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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 his month sees Barron Wood quality work from all areas of the UK from a robusta radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks has lifted the lidwhich on its which we can cherry-pick the best loads for Distribution enter its 23rd year, for construction work, integrated construction-specifi folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an follows 22 years of of consecutive all-new FH series heavy trucks, our dedicated lads and achieve consistent 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 view of the road. This is position, optimised to provide a better growth andVolvo yet another milestone inmind thethe lid earnings Trucks has in lifted on its for them all year round.” New for the Arocs are the product designed with the driver Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an company’s history as it reaches £50 million Barron Wood has built up an impressive all-new of heavy trucks, onand the heels of FH theseries new Loader and Grounder. The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The Mercedes-Benz Actros premium focus on economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. turnover. In designed 2015, thefuel company has been portfolio of customers with major names in Thea new new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised with the driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Actros foronlong-distance long-haul tractor unit was the star recognised a national level byrange the the retail, consumer goods, construction world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range was the star and a focus on fuel economy. Details were scarce when we went to London Stock Exchange as one of the North-West’s and recycling industries amongst them. Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some of steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides press ahead of and the official launch on attraction some of the theasNorth-West’s “1000 Companiesfor to Inspire Britain”, The backbone of this service is the longstructure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. tractor units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went to leading road transport at a for heavy-duty shortwell as locally rising from 16th to 9th in the termat relationships with the many dedicated isan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading road operators, a 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 an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means Lancashire Business Hot 100 companies owner-drivers and small operators whom from September 5, but thestaged Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution. 3 of interior launch event by leading give the additional m space. storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on listing. the company works with. In recognition of told Truckstop News the 5 and 6 form,manufacturer and pack a dealer vast amount Enza. 8x4/4 concrete with 32-tonne This means extra 300mixers litres (10.5 ft) of board.“The caban is optimised both for cu work and dealer Enza. newof FHs be available in both Euro A key part thewill company’s growth their contribution to the company’s success, of upgrades and improvements. 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 and success has been the role played Barron Wood offers an industry-leading Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and vehicle manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is for designed of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low by its dedicated owner-drivers and small package which includes seven-day, troubleefficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, trucks tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the free payment, a bespoke insurance deal Centres operators. Currently Barron Wood runs function News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions. According to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good across the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the noise levels among other features, all increase The system, which works alongside the 140 vehicles on its dedicated fleet, moving and full back-office support. function (Truckstop issue 301). UK event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means less construction sector will beon known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces UKNews, chance pleasant relaxation aare good I-Shift automated transmission, isroads. claimed a significant of 650 loads the The company has ambitious growth Theproportion system, which works alongside vehicle through its paces onthe UK roads. tired and more alert.” New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longthe name Arocs. and has been manufactured to be idling speed. Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less We give £5 to to per cut consumption by five per cent by These day delivered by the company. plans for the next five years, with a target 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 the outset, designers and tired and more The new dump trucks, all-wheel drive and robust for2013 the ranges from 1000 to£100 3000 Nm willby 2020. and two steering front axles. Fourcharity for about route the truck storing information to cut consumption by five per cent byand of vehicles are planned bythe experienced reaching millionand sales distance transport. From the outset, designers engineers were determined to provide the best possible for the European market. Productiontoughest of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs the construction site. every medical bethe achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three drives along.teams “The next time the truckthe uses about route truck storing information planning in Barron Wood’s Preston Essential to this growth strategy is the engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. the same route, I-See operates the time drives along. “The next truck units and drop-side chassis vehicles willthe The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 and of 15.6 litre. The latterowner-drivers rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung and Glasgow operations hubs, who work recruitment more dedicated comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, threeand fourtrade fair in April 2013. is completely new and comes in the vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab closely with individual drivers and owners to and small operators – this year alone, the engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” axle vehicles, with 16for output form of company thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. maximise returns all parties. is seeking to increase numbers progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, ranging from 238 bhp tocompetitors, 625 bhp. Mercedes said the willand alsoabe tailor vehicles perfectly for anyTruck application. The current Actros the Guinness World Unlike many of itsholds Barron by another 40 Arocs vehicles furthertandem 100 are examples of the variety of Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Record Corporation. or 0870 6091540 The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy athave 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 Wood does not an owned fleet to take vehicles in 2016. 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. additional five per cent which saving in fuel For anyone wishing to be part of this priority overAn the owner-driver base, use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated ensures owner-drivers have first choice of success, please contact James Smith The Arocs has seven cabs available 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 all available work with a work guarantee 52 at Barron Wood Distribution Ltd on in 14 different versions. As supplements training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent whileimprovement. the Euro 6 version shows–aFuel four per training and monthly assistance Cotswold Medicals Ltd version only. programs are available which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or weeks of the year. 01772 610181 or email ownerdrivers@ Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by Theimprovement. 81 guests took turns to head 17-mile Coverdale House Advice – and its aim is toout cut on fuela costs bytest cent The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be Little Sodbury End changing driving styles and increasing James Smith, who heads up the ownerbwd-traffic.co.uk Further details can be drive, chosen to simulate a out variety typical test changing styles and increasing Thecarefully 81 guests tookdriving turns to head on aof17-mile Bristol BS37 6QE asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum driver team in Preston, says: “We are very found on the company’s website knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions. The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical Charges include VAT Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger and Thedualdrive configurations offered for a level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. fortunate that we Each haveroute such afour large pool ofand www.barronwooddistribution.co.uk carriageway roads. of the demonstrator driving conditions. The included singleVolvoʼs 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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ritain’s roads will be seeing an influx of suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the dashboard cameras over the coming finals of its annual nationwide Dealership year as drivers are fuelling the demand Renault Range T480 Challenge, which took place over a whole foris their journeys to be captured on camera, with day fitted at its HQ in Amco Hatfield, Hertfordshire. according to new research by GPS company Veba 936 crane The six finalists out of ITUK’s 63 Garmin. dealerships had to progress through two The Garmin Driver Safety research found exceptionally tough earlier online rounds attributing fault is the biggest problem for drivers before qualifying for the finals. They were who find themselves involved in road accidents, then confronted by a series of challenges that with one in five (20 per cent) stating lack of tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge evidence was to blame for a past claim going and professional expertise to the limit. unsettled. “We set up the Dealership Challenge to Over half (52 per cent) singled out a dash find the very best people and companies in cam as the product that would have been our nationwide network,” said Peter Murphy, helpful to prove their innocence and save on managing director of ITUK. “It is also a way of unnecessary legal costs. assessing the ability of our dealer network to After safety and driver protection, costensure we continue to deliver the very highest saving is the second reason for the rise in the levels of care, sales expertise, parts and popularity of dash cams in the UK, with over service technical skills.” half (51 per cent) of drivers stating they would The finalists of the 2014 Dealership be willing to install a dash cam in their vehicle Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, to save on insurance premiums. This is due Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks to the growing number of UK insurers offering Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, Harry discounts of up to 10 per cent off insurance Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & premiums. Bus Kent. Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership general haulier and an Authorised Ltd Repairer plus twoaTop Evenheights has selected new Master Technicians, to Japan Renault Rangewho T forare its sent heavy-duty to participate in the I: 1transport Grand Prix haulage work for theglobal London challenge at Isuzu Motors Japan, competing network. against Isuzu Truck technicians from around The 44-tonne Range T480, supplied and the world. by Norfolk Truck & Van Ltd at maintained

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Due to the claimed cost savings, two-thirds something frustrated drivers are actively trying (66 per cent) of drivers said they intend to use a to tackle and they recognise that an in-vehicle dash cam in their cars in the coming year. recording device such as a dash cam that “The Garmin Driver Safety research has captures bad behaviour on camera can prove highlighted the number of people who have invaluable in proving fault in an accident. had insurance claims gothe unsettled due to Dealership “Installation Proud finalists from 2014 Isuzu Challengeof a dash cam can also help to lack of evidence is significant,” said Kirsty lower the cost of insurance premiums, which is Quartley, Garmin PND (Personal Navigation why they are quickly becoming one of the most “For me personally, every day is a Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials Device) product manager. “The resulting cost is popular in-car accessories in the UK.” ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful raised the barsaid this the yearfirm’s – it was tough last to belines, a finalist again and in the Isuzu Truck Wellington trucks regularly track sleepers ballasts for TfL/ year,a but even tougher time, though Dealership Challenge for the second year pull lot of weight – upthis to 22 tonnes – still London Underground as well as fabrication very enjoyable and not too running. eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team around the challenging city stressful. streets of and RSJsWe for filocal “We’ll defi nitely enter againtonext year. as“I’ve last year. We have a wonderful team at AK London, so its vehicles need be tough, always been a fan of Renault trucks It’s a great to the keep us“The on our toes Tand Commercials everyone works reliable andway up to job. Range has and it was timeand to retire an old Euroto3a very meetbeen otheron top too,” Archer high standard. We’re very us hands-on and only theITUK roaddealerships for a couple of weeks, workhorse which has all served really well concluded. passionate about what we do. owner, but we are really happy so far. The drivers over the years,” said Evenheights are impressed and have said it’s a lovely, Colin Wellington. “I’d heard great things powerful vehicle that just keeps going.” about the new Range T, and we get great The family-owned business was back-up and service from our local dealer, established in 1986 and offers general Norfolk Truck & Van, who looks after us very haulage to the transport and steelworks well. industries across London and surrounding “Taking everything into consideration, I “We enjoy a the verynew healthy relationship areas. decided to put Range T into action.” with MAN, and have done so for many years,” said Dave Hart, national cement logistics & terminals manager. “High on our agenda is fleet efficiency; uptime is critical and we have to know MAN shares that commitment. “The support we receive from MAN Truck & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these key requirements. Together, we have formed SPONSORS OF TRUCKSTOP a strong operational partnership.” OF THE YEAR 2015. Already in service, the new MANs are Gerrards’ new Range Cs will be used on the firm’s helping to move the two million tonnes per Courses CEMEX for ex-Forces training will operate itsprogramme new TGX tractors annum of bulk powder product fromFree Rugby to a number of customers around the UK.

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C DVSA CRACKS DOWN ON FUEL SPILLS T Gerrard. “The demonstrator proved the truck suits our needs; it’s reliable, robust with its big, high steel bumper; it offers superb ground clearance and the flat chassis is strong with no flex and no twist, so it’s ideal for off-road use. “Payload is very important to our business and on the road network, the Department for even with the aluminium insulated body we can Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review still carry over 20 tonnes,” he added. “We’re also the sanctions it issued at the roadside getting 2 mpg better fuel economy compared to for vehicles with defective fuel tanks and our older vehicles. On top of all that, the drivers systems. love them and are fighting over who gets to drive Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, them!” including on dual carriageways and Gerrards of Swinton requires a professional team motorways, resulting in lane closures and of drivers and places “great importance” on getting significant delays. the right people for the job – especially with the DVSA said aside from the obvious risks current driver shortage crisis. As an ex-army man, to road safety, it takes an average of five Sebastian Gerrard identified an opportunity to offer hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes quality driver training to ex-service personnel who major disruption to traffic. often struggle to find employment on leaving the “During roadside checks between 2013 forces, owing to a lack of civiliandetected qualifications and to 2014, DVSA examiners 2390 experience. This led to the launch of the company’s

‘FREE Courses for ex-Forces’ programme in 2014, helping former soldiers graduate with recognised HGV qualifications. “I understand the difficulties many highly-trained ex-forces personnel face in getting that first civilian driving job, often despite having specialist fuel system defects and issued over 1500 vehicle experience gained during their service,” prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel Gerrard said. “We have forged links with the army systems,” the blog said. resettlement centre and are committed to helping “We’ve reviewed our sanctions for our heroes into work. Our courses are free to exdefective fuel systems and agreed some service personnel, but it works both ways: we train changes with DfT. The main difference is the drivers our way and to our exacting standards, we’ll now only issue immediate prohibitions they get qualifications and on-the-job experience for defective fuel systems and leaks,” it using our tipper truck fleet. It’s a great opportunity continued. for them and we get the pick of the best drivers to DVSA said an immediate prohibition will join given our team.” be for missing or ineffective fuel cap supportarrangement; the growing company and ‘FREE by or To sealing fuel leak caused Courses for ex-Forces’, Gerrards of Swinton is a defect, contaminating the road surface; investing in a brand new depot with bespoke or insecure fuel tank where detachment is training facilities which is due to open before imminent. Christmas 2015.

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

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IAM URGES DRIVERS TO KEEP SKILLS UP TO DATE

uman factors continue to significantly outweigh other reasons for crashes on British roads, according to new research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) – which has led the Institute to repeat calls for drivers to look on improving driving skills as part of their ‘lifelong personal development’. Figures from the Department of Transport (DfT) show that in 2014, driver/rider error or reaction were cited as contributory factors in 74 per cent of accidents. These involved more than 117,000 casualties – with 20,830 of these occurring in London alone. Police can cite up to six factors for the cause of each accident they report. The second highest factor was ‘behaviour or inexperience’, which was cited as a contributory factor in 26 per cent of accidents, accounting for more than 40,000 casualties. In London, the number was 9508. The main contributory factors were: ● Driver-rider error or reaction (74 per cent)

● Behaviour or inexperience (26 per cent) ● Injudicious action (25 per cent) ● Impairment or distraction (14 per cent) ● Road environment contributed (13 per cent) ● Vehicle defects (2 per cent) “People often blame their car, the road, or the other driver for the accidents and near-misses they have,” said Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research. “These figures show that in the vast majority of cases, it’s the driver or rider themselves who is to blame. “Changing attitudes is the key factor when it comes to reducing the numbers of casualties on our roads. People must accept responsibility for enhancing their own skills and recognising their limitations. “It is not enough to leave people to their own devices once they have passed their test,” he added. “Like so many other areas of life, extra coaching pays dividends – and for a driver or rider, that means keeping their skills fresh by continuous assessment.”

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ruckstop News, Trucking magazine and Transport Café have teamed up with insurance company Staveley Head to launch our first EVER Trucker of the Year competition to find the UK’s most awesome HGV driver – as we reckon it’s about time UK truckers were celebrated! You can nominate yourself, a friend, a family member or a colleague by telling us why they deserve to be named Trucker of the Year in one of the following ways: ● Replying to Staveley Head on Twitter (@staveley_head) using the hashtag #TruckerOfTheYear ● Commenting on the firm’s Facebook posts or posting to its Page (www.facebook. com/StaveleyHead) Staveley Head will announce THREE weekly winners every Friday up until our overall Trucker of the Year is revealed on October 30. As well as the chance to claim the coveted ‘Trucker of the Year’ title, each

week we’ll be picking three winners who will receive: ● An annual subscription to one of the following magazines: Trucking, Truckstop News, Classic Truck, Vintage Road Scene, Classic Van and Pick-up or Classic and Vintage Commercial ● ‘Trucker of the Year’ Staveley Head branded fleece ● Truck Test Yearbook ● Memory Lane Transport Café book The winner of the Trucker of the Year grand prize will receive: ● £150 voucher to spend on Virgin Experience Days including weekend retreats, spa days, football stadium tours, supercar drives and more ● Interview and feature in Truckstop News and Trucking magazine announcing them as the 2015 Trucker of the Year Good luck! We can’t wait to see all of your nominations and celebrate the nation’s truckers!

IAM said all road users should make a point of continually improving their driving skills after they gain their licence

MARITIME & SCANIA PARTNER UP TO TACKLE DRIVER SHORTAGE

ogistics specialist Maritime Transport and truck-maker Scania have formed a partnership to tackle the mounting driver shortage by offering those interested in a career in driving an easier path into the industry. Maritime has launched a Professional Driver Scheme designed to offer newly qualified and inexperienced drivers the opportunity to sign up to a year-long course that teaches best practice through a structured training and mentorship program. “This course allows Maritime to train drivers with limited commercial experience in all aspects of our business,” said Simon Smart, MD - Containers. “Gaining employment within a reputable transport company is extremely difficult for newly qualified drivers; however, we see this resource pool as a fantastic opportunity to develop drivers into the professionals we need them to be.” As one of the commercial vehicle manufacturers offering training in the UK, Scania said it has endorsed Maritime’s scheme. “The Professional Driver Scheme has really impressed us,” said Mark Agnew, Scania driver development manager. “We feel the responsible and considered programme they offer will result

in a higher calibre of drivers on UK roads, and for this reason it compliments what we are trying to with our driver training program here at Scania.” Scania has acquired funding from the Department of Work and Pensions for licence acquisition and is currently accepting applicants for its training courses. “Scania, in our opinion, offers one of the best training courses in the industry,” said transport manager, Gary Austin. “Therefore, we are delighted it has chosen to recommend Maritime’s scheme to its successful graduates. The knowledge that a new Maritime driver has graduated from the Scania Driving School gives us the peace of mind that we are taking on a very high calibre of driver as a starting point.” Since the introduction of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) in September 2014, the issue of a national driver shortage has become increasingly evident. Concerns over the ageing population of existing HGV drivers and the lack of new drivers coming into the industry has prompted debate with the government, and industry bodies are implementing a range of schemes to draw new drivers into a career in road transport.

BRIDGE SIGN REVAMP

he Department for Transport (DfT) has proposed a new bridge-marking system that will show both imperial and metric height, width and length limits of bridges on roads across Britain. The DfT has carried out its most comprehensive review of traffic signs since they were introduced in 1964 and is consulting on planned changes. It said a lack of understanding of imperial measurements has been implicated in incidents of bridges struck by over-height vehicles – and pointed out that during 2014-15, there have so far been more than 1600 bridge strikes throughout the UK. While highways and bridge authorities have been able to mark bridges with imperial and metric measurements in the past, this has been achieved by the installation of a separate sign. The proposed change gives the power to mark both measurements on one sign. Vehicles with an overall travelling height over 3 m must have a notice in the cab which indicates the height in feet and inches, or in imperial and metric. Younger and foreign drivers in particular are presented with a challenge when they are more accustomed to metric measurements rather than imperial, as they have to make the conversion – often with little time. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) welcomed the proposals and said signage that can be easily understood by drivers who have to negotiate low bridges and narrow spaces would be a real benefit. “While the new rules have still to be finalised, it is proposed that highway authorities will be allowed to replace the current signs as they become life expired,” said Malcolm Bingham, FTA’s head of road network policy. “FTA has urged the DfT to encourage early take-up of the new option.”

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What’s your view? Star Letter A FRIENDLY RECEPTION While on a self-drive in Scotland a couple of weeks ago, I paid an impromptu visit to the Shotts depot of Stuart Nicol Transport in the hope that I might be allowed to take a few photos of their vehicles. Not only was I welcomed in, but Rob, who was working in the yard at the time, showed me around, gave me full details of the trucks that were there and allowed me to take whatever photos I wanted. When I first entered the depot, I was unsure of the reception I would receive – but, as it turned out, it couldn’t have been warmer. For me, this was the second such friendly reception by a Scottish haulier, as only a few of years ago I was shown around the D Steven depot in Scrabster. Through your newspaper, I would like to thank Rob for the time he gave me and look forward to seeing SNT Scanias, particularly the new Longline, at Orwell Crossing. Colin Carey, Colchester

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FALLING ON DEAF EARS? I was originally going to write a letter to encourage potential ‘new blood’ into this wonderful, fantastic and enjoyable industry we call ‘haulage’. Then I woke up and smelled the coffee. Ha! Instead, my letter will now contain a few home truths as to why ‘new blood’ do not want to pursue a career in this dying industry. Why would any young, ambitious (LOL!) man or woman want to fork out in excess of £3000 to gain a driving qualification to earn a wage working 12 hours plus when they could get a working in a supermarket for more money, without any qualification? Yes, this is a sad fact that you can now stack a product onto a shelf that’s been delivered by a professional, experienced, competent LGV driver. MAD! So ask yourself: why is there a shortage? Since I became a LGV driver in 2001, I have seen a huge decline in an industry I used to enjoy. Now it is full of rules and regulations that are constantly changing, confusing, and costly to the driver both in pocket and his future. We also spend our days having to deal with idiotic members of the public, both on and off the roads, and we are looked down upon with contempt. The general public fail to realise how important a role we play. We keep hearing about this so-called driver shortage, and quite frankly it’s getting boring. The powers that be need to listen to the drivers until standards improve – ie, wages, conditions and overall attitudes to this industry. Nobody in their right mind will want to make this their career. Above right, I have drafted a true, realistic job advert. Does this look appealing to you?

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Male/Female Drivers... Must be willing to work up to 15 hours a day! Very early starts guaranteed and late finishes. Excellent low rates of pay. No extra for weekends. Stress guaranteed – and high blood pressure! Secure, safe parking at a cost of £20.00 (paid for by you). Or, option 2 is parking in a lay-by with fantastic toilet/washing facilities (ie, a hedge and a plastic bowl). If this is the job for you, call 0800 2855 7448 (BULL****) Doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? But on a more serious note, if nothing changes, then things will only get worse. The drivers we have already are probably the best trained in the world. So until the industry can make this a more appealing, rewarding career, then standards – and more importantly, safety – will slide with the influx of less-well-trained drivers. Address the problems within, instead of adding to them. Unfortunately, I know my words will only fall on deaf ears. Paul M Sargeant, A very fed up UK Class 1 driver Chesterfield

BETTER, SAFER REST AREAS

To all who love trucks and their drivers, I’m asking you to spare a couple of minutes of your time to sign and share an online petition (https://petition.parliament.uk/ petitions/106393) to raise awareness of the parking issues we all face, get better facilities and improve road safety for all road users. Together we can do it. Aaron Sutcliffe, Via Facebook

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A recent series commissioned by History Channel, Big Rig Bounty Hunters follows US ‘truck hunters’ who take it upon themselves to locate stolen trucks and cargo in return for a bounty from the operator. This threedisc set is typically brash fare, but entertaining enough in small doses.

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CD Devil’s Dozen ARTIST: Royal Hunt LABEL: Frontiers Price: £8.99 (Amazon)

Bombastic, grandiose and arguably just a little over the top, Royal Hunt’s not-too-accurate progressive metal pigeonholing may immediately put some off, but maybe it shouldn’t. While less melodic than preceding RH releases, if you like a King Crimson/Def Leppard mix, then DD could be for you.

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For anyone interested in great trucking adventures, this book from driver Gordon Pearce should be right at the top of your reading list. It tells the story of how Gordon and a handful of colleagues set out from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 1978 in a convoy of three artics, headed for Sharawrah, located somewhere south of the Empty Quarter. The journey – a 1000 km shunt across the open desert of the Middle East – should have taken seven days. But as is so often the case, things soon began to go awry – and in spectacular fashion in this case, as the lads were still battling towards their destination over two months later! This is a monumental adventure and a true testament to the spirit of ‘getting the job done at any cost’. Told with no small amount of wit and humour, Where’s Sharawrah? is an entertaining read, and a must for Middle East Run fans and trucking enthusiasts in general.

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ontinuing his review of successfully completed accident claims, Steven Hinchliffe looks at another situation experienced by a reader of Truckstop News who was seeking an award of personal injury compensation.

All of the accident victims mentioned in these articles are clients of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors. They have given permission to disclose details of their real life experiences resulting in personal injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident compensation claim. In this two part article I highlight a very common situation where an injured person makes a claim for financial compensation, and even though the insurers for the guilty party admit responsibility, they then seek to reduce the amount payable by saying that the injured claimant was partly to blame for what happened. The legal description for this is a deduction for “contributory negligence”. Insurers for parties accused of causing accidents have one aim - to pay the injured person as little as possible, and preferably nothing. Insurers commonly deny liability even in the most clear cut cases, and when they do accept responsibility one way

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to minimise their outlay is to suggest some contributory negligence. Sometimes we have to advise our client that there is merit in this argument, but only where this is truly the case. Often insurers will try to seek a reduction of say 25% of the total value of a claim just to see what reaction they get. In the case I deal with below, the allegation of contributory fault raised its head at a very early stage. As with previous articles, the common factor is the often significant effect on the injured person’s life (physically, emotionally and financially) and although using the existing legal process to make personal injury claims as a means of redress cannot truly compensate for the trauma and inconvenience suffered, it can help not only by providing financial relief by awards of compensation, but also requiring the guilty party to provide the required medical and rehabilitation treatment. In cases where the other party accepts responsibility for the accident but it may take some time before the injured person fully recovers, it may be possible for part of their compensation to be paid on account, pending the final valuation of the claim. CASE STUDY - FORKLIFT TRUCK DRIVER INJURED DUE TO DEFECTIVE WORKPLACE - PART 1 Solicitor Phillip Roberts took a call from Mr K Abbott from Suffolk who told him that he had been at a timber terminal ready to unload packs of timber. As he stepped down from a forklift truck, his foot turned on the edge of a defective drainage hole and which caused him to go over on his ankle. After the accident photographs were taken showing the defect and which was then quickly repaired. Photographic evidence can be a real help to us in dealing with a claim, therefore if you are unlucky enough to have an accident do consider taking some pictures as a record of the situation at that time, just in case. Mobile phones can be a real asset in this regard, as photographs taken with them can be forwarded to us giving useful supporting evidence. This appeared to us to be a straightforward claim as the Health and Safety Regulations affecting workplace floors are very clear, particularly where workers have to carry out part of their job on foot. Therefore, once Phillip had explained

Steven Hinchliffe the claims process to Mr Abbott and he instructed us to proceed, Phillip wrote to the owners of the terminal setting out why they should compensate Mr Abbott for his accident. Within a month the company’s insurers confirmed they would accept responsibility, but at the same time suggested the compensation should be reduced by 20%. Their argument in support of this was firstly that Mr Abbott should not have stopped his FLT where he did because of the position of a nearby crane. The crane in question was some 30 feet away, posed no risk to him and played no part in the cause of the accident. Secondly, they indicated that Mr Abbott was aware of the many drainage holes in the floor, should have seen the one that caused his injury and taken greater care. In a situation like this, what should he do? Does he take the easier option and give in to the deduction sought with the guarantee that some compensation will follow, or does he fight on for the full value of his claim? Read the final part of this case report in the next issue of Truckstop News to find out. All of my Truckstop News articles appear on my firm’s website at www.hinchliffes. co.uk in the “Latest News” blog link on the homepage. To read them (or indeed any page on the website) in your preferred language simply select the Google Translate feature that appears at the top right of each page of the website. You do not have to be a professional driver to seek our help, anyone hurt in an accident can contact us for advice. Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor and Principal of Hinchliffes Solicitors © Copyright 2015 Hinchliffes Solicitors

The next issue’s topic will consider “THE OUTCOME FOR THE INJURED FLT DRIVER” - If you have any questions concerning an accident get in touch with us by e-mail to hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk or call 01684 580900 / 0800 138 1348 or contact us via our mobile/device friendly website www.hinchliffes.co.uk quoting “Truckstop News”

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Conﬁrmation / amendments by email, fax isshould addressed FMGS tel Lawor Limited on hand be to offer legal adviceto to Sarah Willmott, Truckstop News readers. If you require advice or further Kelsey Publishing Group, 14 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JA information, head to www.fmgs.co.uk or call on 0844 801 1422.

Tel: 01733 353 376 Fax: 01733 557 235 DUTYE-mail: TO PROVIDE DRIVER DETAILS sarah.willmott@kelsey.co.uk I have discussed this topic before, but only this week I have had a number of enquiries regarding this offence – so it is worth looking at again. The offence in question is against Section 172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and relates to the duty to give information as to identity of driver in certain circumstances. This section of the Road Traffic Act begins by identifying which sections it applies to. It then states that where the driver of a vehicle is alleged to be guilty of an offence to which the section applies, the person keeping the vehicle shall give such information as to the identity of the driver as he may be required to give by or on behalf of a chief officer of police or the chief constable of the British Transport Police Force. It then states any other person shall, if required as stated above, give any information which it is in their power to give and may lead to identification of the driver. A person who fails to comply with a requirement under the above shall be guilty of an offence. However, a person shall not be guilty of an offence above if the person shows they did not know and could not with reasonable diligence have ascertained who the driver of the vehicle was. In the circumstances whereby a body corporate (such as a limited company) is guilty of an offence under this section, and the offence is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance

of, or to be attributable to neglect on the part of, a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or a person who was purporting to act in any such capacity, they, as well as the body corporate, is guilty of that offence and is liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. In practice, what this means is a body corporate might be found guilty of an offence, but a linked individual, such as a director, manager or secretary, can also be found guilty if it is shown the offence has committed with their consent or connivance, or to be attributable to their neglect. In addition, where the alleged offender is a body corporate, or in Scotland a partnership or an unincorporated association, the subsection which states “a person shall not be guilty of an offence above if the person shows they did not know and could not with reasonable diligence have ascertained who the driver of the vehicle was” shall not apply unless the alleged offender shows that no record was kept of the persons who drove the vehicle, and that the failure to keep a record was reasonable. A request under section 172 may be made by written notice served by post; and when it is, it shall have effect as a requirement to give the information within the period of 28 days, beginning with the day on which the notice is served, and the person on whom the notice is served shall not be guilty of an offence under this section if they show either that

they gave the information as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of that period, or that it has not been reasonably practicable for them to give it. The offence attracts six points and a fine. Although a limited company cannot be endorsed, if a linked individual is also found guilty of the offence, then they can receive an endorsement.

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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PARTNERS LAUNCH HGV HEROES CAMPAIGN

RHA sponsored BTCC driver Tom Ingram to gain his HGV licence

yre manufacturer Dunlop and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) chose the penultimate round of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Silverstone to launch a joint campaign aimed at bringing more new truck drivers into the industry. The campaign – called ‘HGV Heroes’ – is intended to highlight the impact the impending HGV driver shortage is going to have across the country. There are 600,000 HGV-licensed drivers in the UK with an average age of 57, around a quarter are set to retire in the coming decade – and there is already an estimated 45,000-60,000 extra drivers required to meet current demand. As there are currently only 17,000 new HGV drivers qualifying each year, the shortage looks set to increase over time. To bring new blood into the industry, the joint campaign is seeking to redefine the truck driver profession, its image and perceived earning potential; develop channels of funding for driver training; reduce insurance premiums for young truck drivers; improve roadside facilities for truck drivers; and simplify the qualification process.

Dunlop and the RHA said it chose to launch the campaign at Silverstone as it is supported by BTCC driver Tom Ingram, who has recently taken on the challenge to qualify for an HGV licence. Tom, who is sponsored by the RHA, said he found truck driving requires similar levels of skill and concentration as racecar driving – but is actually harder to grasp. To launch the campaign, Tom showcased a 44-tonne Dunlop Motorsport truck around the Silverstone track. “The road transport sector is dynamic, efficient, IT-led and a great industry in which to work,” said Marc Preedy, commercial director, Goodyear Dunlop. “Despite this, there are not enough drivers and the long-term picture indicates we have an enormous skills gap that the industry urgently needs to fill. “This has become a top priority for both the RHA and Dunlop,” he concluded.

HAULIERS WARNED TO HONOUR NEW MINIMUM WAGE

ome 50,000 workers in the transport sector are expecting a pay rise after new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates kicked in on Thursday, October 1. The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (DfBIS) said it estimated there were nearly 1.5 million workers in the UK aged over 21 being paid on or below the NMW in 2014, based on data captured in a separate ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. This includes 50,000 workers in the transport sector, which is 11 per cent of the workforce and three per cent of jobs in all sectors. But it warned 80 per cent of business sectors were unaware they could be fined for not paying the new adult rate, which increased three per cent from £6.50 to £6.70 for 21-yearolds and over on October 1. The DfBIS carried out a nationwide survey of 1000 employers, and found 30 per cent employ people on the NMW; 74 per cent didn’t know what the new hourly NMW rate was; 53 per cent didn’t know it was offence not to pay NMW or falsify pay records; 64 per cent

didn’t know they must repay workers they have underpaid; and 65 per cent didn’t know companies could be “named and shamed” for not paying. “With the vast majority of employees now eligible for the National Minimum Wage, including apprentices, it is vital businesses are aware of the new rate changes and their responsibilities to their employees who will be entitled to an increase in their pay packets,” the DfBIS said in a statement. “If you are not paying at least the NMW, you are breaking the law.” It went on to warn operators the penalty for those who have not paid employees at least the NMW they are entitled to includes a fine of up to £20,000 per worker for underpaying, and the business could be publically named. The new rate means a full-time employee, working 35 hours, will see an additional £364 in their annual pay packets. The new apprenticeship rate – the largest increase at 21 per cent – will see apprentices receive £1037 more pay.

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Arocs is the first Euro 6 vehicle to join the Penfold fleet

• ISSUE 299 • JULY 2012

ast Sussex-based family-owned 6x2 Arocs 2551 with 510 bhp, 12.8-litre with them, so it made sense to stick company Penfold Driveways has engine and rear-steer axle, which is with what we know.” put on the road a new highlyto be fitted with a special tar-spraying The Arocs is the firm’s first Euro 6 specified 8x4 Mercedes-Benz Arocs body and due to enter service in vehicle and has lined up alongside the 3263 fitted with a high-sided Thompson October. company’s other eight-wheeler: an Loadmaster steel tipping body and The Crowborough-based operator Actros, which it purchased in 2006. Epsilon M135L HPLS radio remotespecialises in the laying of hot tar and “We’re very pleased with ran our new RTITB a special competition controlled crane with grab. bonded gravel driveways, paths and truck,” Penfold added. “It clearly offers over the course The truck is powered by a 625 bhp, roadways in a variety of colours for the strength and performance we need of two days of the Truckfest Peterborough show in 15.6-litre straight-six engine and drives domestic and commercial customers – we went for the biggest engine to through a PowerShift 3 automated throughout the South and Midlands, ensure it’s man enough to work with ourits Master Driver conjunction with transmission. It was supplied by dealer and also offers a recently launched road fully loaded drawbarCPC trailer.Consortium members, Sparshatts of Kent. marking service. “I’ve driven the Arocs myself and was whereby The 32-tonner is used primarily to The company was founded more very impressed, particularly withfour the lucky drivers could win 35 hours of Driver CPC transport gravels and is additionally than 35 years ago by Victor Penfold, auto transmission, which is extremely equipped with a coupling that enables it and today five members of his family are smooth. Not having periodic to change training. gear to tow pavers, rollers, diggers and other also involved in the business. makes life at the wheelWith so much easier.” 2014 Driver CPC the September fast approaching, this was a prize equipment on a drawbar trailer at up to Victor’s son Matthew, a director, said: The vehicle is nowdeadline being inspected coveted by all who The four winners of“We’ve RTITB training flank Ice Road trucks Truckers Kelly. 44 tonnes GTW. run Mercedes-Benz in star, Lisa and maintained by the workshop teamentered, not only saving them a great deal of money, but also ensuring Penfold Driveways has also ordered a the past and have had no problems at Sparshatts’ Tonbridge depot.

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the training they received was with a reputable organisation. Lucky drivers would get the chance to win their 35 hours of periodic training with one of the following Master Driver CPC Consortium members: DLT Training Ltd, Transport & Training Services Ltd, Gist Limited, the RTITB Academy. Draws to identify winners were carried out twice a day by Ice Road Truckerís star Lisa Kelly at the RTITB marquee. The lucky winners of 35 hours of periodic training are: Dave Smith, from Norfolk, Andrew Jennings, from Staffordshire, Leslie Baker, from Kent, and Michael Currie, from Essex.

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ISSUE 354 NOVEMBER 3 2015

LUTON TURNS TO DAF FOR REFUSE FLEET

uton Borough Council is replacing its 26-strong refuse collection fleet with new Euro 6 DAF CF 290 FAG 6x2 twin-steer rigids (23 mid-steer and three rear-steers). The 26-tonne GVW rigids feature four-plusone crew-cab conversions by Esteppe in the Netherlands, and are equipped with 21 m³ VARIOPRESS rear-end loader bodywork and Rotary 3 bin lifters from FAUN Zoeller. Supplied by local DAF dealer HTC in Luton, the new fleet is specified with conventionally mounted cabs to provide improved visibility on collection rounds in Luton, where narrow streets provide a constant challenge for drivers. “Our decision to use conventionally mounted cabs goes against the norm of the more common low-entry option,” said Simon Smith, fleet transport manager. “However, the normalheight cab on the DAF allows the driver to ‘set’ his truck with greater confidence when manoeuvring into tight spaces, while the crew-cab conversion still provides excellent accessibility for the crew. “On the streets of Luton, it’s a far better solution,” he said. Ten DAF 26-tonne CF 6x2s are now delivered into the Bedfordshire local authority, with a further nine on programmed delivery before the end of the year and the remainder over the next two years. Twenty-six DAF units make up Luton Borough Council’s interchangeable front-line fleet, whereby vehicles are required to perform a variety of tasks to suit fluctuating operational demands. Luton’s refuse collection vehicles, all with FAUN Zoeller equipment, consist primarily of DAF CF 290 FAG twin-steer 6x2s and, where

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enhanced manoeuvrability is required, a smaller number of CF 290 FAN rear-steer 6x2s are in service – all at 26 tonnes GVW and all fitted with optional Allison 3200 series fully-automated gearboxes. “DAF’s twin-steer configuration suits the weight distribution of a rear-end loader as the weight is heavily biased to the rear,” said Smith. “The twin-steer set-up means excellent handling characteristics while at the same time reducing the risk of damage to the road surface when the vehicle has to make tight turns. “A benchmark fuel economy figure is very difficult to gauge,” he added. “Refuse collection is a stop-start operation for up to eight hours a day and, though the truck is stationary, engine revs are often high while powering on-board equipment. “We have noticed that overall, the Euro 6 models are using noticeably less fuel, and that’s come as quite a surprise.” Programme will seek to test viability and efficiency of trucks running on biogas

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he Department for Transport has commissioned LowCVP to manage a new test programme to benchmark gas trucks for emissions (including methane and CO2) and fuel consumption as part of the Low Carbon Truck Trial (LCTT). The project will seek to accurately compare the gas vehicles (both OEM and retrofit conversions) with their direct diesel counterparts using the latest testing equipment run over repeatable track cycles. “Biomethane is rapidly rising up the

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agenda as a major potential contributor to HGV fleet decarbonisation, but the evidence base is confused and vehicle technology (particularly with Euro 6) has developed extremely rapidly in the last couple of years as the LCTT has run,” said LowCVP MD, Andy Eastlake. “This project - supported by the LowCVP membership - will enable us to create a robust evidence-base both for government and operators to really establish the case behind a ‘dash for biogas’.”

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ISSUE 354 NOVEMBER 3 2015

On the road

The transition from early Stralis through EcoStralis to the latest models has been nothing short of dynamic. The interior and layout is more refined in the latest version than its functional predecessors, the technology making them much cleaner and quieter, bunks in sleeper cabs are thicker and offer greater comfort levels, there’s better seating, more storage, improved aerodynamics, narrow A-pillars, better mirror blocks, chassis build and suspension. As a road test vehicle, this Stralis is fitted with

SPECIFICATIONS Model Iveco EcoStralis Hi-Way AS440S50TX/P Cab High-roof Iveco Hi-Way Engine FPT Cursor 11 Euro 6 in-line six-cylinder (480 bhp) with four-valves-per-cylinder, overhead camshaft, electronic EVG Turbo Intercooler, electronic common rail fuel injection. Gearbox EuroTronic 12 AS 2330 TD 12-speed fully automated with semi-automated function Front axle Iveco 5876/4 I-beam with oil-filled hubs Centre axle Iveco 5876/4 lift/steer

Drive axle Meritor MS13-175X Hypoid Ratio 2.64:1 Front suspension Parabolic Rear suspension Four bag ECAS Optional equipment Air horns, additional head and fog lamps, headlamp jet washers, adjustable roof spoiler, high comfort leather air-suspended driver’s seat with climate control and armrest, heated windscreen, leather-trimmed steering wheel, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Alcoa Dura Brite ally wheels, Ecofleet, ally air reservoirs, battery charging socket Price as tested £103,160

a host of extras including safety features such as electronic stability programme (ESP) and lane departure warning system (LDWS). Our run took us out of the Dunstable base and onto the M1 to take in a mixed route so we could try out the various technologies. Fitted with a variable speed limiter, truck technology is becoming the driver’s friend. Part of the Iveconnect/sat nav telematics technology includes warnings about speed limits in the vicinity the truck is being driven in. This is incredibly useful if the driver becomes distracted for whatever reason – or enters one of those areas with a lower speed limit than should otherwise be in place, such as urban dual carriageways where you might expect the speed limit for trucks to be 50 mph, but could be 40 mph or even as low as 30 mph. A voice warns the driver of the speed limit if he is exceeding it. We tested this in a couple of urban areas and it works extremely well. As with other truck manufacturers, Iveco has developed its technology to such a point, it is generally accepted the driver can leave the FTP Cursor engine and automated EuroTronic transmission to sort out the gear changes without interfering. It might be the driver will take over and shift up or down a gear or two, or hold the gear he is in, if he sees a change in the road ahead the truck can’t ‘see’ and either not change gear at the right time, or change when it isn’t necessary. On this particular run, the truck performed faultlessly. The 480 bhp motor is extremely quiet while going about its business – even at full weight as it was here – with gear changes coming at precisely the right time, engine revs kept within the

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500 bhp and 560 bhp. Iveco claims through use of its HI-eSCR system, the higher displacement and torque of its Euro 6 engines gives the same frugal fuel consumption as the previous Euro 5 and EEV models. Much of the technology and many of the attributes used in Iveco’s EcoStralis – a truck designed to lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) for operators and reduce fuel consumption – were either incorporated into, or made available for, its Euro 6 Stralis models. Iveco famously cracked the Euro 6 nut without having to resort to adding exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology to its engines, sticking solely to selective catalytic reduction (SCR) instead. This has helped in a number of ways, not least with a reduction in complexity of emissions control, and in weight-saving with less equipment required to be mounted on the chassis. It also means the engine can be produced with smaller dimensions overall, helping save weight.

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veco’s Stralis top-end heavy truck range now comes in three guises – Hi-Way, Hi-Road and Hi-Street. Hi-Way is its top-of-therange flagship tractor designed for long-haul operations, and the interior design, layout and fit and finish reflects this. A mix of new materials is used to give luxurious, but also hard-wearing surfaces in and around the interior of the cab. At Euro 6, engines on offer are FPT Industrial Cursor 9, Cursor 10 and Cursor 13 powerplants. Cursor 9s come in 310 bhp, 330 bhp, 360 bhp and 400 bhp; Cursor 11s in 420 bhp, 460 bhp and 480 bhp, while the top power Cursor 13s are

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green economy band and the audible speed limit warnings keeping the driver the right side of the law. We like the new Stralis. The 480 bhp motor is more than adequate at the UK’s 44-tonne limit and turns in an impressive performance and the tried-and-tested EuroTronic transmission is faultless in operation. Interior fit and finish is toprate and up there with the best. Iveco has clearly used past criticisms of its products to make changes that will please drivers. The dash info is clear and easy-to-read – absolutely crucial for drivers working on today’s congested roads – the interior mixes luxury with practicality, seating is superb, the bunk is extremely comfortable, with extra cushioning and support added in its design and build, and deep windows and welldesigned mirrors help with all-round visibility. A first-rate truck, if we had to give the new Stralis a rating out of 10, we’d give it 11!

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RAMSEY FIRES UP FEs FOR TIMBER OPS

amsey Timber Group of Wellington Street Sawmills in Bradford, West Yorkshire has taken delivery of two Volvo FE 6x2 rigids and an FM 6x2 tractor unit from Crossroads Truck & Bus, Birstall. The two FE rigids, powered by Volvo D8K engines producing 280 bhp, feature 28 ft (8.5 m) curtainside bodies fitted by Micra Truck Bodies of Wakefield – which also handled the necessary Whole Vehicle Type Approvals. The FM tractor unit powered by a 410 bhp D11K engine will join an earlier FM at the company hauling curtainside trailers. “The new trucks are already transporting timber components for the construction of beds all over the country, from Devon to Glasgow,” said Neil

Marklew, transport and warehouse manager. “We expect the Volvo FE rigids to cover some 50,000 km per annum, while the FM tractor unit will top 70,000 km.” All three of the new trucks feature sleeper cabs with single bunks and cloth upholstery, and are monitored by Neil through Volvo’s Dynafleet online transport information system. “I am already using elements of Dynafleet, but I’m looking forward to more advanced training so I can utilise the system to the full extent of its capabilities,” he added. The origins of Ramsey Timber Group date back to 1890, when founder George Edward Ramsey started building canal boats and barges in Bradford. Three generations later – and with great grandson Mike Ramsey as managing director,

Ramsey fitted its FEs with 280 bhp D8K powerplants the company is now a major supplier of timber products to the UK bedding industry. “Our first impressions of these new trucks are very good,” Neil concluded. “Our drivers

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really like the simplicity and fuel efficiency of the I-Shift gearboxes, and the low noise levels and superior comfort further enhance the easy driving experience.”

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Maximum tractive power new was the storing truck outset, dump placed for information trucks, designers long- said charity for into We give £5 to to cut consumption five per cent by all-wheel and about to cut drive Moulton route consumption distance the truckranges by five transport. competition engineers 1000 per Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longto 3000 Nmhad From the were byand from determined the and will dump designers tooutset, drives trucks, administration every medical storing along. thecent concrete The dump trucks, all-wheel drive best “The charity for possible next storing mixers, on information about the route the truckranges from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will time December information tractor theprovide truck engineers 24the uses be by comfort, achieved were route become determined driving the by the four engine truck increasingly dynamics, safety, distance transport. From the outset, designers and to about provide the intensesizes: the productivity best units same possible in and route, drop-side drives and every medical I-See along. operates chassis private dump trucks, concrete “The drives along. “The next mixers, time thetractor truck uses be achieved by the four engine sizes: the vehicles next comfort, equity time operating will firm the driving truck Better 7.7, economy, dynamics, uses 10.7,months, Capital, 12.8 andblaming as well as safety, inmarket engineers were determined to provide the best possible spring 2013 jobs when productivity recent 15.6 litre. a sweeping on thethe accelerator, The latter construction and range the two-, besizes, gears same available of cab androute, site. every medical rear axles, as brakes for low-cost I-See operates the to ensure Capital operating and range of air-sprung the same I-Seechassis operates the market. lefta itwide units and route, drop-side vehicles will The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7,and 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. The latter economy, rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung engine which till Christmas ratings threehad as iscompetitors. well completely purchased and as Eve the European options, afoursweeping the allowing customers Arocs progress comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity parcels range has The accelerator, will premiere been of cab is as growing economical gears axle to new and comes in the and vehicles, rapidly at brakes vehicles, as possible,” with forthe sizes, to ensure a Bauma tailor 16 output or a load-optimised engine said vehicles ratings variants accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure perfectly to announce concreteoptions, beoperating availableeconomy, as two-, trade fair in April 2013. is completely foreconomical vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteform of thetonew OM 473 engine. any company allowing application. City Link’s trade fairofin April 2013. Claes customers from closure, Nilsson, isand as welland as afoursweeping range of cab new and comes in the Rentokil at the Oulton as president, Initial Park race ranging foras possible,” Volvo circuit in Cheshire,number tailor fromprogress mixerHeld years due to the growth Thevehicles Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the said Sumner-Rivers, MD 238 bhp Roger current chassis the perfectly to for Actros with single-tyred 625 bhp. holds progress is as economical as variants possible,” saidform of thetonew OM 473 engine. anyTruck the application. Guinness drive Claes of then event Nilsson, Corporation. invited vehicles, 16 output mixerevent chassis with single-tyred drive don’tgave guests Record president, said the Arocs will also even £1 their sizes, enginewith ratings and options, allowing customers inengines first have VolvoWorld 2013. chance to put or 0870 6091540 axle the TruckMercedes guts gave invited guests their first chance to put the for The be The fuel current economy tandem in the e-commerce,” he added. “It’s Actros have at 40 arethrough vehicle holds been examples tonnes UKRecord designed the courier gvw, Guinness Corporation. its paces Claes president, Volvo of the but road ParcelHero, variety on UK World tests An additional setting roads.of have said itsystem. an example five ranging from 238 bhp to for 625 bhp. is Mercedes said the Arocs will also be tandem arethrough examples of the variety to apologise vehicle its paces on UK roads.of with its drive tailorNilsson, vehicles perfectly anyTruck application. cent saving for fuelthe to isthe Administrator in toshown economy New Actros fuel new meet thousands model atper new theavailable 40 future Ernst is ultimate premium Arocs tonnes seven oftruck Euro 6 & An versions Young per gvw, additional cent emissions but told more road Corporation. five use frugal tests or 0870 6091540 long- clear to me that the failure of now per is possible straight have cent saving almostpower The off forvery engine’s New Actros is theavailable ultimate premium truck with certain in fuel Volvo distance transport. From the outset, Trucksʼ when thousands shown willthe Theengines current Actros holds the Guinness World Record or 0870 6091540 The have been designed specified setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions straight offfor longbe transmitted the people Fuel new to standard, meet model who have isEuro use the Financial seven the production and 5 is emissions possible lost their jobsdesigners City the and pernew trucks cent with Times regulations, more line. will Volvo Package. be that Trucksʼ An fuel additional fiveatper cent saving 2356 distance transport. From the outset, designers and engineers were This new City Link’s management to invest package Fuel by the determined to provide offrugal PowerShift 3 encompasses while City when the Link drivers, specified automated economy 40 tonnes gvw, in butfuel roadThe tests have power will be transmitted the best possible Euro who acted meet Package. tofor meet the future Euro 6 emissions engine’s the production line. 6 version available Euro This 5 emissions – orThe shows regulations, package forultra-clean to ordertoas a four per comfort, the British encompasses Arocs Linkimprovement. engineers were determined to provide the best possible training a Euro 6 driving has seven employees taxpayer dynamics, and monthly cabs use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel safety, who would available productivity and assistance cent transmission, be while referred in IT, alongside failing to integrate – the Fuel ultra-clean fi tted training as as shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal sub-contractors a standard. Euro and operating economy, as well as monthly 6 version version Drive assistance shows–aFuel by the PowerShift 3 automated comfort, dynamics, safety, productivity and and were not The Arocsdriving has seven cabs available in likely Cotswold Medicals Ltdstandard, and the trucks will be 14 different four per Advice a sweeping range of cab is –only. and versions. its aim toengine have toThe As supplements the This package encompasses to to foot cutaim government 81 cent guests programs improvement. £5-10 Advice took sizes, by are available which have been redundancy turns – is Coverdale House Package. and tofuel their acquisitions and reduce the its ratings head when specified meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, and the is costs operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab to out options, cut on employed 17-mile fuela costs allowing The changing bytest by the company, to thetailor available for monthly ordertoas a Euro 6 transmission, fitted as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements compact engines Little Sodbury End training styles drive, are will be designed carefully and cabs million TheBlueTec 6 increasing vehicles2.3 m in application. and – Fuel changing 81driving chosen L, M or customers to redundancy guests perfectly specifi payment to tookdriving simulate cally developed for the vehicle’s for Sumnerany bill,” styles turns sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to scheme, a out variety to head and increasing while the ultra-cleanassistance Euro 6 version shows a four per because typical Bristol BS37 6QE on aof number 17-mile the asdriving in-line test Cotswold Medicals Ltd of depots six-cylinder S treated versions, of The Cotswold Medicals Ltd knowledge how current they as to engines the creditors drive Actros operate, version only. programs are available which have been conditions. to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or new drive, knowledge for holds with Arocs can maximum carefully chosen and will not be the Guinness Theofroute Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by also beWorld Record tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. to varied included Rivers drive tohow range of applications. simulate Coverdale House for singlesaid. maximum company a variety and dualCoverdale House of is typical fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, insolvent fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas Charges include VAT cent improvement. carriageway unable fitted for has turbocharger been instrumental in their fuel-efficiency. with Little Sodbury End driving conditions. roads. spacious road tests paid Each and The current Actros holds can the Guinness for have 2.5 m variantsbutwith ofand The BlueTec 6 engines are designed December. specifically developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs also beWorld Record the Little Sodbury End The route four demonstrator changing and increasing Thedualincluded shown drive the new model is seven single- and configurations offered for Mark aMay “I find Bristol BS37 6QE The 81driving guestsstyles took turns to head out on a 17-mile test it staggering Volvoʼs per cent more frugal new trucks intercooler reckons I-Torque Mr Moulton Volvoʼs provided the new Mercedes-Benz Bristol BS37 6QE Euro to provide carriageway level new for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have for the 6the cab I-Torque driveline event floor. good roads. Euro made when tractive 6– driveline Each Actrosdemise.” specified 10demonstrator journeys of is ʻbrilliantʼ. to meet Euro 5 emissions asdrive, in-line six-cylinder engines with range of applications. fitted shown with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive maximum four the-Arocs a–totalrange from the 4x2 production regulations, carefully chosen to for simulate a varietyvaried of typical of ofproduction almost which Charges include VAT two-axle Mark May 700 the new model is seven per cent more frugal power for miles trucks which the reckons while atprovided European covered little for the release Although the new more ultra-clean on forthan thethe Mercedes-Benz theof Euro day. the event 6 version Charges include VAT market engine’s images made of showsActros 10European a four per journeys fuel-efficiency. version is ʻbrilliantʼ. exhaust-gas turbocharger andincluded single- and Thedualdrive configurations offered for - a total a levelwhen cabspecified floor. to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, with rear-wheel drive to 8x8/4, market will get cent improvement. each under driving conditions. 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April 20-21, 2016 FPS Expo 2016 Take a look at the UK’s largest oil distribution industry event at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre. www.fpsshow.co.uk Do you know what the sign left means? DVSA reckons many drivers don’t!

rivers are being urged to make sure they keep up to date with the rules of the road, as new research shows fewer than a quarter of British road-users read the Highway Code after passing their test. In an online survey of 400 drivers, only 23 per cent said they had read the Highway Code since they passed their practical driving test. In response, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging drivers to sign up to receive reminders and updates about the Highway Code on social media. The Highway Code already has over 50,000 Twitter followers and 38,000 likes on Facebook. According to the DVSA, the majority of people who receive updates from the Highway Code said they have used the roads differently since signing up to receive alerts, and 80 per cent said their knowledge had improved. DVSA said it has now updated the online version of the Highway Code to make it easier to find rules and see recent changes. Transport minister Lord Ahmad said: “The Highway Code is essential reading for all road

users – not just those who are learning to drive. It’s now easier than ever to keep up to date with the Highway Code and the rules of the road. “Making sure all road users keep their skills and knowledge up to date will help to keep Britain’s roads amongst the safest in the world.” Road users can keep up to date with the Highway Code and get regular reminders about the rules on Twitter (@HighwayCodeGB) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ HighwayCodeGB). Last year, DVSA sought feedback from those who have already signed up for the Highway Code social media alert service. The results show that: ● 83 per cent of respondents said that their knowledge has improved since signing up to the service ● 63 per cent of respondents said that they have used the road differently since signing up for the alerts ● 94 per cent of respondents said that they would recommend the service to family and friends

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August 13-14, 2016 Wessex Truck Show Fourth outing for this show with display trucks, trade stands, live music and more in Yeovil, Somerset. www.wessextruckshow.co.uk

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BARRON WOOD DISTRIBUTION – OPPORTUNITIES FOR OWNER DRIVERS & SMALL OPERATORS

Our greatest resource is our people – their enthusiasm, professionalism & humour are the lifeblood of our business. Our team takes immense pride in building long-term relationships with our partners through listening to & understanding their needs. Our dedicated fleet made up of 140 owner operators & small hauliers working with us on an exclusive basis are highly valued members of this team & work hand in hand with our planning & support people. In recognition of the outstanding contribution these drivers & operators make we offer the following benefits: ● Market leading rates & 7 day payment terms ● Full planning & admin support ● Trouble free invoicing & payment ● Liveried trailer hire ● Exclusive, ‘best in class’ insurance package Due to our continued growth & success we are looking to expand our team by 40 vehicles this year & a further 100 vehicles in 2016.

If you are currently operating your own vehicles & are looking for a long term, financially stable partner who speaks your own language, then call & speak to James Smith on 01772 610181 or email ownerdrivers@bwd-traffic.co.uk.

LYNCH WINS PRESTIGIOUS TIPPER HAULIER OF THE YEAR TITLE We’re delighted our commitment to being the best haulier in the country has been officially recognised – with a top industry award. Lynch has been awarded Tipper Haulier of the Year in this year’s Tip-ex 2015 awards. Sponsored by MAN Truck and Bus UK, we have scooped the title for putting safety first in the demanding world of tipper operation in London. The award is testimony to how instrumental we’ve been in considering innovative ways of removing excavated spoil out of Central London. We found that our fleet’s daily journeys were having an adverse effect on our carbon footprint. However, our management team, which is one of the most experienced around, came up with the pioneering idea of using Rail Hub to send the spoil by train to a landfill site in Buckinghamshire. We now have 140 customers whose sites have benefited from lower carbon emissions and greater efficiency due to our revolutionary ‘Muck Away’ solution. Sales director, Rob Lynch, said: “This award represents our position as the company that helps its customers achieve their site programme through our ‘Muck Away’ service. “We have an amazing team of people who help make this happen. Being presented with this accolade is significant industry recognition that spurs us on to be better-and-better for our customers.” Tip-ex is one1 of the only UK LOADER events dedicated to the tipping, bulk haulage, CLASS LOW &showcasing CLASS 2 BEAVERTAIL tanker and bulk liquid transport industries. More information about the awards can be found at DRIVERS URGENTLY REQUIRED & HIAB www.tip-ex.co.uk

ForFor ongoing major projects across further information visit our website London, Home Counties and Northampton www.l-lynch.com/muck-away-london-uk-service

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H&G RECRUITMENT H&G is providing the transport and logistics industry with outstanding innovation and industry leading staffing solutions. Our unique menu of added value benefits includes the introduction of our client and worker portal that provides our partners an excellent channel of communication 24 hours a day. But the most revolutionary project for H&G has been working alongside our broad spectrum of clients, to up skill over fifty 7.5t and class 2 drivers to class 1 C+E drivers and proactively resolve the ever looming driver shortage. H&G are proud to announce the upcoming launch of our new, mobile friendly recruitment site which will allow drivers even easier access to exciting opportunities and means that the full H&G experience will soon be available in everyone’s pocket. The new H&G website will provide a place for our workforce to be always informed of the latest vacancies, never too far away to contact us, and always in control. Readers of Transport Café will be happy to see new H&G jobs listed on their favourite site’s job page. Not content with just evolving the way in which you become a part of the H&G family, we have made sure that existing drivers have a new, simple and direct way of logging the hours they have worked that ditches paper timesheets and fax machines for an easy to use and highly praised Driver Portal. Simply

logging in with a provided username and password gives you access to the very same, professional timesheet logging system that we use, allowing you to easily log your worked hours, giving you peace of mind. Mr Jonathan Shaw (45) has said “The new Driver Portal is an easier way to log your hours as you do them, and I don’t have to worry about remembering to fax sheets of paper over. I can always see Untitled-2 1 when I’ve worked just by logging in from my mobile phone, tablet or computer. The payroll staff at H&G are incredibly helpful, and after one phone call all of my worries about the new system had gone, and I’ve been able to log my hours every day without any hassle.” John, like many, would consider himself ‘computer illiterate’ and has found the site to be easy to use and accurate, and our Portal experts are always on hand to talk drivers through any issues. At H&G we’re always here to help, and have members of the team available on the phone 24/7, so you never feel alone. Innovation doesn’t meant we have forgotten the basics. We still concentrate on giving our workforce the best opportunities we can with competitive rates, guaranteed minimum hours, no zero hour contracts, reward schemes for the colleagues that go the extra mile and a varied network of clients on either permanent or temporary positions.

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For further information on our become part of our winning team either visit our website, send a text or give us a call today! www.h-g-recruitment.com Text: 84100 Call: 0845 561 6000 (local rates apply) Read the paper online at www.transportcafe.co.uk

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BRADMOORE RECRUITMENT

First and foremost, Fagan & Whalley Ltd is a people-focused business with a hands-on and highly communicative management style. Our strength as a haulage business lies in our first-class team, who we offer the following benefits to:

Bradmoore is now its 14th year serving customers in the East Midlands. The big news recently has been that we can now offer work to younger HGV drivers over 23 if they have held their licence for a year and have driven 90 days in the last two years. One of our big retail clients is now offering this great opportunity to drivers who before would struggle to be accepted. We offer drivers many incentives to work for us, such as help with finding accommodation, maximising their income, and offering a £300 introduce-a-friend scheme. We are also looking for full and part-time HGV 1 drivers who want to earn good money all year around, but who are flexible to be able to drive on different contracts if need be. As testament to us, many of our drivers have been with us for more than six years, so we are are doing something right – and many new drivers come to us via referral, which is very pleasing. Whether you are looking for work either as a young driver or an experienced ‘hand’, then please give us a call today to see what we can offer you. After all, you have nothing to lose and maybe much to gain.

● Good earning potential ● All hours paid ● Average holiday pay ● High-spec vehicles ● Driver facilities ● Company uniform We are also committed to driver development with our in-house CPC-approved driver training facility and Fleetmetrik system. We also offer training for high-performing Class C drivers up to Class C+E – and this, coupled with our apprenticeship and work placement schemes, allow us to provide our team with excellent career development opportunities. We’re always searching for the best and brightest in new recruits, so whether you’re a school leaver or have 20 years’ experience in transport, if you have enthusiasm, team spirit and a positive attitude, you could be the right person for us.

Please contact Emma Wearden (HR Officer) 01282 505550 Or Emma.Wearden@faganwhalley.co.uk

Our contact details are 01604 491224 email; john@bradmoore.co.uk karl@bradmoore.co.uk 13 Duncan Close, Redhouse Square, Moulton park Northampton, NN3 6WL

ENCORE DRIVING

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Encore Driving is a specialist driving agency recruiting LGV1, LGV2 and 7.5-tonner drivers to cover temporary and ongoing positions for clients based in the Midlands, and from the firm’s new driving division based in Slough covering West London. Encore recognises there is a shortage of drivers in the industry and is working hard to tackle the problem. “Attracting, recruiting and retaining drivers must be seen as an investment and not a cost,” said divisional manager, Wayne Stroud, “and that’s why Encore’s recruitment strategy is about training, development and recognition.” Encore is a JAUPT-approved CPC training centre that has been offering free training to its drivers since January 2014. Seventy per cent of its drivers completed their CPC training with Encore by September 2014, and its training programme will ensure all its drivers receive periodic training that enables them to complete 35 hours by September 2019. In July, Encore launched its Approved Driver Scheme that recognises and rewards drivers for the work they do, and on September 1, the company will launch

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its Encore Driver Training Programme. The cost of training is a fundamental reason that prevents a lot of drivers entering the industry or moving up from van to HGV. The training programme addresses this and is designed to help drivers upgrade their licence or add further skills – for example, HIAB or Moffett – without having to find a lump sum of money. Managed by experience, Encore understands the industry and what the drivers are up against. Whether you are a Ltd Co driver or PAYE, Encore will be pleased to hear from you.

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WE URGENTLY REQUIRE Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) experienced drivers for our extensive client network. We can offer FULL, PART or ADHOC hours to suit you. We’re recruiting in Manchester, North West, West Midlands, Home Counties, London, Kent and South East You should have a minimum of two years HGV experience in a professional environment and a current, valid driving licence with no more than six points for minor offences. We also offer PAYE or Unique Self employed payment option, 24 hour helpline, holiday pay, sickness pay etc, recommend a friend bonus scheme, company SPONSORS OFTHE uniform, Stake holder pension TRUCKSTOP O1F5 scheme, Shining Star Award YEAR 20 New Office Launch

Due to continued expansion we are proud to announce our latest office opening in the prestigious CEME Innovation building in Dagenham Essex just off the M25 junction 30 Why not call us now on 020 8596 5392 for an interview and to meet the team

EXCITING CONTRACTS NATIONWIDE We pay from £10 basic days up to £20 premiums days. Salaries range from £32,000 - £42000 before non compulsory overtime with unique Bonus & Benefits package CALL US NOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION TO BOOK AN INTERVIEW!(local rates apply) H&G is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our work force

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working together HGV Class 1 Dray Drivers £110.30 A DAY HGV drivers needed for dray work in Surrey Sussex and Kent on going contracts. HGV Class 1 up to £14 an hour HGV drivers required in the Heathrow Slough Greenford Basildon Dartford Sittingbourne Aldershot Gatwick for ongoing contract HGV Class 1 Drivers £130 per night For a Blue Chip Client in Tilbury on going position.

HGV Class 1 Drivers £120 per day and £140 per night Required for an ongoing container contract in Thatcham must have experience and held licence for 2 years HGV Class 1 Drivers £11.50 day £12.50 pm’s £13.50 nights Required for large supermarket contracts in Kent will consider drivers with 1 years experience. All drivers will be required to complete a drivers assessment.

Please contact Emma Wearden(HR Officer) on 01282 771 983 or e-mail: Emma.Wearden@faganwhalley.co.uk

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Vacancy: HGV Class C+E Driver / Crane Operators EuroTrail UK Limited is a progressively expanding company in the supply of heavy commercial equipment to the construction and allied trades industry. We have vacancies for HGV Class C+E to deliver Brick, Block & Floor Beam products throughout the UK. We offer an excellent remuneration package with the opportunity of bonus payments to compliment your basic wage structure and good working conditions. The positions will be based at our Leeds site but will require a number of nights out per week depending on the profile of deliveries. Applicants must have a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Card and have experience in deliveries to construction sites.

Please telephone 0113 3076 799 for an application form or send full CV to: - Adam Steers, Operations Director, EuroTrail UK Ltd, West End Approach,Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 0NB

New 1depots opened in Warrington, CLASS LOW LOADER & CLASS 2 BEAVERTAIL Dartford, Bridgwater and Hemel DRIVERS URGENTLY REQUIRED & HIAB

HGV Class 1 Drivers Solstor are seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Crayford, Yaxley and Derby operations • Guaranteed high earnings • Full time and casual positions available • Modern fleet Applicants must have • Minimum 2 years class 1 experience • Driver CPC card • Flexible attitude Contact jobs@solstor.co.uk or call 01322 429 777 for an application form

CLASS 1For LOW LOADER, CLASS 2 BEAVERTAIL, HIAB DRIVERS REQUIRED ongoing major projects across MUST HAVEHome PLANT EXPERIENCE LOADING UNLOADING London, Counties and AND Northampton GRAB/TIPPER DRIVERS REQUIRED Must have Plant experience, 2 years driving experience MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH NO MORE THAN 6 POINTS ON essential (max 6 points on licence) LICENCE. EXCELLENT RATES PAID CPCS card an advantage. in REQUIRED North London & Northampton SWEEPER Based DRIVERS

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TEMPLINE DRIVING ARE LOOKING FOR CLASS 1, 2 AND 7.5T DRIVERS FOR A RANGE OF POSITIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ■ BIRMINGHAM CLASS 1 ■ CIRENCESTER CLASS 1 AND 2 ■ COALVILLE – CLASS 1 TRUNKING ■ CREWE - CLASS 1 SHUTTLE ■ CRICK – CLASS 1 TRUNKING ■ DORDON – CLASS 1 TRUNKING SHORT SHIFTS ■ FENNY COMPTON – CLASS 1 ■ HAMS HALL - CLASS 1 TRUNKING AND STORE DELIVERIES ■ HINCKLEY – CLASS 1, TRUNKING AND STORE DELIVERIES ■ LICHFIELD – CLASS 1, TRUNKING AND STORE DELIVERIES ■ LICHFIELD - CLASS 2, SOME HANDBALL, PALLETISED ■ LOUGHBOROUGH – CLASS 1 HIAB, TRAMPING ■ MAGNA PARK – CLASS 1 TRUNKING ■ MAGNA PARK - SHUNTER, BUSY ENVIRONMENT ■ MINWORTH – CLASS 1 TRUNKING LONG SHIFTS ■ NORTHAMPTON CLASS 1 ■ NORTHAMPTON - 7.5T MULTIDROP ■ NORTHAMPTON - CLASS 2 MULTIDROP (THIS IS BIG MULTI DROP BUT THE RATE IS GOOD AT £11.00 PAYE OR £12.00 LTD) ■ RUGBY - CLASS 1 TRUNKING LONG SHIFTS ■ RUGBY – CLASS 1 SOME HANDBALL ■ RUGBY - CLASS 1 TEMP-PERM, TRUNKING, GOOD HOURS. ■ RUGBY - CLASS 2 STORE DELIVERIES ■ TAMWORTH - CLASS 1 TRUNKING ■ TAMWORTH - CLASS 2 HANDBALL WE TREAT OUR DRIVERS WITH THE SAME IMPORTANCE AS WE DO OUR CLIENTS. WE WILL NOT LIE TO YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE TREATED WITH THE RESPECT YOU DESERVE.

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Visit www.bradmoore.co.uk or Speak to a consultant today: 01604 491 224 Truckstop News gives you unrivalled access to over 45,000 drivers each month

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Call our national recruitment team now on 0845 45 999 45 for more information, text the word “LGV” to 60060 or register online at www.lgv-drivers.co.uk facebook.com/LGVDrivers @LGVDrivers_

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Corporate Road Solutions 0844 4145 301 OWNER DRIVERS & SMALL HAULIERS REQUIRED

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Owner Driver Opportunities

● 7 days payment terms – no hidden charges! ● Direct bank payments (BACS) ● Modern trailers/ competitive hire ● Long term contracts – 365 days a year ● Weekend/ night work ● Free truck washing/ weekend parking

UK Return Loads

● Regular loads from all areas of UK ● Night work and weekend work available ● Tautliner, Box, Fridge & Flat work available ● Excellent rates ● Prompt payment (BACS)

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FULL STARTER SET UP WITH FULL ADMIN SUPPORT • National Work • Weekly Payments • Round Trip & Seven Day Work Also Available • Fuel Cards Provided

• Traction Only • Trailer Hire • Excellent Mileage Rates • We Pay For All Loaded & Empty Miles

Contact Gary or Shaun. E-mail: info@corporateroadsolutions.com Tel: Gary: 07725 259590 Shaun: 07738 644281

Fahy Freight is part of the Driver Provider North West Ltd group of companies Unit 3c, Selby Place, Stanley Business Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EF Company Reg: 5970257

To advertise here please email Talk Media Sales on: truck.ads@kelsey.co.uk

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OWNER DRIVERS

CALLING ALL HAULIERS AND OWNER DRIVERS er Contain and tion Distribu work le availab

START AS A SUB-CONTRACTOR AT MARITIME TODAY! 9 Great rates 9 Guaranteed weekly payment 9 Long term contract 9 Tramping & day work options 9 Competitive trailer hire 9 Fuel cards

WORK OUT OF: Bristol / Doncaster / Felixstowe / Immingham / Leeds / Liverpool London Gateway / Manchester / Milton Keynes / Northampton / Peterborough Reading / Southampton / South Shields / Tamworth / Thamesport / Tilbury

For a bespoke subbie deal call Tom on:

07966 310210

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TRANSPORT LOGISTICS

DFDS a leading Logistics provider

FELIXSTOWE & SOUTHAMPTON

Spot & Contract Traction Work Available

Are in the market for:

OWNER DRIVERS & OTHER SUB-CONTRACTORS.

PMP-Forward Ltd. are a firmly established logistics provider, who need to expand in order to meet the increasing demand from our customer base. We are seeking HIGH CALIBRE PROFESSIONALS who have what it takes, to deliver, on a daily basis sea containers, safely and on time.

IN RETURN, WE CAN OFFER :

✔ Highly competitive rates. ✔ Simple invoicing procedures. ✔ Prompt payment terms. ✔ Trailers. ✔ A friendly & positive working environment. ✔ 24 Hour back up support.

Contacts @ Felixstowe – Steve Traynor Tel: 01394 675248 Contacts @ Southampton – Les Emery or John Ward Tel: 01489 557771

We have daily availability for spot traction and availability for contract traction. We operate containers from Immingham, Liverpool and Avonmouth. We operate trailers from Immingham and Felixstowe.

We Require:

● 44 tonne units. ● Preferably ADR! ● Waste license. ● Trampers For more information please contact: thierry.versluis@dfds.com

WWW.DFDS.COM

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RETURN LOADS

Barron Wood Distribution Limited

UK & European Return Loads Tautliners – Tilts – Box Vans – Flats – Crane Mounted Vehicles

Owner Drivers Required Traction Available

www.barronwooddistribution.co.uk Contact Preston 01772 610160 - Glasgow 0141 781 1100 TRAINING

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or phone 02920 211053 today!

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Operator Licensing Service - Call 0844 324 0854 info@oplicence.co.uk Or Text your Name & Phone Number to 07963 656589

HGV CPC Holders Required Nationwide - Contact Us Today! “O” LICENCE APPLICATION SERVICE (Division of Classic Transport Consultancy Ltd)

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