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Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is ou’ve voted in your thousands and we’re delighted to impression announced Arocs, a as unusual as the complete truck, which announce our shortlist for the Truckstop News Truck Stop of of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, new specialist truck the Year awards!

AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc a robusta radiator guard and optically After fevered weeks of voting, our mailbags were full to the brim 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 with votingFH slips from readers lookingtrucks, to give their favourite roadside all-new series of heavy Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. pitstop aisboost in this year’s contest.

And alongside the paper forms, which set to follow view of the road.

This is position, optimised to provide a better Volvo Trucks has in lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designed thenumber driver mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most we also had awith bumper of online entries from our sister site aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an all-new series of heavy trucks, onTransport the heels of FH the new Loader and Grounder.

The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and focus on fuel economy.

Café (www.transportcafe.co.uk) to add into the mix. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design.

Thea new new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with the driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Totting up the votes was a herculean task, but it soon became Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was the world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range was thestar star of the and a focus ontofuel economy. clear there scarce were a when few establishments that were edging ahead Details were we went Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some of 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 pack.

So without further ado, here the shortlist of the top seven attraction for some ofisthe 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 totop prizeat leading road transport a best British truck stops in the running for the in this year’s for heavy-duty shortisan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading road transport operators, at a press theNews official on manufacturer told ahead Truckstop thelaunch which are among the lightest vehicles contest, aslaunch voted forevent byofyou: structure features more upright A-pillars, which staged by leading an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means from September 5, but thestaged Swedish new be available in both Euro Coventry, incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution.

3 of interior launch by leading ■ FHs PJMwill Lorry Parkevent (Rowley Road, CV3 4PY) 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 ■ Red Lion (Weedon Road, Upper Heyford, This means extra 300mixers litres (10.5 ft) of board.“The caban is optimised both for cu work and dealer new improvements.

FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of upgrades and storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on rom 2013 onwards, the German maximum permissible weight.

Northampton, NN7 4DE) leisure time,” Nilsson said.

“A better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and said all its Holbeach, The Arocs Grounder is for designed ■ vehicle Lodge manufacturer Farm (Washway Road, 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, tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel trucks Spalding, PE12 8JA) noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the Centres function News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions.

According to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good across the ■ Chippenham Truck Stop (M4 Junction 17, event gave invited guests their first chance to put the noise levels among other features, all increase The system, function which works alongside the (Truckstop issue 301).

UK event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means less construction sector will be known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces on UKNews, Chippenham, SN15 5LH) 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 long■ The Cabin (A264 Crawley Road, Horsham, RH12 4SE) the name Arocs. and has been manufactured to be idling speed.

Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less We give £5 to to cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longProduction of uncompromising thealert.”

Volvo FH will start in spring distance transport.

From the outset, designers and tired and more ■The Ashford (Waterbrook Avenue, new dump trucks, all-wheel drive and robust for2013 the ranges and two steering front axles. Fourcharity for about the route the truck storing information to International cut consumption by five per cent byand from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will distance transport.

From the outset, designers engineers were determined to provide the best possible for the European market.

Productiontoughest of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 Ashford, TN24 0LH)time dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs the construction site. every medical bethe achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three drives along.storing “The next theabout truckthe uses route truck information engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market.

■same Road King (A55 Junction 2, Parc Holyhead, LL65and 2YQ) the I-See operates the drives along.

“The next time the truck uses units and route, drop-side chassis vehicles willCybi, The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7, 10.7, 12.8 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 same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure So with the shortlist drawn up, the next step is to dispatch our 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 to ensure progress is as economical as possible,” top-secret team of who will pay said a visit to each on engine. axle vehicles, with 16judges output variants form of thetruck new stop OM 473 mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. is asVolvo economical as possible,” said and pricing.

Claes Nilsson, president, the list andprogress anonymously appraise their food, facilities ranging from 238 bhp to for 625 bhp.

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

The current Actros holds the Guinness Claes Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. or 0870 6091540 Once the judging is complete, we’ll announce the winners in thewith its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off 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 Corporation.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel paper –economy sonew watch this space! model is seven per cent more frugal for fuel 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 with Volvo Trucksʼ Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal Ofpossible course, our thanks go out tonew everyone who took the time toautomated 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 perBritain’sfitted when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, vote in this year’s competition.

It’s our opinion that hard-as a standard. Drive Package.

This package encompasses available for order as a Euro 6 in 14 different versions. As supplements training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent improvement. while the Euro 6get version shows–aFuel four training and monthly assistance working truck stops don’t the recognition theyper deserve, so well which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Cotswold Medicals Ltd version only. programs are available Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by Theimprovement.

81 all guests took turns tothe head a costs 17-mile Coverdale House Advice –who and its aim istime toout cut fuel bytest cent done to of you took toon vote for your favourites – and 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, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical test changing styles and increasing Thedone 81 guests tookdriving turns to head on the aof17-mile Bristol BS37 6QE well to all establishments that made shortlist this year. asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions.

The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen toout simulate awins! variety of typical We can’t wait to find who 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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“Isee our should for additional “Ilogistics manager Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who impressive 11.4 mpg the 510 ACCIDENT On make each trip, theatmpg figure savings. achieved was recorded and at averaged the end ofan the day the winner wasinCraig 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 ACCIDENT see our With its cars newpiloted Volvo by FHprofessional series, Volvo is ʻpushing see our enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing drivers. four bhp V8-powered 2551,with and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

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.

S PonOpage T 8 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.

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

For the average Sons, summed upthis thecan feelings when “Itlitres was aofgreat very informative and enjoyable, and PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS continued. truck, equateoftomany a saving of he up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson feature on page 8 performance figures are to be Actros believed it will belitres an unbeatable all-round package.

The previous Actros is a PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS continued. truck, this can equate to a saving of up to 4100 of fuel a year,” Nilsson superbly organised.

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

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

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lobal relocations specialist Matthew James has invested in two new suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the Mercedes-Benz Actros 26-tonners finals of its annual nationwide Dealership specified with six-man, type-approved Renault Range T480 Challenge, which took place over a whole distribution cabs. is fitted with day at its HQ in Amco Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

Finished with airbrushed cab artwork Veba 936 crane The six finalists out of ITUK’s 63 celebrating Elvis Presley and the Disney film dealerships had to progress through two Frozen, both are 6x2 Actros 2530 LnR models. exceptionally tough earlier online rounds They are the biggest rigid vehicles on the before qualifying for the finals. They were operator’s fleet, and their low frames allow for then confronted by a series of challenges that 2.9 m (9 ft 6 inches) of internal height, and a tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge load volume of 2400 cu ft. and professional expertise to the limit.

As a result, each truck can carry six removals “We set up the Dealership Challenge to containers – one more than the operator’s other find the very best people and companies in 26-tonners. our nationwide network,” said Peter Murphy, Both trucks are equipped with a managing director of ITUK. “It is also a way of comprehensive array of safety systems assessing the ability of our dealer network to including Stability Control Assist, Active Brake ensure we continue to deliver the very highest Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Attention Assist levels of care, sales expertise, parts and (the last three specified before they became service technical skills.” standard features following the introduction of The finalists of the 2014 Dealership new legislation in November 2015).

Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, They are also fitted with Brigade Backeye Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks 360° cameras and tracking systems that Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, Harry highlight incidences of fast cornering, harsh Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & braking and sudden stopping, allowing the Bus Kent. company to encourage and promote best Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership general haulier practice by its drivers. and an Authorised Ltd Repairer plus twoaTop Evenheights has selected new “With roads both at home and in Europe Master Technicians, who are sent to Japan Renault Range T for its heavy-duty becoming busier by the day, the safety of our to participate in the global I: 1transport Grand Prix haulage work for London drivers and crew isthe paramount,” said Matthew challenge at Isuzu Motors Japan, competing network.

James managing director, Matthew Deagainst Isuzu Truck technicians from around The 44-tonne Range T480,commitment supplied and Machen.

“The Mercedes-Benz the world. by Norfolk Truck & Van Ltd at maintained to accident prevention gives me the peace of Enfield, Evenheights’ three-strong fleet mind thatjoined comes from knowing we’re sending in vehiclethat, is fitted with Amco ourOctober. staff out The in vehicles as well asan being Veba 936 crane and designed has a 45 to ft all-steer comfortable, are also ensure they trombone trailer, which extends reach their destinations safely.” to 90 ft when required.

Matthew James is a third-generation family Working the night shift on London’sKent. business with headquarters in Dartford, uilding materials solutions provider streets, the new Range T delivers It provides national and internationalrailway relocation CEMEX UK has added a fleet of services, and specialises in moving UK citizens 27 new MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 throughout Europe. It has depots in Barcelona, tractor units for operation out of its cement Madrid and Malaga, and runs weekly road production plant in Rugby.

Sixty MAN units now make up the majority of the 90-strong CEMEX Cement Logistics fleet.

Thehe new MAN fleet has been acquired deadline is now up for voting with Repairin& our Maintenance cover and on aNews fiveprestigious Truckstop year financial package through MAN Financial Truck Stop of the Year 2015 Services. competition, in association with H&G To complement focus on safety, Recruitment – anditsthe is asCEMEX reight operators arerunning being urged tohotly join has specifi ed a range of additional vehicle contested as ever. the Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme safety equipment in line with its let existing fleet.

Hundreds of readers have ustheir to help protect themselves and know the names and locations of the drivers against fines should illegal migrants be truck they think are the best in the found stops on-board their trucks. country for food, facilities and parking, Introduced by Border Force in 2015, and the Truckstop News team is currently the Scheme reduces haulage companies’ hard work sifting through entries risk ofatreceiving fines by makingthe sure they and compiling a shortlist of the most have effective systems in place to reduce heestablishments.

Driver and Vehicle Standards popular the possibility of clandestines hiding in their Agency announced it is We’ll publish(DVSA) the listhas in the next vehicles. launching a crack down on defective edition of the paper, upon which “The scheme is the best way operators can fuel systems inour a bid to reduce dangerous we’ll dispatch protect themselves –top-secret and their drivers - from fuel spills on UK roads. team of penalties anonymous judgesshould who be found financial if migrants According to the DVSA’s Moving On will pay a visit to each of the on-board their vehicles,” said the Freight onlineand blog, the Agency will be taking a cafés make an independent Transport Association’s EU affairs manager, “more robust” approach toof vehicles with assessment of the quality the Chris Yarsley. defective fuel systems from September facilities and service on offer.of migrants 1.

“With the continued scenes “It’s not acceptable to contaminate the And once the appraisals targeting UK-bound trucks in Calais, we road surface orwe’ll to drive a vehicle in such are complete, name thelogistics are encouraging all freight and poor condition that a fuel spill is likely,” the winners! companies operating vehicles through the blog post read.

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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.

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

Volvo FH will start in tired and more and two steering front axles. FourEuropean market.

Production of the Volvo FH will start in axle versions with one front for andthe three

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Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials train services to and from France, Spain and in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful Portugal. to belines, a finalist again and in the Isuzu Truck track sleepers TfL/ The Actros, however, willballasts be usedforprimarily Dealership Challenge for the second year London Underground as well as fabrication for domestic assignments and are the first running.

We filocal eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team and RSJs for Mercs to join the firm’s mixed-marque fleet of as last year.

Webeen haveaafan wonderful team at AK always of Renault trucks 20 “I’ve trucks.

Commercials and everyone works to3a very and it was time to retire an old Euro Both are powered by 7.7-litre, 300 bhp high standard. We’re very us hands-on and workhorse has all served really well engines andwhich drive through eight-speed passionate about what we do. owner, over the years,” said Evenheights PowerShift 3 automated transmissions. Other Colin Wellington.

“I’d heard great features include engine brakes and things axle load about the new Range T, and we get great measuring systems. back-up and service from local dealer, Also key to the appeal of our the Actros for Norfolk Truck & Van, who looks after us very Matthew De-Machen, was the crew-carrying well. capability of their 2.3m StreamSpace sleeper “Taking everything into consideration, cabs.

The bottom bunks double as bench I “We enjoy a the verynew healthy relationship decided to put Range T action.” seats for up to four passengers, all into of whom with MAN, and have done so for many get seatbelts, with the top bunks providing years,” said Dave Hart, national cement rear cushioning when folded flush to the rear logistics & terminals manager. “High on our bulkheads. 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 Scheme seeks to reduce thefrom Rugby annum of bulk powder product of operators receiving torisk a number of customers around the UK. fines should illegal stowaways be found aboard their vehicles

“For me personally, every day is a “With rules and regulations getting tighter, ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu having extra porters simply sitting on a raised the barsaid this yearfirm’s – it was tough last Wellington regularly conventional bunk isthe no longertrucks an option for year,a but even tougher this time, though still pull lot of weight – up to 22 tonnes – any diligent operator,” he explained. “We’ll use very enjoyable and not too stressful. around the challenging city streets of four porters for most jobs, but these trucks give “We’ll so defiits nitely enterneed againtonext year.

London, beas tough, me the option tovehicles send out as many six in a It’s a great way to the keep us“The on our toes Tand reliable and up to job.

Range has single vehicle, for example when we’re packing meetbeen otheron top ITUK dealerships too,” Archer only the road for a couple of weeks, up at a big house. concluded. but we are really happy so far. The drivers “That extra flexibility represents a huge are impressed and have said it’s a lovely, advantage in this business.” powerful vehicle thatare justbykeeps going.”

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5 and 6 form, and pack a dealer vast amount Enza.ongoing throughout a driver’s employees. dealer new improvements.

FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of upgrades and rom onwards, the German time at Transline. Performance The2013 Brighouse-based group 5 and 6 form, pack a vast amount Leading charge for and fuel vehiclethe manufacturer said related bonuses, as well as other operates from more than 90all its of upgrades improvements. efficiency is Volvoʼs newand I-See trucks tractor units used for Leading charge for fuel employee locations across thethe UK, with Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the incentives, including function News, issue 301). is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the efficiency Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, onand off-road applications infirst the chance free training, are also vacancies across the country. event gave invited guests their to CPC putthe the The system, which works alongside the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the construction sector will beon known under available. vehicle through its paces UKisroads.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To continue to drives along.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

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

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

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

“Ishould make for additional savings.

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

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

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

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

The new Actros isaverage brilliant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All enquir offer a completely free, no risk service no matter what the outcome of the claim levels in the truck world,” Nilsson said. solicitor -

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on the road network, the Department for Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review the sanctions it issued at the roadside for vehicles with defective fuel tanks and systems.

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

DVSA said aside from the obvious risks to road safety, it takes an average of five for operators taking part in the Scheme who hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes are now eligible to use an Accreditation Mark major disruption to traffic. on their vehicles, on internal documents and “During roadside checks between 2013 on documents clients to highlight to 2014, DVSAtoexaminers detectedtheir 2390 membership.

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

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

DVSA said an immediate prohibition will be given for missing or ineffective fuel cap Accreditation Scheme voluntary or The sealing arrangement; fuel is leak caused by to freight operators, and it is expected a defect, contaminating the road surface; thatinsecure those taking part where will take reasonable is or fuel tank detachment measures to make sure the system works imminent. through training and monitoring their drivers.

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itchford Mill, Wellingborough-based Hornigold Haulage has taken delivery of another 10 Volvo FH540 6x2 tractor units from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia.

Despite the current price at the pump, Hornigold Haulage managing director Brian Hornigold said he is acutely aware fuel costs will again rise at some point – so fuel efficiency is still king for him.

“We don’t skimp on horsepower because I believe, within reason, you use less fuel,” he said. “Furthermore, delivering that power via the I-Shift transmission offers even more savings.”

Additionally, Brian specified 315/80 tyres, which he reckons aids a reduction in tyre wear and also helps hit the ‘sweet spot’ in terms of fuel efficiency.

The latest additions swell the company’s fleet to 40 trucks. The new FHs are all equipped with Globetrotter XL cabs

featuring leather upholstery, single bunks, high power audio systems with integrated Bluetooth phone and USB/Line inputs, and a dashboard-integrated 7 inch colour information display.

“We specified these trucks to a level that helps retain residual value and supports driver recruitment,” Hornigold said. “Furthermore, the leather upholstery is easy to clean, so even after two to three years, which is normally how long we keep our trucks, the interior remains tidy.”

He added: “We work most of our trucks 24-hours-a-day and some seven days a week, covering the whole of the UK and often at maximum payload, so it’s a really demanding environment.

“We have a Gold R&M contract with Volvo Truck and Bus East Anglia in Wellingborough; that means they take care of pretty much everything so we can concentrate on the business,” he concluded.

Hornigold Haulage’s new brace of FH trucks were bought to maximise fleet fuel efficiency

WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE? ROAD ASDA RE-EQUIPS WITH MARKINGS PLANS SPARK CONTROVERSY MAJOR SCANIA ORDER

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cania has completed the delivery of 253 trucks for use on supermarket chain Asda’s base, chilled and petroleum distribution fleets.

The bulk of the order comprises G-series sleeper cab models featuring Scania’s 410 bhp Euro 6 SCR-only engine. The company took 93 G410 LA6x2/2MNA mid-lift tractor units and 68 G410 LA4x2MNA tractor units for the Asda base fleet.

A total of 17 G410 LA6x2/2MNA mid-lift tractor units and 38 G410 LA4x2MNA were spec’d for chilled distribution, to be operated by NFT on behalf of Asda.

Completing the order are 37 P450 LA6x2/2MNA lightweight sleeper cab tractor units supplied for the Asda petroleum distribution fleet. These will be operated by DHL on behalf of Asda.

All trucks in the order will be maintained by the Scania UK network, which also provides a full service for Asda’s trailer fleet,

Thing of the past? White lines are being removed from busy British roads in a bid to slow drivers down

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he government has announced a proposal to remove white lines from busy roads across the UK in an attempt to reduce vehicle speed, after research suggested the absence of central road markings slowed drivers.

White lines have already been removed – or more accurately, not replaced after resurfacing work – in parts of central London, Wiltshire and Derby, and a trial scheme is being mooted by councillors in Norfolk.

The plans have divided opinion across the industry. Vehicle management group LeasePlan UK said it welcomed any changes that would ensure British roads were a safer place for users. “Whether to remove white lines from roads or not has been part of a global conversation that has been growing since the turn of the century, and it’s good to see this particular topic highlighted once again,” said Lesley Slater, business development director, LeasePlan UK. “The remodelling of Exhibition Road experiment provides evidence to suggest removing not only central white line markings, but other traditional safeguards – from road signs to traffic lights and even pavements – actually reduces the accident rate and improves traffic flow.

“When removed, drivers police their own traffic flow more effectively and are more considerate,” she added. “The old approach to traffic engineering assumed that wide routes and frequent instructions was the best model – however, these studies demonstrate the need to review this thinking.”

However, the idea was met with alarm by the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

“We find it extraordinary that Transport for London is able to state its failure to have white lines reinstated on three major A roads has reduced vehicle speeds by 13 per cent, but cannot quantify the impact on accident rates,” said RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett.

“Simply slowing vehicles down, which is what some campaigners are calling for, is a bizarre way for a roads authority to behave unless it can demonstrate casualty reductions which could not be achieved by other means.

“There is a growing stance in the haulage industry that roads capacity is being reduced by an endless flow of local measures for no good reason,” Burnett added.

“The roads minister, Andrew Jones, needs to take a stronger line on what is required of local authorities before these experiments get totally out of hand.”

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excluding those operated by NFT. “Scania won the business in the face of strong competition, with fuel performance and aftersales care being key factors underpinning our decision,” said Peter Hey, Asda’s procurement manager – national fleet. “We have also enjoyed a long relationship with Scania – 23 years and counting – and the service they provide around the country, coordinating and providing a wide range of services supporting our cost-effectiveness and our O-licence compliance, is incredibly important to our business.”

The trucks destined for the Asda base fleet will run out of Asda distribution centres around the UK serving stores within their areas, while the NFT-operated vehicles will provide a nationwide chilled distribution service.

The petroleum tankers will also operate nationwide.

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Letter LIFE WITHOUT LORRIES Love them or loathe them, trucks are essential to life as we know it in Britain, transporting everything from our food to the bricks and mortar we need to build our homes. However, with the road haulage industry on the precipice of a catastrophic driver shortage, let’s imagine what Britain might look like without our 496,800 HGVs if we don’t do something about it before it’s too late: 1. Britons drink their tea black or (shudder) with UHT milk It takes 2000 HGV drivers to transport the milk we need to make our national beverage. In an age of industrial dairy, fresh milk quite simply cannot be transported in the volumes it is today without them. Considering 98 per cent of us prefer milk in our tea, a Britain without lorry drivers may see us forced to drink our tea black or debasing ourselves by drinking it with UHT. 2. Farmers’ markets flourish Bad news for the supermarkets may be good news for farmers’ markets.

With supermarket shelves empty, we may well return to the days of locally grown food. Farmers will be able to transport their produce using tractors and vans as the scale of the operation is far smaller than that of multiples.

3. Britain goes veggie Although farmers can put their livestock out to pasture in the summer months, they rely heavily on feed deliveries during the winter to sustain their animals. Without HGVs to transport the feed, it will become far more difficult – and therefore costly – to raise the meat we consume. Without lorries, meat could once again be a luxury good.

4. ‘Next-month delivery’ drives shoppers to the high street The rise of ecommerce is well

documented, to a large degree fuelled by the increasing speed and flexibility of delivery options. These services are completely dependent on the HGVs which transport products between the large distribution hubs. Without lorries, the speed of delivery we take for granted simply won’t be possible.

5. International trade slows Over two million HGVs leave the UK every year carrying more than 90% per cent of goods by value. For many journeys, road haulage is the most cost-effective means of transporting goods abroad, and without HGVs Britain’s exports would undoubtedly fall dramatically. Ultimately, the country’s ambition to balance the trade deficit will be in vain.

6. Waste piles up in the street Each year, British households create over 26 million tonnes of waste. The collection of our waste by refuse lorries often goes relatively unnoticed, yet without them waste could pile up on our streets and outside our homes. It is a worrying thought that, without HGVs, we may face the prospect of a second Winter of Discontent.

7. House prices rocket It is predicted that the UK needs to build 250,000 homes a year to meet the ever-increasing demand. With targets already ambitious, we need the construction industry working at maximum capacity, yet without lorries to transport the heavy building materials required, this will be an impossible task. With the population increasing and not enough new homes being built, house prices will only rise further.

8. Britons work from home As HGV tankers are responsible for the vast majority of the fuel in our petrol stations, prices at the pump are

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9. But people get healthier It might not be all bad news, as it’s likely people will adopt alternative means of transport to save money – for instance, cycling and walking.

Although only 2.2 per cent of Brits use a bike as their primary mode of transport today, compared to 31.2 per cent of the Dutch, perhaps 2020 will see Britain surpass the Netherlands as the world’s foremost cycling nation.

10. Britons struggle through a dismal Christmas It’s not just milk we depend on HGVs for; in fact, 85 per cent of the goods we consume are transported by lorry.

As supermarkets today have very high stock turnover and little stock on site, they use centralised distribution hubs which are completely dependent on road haulage to keep shelves full. So for all of us who rely on supermarkets for our Christmas dinner and novelty reindeer napkins, Christmas may lose its sparkle.

Of course, no-one can be sure exactly what will happen if the severe driver shortage is not addressed, but these predictions may not be as far-fetched as they seem. There is, however, much time between now and 2020, and with concerted effort from the industry to attract a new generation of drivers, and support from the government, Christmas 2020 will be as full of festive cheer as it is now.

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VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STARS I watched the first episode of the latest series of Supertruckers on the Quest channel. The warm West Country accents, the filming style, combined with the heavy haulage background of King’s Transport makes it like a hectic mix of The Wurzels getting their brand new combine harvester and Corporal Jones from Dad’s Army shouting: “DON’T PANIC!” (They don’t like it up ’em).

There is a mildly comedic atmosphere with the drivers taking the mickey out of the office staff who conveniently want to return to driving for a night because it’s being filmed. The transport manager is affectionately referred to as “WIWOTH” because of the number of times he says “When I was on the heavies…”

I have the greatest admiration for the driving skills of those involved and the programme does promote a positive image of heavy haulage. Their “fifteen minutes of fame” could cost each of them dearly, though. One abnormal load move involving two trucks, each carrying a huge wing section for the new Airbus military aircraft, showed them in the company of around six escort vehicles. Communication between all drivers was by means of handheld walkie-talkie-type radios. Now, I fail to see any fundamental difference between using one of these and a mobile phone.

I’m unsure of the relevant law in respect of England, but it is illegal to use any “handheld communications device whilst driving” here in Scotland. For HGV drivers who are captured, this usually results in a fixed penalty notice, three (soon to be four) points and an invitation (nonnegotiable) to come and visit the

nice traffic commissioner.

This uncomfortable interview usually results in a suspension of the driver’s vocational licence for a minimum of three weeks, or a financially disastrous (for most) six months for a second offence.

Later in the same programme, the police were using very similar looking radios, but theirs were tooled up for “hands-free” operation.

I work from a major supermarket DC and our yard shunters have similar kit too. It is not massively expensive, but makes their job a lot easier.

I understand their need for constant communication during such a tricky operation, but surely with the costs involved in such high-profile moves, the cost of such hands-free kit would be negligible? This may sound like nit-picking, but I am aware of parcel delivery guys who have been ticketed for accessing their PDAs (little compootery fings) on the move – so the law, is the law, is the law.

We all have to operate under the same regs, and I still routinely see guys driving wagons with a phone clamped to their ear, possibly unaware or even uncaring of the consequences. Three weeks without wages? Worth thinking about, because not many employers will pay you for sweeping up round the yard till your licence is reinstated.

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or the purposes of this article, I will assume you have suffered injuries and financial loss because of an accident that was not your fault and have requested our help in claiming compensation.

If your claim cannot be settled within the statutory period (usually 3 years from the accident date) and your opponent has denied responsibility, or has accepted they were at fault but the amount of compensation cannot be agreed, the Court will need to become involved.

FORMAL OFFER TO SETTLE

Before Court proceedings start we will usually have notified your opponent of the amount of compensation you would accept to settle the claim. This is a “Part 36 Offer” and is an important tactic, because if your opponent does not accept it and the Judge at trial decides you should receive that figure or more, your opponent may have to pay additional sums as a penalty.

ISSUING COURT PROCEEDINGS

Unless your claim involved an accident on the road and only the value is disputed (in which case there is a shortened procedure), various documents are sent to a central Court office setting out details of your claim and include:-

In this issue Steven Hinchliffe of the professional drivers’ “go to” Personal Injury specialists Hinchliffes Solicitors (see their advert on the front page) considers

“WHAT HAPPENS WHEN COURT PROCEEDINGS BECOME NECESSARY?” Particulars of Claim - describing what happened and why your opponent was to blame.

Medical Evidence - setting out your injuries, treatment received or suggested, and when you are likely to recover.

Schedule of Special Damages - a list of your financial losses and any expenditure resulting directly from the accident.

The Court sends the documents to your opponent (or their solicitors), who have 14 days to state whether they intend to defend the claim. If so, within a further 14 days they must provide a written “Defence” setting out why they believe they are not responsible.

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Steven Hinchliffe obtained their own reports, the experts will prepare a joint statement setting out the issues upon which they agree and disagree, and if a trial is necessary they may need to attend to give evidence.

Once the papers have been transferred to a Court local to the parties an “Order” is made setting out what needs to be done to prepare the claim for a trial, and the date by which each step must be completed. The aim is for the claim to be ready for trial within 6 months and we will do what is necessary on your behalf.

Arranging the Trial Date The Court usually sets a 3 week period during which the trial should take place and the parties can state if there are any dates during that time that are not appropriate, for example if a witness will be on holiday. The Court then fixes a date for the trial.

The steps usually taken include:List of Documents and Disclosure Each party must prepare a formal list of all the documents they have that are relevant to the claim. This “List of Documents” is sent to the other party who can request copies of any of the documents identified.

THE TRIAL

Witness Statements Each party must set out the detail of their case in witness statements.

We will prepare a statement from you, and if necessary from other people who perhaps saw what happened or have provided you with help in some way.

Likewise, your opponent must prepare statements from everyone who can assist their case.

The parties send copies of their statements to each other at exactly the same time.

If a trial is necessary, it is usual for all of the witnesses to attend to give evidence.

Further Medical Evidence If you have ongoing symptoms you may be allowed to obtain additional medical reports, which must be copied to your opponent.

If your opponent disagrees with the reports we have obtained they may be allowed to get their own medical evidence, and must send a copy to us.

The parties may be allowed to ask each expert questions and if both parties have

We will arrange for a Barrister to represent you at the trial and although the Court procedure is formal, you should not be frightened by it as real trials are not as dramatic as those on TV dramas.

At the start of the trial the case is summarised by each party’s Barrister and any preliminary matters are dealt with.

Under oath, your Barrister will then ask you about your claim, highlighting points in your statement. The Judge and your opponent’s Barrister can then ask you questions. Any witnesses and experts supporting your case will be questioned in a similar way. Your opponent’s Barrister will then speak to any witnesses and experts supporting their case, and again the Judge and your Barrister can ask questions.

Each Barrister then summarises all of the evidence and the Judge makes a decision on whether your opponent was negligent and caused your injuries. If so, the Judge will then assess the compensation you should receive.

Even after Court proceedings have started, your claim could still be settled by agreement at any time right up until the day of the trial, and we will continue to try and achieve this. Very few cases actually have to be decided by a Judge.

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

The next issue’s topic will consider another “READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CLAIM (PART 49)” - 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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I have recently been asked about the circumstances under tachograph legislation which would allow a driver to deviate from the tachograph legislation to carry on driving to find a safe parking place. The discussion 6 - Hinchcliffes - Accident Spot Feature in Truckstop News - Issue of 362.indd 1 arose following a driver with a load particular high value who had been unexpectedly – and considerably – delayed due a serious road traffic incident. With the driver’s hours about to run out, there were concerns about the load.

In Article 12 of Regulation EC 561/2006, it states: ‘Provided that road safety is not thereby jeopardised and to enable the vehicle to reach a suitable stopping place, the driver may depart from Articles 6 to 9 to the extent necessary to ensure the safety of persons, of the vehicle or its load. The driver shall indicate the reason for such departure manually on the record sheet of the recording equipment or on a printout from the recording equipment or in the duty roster, at the latest on arrival at the suitable stopping place.’

The European Commission has issued Guidance Notes on the implementation of Community rules.

Guidance Note 1 addresses the issue of exceptional deviation from minimum rest and maximum driving limits in order to find a suitable stopping place.

It states Article 12 contains provisions that permit a driver to depart from the minimum rest requirements and maximum driving times contained in Articles 6 to 9 in order to find a suitable stopping place. This article does not authorise a driver to derogate from the Regulation

for reasons known before the journey commenced. It is designed to enable drivers to deal with cases where it unexpectedly becomes impossible to comply with the Regulation during the course of the journey – that is, in situations of abnormal difficulties, independent of the will of the driver and apparently unavoidable that may not be anticipated, even if all due care is taken.

The derogation has also the function of ensuring the safety of persons, of the vehicle and of its load and the requirement that road safety must in any event be taken into account.

In the Commission’s guidance notes, it identifies three parties who have certain obligations in relation to such situations: 1) A transport undertaking must plan carefully a driver’s safe trip foreseeing, for instance, regular traffic jams, weather conditions and access to adequate parking places, that is, it must organise work in such a way that drivers are able to comply with the Regulation and should take into account the requirements of shippers and insurance companies concerning safe parking are satisfied.

2) A driver must rigorously stick to the rules and not deviate from driving time limits unless exceptional circumstances occur unexpectedly and it becomes impossible to comply with the Regulation without endangering road safety, the safety of persons, the vehicle or its load. If a driver decides it is necessary to derogate from the Regulation and that this will not

jeopardise road safety, he/she must indicate the nature and reason for derogation manually (in any Community language, on the record sheet or on the print out from the recording equipment or on the duty roster) as soon 10/02/2016 as he/she stops.

3) An enforcer must apply professional discretion when controlling a driver and assessing whether the departure from driving limits is justified. When assessing the legitimacy of the deviation on the basis of Article 12 all circumstances must be examined carefully by an enforcer including: (a) a history of driver’s driving records to establish the pattern of driver’s performance and verify whether the driver normally complies with driving and rest time rules, and that the deviation is exceptional; (b) the deviation from driving time limits must not be a regular occurrence and must be caused by exceptional circumstances such as: major traffic accidents, extreme weather conditions, road diversions, no place at the parking area, etc; (c) daily and weekly driving limits should be respected, hence the driver should not have any ‘time gains’ by exceeding driving limit in search of a parking place; (d) the deviation from the driving time rules must not lead to a reduction of the required breaks, daily and weekly rest.

In conclusion, it can be seen there are circumstances where it is permitted to deviate from the Regulations.

But these are the exception and not the norm.

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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ongtime Iveco operator Clancy Plant Hire has taken delivery of the first of 33 new Trakker 8x4 rigids after expanding an order placed in 2015 with 10 additional vehicles.

The company – the UK’s largest operator of Iveco Trakker eight-wheelers – provides vehicles and plant equipment to all the Clancy Group plc firms, including utilities giant Clancy Docwra, which uses the fleet in support of utilities projects around the country.

“We’re delighted to see the first of our new Trakker tippers getting down to work,” said Clancy Plant Hire director, Bernie Stack.

“We’ve enjoyed a long relationship with Iveco, and appreciate the low total cost of ownership the brand’s vehicles offer.

“We’re confident these new arrivals will continue to demonstrate the durability, reliability and flexibility the Trakker is known for across our company.”

This latest Trakker order marks the first Euro 6 eight-wheelers to enter the firm’s fleet, with each truck featuring Iveco’s HI-SCR engine technology that meets current emissions limits without the need for exhaust gas recirculation.

“We evaluated Euro 6 solutions from a number of manufacturers, but felt Iveco’s HI-SCR system stood out for offering a less complex and yet a highly efficient approach,” Stack said. “We have become accustomed to enjoying trouble-free performance from our Iveco drivelines, so knowing the HISCR technology has followed the same

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The new trucks join a fleet of more than 60 Trakker 8x4s at Clancy Plant Hire, and are expected to remain with the company for between four and five years. The firm’s wider fleet encompasses more than 1400 commercial vehicles, 500 cars and over 10,000 plant assets.

Each Trakker (AD340T36) is expected to clock-up approximately 35,000 miles annually, working up to seven days a week, with some vehicles operating double shifts around the clock.

Bodybuilder Thompsons has been contracted to provide the bodies for the entire order, with each vehicle arriving equipped with an HMF crane. The new acquisitions will also carry a bespoke on-board camera and audible warning system, ensuring maximum safety for pedestrians.

The firm’s new Trakkers are powered by Iveco’s Cursor 9 engine, which produces up to 360 bhp between 1500-2200 rpm, and up to 1650 Nm of torque between 1200-1500 rpm.

The vehicles also have EuroTronic automated gearboxes, manufactured for Iveco by ZF. Servicing, maintenance and warranty work on vehicles across the company’s Iveco range is carried out at Clancy Plant Hire’s authorised in-house Iveco workshops.

Iveco dealer Northern Commercials expects to deliver the last of the 33 Trakkers in the first quarter of 2016.

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company based in Whitchurch has been fined for safety failings after an employee was killed while assisting a reversing truck.

Mold Crown Court heard how Philip Ledward, aged 62, an employee of Arkenfield Stable Hire Limited (ASHL), was assisting one of the company’s truck drivers when he was struck by a passing car and received fatal injuries.

An investigation by the HSE into the incident, which occurred in November 2011 at Boundary Garage, Ellesmere Road, Bronington, found there was no safe system

CHIPPENHAM PIT STOP PUTS TRUCKERS’ HEALTH ON THE MENU

he team that runs The Chippenham Pit Stop for truckers, just off Junction 17 of the M4, have decided to practise a little of what they have been preaching.

The catering team participated in National Obesity Awareness Week in January, and have decided to extend their poster and healthy meal option campaign for the whole year.

But Pit Stop manager Neal Walford said that when it came to it, he and most of his colleagues suddenly realised they too could all do with losing some weight.

“So 10 of us took up the challenge,

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giving ourselves personal targets, and we have lost a combined total of 34.5 pounds over the past month,” he said.

Pit Stop healthy living campaigns coordinator and former nurse, Lisa Hatherell, said their whole ethos was based around giving their trucker customers the opportunity to keep in trim and live more healthily after spending long hours behind the wheel.

“That is why we recently invested around £10,000 in setting up an outside exercise gym which is now being used by a growing number of our customers,” she said.

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of work in place for controlling risks from workplace transport.

Arkenfield Stable Hire Ltd, of Birch House, Back Lane, Coton, Whitchurch, was fined a total of £7500 and ordered to pay costs of £5000 after pleading guilty to an offence under Section 2 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

“Workplace transport continues to be a major cause of fatal and serious injury,” said HSE inspector, Damian Corbett. “Estimates suggest up to one-third of all road traffic accidents involve someone who is at work at the time.”

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very year people are killed or injured as a result of failure – failure to ensure that driving safety is adhered to. Moving vehicles and plant is always going to be high on road risk and site risk agendas, but the variety of vehicles within the Construction and Civils sectors is so extensive that managing that risk is challenging. Add variety of vehicle types to varying terrain, route hazards, obstructions, loading, unloading and training adequacy, and the risk factors start to add up. It’s a complex equation for construction companies to address.

Insurance premiums are set to rise again after reductions or at least stability in prices as insurers look to improve profitability and reflect rising accident rates. Despite advances in vehicle technology, losses in the commercial motor market are rising.

It could be something to do with the fact that 90 per cent of all accidents are down to driver error. Drivers are becoming increasingly distracted, and some behaviours have become so deeply ingrained that no amount of training seems to change them. There appears to be a very close correlation between the falling price of fuel and increasing claims frequency. Lower fuel

prices mean more traffic, and there is simply less margin for driver error on more crowded roads.

The biggest factor that will influence insurance costs is claims frequency, and it is starting to rise again after a period of stability.

The size of claims is also getting bigger.

Consultancy firm EY estimates claims inflation was 4.3 per cent in 2015 and will increase to 4.6 per cent in 2016.

But the key concern would be bodily injury inflation at 7.7 per cent. Injuries are becoming a larger percentage of claims bills, despite challenges to the blossoming culture around claims and better ways of combatting fraud.

An example of this would be plans to end the right to cash compensation for minor soft tissue injuries that were revealed by chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne, in the 2015 Autumn Statement.

The government stated it wanted to make it harder for people to claim compensation for exaggerated or fraudulent whiplash claims.

In addition, it said it was targeting legal costs with more injuries able to go to the small claims court as the upper limit for these claims will be increased to £5000.

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Good news, but fraudsters are fraudsters – and history tells us there is always an equal and opposite reaction.

There is no let up to the pressures on companies as the government squeezes revenue from areas previously only lightly touched upon. Most immediate to mind is Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) increasing to 9.5 per cent last November, and just two days later the Sentencing Council issued its guidelines of “Health and Safety Offences, corporate manslaughter and food safety and food hygiene offences”.

The guidance came into force on February 1, 2016 and very simply it will mean substantial increases in the level of fines imposed by the courts for Health and Safety offences and Corporate Manslaughter for businesses, and an increased likelihood of going to jail for individual offenders. It is likely we will see increases in prosecution and defence costs. The stakes are higher. In addition, companies need to really understand the true cost of a regulatory

investigation into a workplace accident.

The financial implications of a serious workplace accident are eye-watering. The courts will assess culpability: the failure to meet standards and judged in four categories from very high to low. They will then assess harm: again in four categories.

All directors should take an increased focus in ensuring Health and Safety is well managed.

Never more so than right now as the regulatory challenges tighten.

Think carefully about your choice of insurance broker. It matters that you partner with people who understand your sector and the insurance market that caters for it. Experience matters.

A poorly managed insurance choice based on price alone can very quickly outweigh that short-term saving.

Make sure your broker helps you to improve your risk profile, and have in place risk management measures that put you in as much control as you can in managing the cost of insurance.

he Forth Road Bridge is to remain closed to HGV traffic until the end of February, despite maintenance teams working hard to complete the repairs necessary to bring it back into use ahead of the planned operational date of the beginning of the year.

The bridge was closed to all traffic on December 4 for emergency repairs after a crack was found in steelwork, leaving drivers having to use the Kincardine Bridge instead – resulting in a detour of around 60 miles per journey.

Following the closure, Transport Scotland set up a haulier’s hotline that enabled drivers and operators to have direct access to Transport Scotland to alert them to any incidents occurring on the temporary replacement trunk road network so they can be resolved more quickly.

But the continuing delay is costing the industry up to £40 million, according to numbers crunched by the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

“The major distribution centres on the northern, Fife-side of the river are totally reliant on an efficient,

swift transport system,” said RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett. “The news that they will continue to face delays and a massive increase in cost will, for many, prove to be unsustainable.”

Burnett said that when the closure was first announced, the RHA calculated additional costs for a single HGV resulting from a round trip detour of 60 miles would add an extra £30 in fuel costs.

With an estimated 10,500 trucks using the bridge each day, the additional operating costs to the industry will be well in excess of £600,000 per day, it reasoned.

“Based on these figures, this catastrophe has already cost the haulage industry £9.6 million since its closure in December.” Burnett added.

“If hauliers have to wait until the end of February to resume a normal service, we can confidently predict the cost will be in excess of £40 million.

“Many members have already had no alternative but to ask their customers for a rate increase – to ask for an extension until the end of February will, for many, be the final straw,” he warned.

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he City of London Corporation has launched a new 8x4 Mercedes-Benz Econic construction vehicle in the colours of the authority’s Bow-based fleet contractor, JB Riney.

The firm was the first operator to place an order for the new tipper-grab, which was supplied by dealer S&B Commercials.

The Econic features a deep, panoramic windscreen and a fully glazed kerbside door. This, coupled with a much lower seating position compared to a conventional construction truck, affords the driver boosted visibility of pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.

Safety is further enhanced by a full complement of on-board cameras.

The new vehicle was unveiled at the Aldgate Gyratory, an area which is now the subject of a major development project designed, among other things, to enhance safety by creating new cycling routes and pedestrian cross points.

“We take the issue of road safety incredibly seriously and I am delighted we have adopted this new, high-visibility tipper,” said

Michael Welbank, chairman of the Planning & Transportation Committee at the City of London Corporation. “Anything which improves the field of vision for a lorry driver, so they can better see vulnerable road users, is a welcome step forward.”

The new Econic will be assigned to the Aldgate scheme until late summer. It will carry spoil from the site back to JB Riney’s transfer yard, from where it is sent for recycling, and will deliver materials such as sand, concrete and paving slabs.

An Econic 3235 ENA model, the truck has a single front steer axle, a double-drive bogie and a rear-steer axle. This configuration gives it a tight turning circle and makes it more manoeuvrable than a standard 32-tonne construction eight-wheeler.

The Econic is powered by a 7.7-litre sixcylinder engine which produces 354 bhp and drives through a six-speed Allison automatic gearbox. It is fitted with a Charlton steel tipping body and Palfinger Epsilon M135L radio remote-controlled crane with clamshell bucket.

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JB Riney was one of the first firms to specify Econic tipper grab for use in the capital manager, Barry Parker, said: “We spent a lot of time talking to representatives of Mercedes-Benz and to S&B Commercials’ key account manager to ensure we had the

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“It’s a beautiful piece of equipment; the rear-steer system being particularly impressive,” he concluded.

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Ashford International Truckstop in Kent has added more than 75 new parking spaces to its site

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Truck stop management said the expansion will provide more overnight secure parking in one of the busiest parts of England for freight, and the firm said it will hopefully help combat problem parking on the M20 slip road and during Operation Stack.

The truck stop also offers a ‘reservation system’, designed to give drivers peace of mind from knowing they have a space put by for them en route to the county.

For further details, visit Ashford International Truckstop’s website at www.ashfordtruckstop.co.uk

OLYMPIC HOPEFUL HURDLER TEAMS UP WITH HARLEQUIN L eicester-based hurdler Lucy Hatton has a new sponsor to help her quest to represent Team GB at Rio 2016 – haulage provider Harlequin Logistics has stepped in to help the 21-year-old fund her training and preparation over the next year.

Hatton, who combines her training at Loughborough University with a Criminology degree at Leicester University, won the silver medal in last year’s European Indoor Championships in Prague.

Her best indoor 60 m hurdles time currently places her third on the UK all-time list, and Hatton is now working hard to translate this indoor form to the outdoor format.

The former English Schools champion said Harlequin’s support will make a big difference to her preparation in Olympic year.

“I’ve got a really exciting season coming up,” she said. “It starts with the World Indoor Championships in Portland, where I’m hoping to win a medal, after which it’s European outdoors in Amsterdam, then onto Rio. “This sponsorship allows me to do some training in South Africa during January, and to enter some competitions in the US when I’m working on converting over from indoor to outdoor. The flights, accommodation and food costs all add up, so this is a great help in funding those things.”

Harlequin director Ben Gregory said the firm is really enjoying being involved with the Olympic prospect, and hopes its assistance helps her fulfil her potential.

“When we heard Lucy was looking for new sponsors, we met with her and quickly decided we were interested in offering her some support,” he said. “Getting to the Olympics would be a really great achievement for her, and if she keeps improving she could do well in Rio. “Official funding for the world-class programme is hard to come by, and given that Lucy is aiming to represent our country on the biggest of all sporting stages, we thought it was the least we could do,” he added.

Tool light

Manufacturer: Ring Web: www.ringautomotive.co.uk Price: £3.99 This small, but decidedly handy gadget fixes to a screwdriver or spanner to enable users to work in small, tight areas where ambient light is lacking. The light comes with a magnetic base to fit securely to the tool, and will automatically illuminate when applied to any conductive metal surface. The light’s V-shaped magnetic cavity enables the light to be attached to tools with a diameter of 3-10 mm, and its two LEDs have a battery life of eight hours (batteries are included).

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Manufacturer: Waterless Hygiene Ltd Web: www.waterlesshygiene.com Price: £2.29 (pack of four)

Harlequin has high hopes for hurdler Hatton’s Olympic prospects

Portable Jet Wash Manufacturer: Kleers Web: www.kleers.co.uk Price: £99

Never be stuck with a dirty truck again. The Jetwash 1000 is a portable, self-contained vehicle washing kit that boasts a 17-litre detachable water tank and integrated onboard battery which is charged via the mains. It also comes with a 12V power cable, should the washer run out of juice when you’re out and about.

The trigger spray also comes with shampoo/ snow foam dispenser attachment.

When you’re parked up and the standard of the local roadside washing facilities are a bit on the poor side, these new mitts mean you can take a full body wash in the privacy of your own cab – and without the need for water!

These pre-moistened mitts are super-thick and strong, and are specially formulated to cleanse and moisturise to leave you with that just-showered feeling. The mitts are dermatologically tested and pH balanced, and come in a pack of four which can be kept discretely in the glovebox.

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The 32-tonner joins 11 other vehicles The West Midlands-based food processor which work from Midland Bacon Co’s specified an eight-wheeled refrigerated rigid headquarters in Walsall. As well as being the to ensure it does not fall foul of axle loading company’s biggest truck yet and the first regulations. with a livery (its other trucks are plain white), “The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards it is also the first with a Gray & Adams body.

Agency) is becoming very hot on overloading The Scania 13-litre two-pedal G410LB issues and it’s easy to get caught out on the 8x2 MNA chassis was supplied by West the training they received was with a RTITB ran a special competition reputable organisation. front axle with a 26-tonner,” said Midland Bromwich dealer Keltruck and runs on Alcoa over the course of two days of the Lucky drivers would get the chance to win Bacon Co managing director, Chris Cox. EvoBright alloy wheels. Its G HIGHLINE their 35 hours of periodic training with one of Truckfest Peterborough show in “As a responsible operator, I’ll do whatever sleeper cab has leather seats, a fridge and the following Master Driver CPC Consortium it takes to ensure my vehicles meet all legal xenon headlamps. conjunction with its Master Driver members: DLT Training Ltd, Transport & requirements and I see this concept as being The truck offers an 18-tonne payload and Training Services Ltd, Gist Limited, the RTITB CPC Consortium members, Academy. a template for the future.”

18 pallet carrying capacity, compared to whereby four lucky drivers could Draws to identify winners were carried out Cox said the new vehicle is “touching 14 the 14-tonne payload with 16 pallet spaces twice a day by Ice Road Truckerís star Lisa win 35 hours of Driver CPC mpg”, which compared favourably to the that Midland Bacon Co’s 26-tonners can Kelly at the RTITB marquee.

10.5 mpg the firm gets from its six-wheelers. accommodate. periodic training.

The lucky winners of 35 hours of periodic Midland Bacon Co is one of a small “While we still have a little fine tuning to With the September 2014 Driver CPC training are: Dave Smith, from Norfolk, deadline fast approaching, this was a prize handful of privately-owned suppliers that do on the vehicle, the early indications are Andrew Jennings, from Staffordshire, Leslie coveted by all who entered, not only saving Baker, from Kent, and Michael Currie, from four winners of RTITB trainingvery flankpositive,” Ice Road Truckers star,Cox. Lisa “I’m Kelly. provide a complete bacon The processing certainly concluded them a great deal of money, also ensuring Scania with G&A fridge body is thebut firm’s first liveriedEssex. vehicle service which encompasses butchering, delighted with it.”

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We were offered road tests in five different trucks over two days on the challenging mountain roads of Spain. The area was chosen for its climbs and descents that can be many kilometers long.

We drove two 40 tonne gvw long-haul artics (one 520 bhp and a 560 bhp) and three 6x4 rigids, two coupled to tipper trailers (a 520 bhp and 560 bhp), the other a 560 bhp solo rigid chassis loaded with timber.

MAN was right in choosing this area of Spain for road testing as the roads are relatively free of traffic (so you are not constantly battling with other road users), but are peppered with challenging hills. Fully laden, on the long climbs the cooling fan cuts in as the temperature gauge begins to rise – a constant in the 25-30 degree C-plus heat.

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owered by a new 15.2-litre D3876 in-line six-cylinder engine available in outputs of 520 bhp, 560 bhp and 640 bhp, MAN’s TGX D38 is an attractive proposition for operators involved in transporting goods over challenging terrain.

A two-stage turbocharger offers full torque at just 930 rpm and makes the engines ideal for varied transport operations including long haul, construction, timber/logging and heavy haulage.

Coupled to TipMatic 2 transmission, the edge these engines will offer over other similar motors – particularly on long-haul and construction work – is their ability to keep up momentum over hilly terrain, with the consequential improvement in journey times and productivity. Their flexibility at low-speed will also be useful in heavy haulage and logging operations, where low-down torque delivery is an important issue.

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On the open road, the adaptive cruise control with the GPS EfficientCruise function takes control, with integrated 3D maps detecting inclines and downhill sections. Approaching hills, you feel the truck accelerate as you head into the hill, the speed dying off as the vehicle’s momentum is used to carry it over the summit of the hill once the top is reached.

A strong engine brake is a major requirement on routes with long hills, and MAN’s Exhaust Valve Brake (EVB) offers up to 340 kW braking power, while a more powerful version – the Turbo Exhaust Valve Brake (Turbo EVB) – offers up to 600 kW braking power. Controlled by BrakeMatic, the engine brake, Intarder (the latest version offers

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The trucks were also fitted with Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) which helps prevent rear-ending the vehicle in front when running the truck with ACC engaged. This comes as standard.

The TipMatic 2 transmission and the various driver aids make driving for long periods over hilly terrain (providing the roads are relatively free of traffic) a safe, stress-free and pleasurable experience.

The trucks are a great drive and the extra performance of the 520 bhp and 560 bhp motors is certain to appeal to operators looking for maximum productivity.

One niggle is positioning of the gearshift/ parking brake console, while another is the fact all the trucks we drove here hesitated at roundabouts and junctions, where the truck slowed, but didn’t stop, before accelerating away when a gap was spotted.

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xeter-based heavy haulage specialist Aardvark Hire Limited has taken delivery of the UK’s first Renault Trucks Range C520.26 6x4 tractor running at 80 tonnes under Special Types Category 2.

Supplied by Renault Trucks Exeter, the Range C has a reinforced chassis and fifth wheel as well as a Voith retarder, uprated braking system, plus light bars and lamps supplied through Kelsa.

Complete with Aardvark’s distinctive yellow and grey livery, the Range C is an additional vehicle for the firm’s four-strong fleet, reflecting growth in the business.

This is the third Renault on its fleet, which the firm said follows a positive experience of owning and operating its current Lander 6x4 and Range T tractor units.

The new Range C moves heavy plant machinery including large excavators and dump trucks from main dealer groups to construction sites across the South West and throughout the UK.

“Aardvark has grown its reputation to be the leading heavy haulage and low-loader company in Exeter and surrounding areas,” said Aardvark’s director, Andy Lowe. “Consequently, business is booming and we needed an additional vehicle to cope with the extra demand.

“We needed a seriously tough vehicle and the Range C hasn’t let us down,” Lowe continued. “We are often delivering to open fields which are muddy and wet.

Where other manufacturer’s vehicles would get stuck, the new Range C doesn’t and we can literally send it anywhere. The traction is incredible and the double drive pulls the vehicle effortlessly out of difficult terrain.

“We’re also seeing some pretty impressive fuel consumption figures too, returning 8 mpg on general work and 5 mpg fully loaded. All in all it’s a fantastic bit of kit and the driver is over the moon too.”

Truck is the UK’s first STGO2 Range C 6x4 rated for operation at 80 tonnes

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In my opinion, your broker is very much looking after your best interests and providing you with an excellent service. By keeping your claims history claims-free, they are ensuring your insurance company – and indeed any others with whom you obtain quotes from – are offering their most competitive premiums. You should remember that as brokers, we earn a commission based on a percentage of your premium, therefore it can be argued your broker is the person suffering by keeping your premiums to a minimum. Clearly, like ourselves, your broker values your business as a long-standing client, whereby by keeping your premiums at their most competitive should result in you being more than happy with their service and advice.

Obviously you must take into account the claims you have been advised to settle yourself, and then ask the question whether your premium would have increased had your insurers paid these claims on your behalf. My guess is your premium may have seen a small increase had your insurers paid these claims; however by having a claimsfree year, your premium may well have reduced this year.

Finance options

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I will be buying a used truck shortly and the dealer will offer me finance. Is it worth trying my bank, or is it likely the dealer will offer the best interest rates?

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Personally I would never recommend you have all of your financial eggs in one basket – ie, with your bank – and therefore I would suggest you finance the purchase

of a vehicle through a finance company, assuming of course the interest rates are similar. However, in addition to asking the dealership to quote, I would recommend you then obtain a quote from an independent finance broker. Building a relationship direct with a finance broker can be invaluable to your business as they can advise you on what method of purchase is most suitable for you, from hire purchase to leasing and contract hire. I can recommend a specialist finance broker if any reader would like to give me a call.

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May 28-29, 2016 Truckfest South Trucks, stunts, stands – it’s all happening at the Newbury Showground in West Berkshire. www.truckfest.co.uk

May 29-30, 2016 Truckmania!

This show taking place at Beaulieu promises a stellar line-up of commercial vehicles, plus displays from Big Foot, a model truck show and more. www.beaulieu.co.uk

Pondering pensions

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I employ two drivers and have just had a letter saying I have to set up a pension scheme by April of this year, or I will be fined. Can you give me any advice, please?

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The Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme is being introduced so all employers employing even just one person must have in place a pension in which they and the employee will make contributions which will increase from initially around three per cent to eight per cent by the year 2018. Each company has a different start date as the scheme is being phased in over the period from 2014 to 2017. I would recommend you contact an independent financial adviser, who will set up your scheme – usually for a one-off fee – and then it will be administered by whomever looks after your payroll. Again, if you require a recommendation, please give me a call.

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EuroTrail UK Limited is a progressively expanding company in the supply of heavy commercial equipment to the construction and allied trades industry. We have vacancies for HGV Class C+E to deliver Brick, Block & Floor Beam products throughout the UK. We offer an excellent remuneration package with the opportunity of bonus payments to compliment your basic wage structure and good working conditions.

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