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Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is impression announced Arocs, a on shford International Truckstop as unusual as the complete truck, which of the new Westerbrook Avenue, M20 (TN24 features steel elements on the bumpers, new specialist truck AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc 0GB) has been awarded first place a robusta radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks has lifted lid on its in our hotly contested Truck Stop ofthe the Year for construction work, integrated construction-specifi folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an all-new FH series of heavy trucks, Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving 2016 competition. entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. which is set to follow view of the road.

This is position, optimised to provide a better Volvo has lifted the lid on its After a frantic battle,Trucks a handful of in New for the Arocs are the product designed with the driver mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an establishments were shortlisted for the top all-new series of heavy trucks, onand the of FH the new Loader and Grounder.

The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium aheels focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. prizeThe – andnew over the last fewwith weeksthe our team Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was of expert judges have been anonymously world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range wasthe thestar star and a focus on fuel economy.

Details were scarce when we went to appraising each of them.

Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some of steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides press ahead of and the official launch on attraction some of the theNorth-West’s North-West’s And following closefor scrutiny and many structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. tractor units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went to leading road transport at a for heavy-duty isan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior a hot dinner, our ofshortjudges foundthe the leading road transport operators, at a press ahead of theNews official launch on manufacturer toldpanel Truckstop which are among the lightest vehicles structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch event staged by leading an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means Ashford site offers the best range of facilities September 5, but thestaged Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as from radius distribution.

3 of interior launch event by leading give the additional m space. storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on and 6the highest “It does manufacturer told Truckstop News the 5 and form, andquality packservices. a dealer vast amount Enza.

8x4/4 concrete mixers with 32-tonne This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of board.“The cab is optimised both for work and dealer Enza. new– improvements.

FHs be available in both Euro well food,will facilities, parking of everything upgrades and storage capacity, as well as comfort on rom 2013 onwards, the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said.

“Agreater better bed, 5 and 6said form, pack a vast etc are allthe superb,” ourand judge.

“It’s very amount Leading charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and vehicle manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is for designed of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low big and professional, and caters efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See well for leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, trucks tractorthe units used for operating under difficult Leading charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton race circuit in Cheshire, the function News, issue 301). international traffic. Park integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low Centres 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 event gave invited guests their first chance to put the noise levels among other features, all increase The system, whichsecurity works alongside the across the “Unsurprisingly, is very News, high on function (Truckstop issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less construction sector will be known under it is extremely stable and resilient vehicle through its paces on UK roads.

UK the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed agenda andThe the system, whole sitewhich ison surrounded works alongside the vehicle through paces UK roads. tired and more alert.”

New Actros is its theby ultimate premium for longthe name Arocs. andwhich has been idling speed. Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, in turnmanufactured means driversto arebe less to cut consumption five per centand by truck I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed by high barbed wire-topped fencing, We give £5 to Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truckranges for longProduction of uncompromising thealert.”

Volvo FH will start in spring distance transport.

From the outset, designers and tired and more The dump trucks, all-wheel drive and robust for2013 the and two steering front axles. Fourabout the route the truck storing information to security cut consumption by five per cent byand from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will charity for regular/visible patrols are undertaken distance transport.

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

Production of the Volvo FH will start in spring 2013 dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs on the construction site. be achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three drives along.

“The next time the truck uses thethe route thepossible truck storing information every medical by van. driving engineers were determined to about provide best comfort, dynamics, safety, productivity and for the European market. the same route, I-See operates the time drives along.

“The next uses units andtruckers’ drop-side chassis vehicles willthe truck The premiereand at the 7.7, 10.7, 12.8 he and 15.6 litre. latter rear axles, a wide by and GSE Group,” added.

“ThereThe are no showers are all clean.”range of air-sprung on-site, anArocs outsidewill gymnasium, evenBauma a comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity “The shop sells everything you operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab the same route, I-See operates theis completely new and comes in the accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, and fourtrade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab franchise outlets other than the wash on site, However, our judge also ruled that a Highly barber shop!” ratings options, allowing customers to could engine want,accelerator, the toilets and showers are gears and brakes said to ensure progress is aswith economical as variants possible,” axle vehicles, 16has output form theensure engine. mixer chassis withforsingle-tyred sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tonew OM 473 tailor vehicles perfectly any application. so weofsaid can our own high standards Commended Award Food shoulddrive go Finally, PJM Lorry Park (Rowley Road, clean, the restaurant afor varied menu and progress is as economical as possible,” Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck ranging from 238 bhp to 625 bhp.

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

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record are met.

That means we have a strong core to The Lodge Farm (Holbeach, PE12 8LT), Coventry, CV3 4PY) swept up the Best the food is high quality.”

Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation.

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 ancustomers, example with itsasdrive system. which or 0870 6091540 new Arocs available straight of regular as well passing wowedversions with its first-class menu and off Security award. “This truck stop has topCorporation.

Ashford International’s general manager, An additional five per cent saving in fuel new model seven per cent cent more frugal for fuelthe economy at“It’s 40is tonnes gvw, but saving roadThe tests have power will be transmitted toshown meet future Euro 6 emissions engine’s the production line.

An additional five per in fuel trade.” came a very close second. class security, with a strong fence around Darren Smith, said: a real honour, 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 is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 Theaward Arocs cabs available perimeter plus a man on the gate,” our judge Picking up the Best automated Truckstop for Food Our forhas Bestseven Truckstop Facilities especially asuse we were put forward by our Package.

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

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81 guests took turns to head 17-mile Advice – and its aim is toout cut on fuela costs bytest cent Coverdale House The engines are designed specifi cally developed the vehicle’s S versions, new Arocs stop which still has for a traditional pub very good – a the well-stocked shopcan withalso lots be of warmest congratulations to all the winners. changing driving styles and increasing safe inBlueTec 6 the knowledge that and drive, carefully chosen totheir simulate a out variety typical changing styles and increasing The 81 guests tookdriving turns tovehicles head on aoftruck 17-mile test Little Sodbury End Bristol BS37 6QE asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum atmosphere,” our judge said.

“Massive menu local produce, as well as traditional truckers’ A very big well done to all – and keep up the loads are in a secure location. knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions.

The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical reckons thesaid. new“ItMercedes-Benz Actrosgood is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive offered aMay level cabjudge floor. fuel-efficiency. all veryconfi tasty,gurations and the toilets andfor Markitems,” our also has fuel work! carriageway roads. ofand the four demonstrator Charges include VAT “Everything on siteEach is owned and operated driving conditions.

The route included single-choice, 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.

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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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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.”

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NATIONWIDE DEALERSHIP CHALLENGE W I orkplace transport training body RTITB has said truck drivers should be more accountable for road accidents involving cyclists, and is suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the arguing a focus on improving driver training finals of its annual nationwide Dealership and awareness should be used to tackle the Renault Range T480 Challenge, which took place over a whole problem. is fitted with day at its HQ in Amco Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

According to statistics from ROSPA Veba 936finalists crane The six out of ITUK’s 63 (The Royal Society for the Prevention of dealerships had to progress through two Accidents), 21,287 cyclists were reported exceptionally tough earlier online rounds to have been injured in road accidents in before qualifying for the finals. They were 2014. This includes 3514 who were killed or then confronted by a series of challenges that seriously injured. tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge ROSPA also suggested this number could and professional expertise to the limit. be doubled to take into account unreported “We set up the Dealership Challenge to accidents. find the very best people and companies in Of this figure, approximately 56 cyclists our nationwide network,” said Peter Murphy, are killed in incidents involving LGVs in the managing director of ITUK. “It is also a way of UK every year – and RTITB pointed out that assessing the ability of our dealer network to despite figures showing human error to be ensure we continue to deliver the very highest the leading contributory factor involving levels of care, sales expertise, parts and cyclist collisions, up until now media focus service technical skills.” has been placed on traffic safety schemes.

The finalists of the 2014 Dealership The company said it has been working to Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, educate truck drivers about their responsibility Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks on the road. “We want to challenge the Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, Harry popular view that technology and legislation Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & is the answer to all cyclist-related accidents,” Bus Kent. said RTITB MD, Laura Nelson. “We need to Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership general haulier remember driver behaviour is key. It seems and an Authorised Ltd Repairer plus twoaTop Evenheights has selected new unbelievable that the controversial stance Master Technicians, who are sent to Japan Renault Range T for its heavy-duty is to suggest proper training, rather than to participate in the global I: 1 Grand Prix haulage work for the London technology, could help preventtransport many of these challenge at Isuzu Motors Japan, competing network. incidents involving vulnerable road users.” against Isuzu Truck technicians from around The 44-tonne Range T480,place supplied At a presentation that took at theand the world. by Norfolk Truck & Van Ltd at maintained Health & Safety Event 2016 in March, Enfield, Evenheights’ three-strong fleet RTITB’s joined technical services executive Richard in October.

The vehicle is fitted with an Amco Brewer explored how improvements to driver Veba 936 crane a 45 ft all-steer awareness couldand helphas to reduce the number trombone trailer, which extends 90 ft when of fatal incidents involving goodstovehicles and required. vulnerable road users every year.

Working the night shift on London’s materials streets, uilding the new Range Tsolutions deliversprovider railway CEMEX UK has added a fleet of 27 new MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units for operation out of its cement he Road Haulage Association (RHA) production plant in Rugby. has challenged London mayoral Sixty MAN units now make up the majority candidates to reject calls for a ban of the 90-strong CEMEX Cement Logistics on rush-hour truck deliveries and is asking fleet. them to work more closely with the industry Thehe new MAN fleet has been acquired with deadline is now up for voting to reduce congestion, pollution and increase Repairin& our Maintenance cover and on aNews fiveprestigious Truckstop road safety – particularly in relation to year financial package through MAN Financial Truck Stop cycling in the city.of the Year 2015 Services. competition, in association withthe H&G In a wide-ranging manifesto, RHA has To complement itsthe focus on safety, CEMEX Recruitment – and running is hotly called for a range of new policies, as which has specifi ed a range of additional vehicle contested as ever. include: safety equipment in line with its let existing fleet. of readers us ●Hundreds Allowing HGVs to usehave selected bus lanes know the names and locations of the where the evidence is clear that such a truck stops they think arecongestion the best in the move will reduce overall country for food, facilities and ● Penalising cyclists who fail toparking, use cycle and the Truckstop News team is currently highways when they are available hard atrepeal work the sifting through entries ● To London Nightthe Time Lorry and compiling a shortlist of the most ban which the M25 and new vehicle heestablishments.

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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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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.

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The most common causes of cyclist Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials collision, according to ROSPA, include the in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful motorist emerging into or turning across the to belines, a finalist again and in the Isuzu Truck track sleepers ballasts for TfL/ path of a cyclist – and RTITB suggests driver Dealership Challenge for the second year London Underground as well as fabrication behaviour such as risk taking, aggression, running. filocal eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team and RSJsWe for inattention, distractions and even the as“I’ve last year.

We have afan wonderful team at AK of leading Renault trucks pressurealways of the been job toabe the causes Commercials and everyone works to3a very and it was time to retire an old Euro of such collisions. high standard.

We’re all very us hands-on and workhorse which has served really well For this reason, it suggested the solution passionate about what we do. owner, over the years,” said Evenheights is to ensure drivers are properly trained and Colin Wellington.

“I’d heard great things aware of their responsibilities on the road. about new Range we get “As athe society, we areT,soand reliant on great back-up and service from local dealer, technology that we tend toour presume it is Norfolk Truck & Van, who looks after us very always the best solution to an issue,” Brewer well. said. “While technology such as cameras and “Taking everything into consideration, I “We enjoy a the verynew healthy relationship decided to put Range T into action.” with MAN, and have done so for many years,” said Dave Hart, national cement logistics & terminals manager. “High on our agenda is fleet efficiency; uptime is critical and we have to know MAN shares that commitment.

“The support we receive from MAN Truck & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these key requirements. Together, we have formed a strong operational partnership.”

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

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sensors may help to prevent fatal accidents, it “For me personally, every day is a isn’t the entire answer, and could even cause ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu drivers to be more complacent. raised the barsaid this the yearfirm’s – it was tough last Wellington trucks “Your brain is more powerful thanregularly the year,a but even tougher this time, though pull lot of weight – up to 22 tonnes – still world’s biggest computer – it will always very enjoyable and not too stressful. around the challenging city streets of outperform the most high-tech cameras and “We’ll defiits nitely enterneed again next year.

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The drivers is the best way to improve the safety of are impressed and have said it’svulnerable a lovely, everyone on the road, including powerful vehicle that just keeps going.” road users,” he concluded.

“We’re trying to The business was shift thefamily-owned focus onto good training and put established in 1986 offers the responsibility for and making thegeneral road a safer haulage to the transport and steelworks place back into the drivers’ hands.” industries across London and surrounding areas.

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fuel system defects and issued over 1500 on the road network, the Department for prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review systems,” the blog said. the sanctions it issued at the roadside “We’ve our sanctions for vehicles defective fuel of tanks and RHA has putwith forward a range alternative policies whichreviewed it argued will increasefor safety defective fuel systems and agreed some systems. city will grind to a standstill,” said RHA know some will be surprised by our call for changes with DfT. The main difference is Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, chief executive, Richard Burnett. “Haulage penalties for cyclists who don’t use cycle we’ll now only issue immediate prohibitions including on dual carriageways and operators provide work for tens of lanes where provided, and also by our call for defective fuel systems and leaks,” it motorways, resulting in lane closures and thousands of Londoners. That’s why it’s for the repeal of the London Night Time continued. significant delays. vital the mayor and other London politicians delivery ban.

DVSA said an immediate prohibition will DVSA said aside from the obvious risks work with us and not against us. welcome the debate these calls be“We given for missing or ineffective fuelwill cap to road safety, it takes an average of five “A London lorry rush-hour ban would be a generate our determined or sealingasarrangement; fuelview leakremains caused by hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes knee-jerk and counter-productive move - as that London will only continue to prosper a defect, contaminating the road surface; major disruption to traffic. would trying to replace larger vehicles with and improve if we all work together and is or insecure fuel tank where detachment “During roadside checks between 2013 many more smaller ones,” he continued.

“I accept all road users have a role to play.” imminent. to 2014, DVSA examiners detected 2390

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&F Haulage of Bolton has taken delivery of 14 new FM and six FMX 8x4 tippers from Thomas Hardie Commercials in Manchester. The new arrivals increase the company’s fleet size to over 85 trucks.

“Volvo represents good, strong and reliable trucks and with the B-Ride high suspension option offering excellent chassis ground clearance on both the FMX and the FM, these new trucks are ideally suited to the type of construction work with which we’re involved,” said managing director, Ali Majeed.

All 20 of the new trucks are powered by 410 bhp 11-litre D11K engines. The vehicle’s I-Shift automated gearboxes are equipped with software to enhance off-road and construction capabilities.

The new FMX eight-wheelers, which are fitted with Day cabs, feature Bulkrite insulated bodies with Edbro tipping gear

and Easysheet systems.

Meanwhile, the 14 new sleeper-cabbed FMs are fitted with Wilcox Wilcolite bodies, Edbro tipping gear and Easysheets.

“Our drivers are really happy with the new trucks,” Majeed said. “They have already commented on the enhanced comfort of the interiors and in relation specifically to the latest FMX trucks, they say the steering is now lighter and an improvement on earlier versions.”

Approximately 75 per cent of business at A&F Haulage is the transportation of asphalt, with the remaining 25 per cent accountable to aggregate. “Last year we delivered some 4.1 million tonnes of asphalt for our three main customers,” Majeed explained.

The new trucks are fitted with a five-way recording camera system covering front, rear, left and right, as well as one camera dedicated to an overview of the body.

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A&F’s new trucks are fitted with Volvo’s 410 bhp D11K engines

RANGE C IS TOP CHOICE FOR DEMOLITION FIRM

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Firm said new XFs were bought to reward drivers’ “loyalty and hard work”

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ristol-based general haulier Saville’s Freight has added eight DAF XF 460 FTG tractors with Super Space Cabs and a 26-tonne CF 330 FAS with a Space Cab to its fleet of around 30 trucks.

Now in its 31st year, the business began its life in warehousing and forwarding, but customer demands led it to begin running its own vehicles some 15 years ago.

“We have been growing very steadily since starting to run our own trucks,” said director Darren Saville, who explained how the firm is now looking to rationalise its current fleet of four marques down to just two brands in the near future.

“We have now dropped one manufacturer and refreshed the line-up with these new DAFs,” he said. “Right now, the feeling is we will try to rationalise further and finish the year with just two marques in the fleet.”

Supplied through Imperial Commercials Western Region, the eight XFs are on threeyear Contract Hire packages through PACCAR Financial, with the CF rigid being acquired with a two-year R&M deal on outright purchase. The haulier had operated a couple of DAF tractor units “many moons ago”, as Darren Saville put it, but was tempted to look again at the brand following an abortive negotiation to take over the management of transport operations for an own-account operator running an all-DAF fleet.

“While we were not able to reach a positive conclusion on that opportunity,” said Saville, “the good thing that came out of it was our exposure to today’s DAF range and the meetings it required us to have with Imperial Commercials. They have been on top of every little detail for us since we expressed an interest in DAF in our own right, and came up with solutions to our used asset disposal that allowed us to focus on the new trucks we needed.

“Price isn’t everything in a truck purchase of course, not by any means,” he added. “We also look very hard at things like reliability, fuel and driver acceptance.”

Savilles Freights monitors fuel on the new DAFs through its own telematics system, as well as receiving weekly reports direct from the manufacturer. “It’s reassuring to see the two systems tally with fuel reports,” Saville continued. “These new trucks are already matching other Euro 6 vehicles in the fleet and have yet to get properly bedded in.”

Saville said the new XFs also seem to be bringing new drivers to their firm. “We bought these to reward our current drivers for their loyalty and hard work. The fact others are seeing them and reacting is a bonus, and that’s without the very positive impact we know they have had already on customers and potential customers,” he concluded.

cottish demolition, asbestos removal and recycling specialist Central Demolition has taken delivery of its first Renault Range Cs. Its two 32-tonne Range C430 RKs with Weightlifter Muckaweigh hardox build tipping bodies have been fitted with Kelsa top and bottom light bars, comfort seats, comfort pack, vertical exhaust and have the Night & Day cab.

Supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland, the tippers join Central Demolition’s 30-strong fleet on a four-year repair and maintenance deal following previously favourable experiences with Renault Landers. Servicing is through David Philp Commercials in Edinburgh.

The tippers will be well travelled across Scotland and beyond delivering recycled aggregates, removing demolition rubble from sites and transporting back to the company’s Bonnybridge yard for crushing and then washing at the wash plant. All crushed

material is graded and sold on to a range of Central Demolition’s customers.

“Over the past couple of years we have won several major contracts, invested significantly in all areas of our business and received widespread recognition for our efforts,” said owner, Ross Craig. “So when we needed additional new vehicles to keep up with the demand, I turned to the team at Renault Trucks Scotland.

“We’ve previously used Renault Landers and have been extremely impressed by their robustness and overall performance, so the Range C was the natural progression for us.

Access in and out of demolition and recycling sites can be tricky, so we needed tippers with exceptional mobility to give us easy access to all types of terrain. We’ve found the Range C to be well up to the challenge; it’s a well-constructed vehicle, very well accepted by our drivers and provides good value-formoney overall,” he added.

Firm has taken two 32-tonne Range C430 RKs with Weightlifter Muckaweigh hardox build tipping bodies

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Letter TRUCKING MEMORIES painted on it. The company also sent other photos of it in the garage, and even invited my husband and grandson down to Dundee to see it.

Other lorry-spotters have

messaged him with sightings too.

They have made my husband very happy and brought back some good memories.

Moira Nicol, Dingwall

BEFORE A short time ago, we found a photograph of the articulated lorry my husband drove about 21 years ago. My grandson is mad on lorries, so he put the photo on Facebook as “My Grandad’s old lorry”.

We were amazed at the response – and lo and behold, the firm that now owns the lorry – TS Transport – replied and sent a photo of it as it is now. The colour has changed from yellow to red, and it now has some beautiful horses

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

I was going to bleat on about roping and sheeting, but after 22 years I am sick of the job.

Why have factories stopped kids going with fathers in the lorries for years? Just why have we got that driver shortage again?

Why are blokes bullied around just because big companies won’t invest in better up-to-date machinery?

As a driver, why are there a million problems in front of you, and not one solution?

Why, as a driver, when you need the most control to put your lorry where it has to be, are there speed humps everywhere?

I could go on and on and on.

I am just trying to find a path to some improvement somewhere. Somebody saying ‘yes we can’ rather than ‘no you are not allowed driver’. And with the fact that health and safety has almost closed this country down, is it not time to start shouting ‘enough is enough’?

It’s just as easy to talk a job up as it is to talk it down.

I called DAF the other day as a driver helping another driver that had run out of diesel. “Is there a quick way to bleed up an 07 DAF?” I asked. The answer came back: “Call DAFaid!” What is going on in the world of transport? It’s not one I remember.

Simon Goodjohn By email

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Fresh from a triumphant run on telly, this Beeb thriller makes superb binge-watch fodder. We won’t spoil the story of this globe-trotting, twisting tale of black market arms dealing, but suffice to say there are some great performances and the production values are Rating:  first-rate.

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

You will remember that my client, Mr P D Butler of Wednesbury was trying to release a shelf from inside his truck, which he did not know was spring loaded, when it trapped his hand causing a broken finger and crushed nail. A claim was made to the company he was working for (via an agency) and who had provided the vehicle, principally on the basis that he was not trained in its use and not alerted to the hazard the shelf might present.

CASE STUDY - TRUCK DRIVER INJURED BY SPRING LOADED SHELF - PART 2 The letter of claim had been sent and we were waiting for a response from the company. In the meantime we obtained copies of Mr Butler’s medical records from his GP and the hospital where he was treated.

This gave us a better understanding of the extent of the injury that

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“THE OUTCOME FOR THE INJURED DRIVER” he suffered. The next step was to instruct an independent medical expert to prepare a written report about the injury, and in this case the appropriate expert was a Consultant in Accident and Emergency Medicine.

In our instructions to the expert we set out details of how the accident had happened, and requested that he review the GP and hospital records and illustrate in the report what Mr Butler’s preaccident health had been, the nature of the injury and a prognosis for full recovery. It is very important for a medical expert to be comprehensively instructed as we will base our valuation of the compensation appropriate for the injury upon their report.

Once Mr Butler had been examined and we received the report, this indicated he had had a crush injury to his left index finger that caused a flake fracture to the tuft, and damage to the nail and pulp. The expert confirmed that after a couple of months the pain had subsided, except during cold weather, but there was still tenderness and numbness at the tip of the finger. His nail fell off 4 months after the accident, but then grew again. Overall, the expert anticipated that Mr Butler would be symptom free by 18 months from the accident date.

During this time we also considered any financial losses that Mr Butler had suffered because of the accident, but they were nominal and amounted to only a few pounds for his travel expenses. However, this can be an important part of a claim as if the injuries prevent a client from working for several weeks, their loss of wages during this period can run into thousands of pounds.

We had sent the letter of claim in mid-October 2013 and although the company’s insurers quickly acknowledged receipt, it was not until mid-February 2014 that they completed their investigation and confirmed responsibility for the accident was admitted. By early March Mr Butler had approved the medical report and details of his financial losses, and with his permission we sent copies to the insurers with proposals for settlement. After a little chasing from us, a couple of weeks later the insurers made an acceptable offer and the case settled. Mr Butler accepted £3,500 compensation for his injury, plus his financial losses of £6.30, making £3,506.30 in total.

Steven Hinchliffe The next step was to try and agree the legal costs with the insurers.

We prepared a detailed schedule setting out all the work we had done and the expenses incurred in making the claim and sent this to the insurers. As often happens in Personal Injury cases, the insurers sent this schedule to a firm of costs negotiators, who promptly offered 50% of what had been claimed. In my experience costs negotiators frequently make a completely unreasonable first offer, perhaps in the hope the solicitors will settle cheaply for the sake of cash flow, but we always negotiate hard for a realistic amount. After a few weeks terms were agreed and the file could then be closed.

I am indebted to Mr Butler for allowing me to report his case, and when asked to provide a quote about his experience of using my firm’s services he said:“Very pleased with the way Hinchliffes Solicitors dealt with my claim.

Hinchliffes Solicitors handled everything from start to finish.”

All of my Truckstop News articles appear on my firm’s website at www. hinchliffes.co.uk in the “Latest News” blog link on the homepage.

There is also a search facility to help locate cases dealing with a particular injury or type of accident.

You do not have to be a professional driver to seek our help - anyone hurt in an accident (eg members of your family or friends) can contact us for advice.

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

The next issue’s topic will consider “SOLICITORS’ COSTS IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS AND WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU” - If you have any questions concerning an accident get in touch with us by e-mail to hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk or call 01684 580900 / 0800 138 1348 or contact us via our mobile/device friendly website www.hinchliffes.co.uk quoting “Truckstop News”

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This issue, we’re looking at goods vehicle operator licencing and what is known as the ‘small trailer exemption’. This is in response to a query from one of our readers, and in answering this I have quoted the DVSA publications which 12. Hinchcliffes - Truckstop news - 367 - 10th May - Half.indd 1 provide good guidance on operator licencing.

For a motor vehicle with a drawbar trailer, you need a licence if: (where both the motor vehicle and the trailer are plated), the total of their gross plated weights is more than 3500 kg; or, in any other case, the total unladen weight is more than 1525 kg.

However, if the use is for the carriage of your own goods and if your trailer is no more than 1020 kg unladen weight, you do not need to include its weight when adding up the total gross weight or unladen weights for drawbar outfits.

This is an important exemption because it is an offence to operate a goods vehicle without a valid licence if one is required. It could result in prosecution and the vehicle could be impounded. You will need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if you use a goods vehicle of over 3.5 tonnes gross plated weight or (where there is no plated weight) an unladen weight of more than 1525 kg to transport goods for hire or reward or in connection with a trade or business.

(In this instance, ‘goods’ means goods or burden of any description). For a vehicle and trailer combination, generally you will need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if the gross plated weights or unladen weights of the vehicle and trailer combined exceed the limits stated above for a single vehicle.

Exemptions from goods vehicle operator licencing include the small trailer exemption include, in these circumstances a trailer with an unladen weight of less than 1020 kg need not be taken into account in the weight calculation for a vehicle pulling a trailer. It therefore can be ignored for the purposes of adding up total gross weights or unladen weights to determine whether they are above the threshold for requiring an operator’s licence. However, this exemption does not apply if you are carrying other people’s goods for hire or reward (eg, working as a courier or freight transport business). In such circumstances, the weight calculation must include any trailer attached (irrespective of the trailer’s weight). In this case, if the vehicle and trailer combination exceeds 3.5 tonnes gross

plated weight or (where there is no plated weight) an unladen weight of more than 1525 kg, a standard licence is required.

Unladen weight For the purposes of legislation relating 21/04/2016 to the use of vehicles and trailers on roads, the unladen weight shall be taken to be the weight of the vehicle or trailer: inclusive of the body and all parts (the heavier being taken where alternative bodies or parts are used) which are necessary to or ordinarily used with the vehicle or trailer when working on a road; but exclusive of the weight of water, fuel or accumulators used for the purpose of the supply of power for the propulsion of the vehicle or, as the case may be, of any vehicle by which the trailer is drawn, and of loose tools and loose equipment.

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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AUCTION-BOUGHT F86 FOUND TO BE 42-YEAR-OLD USED CLASSIC

Jon Burgess is particularly pleased with his latest internet auction win!

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on Burgess, a Volvo Used Trucks customer of Stockton and supplier of new and used livestock transporters, based in Newton-on-Derwent in in the East Riding of Yorkshire, recently placed the winning bid on an internet auction site for a 1974 Volvo F86 three-axle rigid in original condition.

On bringing the former JO Adams & Son Volvo F86 to Yorkshire from Daventry, Jon booked it in for an MoT at which the only fault found was a failed valve in the brake pedal assembly. “Fortunately, I managed to find a replacement part and, once fitted, I drove home with a valid certificate,” said Jon. The overall condition of the truck is both original and of a surprisingly high quality.

“As it stands, the flatbed body was built by Barham Truck Bodies of Northamptonshire

and on this sits a potato bulker manufactured

by Cranford Engineering of Knutsford, Cheshire,” explained Jon. “If you look under the conveyor, you can even see soil that’s been there for 25 years!

“My plans are to take this wonderful truck on commercial rallies, as you cannot have something as magnificent as this truck without sharing your good fortune with other enthusiasts,” he added.

Jon’s most recent acquisition was an FH13-500, although in the main his regular requirement is for six-wheel rigid trucks on which he then places livestock bodywork.

“Volvo Used Trucks, like the F86, consistently show themselves to be reliable and parts are easy to get. Ultimately I would say a Volvo Used Truck is a great starting point for a sensible livestock wagon.”

McGREGOR PREMIERES NEW FIXED-ROOF CURTAINSIDERS

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chmitz Cargobull’s newest fixed-roof unloading quicker and easier, allowing for curtainsider model is getting its UK more efficient operations. premiere thanks to a purchase of 20 McGregor’s new trailers have been new trailers by Doncaster-based McGregor manufactured with wrap-around curtains Logistics. and a new aluminium front bulkhead with The new trailers – which comply with DIN galvanised steel front and rear corner posts.

EN 12642 Code XL load security regulations Many UK operators favour this set-up as and feature a bulkhead specific for the British it enables standard-spec forklifts to load market – are the first of their type to be sold by through the side aperture, without requiring a Schmitz Cargobull in the UK. side-shift capability.

Schmitz Cargobull units account for The curtainsiders also feature stacker more than 70 per cent of McGregor’s trailer ramming protection, lashing eyes along the fleet. The latest additions will join 30 other entire outer frame and SC’s own ROTOS SC curtainsiders that operate for the firm axle unit which comes with a 1,000,000 throughout the UK. km warranty. To enable easy loading and “We have been purchasing our trailers from unloading, the trailers have also been fitted Schmitz Cargobull for more than a decade with Dhollandia tail-lifts with platform warning now because they simply have the best build lights and trolley stops. quality,” said Katy Williams, operations director at McGregor Logistics. “In addition, the trailers are lighter than their nearest competitor, which means an increase in payload on each journey.

“Our trailers also work hard, so the modular bolt-on, bolt-off design means they are extremely easy to repair if necessary.”

SC said its new curtainsiders do not require internal restraints as the body and curtains are strong enough to contain the load – as long as the goods are loaded within the positive fit standards set out in legislation. It claimed removing the internal McGregor is the first UK operator to run SC’s restraint requirement makes loading and new fixed-roof curtainsiders

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SPANISH OPERATOR INITIATES MAIDEN VOYAGE FOR MEGA TRUCK

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25.25 m ‘mega truck’ with a maximum hauling capacity of 60 tonnes has made its first Spanish road and motorway journey between Palau-solità i Plegamans (Barcelona) and Martorell.

The maiden voyage was initiated by the Catalan Automotive Industry 10 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS • ISSUE 299 • JULY 2012 Cluster (CIAC) with the participation of car manufacturer SEAT and other companies, with the aim of demonstrating the viability of running the extralong vehicles in the country.

“We are very pleased to have achieved this milestone,” said CIAC president, Vicenç Aguilera. “It is the necessary first step in both improving logistics and transport and promoting competitiveness in our country.”

SEAT logistics director Enric Martí added: “We are very proud to lead this pioneering initiative in Spain, which will have a direct impact on the efficiency RTITB ran a special competition and sustainability of the logistics processes at our Martorell plant. The success over the course of two days of the of this pilot test makes us optimistic, and can therefore expect to cover three Truckfest Peterborough show in routes on the Iberian Peninsula with mega trucks in upcoming months.”

The CIAC Logistics Commission is arguing the movement of mega trucks conjunction with its Master Driver results in a 22 per cent saving in logistics costs, lowering the price of each CPC Consortium members, tonne of transported goods, as two mega trucks are equivalent to three whereby four lucky drivers could conventional trucks. win 35 hours of Driver CPC The commission said it will continue to work on achieving regular use of mega trucks on Spanish roads. Currently, the vehicles can only travel with periodic training. prior authorisation issued by the National Department of Traffic or by the With the September 2014 Driver CPC deadline fast approaching, this was a prize Catalan or Basque traffic departments.

SEATLisa reckons will by all who entered, not only saving coveted The four winners of RTITB training flank Ice Road Truckers star, Kelly. Mega Trucks In Europe, mega trucks are already permitted to drive in Sweden, Finland, them a great deal of money, but also ensuring increase its operating efficiency Denmark, the Netherlands, Portugal and some regions of Norway.

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Lucky drivers would get the chance to win their 35 hours of periodic training with one of the following Master Driver CPC Consortium members: DLT Training Ltd, Transport & Training Services Ltd, Gist Limited, the RTITB Academy.

Draws to identify winners were carried out twice a day by Ice Road Truckerís star Lisa Kelly at the RTITB marquee.

The lucky winners of 35 hours of periodic training are: Dave Smith, from Norfolk, Andrew Jennings, from Staffordshire, Leslie Baker, from Kent, and Michael Currie, from Essex.

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August 13-14, 2016

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

Wessex Truck Show Fourth outing for this show with display trucks, trade stands, live music and more in Yeovil, Somerset. www.wessextruckshow.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

July 2-3, 2016 Truckfest South West & Wales Best of the West on display at the picturesque Three Counties Showground, Malvern. www.truckfest.co.uk

July 10, 2016 All Wales Truck & Transport Show Come along to the 10th anniversary extravaganza, held at The Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen. www.walestruckshow.com

July 16-17, 2016 Truckfest Original New and classic commercials descend on the Newark & Notts Showground, Newark. www.truckfest.co.uk

July 16-17, 2016 Cornwall Truck Show Come to the Stithians Showground to see the best of Cornish trucking – and all show profits go to charity. www.cornwalltruckshow.co.uk

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

July 30-31, 2016 Truckfest Scotland Scottish commercial vehicles take over the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh. www.truckfest.co.uk

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August 20-21, 2016 Truckfest East Brand new Truckfest event taking place at the Norfolk Showground, Norwich. www.truckfest.co.uk

September 3-4, 2016 Truckfest South East Trucks, stunt shows, trade stands and more at the Hop Farm in Kent. www.truckfest.co.uk

September 10-11, 2016 Trucking Live South East Brand new for 2016, this show gathers together show trucks, vehicle manufacturers, celebrity guests, stunt shows, fun fair and more for a spectacular day out. http://truckinglive.co.uk/southeast

September 17-18, 2016 Truckfest North West The best trucks of the North West on display at the Cheshire Showground, Knutsford. www.truckfest.co.uk

September 24-25, 2016 Trucking Live Shropshire Come along to one of the friendliest UK commercial vehicle events, held at the Oswestry Showground. http://truckinglive.co.uk/shropshire

October 29, 2016 Classic Commercial Show Fantastic vintage trucks and equipment on show at the Exhibition Centre, Donington Park. www.classiccommercialshow.co.uk

Renaults will work on the firm’s paper and compost recycling service

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Three 44-tonne Range T460 6x2 tractor units and two 32-tonne Range C430 8x4s with high-roof sleeper cabs join the 10-strong line-up and are being used for the company’s paper and compost recycling services across Derbyshire and Yorkshire.

Supplied by Renault Trucks dealer Thompson Commercials (Boston), the new trucks are on a four-year full R&M contract.

The Range Cs were specially adapted to meet JLP’s requirements, fitted with an Aliweld

fixed high-side monocoque tipping body with hydraulic-operated tailboard, purposedesigned to match JLP’s recycling operations.

“As we have been running Renault Premiums successfully for many years, taking the Range T was the next logical progression for our company,” said JLP’s transport manager, Paul Clark. “We found the Range C’s cab layout to be excellent and with all the strength and protection around it, coupled with the vehicle’s impressive payload of 19,860 kg, it’s an excellent choice for our operation.

“Our drivers love them too and the icing on the cake is that we are getting an initial MPG increase of 0.4 per cent – and it’s still very early days,” he concluded.

OPERATING ADVICE John Peers is an independent commercial vehicle specialist insurance broker with clients throughout the UK, from owner-drivers to international fleet operators Contact John on 01978 758226 or 07957 403684, email john@johnpeers.com or follow him on twitter @HonestbrokerJP

Mechanic cover

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I am planning on setting up business as a mobile mechanic working on commercial vehicles at my customer’s premises. What type of insurance will I need if I am purely a sole trader?

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You will need a Motor Trade insurance policy which will include the Public Liability cover, which is your first requirement. The policy can also include insuring your tools and equipment, but if you intend leaving such items in your own van overnight, please check the policy wording as some insurers exclude overnight or when a van is left unattended.

If you will be driving any customers’ vehicle, say for testing purposes, you will need Road Risk cover included and for commercial vehicles, though this can be very expensive.

Finally, a Motor Trade policy can include Defective Workmanship cover, which is essential in protecting yourself and indeed your customers. Fitting the wrong part or not tightening whee nuts can lead to a substantial claim, and I cannot overemphasise the importance of this cover.

Motor Trade insurance is a very specialist area and in particular for a newstart business specialising in commercial vehicles, and I would strongly recommend you speak to a specialist broker. I should

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be able to put you in touch with the right specialist; alternatively, try adverts within trade magazines or recommendations from fellow mobile mechanics.

Pension schemes

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I set up my own business last year and now employ two drivers and one part-time office worker, and they tell me I have to have a pension scheme by law. Is this correct, and if so, who do I contact to set it up?

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Following relatively new legislation, every business in the UK has to provide a facility for its employees to contribute into a pension, and for existing businesses this is being phased in between 2014 to 2017. As you only set up your business last year, you will need to find out your specific company’s start date – you will receive a letter from the Inland Revenue and Customs giving you sufficient notice. You will then need to contact an independent financial advisor, who will set up your scheme normally for a one-off fee and then it is administered by whomever looks after your wages administration.

The company I used myself was very good and, I thought, very reasonable, so if you would like a recommendation, please give me a call.

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AN Truck & Bus UK has extended its sponsorship deal with darts champion James ‘The Machine’ Wade for a second year. Under the sponsorship extension, Wade will sport the MAN logo on his shirt at all major events across the world and will make personal appearances as an MAN ambassador on behalf of the company.

In 2016, as well as major tournaments in the UK, he’ll play in Australia, Germany, China, the Netherlands, Dubai, New Zealand, Japan, Austria, Gibraltar and the Middle East.

Wade has won eight major titles, making him one of the most successful players in the history of the Professional Darts Corporation.

He has won the World Grand Prix and the UK Open twice and has also triumphed in the Premier League, World Matchplay, The Masters and the Championship League.

“The increase of our brand awareness is a key focus for the UK business in 2016,” said MAN UK’s marketing chief, Ralf Schueler. “The signing of this latest sponsorship deal will help us gain greater brand presence within the truck driver market.”

Wade added: “I started life as a mechanic, so having a brand like MAN on my shirt is the perfect partnership. The first year was great for me, so the second year is a real bonus. I’ve played well so far in 2016 so hopefully there will be lots of wins to come.”

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(L to R) James Wade with MAN marketing director, Ralf Schueler

TruckMate S8100 sat nav Manufacturer: Snooper Web: www.snooper.co.uk Price: £399.99

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ess than three years after its launch, Renault Trucks has given its Range T a major upgrade which it said improves fuel efficiency.

According to the French manufacturer, the new Range T has an improved chassis and driveline which delivers a further two per cent reduction in fuel use, as well as increasing payload by up to 114 kg.

The truck is also fitted with Optivision predictive cruise control system with GPS. “Customer feedback shows us the Range T offers unrivalled performance in terms of fuel consumption and driving quality,” said Nigel Butler, commercial director at Renault Trucks UK. “We have been working along three tracks to make our customers even more cost efficient: improve the aerodynamics to reduce fuel consumption, reduce the weight to increase payload and encourage ecodriving by means of a predictive GPS navigation system.”

To improve aerodynamics, Renault said it drew on its recent research carried out with its experimental Optifuel Lab 2 vehicle,

which led to the new Range T having an optional built-in spoiler under the bumper.

“This spoiler can better direct the flow of air passing beneath the truck and considerably reduce aerodynamic disturbance, a potential source of increased consumption,” said Mike Stringer, senior sales engineer at Renault Trucks UK. “Furthermore, the new Range T introduces a new, lighter roof deflector without any metal framework, enabling the truck to penetrate the air more easily.” Depending on the version, Renault said this can save customers a further two per cent in fuel.

Further weight saving has been achieved through redesigned or lightened components, and the truck can also now be fitted with an aluminium fifth wheel.

The DTI 11 and DTI 13 engines have also been upgraded, and now all comply with the upcoming Euro 6 Step C standard, which will become mandatory on December 31. Common rail injection has been introduced on the DTI 13, and the engines are coupled to a new generation of Optidriver automated manual gearbox.

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ssex-based operator Ahern Waste Management & Recycling Services has added its first Mercedes-Benz truck to its fleet in the form of a 26-tonne Antos.

Supplied by S&B Commercials, the Antos 2530 has an M ClassicSpace cab and packs a 299 bhp engine and 12-speed PowerShift automated transmission.

Its Heil compactor body, meanwhile, was removed from a previous truck, refurbished and fitted to the Merc chassis by Gloucestershire specialist Refuse Vehicle Solutions. It is capable of lifting trade waste bins with capacities of up to 1100 litres.

Family-owned Ahern Waste Management & Recycling Services runs a fleet of 22 trucks and works for commercial customers throughout the South East, although local authorities also tip at the waste transfer stations located on its headquarters site in West Thurrock, and in Basildon.

“These are still early days, of course, but the mpg returns are very encouraging and the driver loves his new Mercedes-Benz,” said the firm’s resources co-ordinator, Tony

Anderson. “I’ve taken the wheel myself and it’s a very nice, driver-friendly truck; well laid out and comfortable, with a really good ride.

“I particularly like the automated transmission, which has a Creep mode but can also be switched off if the driver prefers for low-speed manoeuvring,” he added.

The truck is being inspected and serviced under a seven-year Mercedes-Benz R&M contract by the workshop team at S&B Commercials’ Thurrock branch.

VOLVO TWEAKS BUILD FOR MEDIUM & HEAVY TRUCKS

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olvo Trucks is adding a range of improvements to its FM, FMX, FH and FH16 model ranges which it claims can reduce fuel costs by up to five per cent.

As part of the upgrade, Volvo has updated its engines to comply with the Euro 6 Step C regulation and has made aerodynamic optimisations to the Volvo FH cab, plus shaved a bit more weight off the chassis.

Changes have primarily been made on the D11 and D13 engines, which now feature low-friction pistons, an all-new improved turbo, a higher compression ratio, an enhanced camshaft and refined management software.

Among the measures that will improve the trucks’ aerodynamics and reduce air resistance include re-designed front spoiler, air deflectors, mudguards and a tighter wheel housing on FH models.

“Since fuel accounts for a third of hauliers’ costs, every drop counts,” said Claes Nilsson, president of Volvo Trucks. “We are constantly working on improving the fuel efficiency of our vehicles. It is a philosophy of utilising every possible improvement and optimisation, small and big.”

How much fuel these improvements can save will depend on the truck specification and application, the manufacturer said. For an FH driving long-distance, Volvo said combined optimisations can improve fuel consumption by up to three per cent. In severe applications, such as timber transport, a fuel saving of up to four per cent can be realised when the truck is combined with Volvo’s new I-Shift automated transmission with crawler gears (see NIB) and the new liftable tandem axle.

The manufacturer said the advantage of better startability combined with a suitable rear axle ratio that optimises engine revs at high speeds when carrying heavy loads, and lifting the tandem axle when not fully loaded, will result in lower fuel consumption on highways.

Optimised bumper and spoiler aerodynamics are part of the refinements

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Volvo calls its mighty FH16-750 ‘a beauty on the surface’ and ‘a beast under the hood’. And that’s quite an accurate description. If you like bling, this truck has a heady mixture of tasty items to set your pulse racing. For example, the colour on the outside is a strange black which is certainly dark, but has a tint to it – an undertone Volvo calls ‘Mystic Fjord’. Of course the cab is also the top model – the Globetrotter XL that gives the driver lots of interior space. Since Volvo redesigned the cab, lost some of the rake at the front and rejigged the interior, useable and useful interior space has been increased.

The upholstery is black with yellow design, and the special seats – available in either leather or leather/textile combination – can be specified with ventilation. They call the steering wheel – in dark leather with yellow stitching – ‘The Raven’ and this is only available on the FH16. The dark silver grille, mirrors and sun visor and subtle chromed bits around the truck make it stand out from the crowd and make a bold statement. This is one classy truck.

Volvo’s powerful straight-six motor has been upgraded to Euro 6 using both selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), as well as having a diesel particulate filter (DPF). So not only is this engine a top-power unit, it is also ultra-clean.

The engine is mated to an I-Shift 12-speed overdrive automated transmission. The unit provides silky smooth gear changes and is simple to use. Volvo has stuck with its stubby gear lever which protrudes from a console that is attached to the left of the driver’s seat. It’s ideally situated and is a more natural design for a driver to use. Two items have changed on the later models: the ignition key is now on the dash rather than on the side of the steering column – which takes a bit of getting used to as you naturally aim for the steering column when you first get into the truck – and the parking brake is also dash-mounted, but is now a switch rather than a lever. Both these design changes have been made to reduce equipment

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Driving impressions

When we road test Volvo trucks, we follow a route out of Volvo’s Warwick headquarters that includes some steep climbs and descents which can really show up any truck lacking in the power department.

Wending our way along the A429, the road is surprisingly clear of other trucks, the odd car speeding past us on the intermittent long straights. Anyone familiar with this road (we were driving in the Warwick to Cirencester direction) will know there are a couple of places where you drop down into hollows, before climbing steep hills out – one of which has traffic lights at the bottom of it which are invariably red! Neither gives you the chance of taking a run at the hill,

as the descent on both is steep and winding.

Undoubtedly in the early days, driving trucks with low-powered motors and slow and clunky manual gearboxes on this route saw many a half-shaft sheared, or gearbox destroyed through panicstricken gearchanges. The infamous Birdlip Hill in Gloucestershire is another climb that still catches drivers out and has seen many a truck come to grief half way up.

But there are no dramas here in the FH16750. Whereas most trucks are down to a snail’s pace on the climb out of the hollows, the mighty Volvo powers up the hills – we actually overtook a brick and block wagon and drag near the top of one of them. You could see the look of envy in the driver’s face as we surged past him, gaining speed over his truck even though the hill was levelling out and he was also gaining momentum.

You do need to keep an eye on your speed. The truck doesn’t give the impression you are belting along in it, and with the number of speed cameras and police and so-called ‘safety partnership’ mobile speed checks now operating on the roads, as well as the need to get the best mpg from the truck, it’s wise to engage cruise control as much

as possible.

Once onto the M5 at Junction 11A, the drive became totally uneventful. Off the motorway at Junction 9 (the Tewkesbury interchange) and picking up the A46, to skirt Evesham and follow the road back to Warwick, we may as well have been driving in the flat land of Holland. Then it was just a case of handing the keys back and heading home, job done!

It’s been said before but we have to say it again: you really don’t need all this power. The 750 horses are better suited to heading up road trains in Australia, hauling the 60 tonne-plus gross weights in its native Sweden, or tackling heavy haulage work anywhere in the world. It is certainly overkill here in the UK running at our ‘meagre’ 44 tonne gross weight.

But what a superb tool this truck is. It is sure to put a smile on any driver’s face, knowing all that power is lurking there, just waiting to be unleashed. You don’t have to fear any road or any route. Hills can be climbed with absolute ease, the Volvo Engine Brake feeding the truck effortlessly down the steepest descents.

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HOLE LOTTA CASH: GOV PONIES UP FOR POTHOLE PROBLEM

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he government has set how out its £250 million Pothole Action Fund, revealed in the March Budget, will be deployed to fix up British roads.

It said £50 million of funding will be used to repair nearly 1 million potholes across the country over the next 12 months, with over 100 councils in England receiving funding to help remove around 943,000 potholes from local roads.

The government said it has earmarked the fund to fix over four million potholes by 2020/21.

“I know how important well-maintained roads are to people across the country,” said transport secretary, Patrick McLoughlin.

“Almost every journey starts and ends on a local road, so the government is giving councils £250 million specifically to tackle the blight of potholes in their area.”

In total, the government has promised to spend £6.1 billion on local highways maintenance between 2015/16 and 2020/21,

which it said gives councils “long-term certainty” for the first time to plan future work with the aim of preventing potholes and improving local roads, bridges and street lighting.

But Matt Dyer, managing director of vehicle management group LeasePlan, queried whether the current fund is enough.

“According to local authorities last year, it will take another £10.5 billion to fill in every single pothole currently on the road,” he said. “With this in mind, we might ask whether this socalled permanent pothole fund is enough.”

He added that filling in potholes was no substitute for modernising Britain’s road network. “Part of the reason why there are so many potholes in the first place is because the roads are aged and decrepit,” he argued.

“Only time will tell, but with the extreme wet weather, more cars on the road than ever and the lowest fuel prices since August 2009, it’s looking more like potholes may be a permanent ongoing fixture on our roads.”

Gov said it will fork out £50m each year for five years to rid our roads of potholes

EUROPEAN TRUCK PLATOONING CHALLENGE BRANDED A SUCCESS

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number of major truck manufacturers have taken part in a Truck Platooning Challenge, organised by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment and designed to demonstrate the viability of convoys of automated trucks using the European road network.

Platooning involves trucks driving closely behind each other while communicating wirelessly, and the theory is the vehicles’ fuel economy is improved as a result of the reduction in drag. Drag accounts for up to 25 per cent of a truck’s total fuel consumption, and the closer the trucks drive to each other, the greater the fuelsaving potential.

By reducing the gap between truck combinations as far as possible and making the most of slipstreaming, it’s thought fuel savings of up to 10 per cent can be achieved along with equivalent reductions in CO2 emissions.

The trucks automatically match each other’s speed and braking via communication through wifi. This means that, in principle, reaction time is reduced to zero when braking, which should lead

Flemish minister of transport, Ben Weyts to improved safety and a reduced ‘accordion effect’ linked to traffic congestion.

DAF, Daimler, Iveco, MAN, Scania and Volvo took part in the challenge, which saw convoys from each manufacturer undertaking a run from several European cities to Rotterdam in early April.

Scania had the longest route, departing from Södertalje, south of Stockholm and driving through Sweden, Denmark and Germany on a trip totalling more than 2000 km.

Volvo’s convoy travelled from Gothenburg,

Six manufacturers took part in the challenge, crossing Europe from various starting points while Daimler started from Stuttgart.

MAN departed from Munich, Iveco set off from Brussels and DAF began from its production site in Westerlo, Belgium.

“The results of this first ever major tryout in Europe are promising,” said Dutch Infrastructure and the Environment minister, Schultz van Haegen. “As the test shows, the technology has come a long way already.

What it also makes clear is we Europeans need to better harmonise rules of the road and rules for drivers. This will open the door for upscaled, cross-border truck platooning.

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“The hands-on experience gained here… will certainly help my colleagues and I discuss the adjustments needed to make self-driving transport a reality.”

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UNITRAK BULK TRANSFER LTD Seven Lincs are currently offering opportunities for new or existing drivers who currently hold a valid car licence to begin a career as a professional HGV driver. Our Felixstowe based academy has already seen success guiding novice drivers through their Class 2 test before progressing towards a Class 1 license. This opportunity will also provide the necessary skills and experience by driving one of our very own academy vehicles within the container operation.

Simply email your CV to driveracademy@sevenlincs.co.uk

HGV CLASS 1 TIPPER & TRAMPER DRIVERS REQUIRED Due to continued expansion, HGV drivers required for depots in Felixstowe, Southampton, Cranford and Kettering. Must hold full CE driving licence, digital tachograph card and DQC Card (CPC). Competitive rates of pay, experience of bulk grain tippers and container work would be an advantage.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL TOM WILSON ON 01394 673777/ 07841 050332 OR EMAIL FLEET@SEVENLINCS.CO.UK

DEDICATED SUBCONTRACTORS REQUIRED Due to continued expansion, we are actively seeking to increase our own vehicle fleet with the help and guidance of dedicated subcontractors. Working with our experienced operations team, as part of our subcontractor package we offer guaranteed earnings, early payment, vehicle and trailer hire or sales and fuel cards.

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

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Nights out are essential. Based in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

Ring Bryson Elderton on 01604 780088 or 07802188538 Yeoman Farm, Kettering Road, Hannington.

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

The positions will be based at Leeds & Grantham but will require a number of nights out per week depending on the profile of deliveries. Applicants must have a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Card and have experience in deliveries to construction sites.

Please telephone 0113 3076 799 for an application form or send full CV to: - Alan Whitehead, Transport Manager, EuroTrail UK Ltd, West End Approach, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 0NB

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ORWELL LORRYPARK PARK ORWELL CROSSING CROSSING LORRY Night Parking £12.50+VAT (8 hrs max) • Day Parking £16.67+VAT (24 hrs max) A14 Eastbound, Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0DD O Licence Parking £174 per month + VAT

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