler, new both lighting leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better noise levels among other features, all integrated parking cooler, new the chance of pleasant relaxation and a noise levels among other features, all nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means drivers chance of pleasant relaxation and a tired and more alert.” a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers Production of thealert.” Volvo FH will start in tired and more and two steering front axles. FourEuropean market. Production of the Volvo FH will start in axle versions with one front for andthe three

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5 and 6 form, and pack a dealer vast amount Enza.ongoing throughout a driver’s employees. dealer new improvements. FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of upgrades and rom onwards, the German time at Transline. Performance The2013 Brighouse-based group 5 and 6 form, pack a vast amount Leading charge for and fuel vehiclethe manufacturer said related bonuses, as well as other operates from more than 90all its of upgrades improvements. efficiency is Volvoʼs newand I-See trucks tractor units used for Leading charge for fuel employee locations across thethe UK, with Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the incentives, including function News, issue 301). is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the efficiency Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, onand off-road applications infirst the chance free training, are also vacancies across the country. event gave invited guests their to CPC putthe the The system, which works alongside the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the construction sector will beon known under available. vehicle through its paces UKisroads. Stephen Carr, National I-Shift automated transmission, claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on UK roads. New Actros the ultimate premium truck for longthe name Arocs. idling speed. Maximum tractive power Recently, Transline Group Contracts Manager at Transline to cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport. From the outset, designers and The dump trucks, all-wheel drive was a winner BesttoTemporary ranges fromof1000 3000 Nm and will Group, said: “In recent years, storing information about the route the truck to cut consumption by fivedesigners per cent byand distance transport. From the engineers were determined tooutset, theRecruitment best possible Agency theengine sizes: the trucks, demand for our services has the dump concrete mixers, tractor bethe achieved by theatfour drives along. “The next time theprovide truck uses about route truck storing information engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. Awards the same I-See operates the time grown hugely. To continue to drives along. “Thevehicles next truck units and route, drop-side chassis willtheRecruiter 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 for andExcellence 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates 2014. theis completely new and comes in the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure deliver the levels of service besizes, available ashigh two-, threeand trade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as afoursweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” Specialising in the provision our customers have come axle vehicles, with 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly foreconomical any application. progress is as as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo and on-site management of will also be toThe expect, we need recruit ranging fromClaes 238 bhp totofor 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs tandem are examples of the variety of tailor vehicles perfectly anyTruck application. current Actros holds the Guinness Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. trained and fl exible supply chain drivers. The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off Corporation. An fuel additional five cent saving in personnel, Transline works “Transline Group isseven afive great new per cent cent more frugal for economy atper 40istonnes gvw, butfuel road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line. Anmodel additional per saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal with some of the world’s most employer. We have some use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated The Arocs has seven cabs available Package. This package encompasses while the Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four per blue-chip when specified meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package. This package encompasses prominent excellent initiatives our available forultra-clean ordertoas afor Euro 6 fittedcompanies. as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training and monthly assistance – Fuel cent improvement. while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version fourbusiness per training and monthly –aFuel The operateswhich across employees, and want you toassistance get shows version programs are available have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim to its cutaim by Theimprovement. 81 guests took turns tofuel head a costs 17-mile testand Canada, and is Advice – is and is costs toout cut on fuel by cent Europe, Asia the best out ofstyles your career. Due The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be changing driving and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81volume guests took turns to head on aof17-mile test fastest growing one of the UK’s to the of work coming our asdriving in-lineconditions. six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fitted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge ofknowledge how toThe drive for maximum ofroute to drive for maximum included singleand dualdrive, chosen tohow simulate a variety of typical recruiters. way, carefully we are able to offer more reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions. The route included single- and Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6– driveline trucks provided for the event made 10demonstrator journeys a–totalrange from the 4x2 two-axle Mark May Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the-Arocs carriageway roads. Each of four which for production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. the Arocs were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s version with rear-wheel drive to 8x8/4, trucks forthan theof event made 10European journeys - a total market get under way in autumn 2013 – and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, market will get under way in autumn 2013 – recorded each trip, thewill mpg figure achieved was of On almost 700 miles covered on the day. should make forfuel additional fuel savings. “Ishould make for additional savings. “Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Torque reduces fuel consumption by upmpg to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 inbythe With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 With its cars newpiloted Volvo by FHprofessional series, Volvo is ʻpushing enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing drivers. four bhp V8-powered 2551,with and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining a premium per cent. Together I-See and other envelopeʼ in re-defining what awhat premium PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May food waste animalthe by-products Pointon & per cent. Together I-See andof other minor enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton Park inand two-seater racing cars recycling piloted byspecialist professional drivers. truck canJohn offer. improvements, the result iscircuit fuel consumption truck can offer. Sons, summed up result the feelings many when he said: “It was a great day,recycling very informative and enjoyable, improvements, the is fuelofconsumption PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager of food animal by-products specialist John Pointonand & can drop byMark up toMay 10 per cent. waste For theand average superbly organised. The new Actros isaverage brilliant. The driving experience was very fantastic and if the fuel can dropsummed by up toup 10 per cent. For the Sons, the feelings when “Itlitres was aofgreat informative and enjoyable, and PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALIST continued. truck, this can equateoftomany a saving of he up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson performance figures are be Actros believed will belitres an all-round package. The previous is a PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS truck, this can equateThe to ato saving of up to 4100 of fuel experience aand year,” Nilsson continued. superbly organised. new is it brilliant. Theunbeatable driving fantastic and trucks if theActros fuel On-road manners have received much attention, Volvo iswas claiming the new offer exceptional very goodmanners truck - but thisreceived new is a huge step an forward.” On-road have much and Volvo isall-round claimingwe thecan new trucks offer exceptional performance figures are to be one believed itattention, will unbeatable package. 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he Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Great British driving test, which first put nervous drivers through their paces when it became compulsory on June 1, 1935. In 1934, there were just 1.5 million cars in use, but over 7000 people were killed on the country’s roads. Within a year of the introduction of the test, the number of deaths had fallen by 1000 – and according to the DVSA, the figure has continued to improve. “The driving test is a significant rite of passage, giving greater freedom and independence to generations of people across Britain,” said transport minister, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon. “This country has a proud tradition of leading innovation and the driving test is just one example of us continually improving, making our roads some of the safest in the world.” The driving test still has some of its original elements, such as turning in the road or reversing, but has also seen significant changes. For example, from 1975 candidates stopped being tested on hand signals, and in 1996 a separate theory test was introduced, replacing questions asked by the examiner during the practical test. In 2002, a hazard perception element was added to the theory test, using video clips to test candidates’ awareness of hazards on the roads – this alone, said DVSA, has been credited with an 11 per cent reduction in crashes. Another major change took place in 2010, with the introduction of a 10-minute ‘independent driving’ section to the practical test, requiring candidates to show they can drive safely without turn-by-turn directions from their examiner. And in January 2015, computer generated imagery (CGI) replaced filmed video clips in the hazard perception test, allowing it to incorporate a wider range of hazards and driving environments. “The driving test has adapted over the years to stay up to date with modern driving, and we continue to keep it under review

● Mr R Beere was the first person to pass the driving test in 1935. He paid the grand total of 7/6d (37.5p) to take the test ● There were no test centres in 1935, so candidates had to arrange to meet the examiner somewhere like a post office, train station or town hall ● The test was suspended for the duration of World War II and didn’t resume until November 1, 1946 ● The theory test was introduced in 1996, replacing questions about The Highway Code during the practical test ● Candidates could book their theory test online for the first time in December 2001 ● The pass rate in 1935 was 63 per cent, compared to 47 per cent in 2014 ● 1969 saw the first driving test set for an automatic vehicle ● Since 1935, around 50 million tests have been taken in Great Britain

UK driving test turned 80 on June 1 to ensure it is as relevant and effective as possible,” said DVSA chief executive, Alastair Peoples. “We have already made the test more representative of real-life driving by requiring candidates to show they can drive safely without constant directions from their examiner.” However, motoring body the RAC said even more could be done to make the test more relevant for modern motorists. “It is surely a matter of common sense to look at how the driving test relates to the real-world driving scenarios the modern motorist faces, including taking into account changes in technology,” said RAC head of external affairs, Pete Williams. “But we also need to take care to ensure the right new elements are included and the right old ones removed. “Research conducted for the RAC Report on Motoring has found 35 per cent of drivers didn’t feel the current test covered all the

skills required to cope with the demands of driving today. This indicates motorists themselves also believe the driving test is in need of refreshing. “For example, being tested on motorway driving has to be the right thing to do, but there is a logistical challenge in that not everybody lives close enough to a motorway to have lessons on them,” he said. “Also, if you then make night-time driving part of the test, as has been suggested, in reality the test would have to be split into two or three parts to accommodate that, particularly in the summer months and the light nights.” Williams concluded there should be some “significant thought” put into overcoming these challenges, and added the RAC was calling for a reform of driving education and the introduction of graduated driving licences, with a minimum supervised learning period.

In 1935, Mr R Beere was the first person to gain a British Driving Test pass certificate

ABACUS COUNTS FUEL SAVINGS WITH XF FLAGSHIPS

ontainer haulage specialist Abacus Logistics in Southampton has switched truck supplier with the delivery of two new Euro 6 DAF XF 460 FTG Super Space Cabs. The top-spec DAF flagships, powered by 460 bhp PACCAR MX-13 engines, are already in service. According to the operator, they are returning an average of 9.3 mpg at 44 tonnes – an improvement of over 1.0 mpg over the company’s previous Euro 5 vehicles. The trucks were supplied by local DAF dealer Adams Morey and with five-year Hire Purchase funding packages from PACCAR Financial. Having installed DAF Telematics on both XFs, Abacus is now rolling out the web-based driver/vehicle monitoring system, developed with Microlise technology, across its entire mixed fleet of 25 artics. “We’ve been mightily impressed with fuel consumption figures from such a powerful

13-litre engine in the DAFs,” said company director, Paul Carr. “Big, we’re pleased to say, can be beautiful! Nine miles-per-gallon is a notable fuel milestone, particularly on our container work, and the figures speak volumes of the PACCAR MX-13 motor. “We put our two most experienced drivers into the new XFs,” he continued, “and they are thrilled with their new Super Space Cabs. Our other drivers keep asking when they might be getting their new DAF XFs! Well, we will require some replacements later this year and I can tell those drivers DAF will be high on our shopping list – and particularly if the funding package from PACCAR Financial remains so competitive.” Brother and fellow director, Peter Carr, added: “We haven’t had the two new XFs very long,” he said, “but the quality of service and the high level of customer support we’re receiving would suggest we’re at the start of a very long relationship with DAF and Adams Morey.”

Abacus reckons its pair of new DAFs are returning 1 mpg better fuel economy than their Euro 5 vehicles

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he government is seeking to remind all British drivers that the driving licence paper counterpart will no longer be valid or issued by DVLA from June 8, 2015. The counterpart was introduced to display driving licence details that could not be included on the photocard. These details include some vehicle categories drivers are entitled to drive, and any endorsement/penalty points. DVLA said customers with existing paper counterparts should The government abolished the paper be aware that after June 8, 2015, counterpart licence document in June the document will no longer have any legal status, and advised that drivers destroyed. should destroy their paper counterpart DVLA also reiterated that if drivers need after this date. However, current to update the name, address or renew photocard driving licences should be their licence, they will be issued with a retained. photocard only. It said paper driving licences issued Finally, it noted the rules do not affect before the photocard was introduced in photocard licences issued by DVA in 1998 will remain valid and should not be Northern Ireland.

NORTHSTONE TAKES AGGREGATE WIN WITH RANGE Cs

n an age where good value and customer service are not always on the agenda, one truck stop definitely has the right culture and attitude. Junction 29 prides itself on offering the very best service, as well as giving that little bit extra to drivers. If you’re anywhere near Junction 29 on the M1, pull into the Truckstop and you won’t be disappointed. Food & Drink: The café boasts an extensive menu including daily specials, homemade desserts and popular favourites including the famous steak pie dinner. The café is open 0500-2300 Monday to Friday, and 0600-1200 on Saturdays. The bar has a comfortable atmosphere like your ‘local’ and serves national beers and lagers, and has plenty of offers on selected bottled drinks. The bar has a 52 inch TV showing SKY Sports and a pool table and dart board. Shop: The shop is filled with over 1400 different products including electrical gadgets, truck sat navs, cooking equipment and cleaning products from the Chrome and Autosmart cleaning range,

Northstone Materials reckons its new Range Cs are already returning 8.5 mpg

and much more. Visit www.junction29.co.uk where you can find the online catalogue, where you can browse the products available in-store to either reserve for collection or have home delivered. Overnight Parking: The parking capacity is over 100 vehicles, but there are plans to increase this by making more effective use of the space and new line marking. A maintenance program is in place to ensure there a no potholes, and that the hardstanding surface is up to standard. Keeping your truck clean: For those drivers looking for state-of-the-art vehicle washing equipment to ensure their vehicle is kept squeaky-clean, Junction 29 utilises high-pressure wash lances with hot water and Autosmart washing detergent. The skilled wash operatives complete pre-wash detailing of the cab, wheels and chassis, and the rest is taken care of by the three-brush rollover system. All Customers using the vehicle wash are rewarded with a voucher that can be redeemed in the café, bar or wellstocked truckers’ shop. Fleet accounts are available for Truckwash and overnight parking, or pay by cash, card, SNAP account or by participating fuel cards. So if you’re looking for a one-stop-shop that offers top-quality service for all you’re needs, look no further than Junction 29 on the M1 – where customer is king, and good value and service is standard.

orthern Irish supplier of quarry aggregates, concrete products and road contracting services, Northstone Materials, has ordered the first 12 32-tonne Renault Range C430 8x4s to join its DAFdominated fleet. Impressive fuel performance and additional payload were key factors in the company’s vehicle purchase decision, which followed a competitive tender process. The trucks, supplied by local approved Renault dealer Diamond Trucks, include six Range C430s fitted with Hymix mixer units and a further six with insulated tipping bodies by Colerainebased Farlow Engineering. A further six Range C430s are also on order. The Range Cs, which replace DAF, are on a five-year operating lease through Renault Trucks Financial Services. “Fuel performance is our main issue,” said commercial director, Richard McDermott. “We’ve had good experience with some Renault Premium tractor units on our fleet,

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which ensured Renault Trucks were invited to tender. We asked all the manufacturers to demonstrate mpg – the Range C’s impressive fuel performance, together with an additional half tonne payload and the competitive cost of leasing the vehicles, determined our decision. “The additional payload is important, but the biggest saving is in mpg,” he added. “A couple of months on the road and the Range C430s are running very well, already achieving 8.5 mpg, around a mile per gallon advantage over other vehicles on the fleet. Our drivers are also very pleased with the trucks.” The Range Cs work out of Northstone Materials’ bases across Northern Ireland, with the tippers primarily geared towards road contracting operations, delivering black top, stone and gravel, while the mixer units deliver concrete for customer supply. Average haul distances vary, with some trucks based in rural areas and other vehicles operating in urban and city environments.

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Write to: The Editor, Speakback, Truckstop News, Kelsey Publishing Group, PO Box 978, Peterborough, PE1 9FL Or email: tsn.ed@kelsey.co.uk

What’s your view? Star Letter RATES REVIEWED I am just about to rejoin the industry after 12 years away. The decision was somewhat forced on me, but I wasn’t too upset as for the last two years I’ve been hearing about a chronic driver shortage, which I believed would result in higher wages and better conditions for drivers. How wrong I was! I left the industry 12 years ago when I was a Class 2 driver, and am returning as a Class 1 driver – and it would appear wages have stood still in my time away. It’s all very well the RHA lobbying government for funds to train more drivers, but in my opinion, as an outsider, the main reasons for the shortage can only be tackled by the employers, if my experiences are anything to go buy. I am nearly 40, married and have three young children, so tramping is not an option for me – so I decided I’d look for day work, knowing my earnings would not be as high as they could be. My first issue was trying to

find companies that were actually looking for drivers, as most of them seem to have something against actually advertising vacancies and rely on drivers going to them and asking about work. I have only seen a handful of adverts in the press. This seems insane for an industry in the hold of the ‘worst driver shortage ever’. The biggest shock, however, was reserved for when I was offered my first job. I was told the pay was £7.75 per hour, and that as a day driver, I would work 13 hours a day minimum. Maybe I’m being naive, but straight away I can see a reason for the driver shortage: insulting pay and stupidly long hours. I payed over £1400 for my Class 1 lessons and then had to fork out a further £300 of my own money to complete my Driver CPC, so to find out that was considered only good enough to be paid just over the minimum wage was a bit of a shock. Given the importance of the work drivers do and the fact the

country would grind to a halt without trucks, I personally think it’s quite acceptable to expect no driver to be on less than £10 an hour. But when even massive companies pay less than that, I don’t see it happening. Fortunately, I have found an employer who does pay £10 per hour and an enhanced rate for overtime, but from what I’ve seen this company is in a very small minority. Yes, the Driver CPC would appear to be another moneymaking machine for the government, and yes, I can see why the extra expense it involves for some drivers could have added to the driver shortage. But I think the RHA needs to take a long, hard look at the companies it represents before going to the government and asking for money to train more drivers, because as much as I hate to say it, the industry does not look attractive to an outsider at the moment. Name and address withheld on request

MARKING THE FINAL JOURNEY I am very sad to report that my Mum, Joan Weston, passed away in April following a short stay in hospital. She was very well known among the road haulage community, as she regularly had a stall selling truck photos. But it was within the heavy transport community that she was best known. Can I please say thank you to all heavy transport companies and their drivers for their messages of condolence and support that have come in from across the country. Can I also say thanks for the

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support that I have received from the management of Fagan and Whalley Transport. To mark her passing, something special had to be done. If you had asked her what sort of trucks she liked, she would always say “big ones with a bonnet” – and thanks to the efforts of James Franklin, and John and Geoff Makinson of the GHM Group, her final journey was made on the back of a Mack truck. Many thanks to all concerned for making this a day to remember. David Weston By email

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ERF NGC: Lorries of Arabia Author: Robert Hackford Publisher: Old Pond Publishing ISBN: 978-1-908397-93-5 Price: £14.95 (Amazon) The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Actors: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage Run time: 144 mins Certificate: 12 DVD Price: £9.99 (Amazon) Peter Jackson’s finale to his three-part Hobbit opus serves as a fitting and spectacular end to the series, in which Bilbo et al deal with the consequences of unleashing the dragon Smaug upon the helpless citizens of Lake-town. There’s plenty of spectacle, and Jackson does a grand job of laying out events so they effectively lead into his Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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Commando: Director’s Cut Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, James Olson Run time: 87 mins Certificate: 18 Price: £13.50 (Amazon)

Arnie’s classic 1980s action thriller probably needs little introduction: retired Secret Service colonel John Matrix goes on an armed-to-the-teeth mission to rescue his kidnapped daughter. This new Bluray release carries two versions of the movie: the original theatrical release, and a ‘director’s cut’ version which adds nearly two minutes of largely pointless material. Still, it’s a classic!

This new paperback book takes a nostalgic look at the role ERF’s world-class long-haul legend, the NGC, played in the transportation of goods across continents during the golden age of the Middle East Run. Written with authority by Robert Hackford, the book delves into the BOOK trials and traditions of the TIR-trail, and looks at how the hard-working and well-engineered ERF NGC developed its reputation as one of the best trucks for mountain-hauls Running at 77 pages and chock-full of full-cover photographs of the trucks in action, this book is a real treat for trucking enthusiasts and, in particular, fans of Middle East haulage.

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Armageddonize ARTIST: Eclipse LABEL: Frontiers Price: £9.53 (Amazon)

Swedish, but definitely no Abba. Eclipse deliver full-on guitar-driven melodic hard rock of the type even metal fans could approve of. Laden with riffs and shredding guitar solos tailor-made for air-guitar, Armaggedonize begs to be played loud enough to secure you a place on Five’s Nightmare Neighbour Next Door.

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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. carriageway roads. Eachclaims, of the four demonstrator ontinuing his review of successfully completed compensation providing financial relief by awards of compensation, but also requiring the guilty trucks provided the of event made 10 journeys - a totalthe required medical and rehabilitation treatment. Steven Hinchliffe looks at a situation experienced by a for reader Truckstop party to provide of almost 700 miles covered News that resulted in an award of personal injury compensation. In on the day. see our On each the mpg figure recorded andother at the endaccepts of the day the winnerfor was Stewart, cases where the party responsibility theCraig accident but it may this particular case we will look into the claim with moretrip, detail and in this partachievedInwas logistics manager Widnes-based Stewart Haulage, whothe averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in be thepossible 510 ACCIDENT some time before injured person fully recovers, it may for examine the initial difficulties experienced, and then look at the at outcome in the Ray take Steven Hinchliffe bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg bhp Actrosto 2545 model. Betweenpending journeys, also of part in of the their450 compensation be paid on account, theguests final valuation next issue. enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater cars piloted by in professional drivers. the claim. This canracing be particularly helpful situations where the injured person feature on page 8 PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS May of food has waste specialist John Pointon & notand yet animal returnedby-products to work and recycling their income has been reduced. All of the accident victims mentioned in these Transport articles aremanager clients of Mark my firm, a problem. However, as he was scooping up the feed with the bucket flat on the Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and Hinchliffes Solicitors. They have kindly given permission to disclose details of deck, the Bobcat suddenly stopped dead as the bucket had hit a metal D ring. superbly organised. The new Actros is brilliant. The driving experience was fantastic and ifUNLOADING the fuel CASE STUDY - DOCKWORKER INJURED WHILE their real life experiences resulting in personal injury claims, and the steps taken It was approximately 8 inches across and was used to strap loads to the deck, performance figures are to be believed itSHIP will be an unbeatable all-round package. The previous Actros is a WINS COMPENSATION PART 1 to make a successful accident compensation claim. All these clients contacted but it should have been removed when loose loads were transported, as in this very good truck - but this new one is a huge forward.” Manystep people may think that a Bobcat is a large furry animal, best avoided.

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Tel: 01733 353 376 Fax: 01733 557 235 DRIVERS’ HOURS & BREAK TIME QUERIES E-mail: sarah.willmott@kelseypb.co.uk The most frequent questions which I have been asked about recently relate the laws of drivers’ hours and tachographs. A number of queries have come from drivers engaged in international operations who are concerned whether or not the rules regarding the use tachographs and drivers’ hours compliance vary between member states of the European Union – in particular, those rules relating to break and rest provisions while using a vehicle which is in scope of tachograph laws. I have been told on several occasions that officers or enforcement officials sometimes appear to have a different interpretation regarding breaks or rest periods. However, if you are undertaking a journey which is subject to tachograph laws, then the laws regarding breaks and rest should be the same in each Member State. The laws relating to minimum rest requirements and maximum driving times are contained in Articles 6 to 9 of the European Regulation 561/2006. So I thought it might be useful to run through some of these areas which have been subject to misunderstanding. The Regulations state that after a driving period of no more than 4.5 hours, a driver must take a break of at least 45 minutes unless that driver is taking a rest period. The break, which is taken in a 45-minute block, must not be interrupted. However, it is possible to replace the full 45-minute break by one break which must be at least 15 minutes long, followed by another break which must be at least 30 minutes long. These breaks must be distributed over the 4.5-hour period.

You should note that any breaks which are less than 15 minutes will not contribute as a qualifying break, nor they will not be counted as duty time or driving time. When taking a split break, it must be remembered the second period of break has to be at least 30 minutes in length. This is regardless of how long the first portion of split break has been (although the first portion must be at least 15 minutes long to qualify). So to reiterate, the second portion of the split break must be at least 30 minutes. Once a fully qualifying 45-minute break has been taken, or qualifying split breaks totalling 45 minutes have been taken, that will wipe the slate clean. You should be aware that breaks are defined as being any period during which a driver may not carry out any driving or any other work and which is used exclusively for recuperation. A daily rest period is defined as meaning the daily period during which a driver may freely dispose of his time, and covers a ‘regular daily rest period’ and a ‘reduced daily rest period’. A ‘regular daily rest period’ means any period of rest of at least 11 hours. Alternatively, this regular daily rest period may be taken in two periods, the first of which must be an uninterrupted period of at least three hours, and the second an uninterrupted period of at least nine hours. The ‘reduced daily rest period’ means any period of rest of at least nine hours, but less than 11 hours. A driver may have at most three reduced daily rest periods between any two weekly

rest periods. Article 8 of Regulation 561/2006 which states that within each period of 24 hours after the end of the previous daily rest period or weekly rest period, a driver shall have taken a new daily rest period. A stated above, if the portion of the daily rest period which falls within that 24-hour period is at least nine hours, but less than 11 hours, then the daily rest period in question shall be regarded as a reduced daily rest period. A daily rest period may be extended to make a regular weekly rest period or a reduced weekly rest period. The Regulations do make a provision for daily rest to be taken in connection with a ferry or train journey. However, this is upon the condition that the driver has access to a bunk or couchette. The way in which a daily rest may be taken in connection with a ferry or train journey is that a regular daily rest period – that is, a period of at least 11 hours – may be interrupted no more than twice and for no more than a total of one hour in connection with a ferry or train journey. Article 9 is the relevant provision and is worded as follows: ‘Where a driver accompanies a vehicle which is transported by ferry or train, and takes a regular daily rest period, that period may be interrupted not more than twice by other activities not exceeding one hour in total. During that regular daily rest period the driver shall have access to a bunk or couchette.’ If you experience a situation in which the laws appear to be interpreted differently, please let me know. I would be interested to hear about them.

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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ollisions on motorways involving foreign trucks have increased by 14 per cent since 2012, according to new statistics. Data from motoring group Accident Exchange showed trucks from Poland and Germany were the most accident-prone by some margin – Polish lorries represented 15.7 per cent of accidents, while German vehicles followed with 13.1 per cent of truck collisions. HGVs from Spain were involved in 8.45 per cent of incidents. The M25 saw more foreign lorry accidents than any other road in the UK, followed by the M6 and the M1. City and town centre locations represented over a third of accidents. The figures indicated nearly 1100 crashes involving foreign trucks took place on the UK’s motorway network in 2014, which represents

an increase of 14.3 per cent since 2012. Across all road types, estimates put the number of foreign truck incidents at 3100 – or nearly nine per day. “This worrying statistic shows a collision with a foreign lorry is an increasingly real possibility,” said Liz Fisher, director of sales development at Accident Exchange. “A heavy goods vehicle in unfamiliar territory can be a danger. “While safety is the paramount concern, getting involved in an accident with a vehicle from abroad can also lead to frustrating and difficult administrative complications,” she added. Accident Exchange said it handled 110,000 collisions between 2012 and 2014 and found the proportion of accidents involving foreign triucks on the motorway had increased to over one per cent.

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CLANCY STICKS WITH TRAKKER IN £1.5M IVECO DEAL C lancy Plant Hire, one of the UK’s largest operators of Iveco Trakker eight-wheelers, is growing its fleet with a £1.5 million order for 23 new Euro 6 Trakker rigids – including 14 replacements and nine additional vehicles – for delivery in the second half of 2015. The firm currently operates more than 60 Trakker 8x4s and provides all Clancy Group plc companies, including Clancy Docwra, with vehicles and plant for operation on major utilities and development contracts across the UK. Before placing the order, a team from Clancy evaluated options from multiple manufacturers. ”Clancy Plant Hire has enjoyed a long history with Iveco,” said director of plant and transport, Bernie Stack. “Our research showed us that moving away from Iveco would simply be making a change for change’s sake. The Trakkers offer us competitive whole-life costs, strong residuals, and most importantly they don’t give us any trouble.” Clancy Plant Hire uses its on/off-road Trakker fleet intensively. Each vehicle

clocks-up around 40,000 miles a year and is in operation up to seven days a week, with some being double-shifted around the clock. Once the new trucks are in service, they will remain with the company for between five and six years and join a fleet of more than 1400 commercial vehicles and 10,000 plant assets. Bodybuilding slots have been scheduled with Thompsons commencing this summer, and every truck will be mounted with an HMF crane. They will also be fully Transport for London compliant, with a bespoke on-board camera and audible warning system for maximum safety. Clancy Plant Hire operates its own authorised Iveco workshop, enabling the company to undertake its own servicing, maintenance and warranty work across the Iveco range. Deliveries from local Iveco dealer Northern Commercials will commence in August 2015; all vehicles are scheduled to enter service before the end of the year.

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HAULIER’S NEW VOLVO IS MP CO R FO HT RIG IS PRICE MONARCH OF THE CWM WINNER’S NEW SCANIA M id-Glamorgan-based bulk haulage, waste recycling specialist Alan Price & Sons’ has put its new Volvo FH -540 6x2 tag-axle on the road which features unique artwork celebrating the life of the company’s founder, the late Alan Price. Supplied by Truck and Bus Wales & West, Pontypridd, the FH tractor unit is the first new Volvo to join the 18-strong fleet for over five years, as Alan Price & Sons has previously purchased late-plate used FH and FMs in that time. Ray Price, son of Alan, commissioned the special artwork in honour of his father who was originally a farmer in the Deri area of South Wales. Ray is also celebrating his ‘halfcentury’ with the family-owned company. The artwork on the Globetrotter cab of the FH depicts company founder Alan Price with a herd of Red Deer, a species made famous

Haulier won the liveried Scania after entering a Michelin competition

as the subject of Victorian artist Sir Edwin Landseer’s painting Monarch of the Glen. Alan Price was among the first to invest in and develop the growing market for venison in the UK, when he created a deer farm in the valleys of South Wales close to the location of the firm’s current main operating centre. The new Volvo will be engaged primarily on bulk waste transport up and down the M4 corridor and is coupled to a BMI ejector trailer, which is equipped with a donkey engine. “We’ve been in waste haulage since 1996 and recycling for the last five years,” said Ray Price. “We find a Volvo is the best truck for our operation, as they are very reliable and their longevity is very good. We go for the tag-axle as they are lighter and better than the double-drive on fuel. “However, it is the relationship we have with the dealer that clinched the deal,” he concluded.

irectors at Hereford-based bulk haulier Clive Price Transport have won a new Euro 6 Scania R-Series truck in a Michelin competition. The team became eligible for the prize after they bought a set of Michelin X MultiWay 3D tyres from their local ATS Euromaster centre in Brecon, and after being selected as winners, now has use of the vehicle. “It’s not often you can claim to get a free ride in this world – and never one with a tailored livery,” said Clive Price Transport director, Russell Price. “We are absolutely delighted to have won the competition and will make sure we get the most out of the vehicle. “We have bought Michelin tyres for years because of the outstanding results we see, both on and off road. The tyre life we get is second to none and there’s no compromise on fuel savings, which is important for a fleet like ours which clocks up so many miles every week.” The new truck is also an opportunity for the company to test its first set of 315/70R22.5 tyres. “We have fitted 295/80s for years, but I have heard good reports about these new tyres so it will be interesting to see what results we get, and the Michelin team is going to help us with measuring that as well,” Price concluded. “Our luck is definitely in!” Alan Price & Sons’ new FH features artwork celebrating the firm’s founder, Alan Price

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ISSUE 345 JUNE 30 2015

POLICE LAUNCH SUMMER DRINK IN-CAB TV STREAMING DONGLE & DRUG DRIVING CRACKDOWN

he National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC, formerly the Association of Chief Police Officers) has launched its annual summer drink and drug driving enforcement campaign, urging drivers to enjoy themselves responsibly this summer and pledge not to drink any alcohol or take any drugs before getting behind the wheel. The enforcement campaign will see police across England and Wales stepping up roadside alcohol and drug checks, and warning the public about the risks. For the first time, the summer crackdown will see the use of roadside drug screeners following the introduction of a zerotolerance drug drive law in March 2015. As part of last summer’s campaign, 63,688 drivers were breathalysed, of which 4108 failed the test – a slightly increased failure rate on the year before, possibly due to increasingly targeted enforcement. Road safety charity Brake is backing the campaign, and said that as the weather improves over the summer, some people may be tempted to have a drink as they travel to and from BBQs, festivals and other events. However, it is urging everyone to leave the car at home or ensure they have a completely sober designated driver for summer festivities, and to look out for friends and family by making sure they plan ahead to get home without putting lives at risk. “We believe drink driving is becoming more and more socially unacceptable in the UK, further aided by the lowering of

New roadside drug testing rules came into force in March 2015 the drink drive limit in Scotland at the end of last year,” said Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive, Brake. “The new drug drive law introduced in March was also an important step in catching risky impaired drivers. However, there is a long way to go to stamp out this menace completely, as a selfish minority continue to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. “We urge all drivers to ensure they are not part of that minority; instead we can all be part of the solution by making sure we can get home safely from summer festivities, and looking out for friends and family and ensuring they stay sober behind the wheel. “Even one small drink or small amounts of drugs make you a danger on the road, so the only safe policy is not to drink or take drugs at all if you’re driving – not a drop, not a drag. Feeling fine does not mean you’re safe to drive,” she concluded.

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GBA GIVES GO-AHEAD FOR FUEL-FRUGAL DAFS

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Scotland/North Parking sites The Redmoss Hotel, Abington, ML12 6SX Purdy Lodge, Belford, NE70 7JU NT Truckstop, Carlisle, CA3 0JR Crawford Arms, ML12 6TP Edinburgh Truckpark, EH15 2QA Newton Aycliffle Truckpark, DL5 6AJ Westways Truck Park, Renfrew, PA4 8DJ Route 74, Lesmahagow, ML11 0JN NEW Hungry Trucker, Crawford, ML12 6TW NEW Washing sites Rainbow Truckwash, Glasgow, G11 6DN NEW Combined sites Longtown Truckstop, Carlisle, CA6 5TR Eardley Intrntl, Lockerbie, Ecclefechan, DG11 3JD

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NICOL ACES IT WITH TOP-POWER ACTROS

ortlethen, Aberdeen-based bulk liquid hauler William Nicol has taken delivery of a pair of topspec Mercedes-Benz Actros 2563 GigaSpace tractor units with the German manufacturer’s most powerful 625 bhp OM473 15.6-litre, six-cylinder engine. Resplendent in William Nicol’s traditional livery – the company celebrates its 80th anniversary this year – the new trucks also included eye-catching extras such as chrome lightbars and accessories, and haul polished stainless steel Magyar tankers. William Nicol’s first Actros have joined a fleet of 50 tractor units and 80 tank trailers, and haul chemicals, waste oil, animal tallow and other commodities nationwide. The company is so pleased it has already returned to MBCV Aberdeen with an order for two more identical vehicles. “We’ve had the odd Mercedes-Benz in the past and they’ve always been good, solid trucks,” said Keith Nicol, a director of the family business. “They also command strong residual values – I buy and sell used vehicles and there’s always competition for anything with a threepointed star on the front. “This also explains why we tend to specify bigger engines; they’re what second-hand buyers, particularly ownerdrivers, want. But they also make short work of the hilly terrain and long distances we have to negotiate on runs to the south of England.” Nicol said the firms values it drivers

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Firm spec’d top-power 625 bhp engines in its two new Actros to help maintain residual values highly and likes to provide them with comfortable vehicles. “The GigaSpace cab is extremely well designed, with highquality materials and bags of storage space, and we’ve additionally equipped our Actros with microwaves, fridges and televisions,” he said. “If you give a driver a top-quality

vehicle, he knows he’s highly regarded and will take pride in the standard of service he provides, as well as looking after the truck more carefully. That’s good for our drivers, our customers and our own business too, and means the extra cost of the vehicle is a very small price to pay.”

AN Truck & Bus UK has been announced as a new sponsor of Scottish Championship club, Falkirk FC. MAN will sponsor the Falkirk-based team for two years in a deal which launched at the Scottish Cup Final on May 30 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Falkirk took on Invernes Caledonian Thistle in the final. The fiercely contested game was played out in front of a crowd of around 52,000, and millions more tuned in to watch on Sky. The last time Falkirk won the cup was in 1957, and it is the first time since 2009 that they have made the showpiece final. The deal will see MAN’s name emblazoned across the back of the players‘ shirts into the 2015/16 season. Simon Elliott, MAN Truck & Bus UK’s managing director, said: “I am delighted to be getting involved with Scottish football with Falkirk FC. We have been active in the area with our Truck & Bus business, and so it is a natural extension for us as we look to develop our business further and forge closer links with the community.” Kieran Koszary, Falkirk’s commercial manager, said he was delighted with the new sponsor: “This is fantastic news for the club and its supporters. MAN is a high-profile name and we’re delighted to be associated with such a successful company.”

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■ Manufacturer: StopSleep ■ Web: www.stopsleep.co.uk ■ Price: £169.99 (inc VAT) This new gadget has been designed to alert drivers when they are beginning to fall asleep at the wheel. Drivers simply put the rechargeable StopSleep on any two adjacent fingers on the right or left hand before a journey, and the device then analyses the body’s electrodermal activity using built-in sensors and emits an alarm as soon as it detects a drop in concentration levels. There are two stages of alarm: a vibration alert kicks off after a slight drop in concentration, while a loud beep and vibration occurs when awareness levels have dropped significantly.

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Sat nav manufacturer TomTom has released a brand-new navigation device with 6 inch screen specifically geared towards truck drivers, which includes customised routing options taking into account a vehicle’s type, size, weight, load and speed. Traffic updates and speed camera locations are included, along with lifetime map updates. Advance Lane Guidance and Speak & Go voice control are also part of the package.

Billed as the world’s first all-in-one portable coffee maker, this nifty travel cup enables drivers to brew a proper cup of of Joe on the road as it contains a water pourer, hand grinder, built-in filter and insulated mug. All you need to add is coffee beans and hot water, and you have yourself a winning cup of java.

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Online MBT’s new LF rigid sports a mounted Carrier Transicold Supra 850 refrigeration unit

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

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

Truckfest South East See the South East’s best vehicles at the Kent Showground, Detling www.truckfest.co.uk

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

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

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

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

August 8-9, 2015 Silverstone Truck Festival Truck racing, monster trucks, show vehicles and a whole lot more at this high-octane event held at the Silverstone Circuit in Towcester. www.silverstone.co.uk

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

August 15-16, 2015 Truckfest Ireland Show vehicles, monster trucks and more at Balmoral Park, Lisburn www.truckfest.co.uk

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uropean logistics and haulage specialist Online MBT has put a new DAF LF rigid truck mounted with a Carrier Transicold Supra 850 refrigeration unit on the road as the latest addition to its expanding temperature controlled fleet. The Supra 850 unit joins a fleet of 35 refrigerated vehicles operated by Online MBT and will be used primarily to deliver large payload temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals to destinations across Europe and as far as Kiev and Moscow. The fleet will soon expand further with four additional assets on order, including two triaxle trailers with powerful Carrier Transicold Vector 1950 refrigeration units and a pair of vans with Xarios 350 refrigeration systems. The expansion of its reefer fleet follows a surge in demand for transporting high-value pharmaceutical loads – a niche area where Online MBT has extensive experience. “I have been specifying Carrier Transicold units for 41 years and have gradually introduced them to Online MBT during my

five years with the company,” said Conrad Garrett, transport manager, Online MBT. “I’m continually impressed with how well engineered the units are, and the service support throughout Europe and Russia is first class. With satellite tracking and a remote temperature monitoring system in place, we can guarantee our customers at any given time that their cargo is safe and being maintained at the correct set point.” The DAF truck has been specified with Solomon bodywork, a tail-lift and full air suspension to protect even the most delicate of loads. It is expected to remain in service for the next four years and will be on the road up to seven days a week, covering around 120,000 miles a year. Online MBT was formerly known as Mike Beer Transport and operates out of three sites: London, Dover and Cologne, Germany. It is now part of Online Group, which was formed in 1983. Online Group operates a combined fleet of 300 commercial vehicles.

SPAR JOINS ROADCHEF FOR SERVICE STATION SNACKING

K motorway service area operator Roadchef and convenience store group SPAR have announced an agreement to introduce SPAR stores as an additional offering to serve the 46 million visitors who stop at Roadchef’s sites each year. The agreement will launch with two test stores at Strensham on the M5 and Northampton on the M1, with the Strensham store opening at the beginning of July. Roadchef said it anticipates that following a successful trial, the brand will be introduced to its major roadside locations within the next few years. The firm said its new SPAR stores will offer drivers more ‘artisan’ products that will meet an increasing demand for a wider range of healthy, fresh produce at motorway service

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areas. “We spent a great deal of time analysing a wide range of options available to us in the marketplace to best match what our customers have told us they require from a grocery store on the motorway.” said Simon Turl, Roadchef CEO. “We chose the SPAR brand due to its store design and presentation, together with the strength of its distribution platform which gives us access to a huge range of products at great value prices.” Debbie Robinson, managing director of SPAR UK, added: “I am delighted with the opportunity to work with Roadchef and bring a fresh approach to motorway food retailing. We are looking forward to showcasing our latest store concept on these two sites, which will include a bakery and our new Daily Deli food service.”

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REALITY SERIES SEES VOLVO ON TOUR

olvo Trucks is enlisting the help of hip-hop soul artist Mapei to create a new set of reality TV-style videos covering a nine-day road-trip through Europe, which will be used as part of the Swedish truck manufacturer’s new marketing campaign. On the trip, the artist will record a new music video with director Liza Minou Morberg, with help from a truck filled with props and top driver Jens Karlsson from The Epic Split. The results can be seen in the YouTube TV series Reality Road, which began broadcast online on Thursday, June 11 at www.youtube. com/VolvoTrucks “With Reality Road, we want to show the strength of our service offerings,” said Per Nilsson, director public relations, Volvo Trucks. “For a truck to stay on the road, the services that are linked to it are just as important as the vehicle itself. At the same time, we want to produce TV entertainment that attracts a wider audience and – as far as I know – no other company has used reality TV for marketing purposes.” During the series, Mapei will record a music video for her new song millionwaystolive,

Hip hop artist Mapei poses in front of Volvo stunt truck as part of the manufacturer’s new reality TV campaign

which will be featured on her album due to be released later this year. Over the course of nine days, she will travel all the way from Sweden to Italy – a journey of more than 2500 miles (4000 km). “My task in the series is to drive the truck and make sure the trip is carried out as safely as possible; and also to show what working as a truck driver really means,” said driver, Jens Karlsson. “I have been on camera before, but this was really something completely different.

Previously, I just drove and didn’t have to talk in front of the camera.” In addition to seeing Volvo’s services being put to the test in various ways, viewers can follow Mapei as she gets acquainted with the challenges of the trucking industry. Among other things, she performs with drag show artists on a truck ferry to Poland, arranges a spontaneous gig in the suburbs of Paris and accompanies a two-wheel Volvo FH stunt in Berlin.

DRIVER CRISIS AFFECTING 3/4 OF OPERATORS

rofessional logistics and transport body the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has published findings from a recent Logmark survey addressing the current driver shortage. Over 100 participants from companies including Norbert Dentressangle, Marks & Spencers, Doddle, Mark Thompson Transport Ltd and Premier Foods took part in the survey, which found 74 per cent of members surveyed said their organisation was experiencing a shortage of skilled drivers. The survey revealed the driver shortage was a UK-wide issue, with 61 per cent of respondents claiming they use agency workers regularly throughout the year to top up their pool of drivers. Just over half (51 per cent) of those surveyed said they have failed to recruit drivers over the last 12 months, and nearly 60 members claimed industry image and perception was a significant factor in the driver shortage. The average age of the participant’s drivers was revealed as 47 years old. But the survey also served to highlight operators could do more to attract and retain drivers. A total of 58 per cent of respondents said they were not recruiting any trainee drivers, and 22 per cent said they do not finance Driver CPC for their drivers. Indeed, a further 56 per cent said they do not provide in-house training for goods vehicle licence acquisition. A total of 89 per cent of those surveyed said they thought the government is not doing enough to highlight and deal with the driver shortage crisis. However, 80 per cent also said they believed it was the responsibility of business to find solutions to the issue.

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ou simply cannot visit Stratford-upon-Avon without exploring the life of its most famous son, William Shakespeare. On Henley Street, in the centre of this bustling landmark, you’ll find his birthplace and just on the outskirts of town sits the cottage of his wife Anne Hathaway, with its beautiful garden and original furnishings in the house itself. A short distance from the world-famous Royal

Shakespeare Theatre is the Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare worshipped and is buried. If you prefer to soak up more of the everyday life of this beautiful town, then start with a river cruise – the perfect way to relax along the river Avon – then saunter around the streets to find what the many individual and stylish shops have to offer. Keep your eyes peeled for street performers as the arts scene in this town is understandably vibrant. At lunchtime, there are many cafes and coffee houses to choose from, or for a special evening treat, try Loxleys on Sheep Street. They cater particularly well for pretheatre dinners. Just outside of town are the enchanting gardens of Hidcote Manor. Owned by the National Trust, summer at Hidcote sees the place burst into vibrant colour. But whatever else you do, check out what the Royal Shakespeare Company has to offer. In the evening, Stratford offers a wealth of entertainment, and with three theatres to choose from, there’s a wide choice of plays, including more modern offerings, running throughout the year. Book yourself a ticket and perhaps even become a theatre member; it’s a little bit of English history brought to life.

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My bank is prepared to offer me a loan to buy my next vehicle and it would seem the interest they are quoting is competitive. Obviously, the dealer will also offer me finance. Do you think I should favour one against the other, or is it simply a case of who offers the best interest rate?

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I currently carry general goods in my 3.5-tonne van with only one or two drops per day, and have been offered some multi-drop and courier work. Will this affect my insurances? It is essential that you advise your motor, liability and transit insurers of this intended new work, as multi-drops are a very different risk to that of carrying palleted general goods. It is quite possible there will be increased insurance premiums dependent upon how much of your future work will be multi-drop/courier. Your goods in transit insurance may be restricted to RHA conditions at the moment at just £1300, and this may well need to be increased to an all-risks cover for a specific sum insured as required by your new customer.

Firstly, I would think the interest rate offered by a finance company through your dealer will most probably be very close to that offered by a High Street bank; indeed, it could be fractionally lower. If you are buying a new or nearly new vehicle, it is quite possible there could be a definite saving of interest by using the dealer’s preferred finance company. In addition, I am a believer in not having all of your financial eggs in one basket, and for this reason alone I would be leaning towards the finance company option. If you experience financial difficulties in the future and your overdraft, vehicle loans and even home mortgage is all with the bank, you can be left in a difficult position – whereas having your borrowings with different providers does at least give you options.

I have been offered some hazardous chemical work and I know I will need to inform my insurers, but just wondered if this is likely to double my premiums? Not surprisingly, it will depend upon your particular insurance company, as some are very hesitant about any hazardous chemical carrying. It is important to find out if you will be carrying part of full loads, which categories, and how often. If it will only be part loads and only on occasions, some insurers will be happy to include this work without charging any additional premiums. In addition to advising your vehicle insurers, do remember it is of equal importance to advise your liability and transit insurers. There are specialist hazardous chemical insurance schemes which offer highly competitive premiums, so it will certainly be worth while giving me a call for a comparison quotation.

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dangerous loads what route or lane to take. If they do not comply, HE said its new system will identify the vehicles and trigger a series of traffic signals and barriers that will stop the vehicle safely and “extract” them as quickly as possible. Drivers of oversized vehicles travelling northbound towards the tunnels must get in the correct lane after Junction 2 and before Junction 1a, as it will not be possible to change lanes after Junction 1a. Height restrictions are 4.8 m for lanes 1 and 2 (left-hand lanes), and 5.0 m for lanes 3 and 4 (right-hand lanes). HE said drivers who are in the wrong lane will be stopped and escorted off the road. They could also receive a fine and points on their driving licence. If a driver’s vehicle height is less than 5 m, they will be instructed to go back to Junction 1b to re-approach in the correct lane. Vehicles above 4.8 m can no longer join the approach road to the tunnels at Junction 1a. The new rules state drivers of vehicles higher than 5 m must not attempt to use the tunnels and should use a different route. Drivers of vehicles wider than 2.75 m, or longer than 18.75 m, must exit at Junction 1a and follow the ‘hollow diamond’ symbol

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New safety system will direct oversize vehicles or trucks carrying dangerous goods towards a marshalling area for checking to the vehicle marshalling area, where they will be checked before using the tunnels. Highways England said vehicles carrying hazardous goods or abnormal loads must still report to the marshalling area to be checked before using the tunnels. Drivers

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Nilsson comfort on said. “Agreater better efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See bed, board.“The Centres The new Mercedes-Benz cab is optimised The trucks and tractor units used for integrated Arocs Grounder Actros work and parking cooler, is for designed new both lighting and low across the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). leisurepremium time,” Nilsson said. “A long-haul tractor unit range better bed, noise for operating levels Held atoff-road the Oulton Park race circuit among onand applications in the in Cheshire, the under extremely UK features, was difficult the all increase starother integrated parking The system, which works alongside the cooler, new lighting Centres the chance conditions. and low of attraction for some of pleasant According event gave invited guests first chance to put the construction sector will be their known under to Mercedes, and the noise aall good levels North-West’s amongrelaxation other features, across the automated transmission, is claimed nightʼs sleep, increase We give £5 to I-Shift which it is of in turn means extremely vehicle through paces on UK roads. the chance stable drivers road transport andand pleasant resilient less UK the name Arocs. itsby idling speed. Maximum tractive power a four-axleleading operators, charity for vehicle with aare good at to cut consumption five per cent by tired and abeen relaxation all-wheel more alert.” drive nightʼs and sleep, has New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longwhich manufactured in turn means driversto launch “It two is shocking every medical storing and arebe thatevent The new dump trucks, all-wheel drive less steering the staged by leading Production information about the route the truckranges from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will front of We give £5 to axles. the tired and isuncompromising Volvo FH Fourblaming more will start competition alert.” in for spring distance transport. From the outset, designers and the and robust for2013 the management axle versions with for dealer European market. charity for Enza. dump trucks, concrete team Production drives along. “The next mixers, time thetractor truck uses be achieved by the four engine sizes: oneatfront Better of the andthe three Volvo FH firm’s will toughest start demise in engineers were determined to provide the best possible spring 2013 jobs when on the the 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 Held 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. mixerevent 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 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 fuel additional fiveatper cent saving distance transport. 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13 sle(we)d, 15 leant+0, 17 A+m(Eric)an, 21 double def, 22 De+art+h, 23 refer+see[rev]. DOWN: 1 she(D)s, 2 homophone of ‘four’, 3 double def, 4 armour+ER, 5 tram [rev]+ in, 8 turbo(je)t, 9 anag, 12 re+Kindle, 14 Exe+ter(-m), 16 double def, 19 Lot+US, 20 pun.

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QUICK SOLUTION ACROSS: 1 Baseball, 6 Fusion, 7 Stamp, 10 Ouse, 11 Relegate, 13 Tusker, 15 Papers, 17 Scimitar, 18 Boer, 21 Agent, 22 Cravat, 23 Necrosis. DOWN: 1 Blues, 2 Skip, 3 Banter, 4 Las Vegas, 5 Damage, 8 Pleasure, 9 Southsea, 12 Belittle, 14

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