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Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is anuary 2016 saw crude oil they are paying are taking a impression announced Arocs, a as unusual as the complete truck, which traded at its lowest price in 12 short-term view of things. We of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, new years, specialist truck with bulk diesel prices know what owner-operators need AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc a robusta radiator guard and optically continuing to fall.

According to to earn to continue to make a position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its for construction work, integrated construction-specifi folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an RHA figures, average living out of the job, and we want all-new FH the series ofprice heavy trucks, Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. paid byis hauliers for fuel has fallen them to be working with us for which set to follow view of the road.

This is position, optimised to provide a better Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designed driver Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most from a 2015 with high ofthe 94.4p per in mind the long term. aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an all-new trucks, onlitre the of FH the new Loader and Grounder.

The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and focus on fuel economy. to a a heels low of 79.9p per series litre at of heavy “I’d rather pay the rate they innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design.

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with the driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most the beginning of January 2016. need and strengthen the Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was star world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range wasthe the stardown the andwhen aoperators, focus on fuel economy.

For many small theto partnership than beat Details were scarce we went Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some North-West’s steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides press ahead of and the official launch on fall in fuel prices has provided aof price just because we’ve seen attraction for some of the the North-West’s structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. tractor units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went to leading road transport at a lifeline and a chance to make a a long-overdue reduction in the for heavy-duty shortisan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading road operators, press of transport the official on manufacturer told Truckstop News thelaunch which are among the lightest vehicles decent living outahead of event their trucks; cost of fuel.” at a structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch staged by leading an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means from September 5, but thestaged Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution.

3 of interior launch event by however, customers have been Theleading policy of giving small give the additional m space. storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on manufacturer told Truckstop News the 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount dealer Enza.

8x4/4 concrete with 32-tonne quick to notice and aredealer exerting operators a fair deal has This means extra 300mixers litres (10.5 ft) of board.“The caban is optimised both for cu work and new improvements.

FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of extreme upgrades and storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on rom 2013 onwards, the German maximum permissible weight. pressure on operators tovast obviously paid off, as Barron leisure time,” Nilsson said.

“A better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a amount Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and vehicle manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is for designed reduce their rates in light of their Wood’s business is growing at 20 of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, trucks tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel lower costs. per centthe a year and moving 700 noise levels among other features, all increase Held at operating theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, Centres function (Truckstop 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 Leading transport company loads per day.

It has ambitious event gave invited guests their first chance to put the noise levels among other features, all increase The system, function which works alongside the (Truckstop issue 301).

UK event gave invited guests their first chance tofor putfuture the growth, and a 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, Barron Wood Distribution has plans chance pleasant relaxation aare good I-Shift automated transmission, isroads. claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tired and more alert.”

New Actros the ultimate truck for longgrown its business in partnership key part of this is to increase the the name Arocs. and has been manufactured to be idling speed.

Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less We give £5 to to cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Newa 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 with community of dedicated number of dedicated The new dump trucks, all-wheel drive and robust for2013 the ranges from 1000operators to 3000 Nm and will and two steering front axles. Fourcharity for about the route the truck storing information to cut consumption by five per cent byand 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 owner-drivers and small hauliers from the current level offour 160engine sizes: dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs the construction site. every medical be achieved by the axle versions with one front and three drives along.storing “The next time theabout truckthe uses route the truck information engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. over recent years, and is acutely trucks 250 trucks during the The latter 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,touses 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure aware of the financial challenges course of 2016. besizes, available as two-, threeand fourtrade fair in April 2013. is completely new and comes in the vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said toIfensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” facing these operators.

They have you’re in exploring axle vehicles, with 16 output form ofinterested thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. asVolvo economical as Barron possible,” said industry-leading Claes Nilsson, president, Truck sought to progress buck theisholds industry Wood’s ranging from 238 bhp to for 625 bhp.

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

Thevehicles current Actros the Guinness Claes Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. or 0870 6091540 by committing to maintaining deal for owner-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 please with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off Corporation.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel rates in the face of lower fuel contact James Smith at Barron new model is seven per cent more frugal for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ Fuel when specified to meet 5get emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal prices, ensuring operators anew Wood Distribution Ltd onautomated 01772 use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 The Arocs has seven cabs available Package.

This package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four or peremail ownerdrivers@ when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, better deal.

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Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent improvement. while the Euro 6 version shows four per traininghaulier and monthly assistance –aFuel James Smith, manager bwd-traffic.co.uk Cotswold Medicals Ltd version only. programs are available which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by The 81 guests took turns to head a costs 17-mile test can be found on Coverdale House Advice – and its aim is toout cut on fuel by cent improvement. at Barron Wood Distribution, Further details The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be Little Sodbury End changing driving styles and increasing drive, chosen to simulate a out variety typical test changing styles and increasing Thecarefully 81 guests tookdriving turns to head on aof 17-mile Bristol BS37 6QE commented: “Companies that the company’s website at www. asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions.

The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosenthe to simulate a variety of typical always try to reduce rates barronwooddistribution.co.uk Charges include VAT Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for a level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

The route included single- and Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys a total Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the Arocs range from the 4x2 two-axle carriageway roads. 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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Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium feature on page 8 per cent.

Together I-See and other the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & per cent. Together I-See andPark othercircuit minorin two-seater racing cars piloted by professional ACCIDENT enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton drivers. truck can offer. improvements, the result is fuel consumption feature truck can offer.

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EVENHEIGHTS REACHES FOR RANGE T ISUZU TRUCK CELEBRATES ANNUAL SNATIONWIDE DEALERSHIP CHALLENGE cania (Great Britain) Ltd has won an order for more than 2000 trucks from Eddie Stobart Ltd and its associated companies, including AW Jenkinson Forestry Products.

The deal represents Scania’s largest ever suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the order in Europe, with the vehicles due for finals of its annual nationwide Dealership delivery over a two-year period commencing Renault Range T480 Challenge, which took place over a whole March 2016. is fitted with day at its HQ in Amco Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

Scania saidcrane the arrangement will involve Veba 936 The six finalists out of ITUK’s 63 many Scania UK dealers, both in terms of dealerships had to progress through two vehicle supply and repair and maintenance exceptionally tough earlier online rounds operations. before qualifying for the finals. They were The majority of vehicles in the order will then confronted by a series of challenges that be supplied on 36-month contract hire tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge agreements, including road fund licence and professional expertise to the limit. and all repair and maintenance, which will “We set up the Dealership Challenge to be managed by Scania (GB)‘s Fleet Care find the very best people and companies in department with service provided locally by the our nationwide network,” said Peter Murphy, manufacturer’s UK dealer network. managing director of ITUK. “It is also a way of The model mix includes G-series 4x2 assessing the ability of our dealer network to sleeper cab tractor units and R-series 6x2 ensure we continue to deliver the very highest mid-lift and 6x2/4 twinsteer tractor units, all levels of care, sales expertise, parts and with Scania Highline cabs. Also spec’d are service technical skills.”

410 and 450 bhp SCR-only Euro 6 engines.

The finalists of the 2014 Dealership “Scania has long played a major role in our Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, fleet and we are naturally extremely pleased Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks to be once again committing to the marque,” Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, Harry said William Stobart, executive chairman of Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & Eddie Stobart Ltd. “We have been impressed Bus Kent. with Scania’s operating economy over the life Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership general haulier of the vehicle and the performance of Scania’s and an Authorised Ltd Repairer plus twoaTop Evenheights has selected 410 and 450 SCR-only Euro 6 engines.”new Master Technicians, to Japan Renault Rangewho T forare its sent heavy-duty to participate in the global I: 1 Grand haulage work for the London transportPrix 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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FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of upgrades and rom onwards, the German time at Transline. Performance The2013 Brighouse-based group 5 and 6 form, pack a vast amount Leading charge for and fuel vehiclethe manufacturer said related bonuses, as well as other operates from more than 90all its of upgrades improvements. efficiency is Volvoʼs newand I-See trucks tractor units used for Leading charge for fuel employee locations across thethe UK, with Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the incentives, including function News, issue 301). is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the efficiency Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, onand off-road applications infirst the chance free training, are also vacancies across the country. event gave invited guests their to CPC putthe the The system, which works alongside the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the construction sector will beon known under available. vehicle through its paces UKisroads.

Stephen Carr, National I-Shift automated transmission, claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on UK roads.

New Actros the ultimate premium truck for longthe name Arocs. idling speed.

Maximum tractive power Recently, Transline Group Contracts Manager at Transline to cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport.

From the outset, designers and The dump trucks, all-wheel drive was a winner BesttoTemporary ranges fromof1000 3000 Nm and will Group, said: “In recent years, storing information about the route the truck to cut consumption by fivedesigners per cent byand distance transport.

From the engineers were determined tooutset, theRecruitment best possible Agency theengine sizes: the trucks, demand for our services has the dump concrete mixers, tractor bethe achieved by theatfour drives along.

“The next time theprovide truck uses about route truck storing information engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market.

Awards the same I-See operates the time grown hugely.

To continue to drives along.

“Thevehicles next truck units and route, drop-side chassis willtheRecruiter 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 for andExcellence 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates 2014. theis completely new and comes in the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure deliver the levels of service besizes, available ashigh two-, threeand trade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as afoursweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” Specialising in the provision our customers have come axle vehicles, with 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly foreconomical any application. progress is as as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo and on-site management of will also be toThe expect, we need recruit ranging fromClaes 238 bhp totofor 625 bhp.

Mercedes said the Arocs tandem are examples of the variety of tailor vehicles perfectly anyTruck application. current Actros holds the Guinness Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. trained and fl exible supply chain drivers.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off Corporation.

An fuel additional five cent saving in personnel, Transline works “Transline Group isseven afive great new per cent cent more frugal for economy atper 40istonnes gvw, butfuel road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line.

Anmodel additional per saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal with some of the world’s most employer.

We have some use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated The Arocs has seven cabs available Package.

This package encompasses while the Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four per blue-chip when specified meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package.

This package encompasses prominent excellent initiatives our available forultra-clean ordertoas afor Euro 6 fittedcompanies. as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training and monthly assistance – Fuel cent improvement. while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version fourbusiness per training and monthly –aFuel The operateswhich across employees, and want you toassistance get shows version programs are available have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim to its cutaim by Theimprovement.

81 guests took turns tofuel head a costs 17-mile testand Canada, and is Advice – is and is costs toout cut on fuel by cent Europe, Asia the best out ofstyles your career.

Due The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be changing driving and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81volume guests took turns to head on aof17-mile test fastest growing one of the UK’s to the of work coming our asdriving in-lineconditions. six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fitted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge ofknowledge how toThe drive for maximum ofroute to drive for maximum included singleand dualdrive, chosen tohow simulate a variety of typical recruiters. way, carefully we are able to offer more reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads.

Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

The route included single- and Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6– driveline trucks provided for the event made 10demonstrator journeys a–totalrange from the 4x2 two-axle Mark May Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the-Arocs carriageway roads.

Each of four which for production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. the Arocs were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s version with rear-wheel drive to 8x8/4, trucks forthan theof event made 10European journeys - a total market get under way in autumn 2013 – and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, market will get under way in autumn 2013 – recorded each trip, thewill mpg figure achieved was of On almost 700 miles covered on the day. should make forfuel additional fuel savings.

“Ishould make for additional savings.

“Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Torque reduces fuel consumption by upmpg to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 inbythe With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 With its cars newpiloted Volvo by FHprofessional series, Volvo is ʻpushing enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing drivers. four bhp V8-powered 2551,with and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining a premium per cent. Together I-See and other envelopeʼ in re-defining what awhat premium PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May food waste animalthe by-products Pointon & per cent.

Together I-See andof other minor enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton Park inand two-seater racing cars recycling piloted byspecialist professional drivers. truck canJohn offer. improvements, the result iscircuit fuel consumption truck can offer.

Sons, summed up result the feelings many when he said: “It was a great day,recycling very informative and enjoyable, improvements, the is fuelofconsumption PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager of food animal by-products specialist John Pointonand & can drop byMark up toMay 10 per cent. waste For theand average superbly organised.

The new Actros isaverage brilliant.

The driving experience was very fantastic and if the fuel can dropsummed by up toup 10 per cent.

For the Sons, the feelings when “Itlitres was aofgreat informative and enjoyable, and PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALIST continued. truck, this can equateoftomany a saving of he up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson performance figures are be Actros believed will belitres an all-round package.

The previous is a PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS truck, this can equateThe to ato saving of up to 4100 of fuel experience aand year,” Nilsson continued. superbly organised. new is it brilliant.

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

On-road have much and Volvo isall-round claimingwe thecan new trucks offer exceptional performance figures are to be one believed itattention, will unbeatable package.

The previous Actrosfront is a handling thatʼs much like a car.

“To be put things into perspective, even offer independent ARE YOU SUFFERING BECA handling thatʼs much a new car. one “To puta things into perspective, we can This evenworld-first offer independent frontto unsurpassed very good truck - butlike this is huge step forward.” suspension, although initially only on left-hand drive vehicles. takes handling ARE YOU SUFFERING BECA suspension, levels although initially only onNilsson left-hand drive vehicles. This world-first takes handling to unsurpassed We in the truck world,” said.

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Stobart’s latest order is for more than 2000 vehicles

The new deal is the fourth time Eddie Stobart Ltd and its associated companies have placed a major order with the marque – the first two being for 1000 vehicles in 2010 and 2012, from followed 1500 unitsDealership in Proud finalists theby 2014 Isuzu Challenge 2014.

Scania enjoyed a record year in the UK in Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials 2015, with its share of the heavy truck market in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful (18-tonnes and above) up by more than two to belines, a finalist again and in the Isuzu Truck track sleepers ballasts TfL/ a per cent.

Scania (Great Britain) Ltdfor reported Dealership Challenge for the second year London Underground as well as fabrication rise in turnover of 20.4 per cent. running. eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team and RSJsWe for filocal as“I’ve last year.

Webeen haveaafan wonderful team at AK always of Renault trucks Commercials everyone works and it was timeand to retire an old Euroto3a very high standard.

We’re very us hands-on and workhorse which has all served really well passionate about what we do. owner, over the years,” said Evenheights

Colin Wellington. “I’d heard great things about the new Range T, and we get great back-up and service from our local dealer, Norfolk Truck & Van, who looks after us very well.

“Taking everything into consideration, I “We enjoy a the verynew healthy relationship 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 a strong operational partnership.”

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

BRITISH HAULIERS WELCOME CHEAPER DIESEL

“For me personally, every day is a ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu raised the barsaid this the yearfirm’s – it was tough last Wellington trucks regularly year,a but even tougher time, though pull lot of weight – upthis to 22 tonnes – still very enjoyable and not too around the challenging city stressful. streets of “We’ll defi nitely enter againtonext year.

London, so its vehicles need be tough, It’s a great to the keep us“The on our toes Tand reliable andway up to job.

Range has meetbeen otheron top too,” Archer only theITUK roaddealerships for a couple of weeks, concluded. but we are really happy so far. The drivers are impressed and have said it’s a lovely, powerful vehicle that just keeps going.”

The family-owned business was established in 1986 and offers general haulage to the transport and steelworks industries across London and surrounding areas.

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Price of diesel has fallen below £1 per litre at some forecourts

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The cuts reflect further falls in the oil price, which is at its lowest for 11 years. UK CEMEX will operate its new TGX tractors Brent oil is currently at just plant out ofcrude its Rugby cementtrading production below $38 (£26) per barrel, having lost 35 per cent over the year.

With fuel representing around a third of annual operating costs for freight operators, the high price of fuel is often cited as the number one concern for hauliers.

The news of falling forecourt diesel prices fuel system defects and issued over 1500 was welcomed by the Freight Transport prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel Association (FTA), which described it systems,” the blog said. as good news for industry – though the “We’ve reviewed our sanctions for Association’s deputy chief executive, James defective fuel systems and agreed some Hookham, said he was keen to see the changes with DfT. The main difference is wider fuel market become more responsive we’ll now only issue immediate prohibitions to ever lower oil prices. for defective fuel systems and leaks,” it “Never forget that at £1 per litre, 60p continued. is fuel duty and about 16p will be VAT – DVSA said an immediate prohibition will sogiven the biggest winneroris ineffective the chancellor,” be for missing fuel cap said. “We needfuel to see orHookham sealing arrangement; leakthe caused by helping businesses at surface; these a government defect, contaminating the road uncertain times with a further reduction in is or insecure fuel tank where detachment fuel duty in the Budget this March.” imminent.

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Mercedes-Benz has announced Arocs, a new specialist truck the international Transline Group, Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its for construction work, recruitment all-new FH seriesconsultancy, of heavy trucks, is embarking which set tothe follow Volvo has lifted the on its 1 and on aisrecruitment drive forlidClass designed with Trucks driver in mind all-new FH series of heavy trucks, onClass the heels of the new The Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and focus on fuel economy.

2 drivers.

Thea new new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium with the driver in mind Actros fordesigned long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was the long-haul tractor unit range was thestar star than is and a focus ontofuel economy.

Details were ith scarce when weofwent stability in employment a minimum 400 attraction for some of North-West’s transport Antos press ahead of and theto official launch on expected for our industry.” roles fithe ll and a period attraction for some of the theusually North-West’s September 5,Details the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went New to leading road transport at a will be given employees ofbut unprecedented for heavy-duty shortleading road operators, at a press ahead of transport theNews official on manufacturer told Truckstop thelaunch a detailed induction and training growth, the award winning launch event staged by leading September 5, but the Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro radius distribution. launch event staged programmes by leadingare thorough and business is on the hunt for new manufacturer told Truckstop News the

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Enfield, joined Evenheights’ three-strong fleet in October. The vehicle is fitted with an Amco Veba 936 crane and has a 45 ft all-steer trombone trailer, which extends to 90 ft when required.AF Trucks has launched a new UKWorking nightto shift London’s widethe search findon Britain’s best materials solutions provider streets, uilding the new Range T delivers commercial vehicle drivers.railway CEMEX UK has added a fleet of Under the rubric ‘so you think you 27 new MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 can drive’, and with the DAF dealer tractor units for operation out of its cement network supporting the search, the Dutch production plant in Rugby. manufacturer has already embarked upon Sixty MAN units now make up the majority compiling a shortlist of 20 of the country’s of the 90-strong CEMEX Cement Logistics best drivers for its DAF Transport Efficiency fleet.

Driver Challenge.

Thehe new MAN fleet has been acquired deadline now up voting with The shortlisted 20isdrivers will for participate Repairin& our Maintenance cover and on aNews fiveprestigious Truckstop in a series of challenging practical and year financial package through MAN Financial Truck Stopassessments of the Year 2015 knowledge-based centred Services. competition, in association with H&G around an all-expenses-paid, two-day To complement its focus on safety, Recruitment – and the running is asCEMEX hotly live event at the Millbrook testing facility has specifi ed a range of additional vehicle contested as ever. in Bedfordshire in May. The top three safety equipment in line with its let existing fleet.

Hundreds readers have us DAF winning driversofwill be crowned as the know the names and locations of the Transport Efficiency Champions and invited to truck stopsinthey think areonce-in-a-lifetime the best in the participate a ‘classified’, country for food, facilities and parking, driving challenge, taking them across the and the Truckstop News team is currently Continent and finishing at the home of DAF hard sifting through the entries Trucksatinwork Eindhoven. and compiling shortlist of the most To compete inathe challenge, DAF heestablishments.

Driver and Vehicle Standards popular Trucks said it is expecting drivers to exhibit (DVSA) announced it is We’llAgency publish theof:listhas in the next “impeccable” levels launching a crack down on defective edition of the paper, upon which ● Driving style, performance and efficiency fuel systems in a bid to reduce dangerous we’ll dispatch across different our sizestop-secret of truck and driving fuel spills on UK roads. team of anonymous judges who conditions According DVSA’s On will pay a visit to tothe each of theMoving ● Road knowledge, legislation and the onlineand blog, the Agency will be taking a cafés make an independent Highway Code “more robust” to vehicles with assessment of approach the quality the ● Vehicle knowledge, defectof reporting and defective fuel systems from September 1. facilities and service on offer. pre-use checks “It’s not acceptable to contaminate the Andchallenge once theisappraisals The being rolled out across road surface orwe’ll to drive a vehicle in such are complete, the with the UK and is open toname any driver a clean poor condition that a fuel spill is likely,” the winners!

C+E licence, a Driver Card and a Driver CPC. blog post read. all potential readers of who To Thanks maximisetothe identifying the It said following a Highways Agency voted this year – and believe us, nation’s elite drivers, the Challenge is open to (HA) report on the effect offind diesel fuel spills we’re as eager as you to out non-DAF drivers, too. which truck stops grab the top spots!

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“You have your licence, so you can drive – but have you ever wondered just how good you really are?” said DAF Trucks driver trainer and press truck demo driver, Mandy on the road network, the Department for Wannerton. “Are you confident enough Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review to pit your skills against your peers? If so, the sanctions it issued at the roadside here’s your chance. You may be the most for vehicles with defective fuel tanks and fuel-efficient driver on your fleet, or the most systems. experienced, or even the most technically Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, knowledgeable – but whether an owner-driver including on dual carriageways and or a fleet driver, we’re looking for the whole motorways, resulting in lane closures and package – somebody who can do the lot. significant delays.

We’ve devised a full range of tests to identify DVSA said aside from the obvious risks the best of the best.” to road safety, it takes an average of five Candidates must apply by visiting www. hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes daf.co.uk/thechallenge where they will major disruption to traffic. also be required to complete some initial “During roadside checks between 2013 questions on truckand transport-related to 2014, DVSA examiners detected 2390 topics.

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WPI DRIVER RECKONS FH IS THE BEST DRESSED

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heshire-based civil engineering, surfacing and site adoption management company WPI Group Ltd has taken delivery of a new 80-tonne GCW FH500 6x2 tag-axle tractor unit.

Aside from good service from the firm’s local dealer, it appears the FH’s good looks helped seal the deal, according to WPI’s co-director, Steve Igoe.

“It’s because both the Volvo product and the service we receive from Thomas Hardie Commercials is second to none,” he said.

“Furthermore, in my opinion, the FH is also the best-looking truck on the road.”

In addition to its 80-tonne plate, allowing operation under STGO CAT 2 rules, specification of the latest Globetrotter-cabbed FH to join the 12-strong Volvo fleet includes a 10-tonne rated front axle for optimum loading tolerance.

The truck is also fitted with the VTO2514B 12-speed manual gearbox and the cab spec includes the latest Volvo sat nav, fridge-freezer and microwave.

DuraBright polished aluminium wheels, chassis infill with a specially ‘nibbed’ surface finish, and white sideskirts, mirror arms and

heads contribute to the overall look of WPI’s new truck.

The FH’s sideskirts feature a custom wrap depicting the early days of the company, and the FH also boasts 8 inch (203 mm) bore stainless-steel twin exhaust stacks, custom made by Adrian at Truckmax in Wisbech.

Ten extra lights on two light bars, courtesy of Kelsa, are mounted on the roof and the cab front lower panel. A Kelsa lower light bar with seven LED markers is fitted to the front bumper.

The FH is coupled to a new four-axle Faymonville N-4L-UV ‘Multimax’ trailer with two steering axles. The trailer features a hydraulically operated extending bed which increases the trailer’s overall load carrying width by 660 mm, from 2.54 to 3.2 m.

Unusually - and a first for the trailer manufacturer - WPI specified the ‘Multimax’ with aluminium wheels. According to WPI, unladen weight of the tractor and trailer is 25,250 kg – which equates to a payload potential of 54,750 kg.

The new FH will be maintained at Thomas Hardie Commercials overnight during the week on a Volvo Gold R&M contract.

Hey, good lookin’! FH is the “best-looking truck on the road,” according to WPI codirector Steve Igoe

RHA DEMANDS FRENCH MILITARY ACTION IN CALAIS

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he Road Haulage Association has demanded the French government deploy their military to secure the chaos at Calais following chaotic developments at the port in which 50 migrants boarded a P&O vessel.

As a result, ferry services were stopped and the Port was closed.

“This shocking breach of security clearly shows the migrant mayhem in and around Calais is not being tackled,” said RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett. ”This latest episode has made the headlines, but the many incidents of attacks and intimidation faced by our British drivers on a daily basis are going unreported as, depressingly, they are now being regarded as routine.

“It is now time for the authorities to acknowledge and meet our demand for the French military be deployed to secure the Port and its approaches,” he added. “I am now publically calling on government to join my call for this decisive action.”

Burnett said the time for debate has passed and immediate action was now required. “It is now surely only a matter of time before our worst fears become a reality and a UK-bound truck driver is killed,” he warned.

The RHA said it was “extremely concerned” that despite the recent deployment of 1300 French riot police and gendarmerie at Calais, there are only approximately 300 operating at any one time

– meaning they are “massively outnumbered” by 18:1.

In addition, the Association highlighted concerns that as the number of economic migrants, political refugees and asylum seekers congregating at the Port increases, the minimal effectiveness of the available security force is decreasing correspondingly.

“Even if the entire security contingent was to be deployed at any one time, the ratio would still be hard-pressed to cope at 5:1,” Burnett said. “The level of security currently in place barely scratches the surface of the problem. It’s therefore hardly surprising that recent days have seen incidents of violence and attacks on trucks far worse than have been seen in recent months.”

FUSO IS NEW BUILDER’S MATE

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hirteen years’ reliable, low-cost service from its previous Canter meant that when B&N Brickwork finally came to replace the 3.5-tonner, its successor would also bear the three-diamond FUSO logo.

B&N proprietor John Benson said he was impressed with the latest-generation Canter, which features a new fuel-efficient engine, DUONIC automated transmission and more spacious, better-equipped cab.

The building contractor from Compton, near Guildford, Surrey, purchased his new Canter 3C15 from the Heathrow branch of MercedesBenz dealer Rygor.

The smallest Canter is built around a ladder frame chassis, so unlike most of its 3.5-tonne rivals, it offers the sturdy characteristics of a proper truck rather than a van.

B&N Brickwork’s vehicle has a tipping body

by Wessex Vehicle Services of Salisbury, which also fitted a large, lockable tool box immediately behind the cab.

“I’d had my previous Canter since 2002,” Benson said. “It was a lovely little truck and certainly did me proud, covering just under 100,000 miles and never needing a new clutch.

In fact, the only problem I ever had was the

result of a fault on the battery terminals, which compared to previous versions, as has torque – was easily and inexpensively resolved.

370 Nm is available over a broad engine speed “Another thing I really like about the Canter is range. its manoeuvrability,” he continued. “The lock is Meanwhile, in Eco Mode the Canter’s very good and because there’s no bonnet, you DUONIC automated dual clutch transmission can turn it on a sixpence. That’s a big help, not contributes along with the standard Idle least because getting in and out of my yard is Start/Stop (ISS) function to reduced fuel a bit tight – I hired a vehicle by a mainstream consumption. manufacturer while I was waiting for my new truck to arrive, and the contrast was stark; it was the clumsiest thing I’d ever driven.

“As well as being very agile, the Canter also has a fantastic driving position.

You sit right over the front wheels, which means visibility is excellent,” Benson said.

B&N Brickwork’s new truck has an economical 3.0-litre, four-cylinder powerplant with engine brake as standard. At 150 bhp, output has been Thirteen years after he purchased his previous FUSO Canter, significantly improved builder John Benson of B&N Brickwork has just bought another

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Firm’s drivers were impressed with Range T during a week-long trial

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cottish refrigerated haulage specialist McLaughlan Transport has taken delivery of three 44-tonne Renault Range T480.26 6x2 tractor units.

The Range Ts, supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland with a full repair and maintenance contracts, operate out of McLaughlan Transport’s Perth depot – and are the first Renault trucks to join its 35-strong vehicle line-up.

The high-specification Range Ts are coupled with specialist refrigerated trailers and are already on the road, working on temperature-controlled distribution for supermarkets and regional distribution centres throughout the UK and Europe.

The firm said driver appeal was crucial, so introducing a new brand to the fleet needed careful handling.

“We had a Range T on an extensive demo trial for a week, with five drivers given the truck and asked to provide feedback,” said company director, George McLaughlan. “All five were extremely complimentary and were really impressed with the vision and driving position – in fact, they thought it was such a good-looking cab that they wanted a truck each!

“One of our drivers has recently returned from South West France and said he was particularly pleased with the performance and handling of the Range T on the journey,” he concluded.

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

Letter BREATH OF FRESH AIR After reading the readers’ letters in the January 19 issue of Truckstop News, it was a breath of fresh air to read Simon Burnikell’s letter on his positive view of the haulage industry after reading so many negatives.

I recently lost my job in the Merchant Navy due to the current crisis in the oil industry. After many years of wanting to go trucking and attending Truckfests, I decided to do something about it.

I have recently completed the Theory and Hazard Perception tests, Modules for Driver CPC and passed the test for Category C, and I now intend on doing the Category C+E as soon as possible. I have funded all this off my own back and I am determined this is what I want to do for the rest of my working life.

However, despite the welldocumented driver shortages, it’s difficult to find companies

that don’t insist on ‘experience’ – and who are willing to give new drivers like me the opportunity and training to make the haulage industry our career.

The haulage industry does not get the recognition it deserves and compared to the industry I come from, it is a profession that has a lot to be positive about.

Eric Tait Stromness

DRAWN TO THE JOB

I’m an artist based in Birmingham, and for the last five years I have been creating paintings inspired by the often overlooked landscape between the city and countryside – what some call the ‘edgelands’ – at night. I have largely been inspired to paint views of the M5 and M6 motorways that circle around the region, and the hidden world of canals, towpaths, and the transport depots found underneath.

In my recent paintings, I have created a series of ‘portraits’ of the various trucks and articulated lorries parked up in lay-bys, side roads, or viewed from the canalside in the (often huge) transport depots and warehouses. In a recent exhibition of these paintings in Sheffield, gallery director Karen Sherwood said: “Lorries are painted with a sensitivity usually reserved for more romantic subject matter, which imbues these massive and powerful workhorses of heavy

industry with an unusual intimacy.

These seemingly silent and still vehicles are bathed in twilight as though resting or abandoned to the night. The effect is not to make them ominous or threatening, but isolated and almost gentle.”

A selection of my paintings were on exhibition at The Artrix Arts Centre, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire in January, and will also be exhibited at Wolverhampton

City Art Gallery later in May 2016.

I’ve attached a few images of the paintings, and hope you and your readership might find them of interest. From my point of view, it would be interesting to hear any feedback from the trucking community, rather than an art audience, and to hear whether they have any resonance at all.

Shaun Morris By email

RIP SHEILA FIELD (1955-2015)

Truckstop News reader Sheila Field was recently taken on her final journey to Blue Bell Hill Crematorium on a 1950 Leyland Beaver.

Sheila (Lee) Jones was born in Lewisham just before Christmas in 1955. When Lee was six, the family moved to Tonbridge and she left school at 15 to work as a live-in nanny at a well-to-do house in West Malling. She went on to work for Medway Bonding and Reed Packing, where she met her future husband.

Sadly, Lee’s husband walked out on his family, leaving Lee to bring up a four-year-old boy and an infant twin boy and girl on her own. With the support of her parents, Lee became a truck driver to provide for her children, driving a 7.5-tonne box van making deliveries on behalf of Nightfreight in the Tonbridge area.

One cold night in January 2001, Lee was reversing down a remote farm road when the rigid skidded on ice and ended up with one wheel in a ditch. NY Recovery in Snodland attended the scene of the accident and Steve Field pulled the rigid out of the ditch. The following day, Steve phoned Lee to check she was suffering no ill effects from her mishap.

Steve invited Lee out for a drink, they fell in love and got married.

Lee’s delivery area increased and her days got longer, so she took a job using a 7.5-tonne rigid to deliver new Volvo cars.

Lee became ill and cancer was diagnosed; however, she worked for another six months. When she became too ill to work, Lee planned her own funeral. Her wish was to be put in a cardboard coffin and taken to the crematorium in an old van. Lee purchased her own cardboard coffin from the internet and helped to decorate it with butterflies.

After Lee had passed away, the funeral director expressed concern about securing the cardboard coffin in a van, but Lee’s daughter, Kim, said: “Mum ain’t going out in an old van, she is going out in style.”

Lee is deeply missed by her husband Steve, her children Jason, Kym and Aaron, her step children Kaleigh, Bethany and Gavin, six grandchildren and all of her friends.

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Charting Mick’s career from when he passed his test in a Atkinson Borderer in 1974, through a varied list of missions which took him all across Europe and Scandinavia, shifting everything from music shows and heavy plant to supermarket groceries, the tales are never less than entertaining.

But they can also be quite eye-opening, such as his account of thwarting hijackers, suffering delays resulting from a driver strike in Spain, and surviving a vehicle blow-over due to gale-force winds.

Now retired, Rennison’s frank, forthright and humorous account of his life on the road is a great read.

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n the last issue Steven Hinchliffe looked at a situation experienced by a reader of Truckstop News, whose accident resulted in a claim for personal injury compensation. Part 1 looked at the initial steps taken.

You will remember that my client, Mr K B Abbott, had been preparing a trailer to take a load of timber, and when trying to position a bolster and pins he slipped and fell onto the trailer bed. A claim was made to his employers and eventually their insurers’ representatives confirmed that responsibility for the accident was accepted, but alleged that Mr Abbott was 25% to blame for what had happened.

CASE STUDY - DEFECTIVE WORK EQUIPMENT - PART 2 The insurers’ representatives required the 25% reduction in his compensation because they alleged Mr Abbott had failed to tell his

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employers about the defective pins and they had not therefore been given the opportunity to fix them before the accident, and that in any event it was Mr Abbott’s decision to kick the pins. It appeared that the position was being falsely represented by the employers as Mr Abbott had repeatedly told two of his managers about the problem and they had done nothing about it. Also, how else was he to get the job done? You can imagine the response he would have got from his employers if he had simply refused to work with the defective pins!

We had to constantly chase the insurers’ representatives for confirmation that the allegation of contributory fault had been dropped and for them to make an offer to settle the claim. The delays continued and we therefore told them that Mr Abbott would have no option but to issue Court proceedings if the matter was not resolved quickly. Finally the representatives admitted they had misplaced the papers we had sent them, so we had to provide a further copy. Between them and the employers they were making a total mess of the case, which resulted in our costs increasing and which ultimately the employers or their insurers would have to pay.

At no point did the insurers’ representatives withdraw the allegation of contributory negligence, but after some negotiation the claim finally settled on a full value basis. If this had not been achieved we would have advised Mr Abbott to go ahead with Court proceedings and seek a full award of compensation. As with all of our clients, we made sure that Mr Abbott had legal expenses insurance cover to protect him against having to pay any Court related costs himself should the unexpected have happened and the claim gone badly wrong at a trial.

Mr Abbott accepted £5,650 total compensation in respect of both the injuries he suffered and his accident related financial losses (which mainly represented lost earnings). Once the settlement was concluded, we then sent details of the costs and expenses we had incurred in dealing with

Steven Hinchliffe the claim to the representatives, and fortunately an acceptable figure was agreed and paid without too much difficulty.

There is an important point to note about this case. At the time of the accident an employer was automatically liable to compensate an employee injured due to defective work equipment, whether that equipment was badly maintained or not. However, since October 2014 an injured employee now has to show that the employer should have known about the defect, either by discovery during routine maintenance work or upon specific notification, such as when given by an employee. In theory, it is now more difficult to succeed with a claim involving defective work equipment. However, we have not found this to be so in practice, as most of the claims for accidents of this type that we have taken on are caused by equipment that is known to be faulty and the employer has simply done nothing about it.

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 (eg members of your family or friends) can contact us for advice.

Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor and Principal of Hinchliffes Solicitors © Copyright 2016 Hinchliffes Solicitors

The next issue’s topic will consider “WHAT HAPPENS WHEN COURT PROCEEDINGS BECOME NECESSARY?” - 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”

LEGAL ADVICE

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

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This month, I received a query from a reader regarding my recent article on travelling to and from in-scope vehicles. The question is reproduced below: 11 - Hinchcliffes Solicitors - Accident Spot Feature in Truckstop News - Issue 361 - half page.indd 1 ‘I read with interest your article in Truckstop News (Issue 359, dated January 19, 2016). I have a question in relation to this that I hope you can clarify.

‘I am employed by a company as a professional salaried HGV driver, normally driving vehicles from their operating centre.

However, when there is none of this work, I am sub-let to a local employment agency as an HGV driver.

‘I am then tasked by the agency to third-party tasks, where I am required by my employer to travel to and from in-scope vehicles within 25 miles of my home address, to take them over and drive them.

‘Given I receive no remuneration for this task from the agency or the third-party, and therefore remain directly in the employ of my employer, and the in-scope vehicle is not at my home address or my employer’s operational centre, would I be correct in assuming the advice given in the article still applies? ‘In essence, that while

travelling to and from an in-scope vehicle, I am satisfying an obligation towards my employer and therefore am in fact carrying out other work, which should be recorded as duty time.’

First of all, this is a response which deals with the generic points. I cannot give specific advice on the basis of an email, letter etc, but I will try and look at the wider points.

As the reader has identified, the issue for drivers in this position is whether the work through the driver agency – ie, picking up the in-scope vehicles – needs to be recorded. EC Regulation 561/2006 at Article 9 (2) and (3) says: 2. Any time spent travelling to a location to take charge of a vehicle falling within the scope of this Regulation, or to return from that location, when the vehicle is neither at the driver’s home nor at the employer’s operational centre where the driver is normally based, shall not be counted as a rest or break unless the driver is on a ferry or train and has access to a bunk or couchette.

3. Any time spent by a driver driving a vehicle which falls outside the scope of this Regulation to or from a vehicle which falls within the scope of this Regulation, which is not at the driver’s home or at the employer’s operational

centre where the driver is normally based, shall count as other work.

So the question seems to revolve around whether this is picking up at the driver’s home 28/01/2016 or at the employer’s operational centre. In this scenario, it would appear at first glance that it may be neither, because the driver is not taking charge of a vehicle from home and not employed by the operator of the vehicle which is being picked-up. However, many agency or temporary arrangements exist in compliance with the legislation.

The European Commission has issued Guidance Note 2 which states the following: “There is no differentiation as to the character of the employment contract of the driver. Thus these rules apply to both permanent drivers and drivers employed by a temporary employment undertaking hiring out of labour. For a ‘temporary driver’ the ‘employer’s operational centre’ means an operational centre of an undertaking using the services of that driver for its road transport (‘user undertaking’), and not the head office of the ‘temporary employment undertaking’.”

For any driver in this position, it makes sense to clarify the issue with the agency or employer.

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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BROSCOMBE LIGHTENS UP WITH DAF CRANE TRUCK Broscombe said its new crane truck has enabled it to take on significant new business

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E Broscombe has taken delivery of a new DAF CF 8x2 with mounted crane to service new business opportunities in the heavier lift market.

“The new HMF 60 tonnes/m crane lifts 10 tonnes at truck side and 3.3 tonnes up to 14.6 m away, which lets us talk to customers about a lot more work than when we only had a lighter HIAB unit,” said Broscombe’s operations director, Dan Brooke.

“The real difference, though, is the CF is so much lighter than comparable quality trucks that, even with the big new crane, we can get a genuine 10-tonne payload on it. Its lift and steer axles also give us terrific manoeuvrability on building and construction sites.

“We’d been having to farm a lot of heavier work out – now we don’t,” he said.

Alongside general haulage work, Broscombe has long-standing contracts that take it onto sites when major food distribution operations need back-up boiler and generator installations to cope with emergencies and short-term refurbishment works.

Other recent work included moving large dust-extraction units for a major luxury car manufacturer, while having the DAF CF specified

for ADR compliance has also won the firm new work carrying IBCs of treatment chemicals onto sewage farms.

Based in Huddersfield, the company does its own service and maintenance work on site. Dan Brooke himself is a time-served DAF apprentice fitter, and the firm employs a fully trained, fulltime fitter in its own workshops.

“We’ve run DAFs for many a year; for us, they’re tried and tested,” Brooke said. ”Fuel is always good and they never miss a beat. We reckon they’re among the best rigids you can buy – if not the very best.

“Our new CF with its increased payload is already good for us, but its flexibility will be even better shortly. The chassis was specified as a drawbar, and we’re genuinely excited about the added business opportunities this will bring when it is properly operational with a new trailer currently on order.”

The company accessorises its trucks to high level, with items such as TVs, fridges, microwaves and other comforts fitted as appropriate to the work being done. The operator has a significantly long-service driver workforce, the majority working for the company for a good many years.

RULES RELAXED

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he EU Commission has granted a further relaxation of the EU driver’s hours regulations for HGV operators forced to take alternative routes as a result of the continued closure of the Forth Road Bridge.

“This is a common-sense decision and one that the industry will welcome”, said RHA director for Scotland, Martin Reid.

“The additional cost of the continued closure to hauliers, already working to very tight margins, has been extremely high.”

Reid added that one of the RHA’s longstanding members reported the detour to cross from one side of the river to the other

added an extra hour each way in journey time alone, and approximately £90 in additional fuel costs.

“The added fuel costs are really beginning to bite,” Reid said. “Scotland is economically dependent upon an efficient supply chain network. The decision by the operators of the Bridge was made on safety grounds and we welcome the speed at which the problem and subsequent repairs were addressed.

“However, we would urge that the further strengthening work to enable hauliers to resume their use of the Bridge are completed as quickly as possible.”

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THOMPSONS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST TIPPING TRAILER

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ritish tipper bodybuilder Thompsons has air suspension, disc brakes and a lifting front axle. launched what the firm is calling its most Thompsons said Paymaster is particularly significant new product for many years: its targeted towards quarry operators and general first production tipping trailer. hauliers wanting extra efficiency and productivity in 10 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS • ISSUE 299 • JULY 2012 Called Paymaster, the new trailer has been moving large volumes of stone and aggregates, yet designed to enable tipper operators to carry up who could also use a tipping trailer for a variety of to 50 per cent more payload than an equivalent other uses.

8x4 rigid – ie, Paymaster will carry an additional 10 The new trailer weighs in at 7380 kg. Allowing for tonnes of product over an eight-wheeler. a 6x2 tractor weighing some 8500 kg, Thompsons Designed for full multi-purpose operation with said payload is over 28 tonnes. a wide variety of payloads, Paymaster’s chassis “Tipper operators have been asking us for some and body are both made of steel. The former, an time whether or not we will do a trailer – and now advanced lightweight design that’s tapered towards we have,” said Thompsons’ Scott Burton. “With the front, is built by Fliegl of Muhldorf in Germany.

Paymaster, we’re focusing on the mainstream The single-skinned body, made to Thompsons’ market sector where Thompsons is already strong – own design to complement the chassis, is made general-purpose tipping with steel-bodied vehicles. from Hardox 450 – the standard material for More and more, we see tipper operators are Thompsons Loadmaster Lite rigid bodies. wanting not just rigids or just trailers, but both. By Paymaster features a curved floor designed for introducing Paymaster, Thompsons can now meet the clean load ejection, and other key features their needs precisely.” include a 9.8 m internal floor length, 1.3 m high The first Paymaster trailer has just been put into single piece sides, automatic tailgate, front-to-back service by Hurt (Plant Hire) Ltd of Preston. Now part electric sheeting, on-board weighing and an Edbro of a highly varied fleet, the new tipping trailer also The four winners of RTITB training flank Ice Road Truckers star, Lisa Kelly. when CS17 tipping gear. enables Hurt’s tractor units to keep working On the chassis, SAF running gear comes with full not delivering plant equipment on low-loaders.

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WINNERS ALL! 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 With the September 2014 Driver CPC training are: Dave Smith, from Norfolk, deadline fast approaching, this was a prize Andrew Jennings, from Staffordshire, Leslie not only saving coveted by all who entered, Baker, from Kent, and Thompson reckons its Paymaster tipper enables operators to Michael haul upCurrie, to 50from per themmore a greatpayload deal of money, but8x4 also rigid ensuring Essex. cent than an

RTITB ran a special competition over the course of two days of the Truckfest Peterborough show in conjunction with its Master Driver CPC Consortium members, whereby four lucky drivers could win 35 hours of Driver CPC periodic training.

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TRUCKSTOP NEWS

ISSUE 361 FEBRUARY 16 2016

RICHARD KING REACHES FOR BIG-POWER VOLVO FH16-750 is “light years ahead“ of the competition, according to driver Paul St John

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new Volvo FH16-750 6x2 tractor unit has entered service with the 18-strong fleet of Preston-based Richard King Haulage Ltd. The firm, which celebrated 26 years in business in 2015, runs an intensive 24/7 operation serving international brands and customers across the UK in a number of diverse sectors, such as refrigerated work.

The company said the majority of its deliveries are timed, so reliability is paramount.

The new top-power FH is driven by Paul St John, who has driven and operated many makes and type truck over his career. He spends about 80 per cent of his driving time on container haulage duties out of various East Coast ports to all points West and South, with occasional forays north and across the border into Scotland.

His FH16-750 is expected to cover around 160,000 km in its first year in service. The truck operates at or near the 44-tonnes maximum gross for about 75 per cent of the time, and Paul said he spends four nights out in the cab every week.

The company acquired its first Volvo, a newseries FH500 6x2 tractor unit, in 2014. That vehicle, which is double-shifted, has returned an average of 9 mpg.

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WEIR RECKONS TGS IS MAN FOR THE JOB T The FH16-750 is equipped with the VEB+ engine retarder, I-Shift gearbox, Adaptive Cruise Control and I-See fuel-saving software. Seven hundred litres of fuel is carried in twin tanks.

“With the FH, Volvo has really paid attention to looking after the driver,” said Paul. “Visibility is excellent and the Adaptive Cruise Control is brilliant. I-Shift is great for the driver as you’re left to concentrate on what’s going on around you.

It’s a proper two-pedal set-up and is effortless to use. I certainly wouldn’t want to go back to a manual or the auto ’boxes in some other makes of truck, which still have a clutch pedal.

“The electric parking brake with auto-release is much easier to use than a manual park brake, and the I-Roll feature in I-Shift helps to save fuel,” he added. “The Volvo Engine Brake retarder is so good, I can drive safely – fullyloaded – down ‘Windy Hill’ on the M62 without having to touch the brakes.

“All in all, in my opinion, Volvo is light-years ahead when it comes to looking after the driver,” he concluded.

Richard King Haulage’s new FH16-750 was supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials at Preston and is maintained on a Repair & Maintenance contract there. Thomas Hardie Commercial Vehicle Solutions at Chorley fitted the additional fuel tank.

hree new MAN TGS hookloaders are on the road servicing the needs of the Midlands independent recycling and waste management firm, Weir Waste.

The vehicles – provided through MAN’s TrucksToGo initiative – are replacements in Weir Waste’s 50-strong fleet and will be operating throughout the West Midlands, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

They are joining the fleet following on from the success of a MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor unit which was brought in by Weir Waste MD, Danny Weir, late last year.

“We brought in the MAN TGX as an addition to our fleet and to help with our increasing workload late last year and like how it has

performed,” he said. “I have also spoken to a friend in the industry who runs MANs and I have had a look at those and asked his opinion of them. MAN has put together a good package.

“The price and service package made it an attractive proposition for Weir Waste and we will certainly be looking at the possibility of more MANs as we replace our fleet.”

MAN sales executive, Jon-Paul Allenza, added: “We supplied Weir Waste with the TGX at a time when there was a pressing need for one in the business, and we are equally pleased this has been so well received that Danny has chosen MAN again when he looked to replace three vehicles in his fleet.”

Weir’s TGS was supplied via MAN’s TrucksToGo scheme

GOVERNMENT BACKS DRIVER ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVE

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he government has thrown its weight behind life-saving road safety initiative Driver First Assist (DFA) after roads

DFA scheme aims to teach first aid skills to truck drivers

minister Andrew Jones pledged to back the non-profit-making organisation, which trains professional drivers to manage accident scenes and give first aid.

The minister gave his support and offered government assistance during a meeting in Parliament organised by Transport Select Committee member and Freight Transport Group chairman, Rob Flello, and DFA’s founder, David Higginbottom.

The DFA said its estimates suggest 46 per cent of road fatalities would be prevented and about £1.5 billion per year saved if prompt accident management and first aid was available at road accident scenes.

It pointed out that although the target ambulance emergency response time is eight

minutes, a casualty with a blocked airway will die in approximately four minutes.

The DFA also cites evidence showing it can cost up to £62,000 an hour to close a motorway.

“The government’s endorsement is a massive boost for DFA and strengthens the support it has already received from the three emergency services, the NHS and others,” Flello said. “It will go a very long way to helping the charitable organisation achieve its longterm aim of giving thousands of lorry, van, car fleet and bus drivers the skills they need to save lives in the crucial first few minutes after a road accident.”

Other backers of the initiative include Skills for Logistics, the transport industry’s training

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council, transport commissioners, the Freight Transport Association and the Road Haulage Association.

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ISSUE 361 FEBRUARY 16 2016

GOV GETS TO WORK ON CYCLE LANE SCHEMES

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rittany Ferries has chartered a vessel to carry freight between Poole and Bilbao, northern Spain. The vessel, Pelican, has the capacity for around 100 unaccompanied trailers and 12 drivers and began service with the company in early February.

Pelican comes from shipping company Maritime Nantaise and will operate two roundtrips per week. The charter, which includes crew, is for 12 months – but with the option of extension.

“Freight activity to and from the United Kingdom is undergoing a period of strong growth, particularly the unaccompanied market,” said Simon Wagstaff, Brittany Ferries’ freight director. “We see this on a daily basis in

Government is hoping schemes will improve safety for all road users

ork has started on more than 40 schemes as part of a £100 million package designed to make it easier for cyclists to cross motorway junctions and use major A-roads.

Highways England is set to delivery 200 projects across the country over the next five years after the government set up a £100 million dedicated fund for cycling in its Road Investment Strategy.

More than 40 schemes have now begun and are set to be completed by this spring, while work will continue on other projects between now and 2021.

The schemes are aimed at providing new, safer lanes which keep cyclists separate from

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other road-users.

“Our investment in cycling infrastructure will make cycling safer and ultimately cut congestion on the roads,” said transport minister, Andrew Jones.

The first phase of the programme will see cycle lanes and crossings created or improved at nine motorway junctions. New cycle lanes, crossings and signs will also be installed on major A-roads across England.

They include improvements at 11 locations along a 2.5-mile stretch of the A12 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, to provide a high-quality cycle route through the town; a new footbridge over the A27 in Kingsham in Hampshire; and new signs on a 12-mile stretch of the A590 in Cumbria.

the garages of our vessels, especially on those operating to and from Spain. Our charter of Pelican will help us meet growing demand from freight customers and free up more garage space on other ships.”

Last year, Brittany Ferries reported a 20 per cent increase in freight traffic across all routes.

2016 also appears to have started strongly, and the company said it hopes greater capacity will drive even more business through Poole.

“There is a very limited charter market for this type of vessel and we were delighted to find a cost-effective vessel on the French International Register,” Wagstaff added. “This will allow us to operate effectively, but also to balance the books in this important area of our activity.”

Brittany Ferries hopes Pelican will ease freight pressure on its other services

Drawbar Scania model Manufacturer: WSI Collectibles Web: www.search-impex.co.uk Price: £179 (Inc VAT & delivery)

Search Impex has added a new Scania to its range of precision model trucks, built by WSI Collectibles – this time, in the shape of a 1:50 scale drawbar Topline R560 6x2.

The skirted rigid comes complete with a two-axle box van trailer, all customised in the livery of Dartford-based international removals specialist, Matthew James Removals & Storage. The run is limited to 205 pieces.

Dash socket mounts

Manufacturer: Tallon Systems Web: www.tallonsystems.com Price: £varies

Tallon has come up with compact versions of its Socket Mounts specifically for HGV and light commercial vehicles, which includes a double USB socket that charges devices at 1A and 2.1A at the same time. The Mini Socket Mounts and USBs are designed to slot straight into Carling or light commercial vehicle switch blanks/knock-outs, and there are also generic versions with a 28 mm circular body. A simple back-nut locks the units in place. Once installed, the sockets offer rugged mounting solutions for just about everything from tablets and smartphones to navigation and logistics devices, cup holders and cameras. Tallon said installation requires no specialist tools or equipment, there are no ugly or permanent modifications to make and, once attached, the mount is as strong as the dash or coaming it’s fitted into.

XTS Sun Core sunglasses Manufacturer: Sportviz Web: www.sportviz.com Price: £49.95

Sportviz has introduced a range of sunglasses it reckons is ideal for truck drivers. The XTS Sun Core specs offer 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection and can be purchased with or without patented Sportviz prescription ‘Inzerts’, which contain the wearer’s exact ophthalmic prescription. Developed by optical experts, lens options include single vision, bifocal and varifocal. The core itself is manufactured from durable TR90 and fitted with ultra-lightweight Chromalite Polyamide polarized sun lenses for safe and glare-free vision while driving. The bottomless lens design offers a panoramic and unobstructed view to ensure maximum vision on the roads.

The glasses are priced at £49.95, including a cleaning cloth, microfiber pouch and solid case.

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FLEET BOOST FOR DRIVERS DIRECT

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fter launching the logistics division less than six months ago, Drivers Direct – a provider of temporary and permanent drivers to the transport and distribution sector – has added a further nine vehicles to its fleet to cope with growing demand.

The division was launched in 2015 to provide a complete logistics solution of vehicles and LGV drivers to the industry. After identifying the need for more vehicles, the company selected Renault as its choice of supplier based on the French manufacturer’s vehicle range and commitment to meet Drivers Directs’ requirements.

“We’re delighted with how well the first six months have been for our new logistics division and to be able to grow the business with an additional nine vehicles,” said managing director, Gethin Roberts. “The new division is an important step forward for the business as it helps us offer a complete logistics package and service the demand for our clients.”

Headquartered in Royton, near Oldham, Drivers Direct Logistics will offer clients access to more than 20 different vehicles and drivers. The location was selected due to easy access to the northern motorway network.

Drivers Direct has also announced the first five people to spot the new vehicles and

April 9, 2016 Classic Commercial Show See the best vintage vehicles on display at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. www.classiccommercialshow.co.uk

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

model truck show and more. www.beaulieu.co.uk

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April 23-24, 2016 Evesham Truck Show Over 300 superb trucks on display, plus trade stands and family fun at Ashdown Farm. www.eveshamtruckshow.co.uk

Firm has bolstered its fleet due to increased demand email the location of the truck to logistics@ driversdirect.co.uk will win two tickets to Peterborough’s Truckfest.

Established in 2002, Drivers Direct covers all driver classes, from chauffeurs and fork-lift drivers right through to LGV Class 1 and 2 drivers. It supplies more than 1000 drivers a week to clients from across the public and private sectors. The company currently has a network of 26 branches across the UK.

April 26-28, 2016 Commercial Vehicle Show Browse the latest commercial vehicles and technology at the Birmingham NEC. www.cvshow.com

May 29-30, 2016 Truckmania!

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ast Yorkshire company TIR Training has launched a Driver Match scheme in a bid to tackle the national shortage of LGV drivers.

The Beverley-based firm has introduced the scheme which aims to match local employers with newly qualified drivers who are looking for a job as a truck driver.

TIR said it’s aiming to streamline the process of filling gaps in operators’ driver workforce by encouraging employers to contact them when they are looking for a new driver, with the aim of providing them with a quick and easy way of recruiting.

TIR Training said new drivers are also able to take advantage of the scheme by asking the company to match them with suitable employers at no cost to them.

“The driver crisis has been well documented for some time now, and here at TIR we have a steady stream of individuals who train with us looking to get in to logistics,” said Shah Wright, managing director of TIR Training. “While they are training with us, we will identify their key skills and match them with an employer looking for those specific skills.”

TIR said it was looking to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible, with a dedicated Driver Match team answering queries within 48 hours.

“Throughout their training with us, drivers are assessed on their attitude and suitability,” Wright added. “Only those who we feel are of a high standard are passed to companies who are feeling the strain through a lack of drivers.”

Cornwall Truck Show Come to the Stithians Showground to see the best of Cornish trucking – and all show profits go to charity. www.cornwalltruckshow.co.uk

July 19-23, 2016 The War & Peace Revival Check out one of the largest military vehicle spectaculars in the world at Folkestone Racecourse, Kent. www.warandpeacerevival.co.uk

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

KNIGHTS MARCH IN FOR NEW DISTRIBUTION CONTRACT

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The two-year agreement was won following a competitive tender against other third-party logistics providers.

“We were very impressed with Knights

of Old’s ability to put together a complete logistics solution for our needs,” said Mark Kendall, commercial director, Povoas Packaging.

Andy Graves, regional sales manager, Knights of Old Group, added: “We’re delighted to have secured the contract with Povoas Packaging, demonstrating further our ability to provide logistics solutions for the packaging sector.”

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rian Yeardley Continental (BYC) has reported continued rapid growth in its movement of ADR cargo in 2015, with movements of dangerous goods from the UK to Europe up from six million kilos in 2014 to a ‘staggering’ 14.8 million kilos over the same period in 2015. “Our commitment to offering

our chemical clients a quality, reliable and safe service has really shown by our improved sales in 2015,” said BYC quality director, Sarah Hopper. “Plus, with the tighter controls at the ports and throughout Europe, this has meant fewer hauliers want to carry ADR due to the fines and consequences if you don’t do it right.”

Contract will see The Knights of Old take care of logistics for Povoas Packaging

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RENAULT INCREASES APPRENTICESHIP QUOTA Mark Edwards of SP Holdings won the Renault Trucks Apprentice of the Year 2015 title

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enault Trucks UK is creating an additional 30 apprenticeship placement this year following a rise in applications from young people wishing to embark on a career in the commercial vehicle industry.

“An apprenticeship is a great way for young people to start their career and we are delighted to be able to support an additional 30 recruits keen to take this route, which will bring the total number of apprentices in the programme to 97,” said Renault Trucks’ UK commercial director, Nigel Butler.

“Our structured apprentice programme gives young people an opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications, earning while they learn,” he added. “Many of today’s graduates will go on to senior management positions, whether in technical service, parts management or vehicles sales.”

The announcement followed the Renault Trucks UK Apprentice Awards 2014 and 2015, held recently at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth, which marked the achievements of apprentices graduating in both years.

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working together A One Direct Recruitment were established 12 years ago and specialise in the supply of HGV drivers and logistics across a multitude of sectors in the transport industry. We are based in West Sussex but have supplied to various companies with contracts stretching to Essex, Kent, Sussex, Middlesex, Hampshire, Surrey and Suffolk. A One Direct Recruitment promise a first class, supportive service for both clients and drivers with a 24hour hotline enabling us to service contracts 7 days a week. Full time, part time, any shift, any time, we work as hard as our clients and drivers.

Flexibility is an important aspect of our business as we understand that not many companies work the conventional 9am to 5pm anymore. We want our clients to know that they can call us at any time with their recruitment needs and we will aim to fufil them.

Listening to our drivers is also extremely important. We offer competitive rates of pay and we look to utilise their skills to place them in a working environment that best suits their experience and aptitude. We are a company that prides ourselves on building long term relationships with both clients and drivers alike.

For further information on how to become part of our winning team, call us today on Crawley 01293 571666 or email to info@a1directrecruitment.co.uk

Bradmoore is now in its 15th 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 to work for us, such as help with finding accommodation and maximising their income. There are also opportunities for Class 2 drivers to be trained up to Class 1 with a job lined up when you pass.

We are also looking for full and part-time HGV 1 drivers who want to earn good money all year round, but who are flexible to be able to drive on various contracts if need be.

As testament to us, many of our drivers have been with us for more than six years, so we 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.

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

FAGAN & WHALLEY

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:

● Good earning potential ● All hours paid ● Average holiday pay ● High-spec vehicles ● Driver facilities ● Company uniform Locateadriver.co.uk is the brand new hub for all Drivers looking for Jobs and Training courses. Launched last summer locateadriver.co.uk has been specifically designed for the driving and logistics industry enabling drivers to have one place to look and apply for work through a simple search function, enter your licence and location and the matching jobs will all be displayed, simply submit your details and the advertisers will then contact you. Locateadriver.co.uk also has a notification system to inform candidates of new postings within their specified location.

With Temporary and Permanent positions available you are sure to find the best vacancy to suit you.

Locateadriver.co.uk also has a unique live Training section covering Licence acquisition to Driver CPC, where you are able to search for your desired courses covering the whole of the UK. Whether it be gaining your commercial driver licence or applying for a new position, locateadriver.co.uk has everything that you need and can be accessed from any mobile device with an internet connection.

It really couldn’t be easier….

For Driver Training visit www.locateadriver.co.uk/training-board For Current Job Vacancies visit www.locateadriver.co.uk/jobsboard

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

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❯❯ FOCUS ON RECRUITMENT ❯❯ Yet another successful festive season over, most would think it’s time to kick back but not at H&G Recruitment Solutions. Between running a full complement of DCPC courses, upskilling drivers from class 2 to class 1 and capitalising on more haulage opportunities for traction and driver it has been a busy start to 2016. Also we are already celebrating several new contracts in Hatfield, Hoddesdon, Northampton and Warrington.

And this is the clear cut of things to come.

Other projects include developing our industrial division to become a force to be reckoned with. This will bring opportunities for H&G to give exciting prospects to those who are looking for work and want to develop a career within the logistics industry. H&G’s goal is to bring a constant stream of new talent to the logistics industry whilst providing outstanding contract opportunities for their current workforce.

H&G Recruitment Solutions is a dedicated bespoke logistics specialist currently recruiting now for full time, part time, adhoc and temp to perm opportunities in: ● Castleford ● Sherburn-in-Elmet ● Wakefield ● Bury ● Manchester ● Skelmersdale ● Wigan ● Heywood ● Warrington ● Middlewich ● Conwy ● Stoke on Trent ● Nottingham ● Birmingham ● Wellingborough ● Northampton ● Bedford ● St. Albans ● Hatfield ● Hoddesdon ● Harlow ● Waltham Abbey ● North Greenwich ● Dagenham ● Peckham ● Thurrock ● Tilbury ● Dartford ● Snodland

We are looking for warehouse workers and 3.5t, 7.5t, Class 2 C, Class 1 C+E drivers to join our team.

If you want to be part of our winning team please call on 0845 561 6000 (local rates apply) or visit www.h-grecruitment.com for more details on current vacancies.

BARRON WOOD DISTRIBUTION – RECRUITING OWNER DRIVERS & SMALL OPERATORS

Barron Wood Distribution is a long established transport company with sales in excess of £50 million per year. The company engages with nearly 200 owner drivers and small hauliers providing guaranteed work 52 weeks a year and an industry leading package based on seven day payment terms. Working with Barron Wood Distribution is very much a partnership and we extend the family values and culture upon which the company has been built to all our haulage partners.

If you are an existing owner driver looking for a better deal or you are just starting out, please contact our owner driver team to discuss opportunities.

Contact: James Smith Tel. 01772 610181 Email: ownerdrivers@bwd-traffic.co.uk

Maritime Transport Encore leading the way to challenge the driver shortage.

At Maritime we do things differently. We put our drivers first and always have done. That’s why we buy top of the range trucks – all kitted out with Microwaves and Fridges, our overnight facilities are five star and we have increased driver wages at least once a year since private ownership.

We understand that without you we can’t deliver and that is why we are looking for the best in the business.

If you pride yourself on being the best of the best, Maritime is the company for you. ● One of the largest privately owned transport companies in the UK ● Mix of work – containers, tippers, walking floors, curtainsiders ● 25 Locations nationwide (more opening this year) ● Top spec. vehicle fleet comprising mostly DAF, Volvo & Scania (av. age under 28 months) ● Modern trailer fleet ● Pre-paid parking & tolls ● Fantastic renumeration packages including death in service benefit + annual bonus based on driving style ● All shifts available – Day / Night, Tramping, Weekends Apply on our website and register your interest if there aren’t any current vacancies advertised in your area.

January has seen the FTA report that the UK is currently facing a driver shortage of around 45,000 which poses a real threat as the freight and logistics industry plays a vital role in supporting the economy.

With Driver Recruitment continuing to steel the headlines in the industry, Encore Driving continues to work tirelessly to attract and retain quality drivers across the UK with our bespoke driver schemes which were introduced in 2015.

Our Driver training program was put in to place to help drivers reach their potential and work towards upskilling their license whilst earning their way to success. We have already seen a huge demand from a relatively new pool of drivers that are looking to pursue a career in HGV driving and were encouraged by the opportunities available to them as they progress, in particular the ability to receive regular work throughout the year.

As well as tackling the driver shortage through an attractive training scheme we have also introduced the encore ‘Approved Driver Scheme’ to the market. This scheme is designed to reward our most reliable and dedicated drivers through performance related rewards. These contain things such as free driver training, gifts, being offered better positions and also an enhanced CV. The overall goal is to have our Approved Driver scheme as a recognised driver qualification sought after by our ever growing client base.

Wayne Stroud, Divisional Recruitment Manager at Encore said, “It’s our mission in 2016 to really nail down what drivers are looking for in today’s competitive market. We have invested a lot of money but more importantly time in to addressing the current driver crisis and what we can do to support the future of the industry”.

staffrecruitment@maritimetransport.com www.maritimetransport.com

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