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With the contenders finalised, the next storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on rom 2013 onwards, the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both for work and So without further ado – and in no particular stage of the competition is where things get vehicle manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is designed of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium efficiency is Volvoʼs neweight I-Seetruck stops that gained leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, order here are the really interesting. Over the next few weeks,tractor unit range trucks and tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among features, all increase Held at – the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the Centres long-haul was the starother function (Truckstop News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions. According to Mercedes, the most reader votes in this year’s competition: we’ll be sending out our top-secret team the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good across the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the noise levels among other features, all increase The system, function which works alongside the attraction for some of the North-West’s (Truckstop issue 301). UK event invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means less construction sector will beroundabout, known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces on UKNews, ■ Aautomated 1gave TruckStop (A1 Colsterworth, of judges who will pay an anonymous visit chance relaxation aare good I-Shift transmission, isroads. claimed leading roadall-wheel transport operators, atpleasant a Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tired and more alert.” New Actros theby ultimate truck for longthe name Arocs. andwhich has been manufactured to be idling speed. Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with drive nightʼs sleep, in turn means drivers are less cut NG33 5JN) to each of the finalists and make a careful We give £5 to to consumption five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longlaunch by leading Production 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 ranges from 1000 to 3000 Nmofand will and two steering front event axles. staged Fourcharity for the route the truck storing information about ■ J unction 29 Truck Stop (M1 Junction 29, assessment the quality and value of the to cut consumption by five per cent by distance transport. From the designers and engineers were determined tooutset, the best possible for Europeantoughest market. dealer Enza. Production of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs the construction site. every medical bethe achieved byfood, the four engine toilets sizes: and axle versions with one front andthe three drives along. “The next time theprovide truckthe uses route truck storing information service, shower facilities, Chesterfield, S42 5SA) engineers were determined to about provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and for the European market. the same route, I-See operates the time drives along. “The next the truck uses units and drop-side chassis vehicles will The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7, 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and truck parking and fuel and AdBlue availability. ■ Route 74 Truckstop (M74 Junction 10, 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 asratings two-, and trade fair in April 2013. or and a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as afoursweeping range of cab engine and options, allowing customers to Judging will be fair andvehicles, impartial, each Lesmahagow, ML11 0JN) at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure progress is aswith economical as variants possible,” saidcustomers axle vehicles, 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixerHeld chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. event gave invited guests their first chance to put the truck stop will receive a rating based on its ■ LNilsson, odgeprogress Farm Café (A17Truck Washway Road, said is asVolvo economical as possible,” Claes president, ranging fromClaes 238 bhp to for 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs will also be tandem arethrough examples of the variety vehicle its paces on UK roads.of tailor perfectly anyGuinness application. Thevehicles current Actros holds the World Record Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck facilities and service. The Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 8LT) Corporation. or 0870 6091540 New Actros is theavailable ultimate premium truck The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions straight offfor longCorporation. An five per cent saving in fuel distance transport. From the outset, designers and Once the judging is complete, we’ll ■ fuel Tadditional he New Hollies (A5, Cannock, WS11 1SB) new model is seven per cent more frugal for economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line. An additional five per cent saving in fuel engineers were determined to provide the best possible use with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel announce the winners in issue 339 ■is Tpossible he Stockyard (Hellaby Lane, near M18, PowerShift 3 when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the automated comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and The Arocsof has seven cabs available Package. This package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four per when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab Package. This package encompasses Truckstop News so watch this space! Rotherham, S66 8HN) availableand for monthly order as assistance a Euro 6 – Fuel transmission, fitted as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to cent while theCabin ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows aFuel four per training and monthly assistance –Sussex, Best ofwhich luck to all been contenders –compact and of perfectlycabs ■ Timprovement. he (A264, Horsham, West Cotswold Medicals Ltd version programs are available have to thetailor in application. L, M or Advice –only. and its aim to its cut by vehicles2.3 m for any Theimprovement. 81 guests took turns tofuel head 17-mile Coverdale House Advice – is and aim is costs toout cut on fuela costs bytest cent course, our thanks go to everyone who took RH12 4SE) The current Actros holds can the Guinness World Record The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs also be Little Sodbury End changing driving styles and increasing drive, chosen to simulate a out variety typical test changing styles and increasing Thecarefully 81 guests tookdriving turns to head on aof17-mile Bristol BS37 6QE for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have the time to vote this year. We couldn’t do it ■ R ed Lion Truck Stop (M1 Junction 16, asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with of how to drive for maximum knowledge of how to drive for maximum knowledge conditions. The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal Charges include VAT Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger and Thedualdrive confi gurations offered for a levelwhen cabspecified floor. to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, fuel-efficiency. without you. Northampton, NN7 carriageway roads. Each of4DE) 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 – while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four per 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 cent improvement. 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 The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test see our market get under way in autumn 2013 – and at the end of the day the winner was Craig market will get under way in autumn 2013 – recorded each trip, thewill mpg figure achieved was Stewart, of On almost 700 miles covered on the day. drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical should make forfuel additional fuel savings. “Isee our should make for additional savings. “Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner wasdriving Craigconditions. Stewart,The route included single- and dualTorque reduces fueland consumption up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys,carriageway Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is Torque reduces fuel consumption by upmpg to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 inbythe guests also roads. Each of the four demonstrator 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 trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total 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 feature on page 8 per cent. Together I-See and other the envelopeʼ in re-defining what awhat ofpremium almost & 700 miles covered on the day. ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon per cent. Together with I-See and other minor ACCIDENT enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Parkiscircuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers. truck can offer. On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was feature Craig Stewart, improvements, the result fuel consumption 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, and improvements, the is fuelofconsumption PERSONAL Transport manager of food animal by-products specialist John Pointon & logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray StewartINJURY Haulage, whoSPECIALISTS averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 can drop byMark up toMay 10 per cent. waste For theand average superbly organised. The new Actros is brilliant. The driving experience was fantastic and if the fuel feature on page 8 can drop by up to 10 per cent. For the average V8-powered Actros 2551, and PERSONAL 11.8 mpg in the 450INJURY bhp Actros SPECIALISTS 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Sons, summed upthis thecan feelings when “Itlitres was aofgreat very informative and bhp enjoyable, and truck, equateoftomany a saving of he up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson continued. feature on page 8 performance figures are to be Actros believed it will belitres an unbeatable all-round package. Actros is a laps’ of the Oulton The previous enjoyed ‘hot Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers. PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS truck, this can equate to a saving of up to 4100 of fuel a year,” Nilsson continued. superbly organised. The new is brilliant. 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 PERSONAL INJ Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & 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. Actrosfront is a up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and The previous handling thatʼs much like a car. “To be put things into perspective, even offer independent Sons, summed ARE YOU SUFFERING BECAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT? handling thatʼs much a new car. one “To puta things into perspective, we can This evenworld-first offer independent front very good truck - butlike this is huge step forward.” suspension, although initially only on left-hand drive vehicles. takes handling to unsurpassed superbly organised. The new Actros YOU is brilliant. The driving experience BECAUSE was fantastic and if the fuelAN ACCIDENT? ARE SUFFERING OF suspension, levels although initially only onNilsson left-hand drive vehicles. This world-first takes handling performance to unsurpassed in the truck world,” said. figures are toWe be offer believed it will be an unbeatable all-round The previous Actros is a passed to a Suffering All enquiries are immediately a completely free, no risk service - package. very good truck - but this new one iswhat a huge forward.” no matter thestep outcome of the claim levels in the truck world,” Nilsson said. solicitor - who can usually say straight

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suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the he Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) finals of Safety its annual nationwide Cycle Team has takenDealership delivery Renault Range T480 Challenge, which took placeActros over atractor whole of a new Mercedes-Benz iswhich fitted with day at its HQ in Amco Hatfi unit will be usedeld, forHertfordshire. its Exchanging Veba 936finalists crane out Thecycle six of ITUK’s 63 Places safety programme. dealerships had to through two The MPS said its progress programme addresses exceptionally tough earlier rounds the most common cause ofonline serious injury before qualifying for the finals. They were and death to cyclists – collisions involving then confronted by a series of challenges that heavy goods vehicles – by giving cyclists the tested every of driver’s their skills, opportunity toaspect sit in the seatknowledge of a truck expertise to the limit. toand seeprofessional for themselves how difficult it can be to set up the close Dealership see “We a cyclist riding to theChallenge vehicle. to find the very best people and companies Experienced traffic police officers are onin our nationwide network,” saidofPeter Murphy, hand to explain how this type collision can managing of ITUK. “It is also happen, anddirector talk through several waysaofway of assessing the ability of our dealer network to avoiding them. ensure we to deliverby theSparshatts very highest The new continue Actros – supplied care, sales partsexcept and oflevels Kentof – will cost theexpertise, MPS nothing service technical fuel, thanks to the skills.” support of Mercedes-Benz finalists the 2014for Dealership and The funding fromofTransport London (TfL). Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, The truck has been fitted with police livery Proud finalists from the 2014 Isuzu Dealership Challenge Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks and blue lights for promotion purposes, and Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, MPS said it will only be driven by trained Harry “For me personally, every day is a Kevin Archer, director of AK Commercials Mooredrivers Commercials police and will Exeter not be and usedMC for Truck patrols& ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu in Bristol, said:” “It was absolutely wonderful Bus Kent. or enforcement. raised the barsaid this the yearfirm’s – it was tough last to be a fi nalist again in the Isuzu Truck Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership More than 15,000 cyclists have taken part Wellington trucks regularly track lines, sleepers and ballasts for TfL/ general haulier year,a but even tougher time, though Dealership Challenge for the second year Authorisedsince Repairer plus Top inand thean programme 2007, runtwo byathe pull lot of weight – upthis to 22 tonnes – still London Underground as well as fabrication Evenheights Ltd has selected new very enjoyable and not too running. eldedsteelworks. exactly the same team Master Technicians, who to Roads Japan Cycle Safety Team – part ofare thesent MPS around the challenging city stressful. streets of and RSJsWe for filocal Renault Range T for its heavy-duty “We’ll defi nitely enter againtonext year. as last year. We have a wonderful team at AK to participate in the global I: 1 Grand Prix and Transport Policing Command (RTPC). London, so its vehicles need be tough, “I’ve always been a fan of Renault trucks haulage work for the London transport It’s a great way to keep us on our toes Commercials and everyone works to a very challenge at Isuzu Motors Japan, competing Due to the “phenomenal” success of the reliable and up to the job. “The Range Tand has and it was time to retire an old Euro 3 network. meetbeen otheron top too,” Archer high standard. We’re very us hands-on and against IsuzuMPS Truck technicians from around programme, said there was a need for only theITUK roaddealerships for a couple of weeks, workhorse which has all served really well The 44-tonne Range T480, supplied and concluded. passionate about what we do. owner, the world. by amaintained dedicated vehicle in addition the vehicles but we are really happy so far. The drivers over the years,” said Evenheights Norfolk Truck & to Van Ltd at donated from aEvenheights’ number of hauliers who fleet impressed and have it’s seen a lovely, Colin Wellington. “I’d heard greatto things Enfield, joined three-strong Met’s new Actros will be used show cyclistsare what can and can’t besaid easily from inside thenew cab Range T, and we get great support the The project. powerful vehicle that just keeps going.” about the in October. vehicle is fitted with an Amco Mercedes-Benz winning bidder The family-owned business was back-up and service from our local dealer, Veba 936 crane andwas hasthe a 45 ft all-steer after manufacturers were invited to to 90 bidftfor the dealer principal. “Theand Actros looks stunning 99 per cent would recommend to a us friend,” established in 1986 offers general Norfolk Truck & Van, who looksitafter very trombone trailer, which extends when provision in its Metropolitan Police and liverysteelworks and will, I said haulage to the transport well. police sergeant Simon Castle, Roads required. of a suitable vehicle on a one-year lease. am sure, be an invaluable Sgt Simon and“Taking Transport Policinginto Command. industries across London aid andtosurrounding everything consideration, I Working the night shift on London’s materials provider “We a the veryinitiative healthy relationship “The uilding feedback from these events is Castle “Thisenjoy admirable addresses a areas. and his colleagues in helping them to decided to put new Range T into action.” streets, the new Range Tsolutions delivers railway CEMEX positive, UK has added a flper eetcent of of with have done so for many overwhelmingly with 97 increase awareness among cyclists of what majorMAN, issueand for the truck industry, particularly 27 new MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 years,” said Dave Hart, national cement cyclists saying they would change their riding heavy goods vehicle drivers can – and more in urban areas – that of cyclist safety,” added tractor units operation out of its cement logistics & terminalsSparshatts manager. “High as a result of for sitting in the driver’s seat, and importantly cannot – see from their cabs.” Andrew Sparshatt, of Kenton our production plant in Rugby. agenda is fleet efficiency; uptime is critical Sixty MAN units now make up the majority and we have to know MAN shares that of the 90-strong CEMEX Cement Logistics commitment. fleet. “The support we receive from MAN Truck Thehe new MAN fleet has been acquired deadline is now up for voting with & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these Repairin& our Maintenance cover and on aNews five-operations. It key requirements. said these coreTogether, we have formed K Mail, the parent company prestigious Truckstop SPONSORS OF TRUCKSTOP year financial package through MAN Financial a strong businesses wouldoperational therefore bepartnership.” of struggling firm UK Pallets he government has announced Truck Stop of the Year 2015 OF THE YEAR 2015. Services. Ltd, in Already in service, the new MANs are the proposed closure. hasassociation announced its it will be holding a meeting competition, with H&G unaffected by To complement itsthe focus on safety, move the two million tonnesatper after thetonews broke, intention to close ailing business HM Treasury in March Recruitment – andthe running is asCEMEX hotlySoonhelping has of additional annum of bulk powderit product from RugbypotentialCEMEX Pall-Ex announced asspecifi a resulted ofaever. itrange suffering declining vehicleUK network to discuss funding will for operate its new TGX tractors contested as out of its Rugby safety equipment in line with its existing fl eet. to a number of customers around the UK. was offering assistance to hauliers profitability years. employers to train UK residents to cement production plant Hundredsinofrecent readers have let us affected by the proposed closure of In a statement to shareholders, drive trucks in light of the current know the names and locations of the UK Pallets. UK stops Mail said it had been actively driver shortage. truck they think are the best in the considering all options for the Delegates from across the country for food, facilities and parking, “Pall-Ex is well-placed to move quickly when an opportunity business and a proposal nowis currently industry will be present at the talks – and the Truckstop Newshad team been close through it. including representatives from the Road Haulage Association, hard at made work to sifting the entriespresents itself,” said Pall-Ex founder The process be managed which said it will be petitioning the government to provide and compiling a will shortlist of the most and CEO, Hilary Devey. “We will be fuel system defects and issued over 1500 the road network, to the Department Driver andperiod, Vehicleand Standards delightedon to lend our assistance popular over aheestablishments. three-month funding for of up to £3000 per person to be made available and prohibitions to vehicles with defective fuel Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review Agency (DVSA) has announced it is those qualifying hauliers who we We’ll publish the lista number in the next UK Mail said it hoped of paid directly to hauliers who are currently seeking to bolster systems,” the blog said. sanctions it issued at the roadside launching a be crack anticipatethe being able to flourish edition of thewould paper, upon employees abledown towhich takeonupdefective their number of drivers. “We’ve reviewed for for vehicles with defective fuel tanks fuel systems inour awithin bid tothe reduce within Pall-Ex: demonstrating we’ll dispatch top-secret alternative roles group.dangerous “Weand need to break the pattern that our has sanctions seen the UK defective and agreed systems. fuel spills on UK roads. financial and operational integrity, as team of anonymous who The company saidjudges it estimated under-invest in HGV driving fuel skillssystems and become far too some reliant changes with DfT. main Last year, HA reported fueldrivers spills, from Eastern According DVSA’s a cultural and ethical 255 on willthe pay a visitofto to each of theMoving On well as proving closure itsthe pallets business Europe,” saidThe RHA chiefdifference executive,is we’ll now onlyfactors issue immediate prohibitions including on dual carriagewaysRichard and Burnett. “These online blog, thecash Agency will cafés and make an costs independent it would incur of be taking a fit.” critical have resulted in the fordrivers defective systems leaks,” it will motorways, resulting in lane closures “more robust” toof vehicles Wilson, managing assessment of approach the quality the approximately £1m, and asset write- with Graeme current and shortage of and,fuel if not urgentlyand addressed, continued. cant delays. defective systems Septemberdirector 1. atsignifi UK Pallets, added: “We facilities service onfrom offer. downs and offuel around £2m. cause a bad situation to get much worse.” said immediate prohibition DVSA said aside from the obvious risks “It’s not acceptable to contaminate the are keen to support our members And the its appraisals UKonce Mail said pallets business Burnett said if theDVSA issue is notan urgently addressed, the will be given for ismissing or experiencing ineffective fuel to road safety, it takes of five road surface 5.3 orwe’ll to and customer base in sourcing anan average are complete, name the contributed perdrive cent aofvehicle group in such 45,000 driver shortfall the UK currently willcap orwithin sealing fuel leak caused by clear a that fuel isspill, whichincrease causesto 60,000 poor condition that fuel of spill is likely,” the winners! alternativehours qualitytonetwork revenue and 2.3 peracent group 12arrangement; months. a defect, road surface; major to disruption traffic. blog post read. Thanks to all readers flexible enough meet theirtoneeds operating profit in the yearwho to March “The bottom line is that ifcontaminating the UK doesn’tthe have enough or insecure fuel tank where detachment is “During roadside checks between 2013 It said following a Highways Agency voted this year – and believe us, should UK Pallets cease trading, as 31, 2014, and is run separately people able to drive the trucks that keep the economy moving, imminent. to proposed.” 2014, DVSA examiners detected 2390 will not (HA) on the effect diesel we’re as asmail youand tooffind outfuel spills is currently fromreport theeager parcels, courier the economy be going anywhere,” he concluded. which truck stops grab the top spots!

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Performance The2013 Brighouse-based group 5 and 6 form, pack a vast amount Leading charge for and fuel vehiclethe manufacturer said related bonuses, as well as other operates from more than 90all its of upgrades improvements. efficiency is Volvoʼs newand I-See trucks tractor units used for Leading charge for fuel employee locations across thethe UK, with Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the incentives, including function News, issue 301). is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the efficiency Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, onand off-road applications infirst the chance free training, are also vacancies across the country. event gave invited guests their to CPC putthe the The system, which works alongside the function (Truckstop issue 301). eventStephen gave invited guests their first chance to put the construction sector will beon known under vehicle through its paces UKNews, available. Carr, National I-Shift automated transmission, isroads. claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. New Actros theby ultimate for longthe name Arocs. idling speed. Maximum tractive power Recently, Transline Group Contracts Manager at Transline to cut consumption five per cent by truck 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 theper truck to cut consumption by five cent byand distance transport. From the designers 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 route truck storing information about 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 The Arocs will premiere at 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 foreconomical any application. vehicles perfectly 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 anyTruck application. vehicles perfectly 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 shows–aFuel fourbusiness per training and monthly The operateswhich across employees, and want you toassistance get version programs are available have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim is to its cutaim fuel costs by The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test Advice – and is to cut fuel costs by cent improvement. Europe, Asia and Canada, the best out ofstyles your and career. Due The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed forand the is vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be changing driving 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. roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator carriageway 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 roads. Each of four carriageway 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 for additional fuel savings. “Ishould for additional fuel savings. “Ilogistics manager Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who impressive 11.4 mpg the 510 On make each trip, theatmpg figure achieved was recorded and at averaged the end ofan the day the winner wasinCraig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption bythe up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Torque reduces fuel consumption by up to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 mpg in With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is510 ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who an impressive 11.4 mpg the With its averaged newpiloted Volvo FH series, Volvo isinʻpushing enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros circuit inintwo-seater racing cars by professional drivers. of the Oulton Park 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 inand two-seater racing cars recycling piloted byspecialist professional drivers. of the Oulton Park 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 SPECIALISTS truck, this can equateoftomany a saving of he up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson continued. performance figures are be Actros believed will belitres an all-round package. The previous is a PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS truck, this can equateThe to ato saving of up to 4100 of fuel experience aand year,” Nilsson continued. superbly organised. new is it brilliant. Theunbeatable driving fantastic and trucks if theActros fuel On-road manners have received much attention, Volvo iswas claiming the new offer exceptional very goodmanners truck - but thisreceived new is a huge step an forward.” On-road have much and Volvo isall-round claimingwe thecan new trucks offer exceptional performance figures are to be one believed itattention, will unbeatable package. 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TOP-POWER DUO G MARK BIRTHDAY BASH

lasgow-based plant hirer and rail engineering specialist AB2000 has marked its 20th anniversary with the arrival of two flagship Volvo FH16-750 tractor units. Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland, Blantyre, the pair feature I-Shift gearboxes, Globetrotter cabs and 6x4 chassis with hub-reduction axles. Operating to STGO CAT 3 specifications, the trucks were ordered with a five-year Volvo repair and maintenance contract. Vertical exhaust stacks and Dura-Bright wheels also complement their appearance. Founded by Adam Bruce in 1995, AB2000 currently operates a fleet of 10 HGVs, eight sweeper trucks, 14 mobile cranes and 240 pieces of plant equipment. “Volvo trucks have always performed well in our fleet, but a previous FH16-580 tractor unit used on heavy haulage operations was an exceptional vehicle,” said transport manager, Cameron Barr. “It paved the way for the arrival of these two FH16-750 flagships.” AB2000 maintains all its equipment inhouse and the two new FH16-750s will haul a mixture of low-loader and crane ballast transporting trailers. Scotland’s unpredictable winter weather often requires AB2000 to deliver fast responses to railway line incidents, such as landslips and the after-effects of high winds or deep flood water. “Our client’s area of rail track responsibility stretches as far as Wick in northern Scotland, and we can be required to transport heavy equipment to the Highlands at relatively short notice,” Barr added. “That is part of the reason we chose the FH16-750, which is the most powerful truck available and these new arrivals deliver the reliability and performance levels crucial to our contracts.”

AB2000 picked 750 bhp FH16 trucks for its heavy haulage operations

DVLA CONSULTS ON LICENCE SWAP FOR SWISS TRUCKERS The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a consultation on proposals to allow drivers who hold a licence to drive large vehicles issued in Switzerland to exchange it for a British equivalent if they become resident in the UK. The consultation is set to run until February 27, 2015. The DVLA said it had been exchanging driving licences with car or motorcycle entitlement with Switzerland since 1984, and the new consultation seeks to extend the agreement to allow the exchange of large lorry and bus licences as it deems the Swiss licensing and testing standards as equal to those in the UK. Therefore, it said, there would be no risks to road safety by extending the agreement, and it would mean drivers moving to the UK will be able to exchange their Swiss licence and be able to work in the commercial sector without having to apply for a British provisional licence and having to take and pass the test again. DVLA said it currently exchanges around 1500 Swiss driving licences each year with car or motorcycle entitlement, and it estimated that if it extended the agreement, it would receive around 500 applications for exchange each year for truck and bus licences. To view the consultation, head to http://bit.ly/16acTyh

SCANIA: EURO 6 UPTAKE IS ENCOURAGING

Scania held a 17 per cent market share of the over-18 tonnes market in 2014

cania, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in the UK in 2014, has reported a total of 4752 trucks registered over the past 12 months. Of these, approximately 80 per cent were Euro 6 models. “Our truck registrations represent 17.3 per cent of the UK 18-tonnes-and-above market,” said Scania (GB) managing

director, Claes Jacobsson. “Regarding the uptake of Euro 6, operators have been quick to embrace our new, fuel-efficient technology.” Jacobsson said Scania’s sales of parts and services, including trailer/tanker support and tail-lift and refrigerator maintenance, are also developing positively. “During 2014, we also further developed

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our portfolio of operator support services, where products such as Optimise, our driver training and on-going driver coaching service, enable our customers to ensure they derive the best possible economy and maximum return on their investment.” He said sales of used vehicles and Scania Truck Rental also performed well in 2014.

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BIDVEST INVESTS IN ANTOS

oodservice wholesaler Bidvest 3663 is running its first Mercedes-Benz trucks following a successful fuel performance trial with a demonstrator. The company ordered 40 Antos rigids – all 18-tonne 1827 models with the sole exception of a 26-tonne 2532 – as well as six 7.5-tonne FUSO Canter 7C15s, from Scottish dealer Western Commercial. The trucks are being fitted with insulated box bodies and multitemperature Frigoblock refrigeration units by Gray & Adams. “The move to Euro 6 prompted us to take a fresh look at the market,” said Bidvest 3663‘s director of fleet, Graham Rennie. “The Antos is clearly well designed and we’ve heard good things about its fuel economy, while the fact that so many Euro 6 Mercedes trucks are already on the road and operating reliably was another plus point.” Rennie said the firm trialled an 18-tonne demonstrator, specified to match the trucks it was already running. “It certainly lived up to its billing, returning noticeably better mpg figures than our fleet average,” he said. “On the strength of that performance, we were happy to order our first Mercedes-Benz trucks.” Bidvest 3663 has a UK head office in High Wycombe, along with four regional distribution centres and 24 depots nationwide. Its Antos are now working from premises in Bicester and serving customers across the South East, including Heathrow Airport. The FUSO Canters, meanwhile, are based at a depot in Ivybridge, near Plymouth. “The Canter is not much bigger than a 3.5-tonne van, but it offers an excellent body and payload capacity,” Rennie said. “Even with a fridge body, we can still carry three tonnes of product.”

Antos are the first Mercedes-Benz trucks on the Bidvest 3663 fleet

YEARDLEY RECKONS TRUCKERS “MOST LIKELY” TO KEEP EYE ON MPG ON RISE IN ADR T ruck drivers are most likely to monitor their fuel efficiency to cut costs, despite not footing the bill personally, according to new research from RAC Business. With fuel prices at the forefront of many operators’ minds, the RAC’s study on driving habits found 40 per cent of drivers actively watch their MPG and adapt their driving style to save diesel. The survey, conducted as part of the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring, found four in 10 (40 per cent) of commercial drivers changed their driving behaviour to keep their miles per gallon low, compared to just 27 per cent of private vehicle owners who pay for their own fuel. Overall, two thirds of company vehicle drivers (66 per cent) said they monitored the fuel consumption of their vehicle,

BYC said fewer UK operators are willing to undertake European ADR movements

compared to less than half (44 per cent) of private vehicle owners. Latest figures from HMRC show the amount of fuel used by vehicles on the UK’s roads has dropped slightly from 52.83 billion litres in the financial year 2000/01, to 50.71 billion litres in the financial year 2013/14. “Technology can help drivers keep track of fuel efficiency, and vehicles themselves are becoming more sophisticated at self-monitoring,” said RAC Business services director, David Aldridge. “The increasing use of telematics could also be altering driver behaviour. When your speed and journeys are being monitored by your company, inevitably this will have a knock-on effect on how efficiently you drive.”

KIER FINED AFTER SKIP TRUCK ACCIDENT

ovements of ADR chemical traffic in Europe experienced “massive growth” during 2014 for the second year running, according to a report from British haulier Brian Yeardley Continental (BYC). BYC managing director, Kevin Hopper, said the movement of dangerous chemical goods to and from Europe was increasing because of legislation changes and a tightening of controls governing the transport of chemicals by road across the Continent. “BYC saw a 25.87 per cent increase in ADR (hazardous chemical) movements alone in 2014, and our audit figures show we moved 6,067,604 kilos of ADR in 2014 – an increase of 1,569,997 kilos compared to 2013,” Hopper said. “We are finding fewer hauliers who do European work want to handle ADR cargo due to the increase in controls, and this has been of great benefit to us. “We have expanded our fleet to cover this extra business, all of our trucks and trailers are equipped with full ADR equipment and we now have two DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors) available 24/7 to ensure all documentation necessary is checked before the cargo is collected and starts its journey,” he added.

ationwide waste management company Kier MG Ltd has been told to pay nearly £170,000 for safety failings after an employee suffered multiple injuries when he was crushed between a truck and a skip at a site in Essex. The 29-year-old worker from Canvey Island was caught between the skip-loader truck and the skip he was preparing for pickup at the-then May Gurney household waste recycling centre in Canvey Island on January 26, 2013. The skip-loader was manoeuvring into position for the pick-up, but struck the worker as it was being driven through a narrow route between the full skip and a fence. The operative, who does not wish to be named, suffered life-threatening injuries including having all his ribs broken, back and shoulder injuries, injuries to the top of his left leg, a chip to the back of his skull and a

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number of cuts and bruises. He was taken to the Royal London hospital where he suffered two collapsed lungs and was put into an induced coma for three days. He was in hospital for a total of 17 days and needed considerable physiotherapy after he regained consciousness, after which he spent eight weeks at his parents’ for further monitoring and care. He has since been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder by his GP and has not been able to return to work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Kier MG Ltd at Chelmsford Crown Court after an investigation found the company didn’t have sufficient procedures in place to keep workers safely away from vehicles moving around the site. Kier MG Ltd, of Tempsford Hall, Sandy, Bedfordshire, was fined a total of £160,000 and ordered to pay costs of £9,809 after pleading guilty of the charge.

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T TIME FOR FREELANCE’S YOUNGEST RECRUIT

Dial-A-Loo opted for 6x2 rear-steer TGM

Freelance UK’s Holly Porter, RHCV’s Paul Pearson and young driver Antony Parkes in his new Range T

TGM IS TOP FOR THE PLOPS

ial-A-Loo in Gateshead has added an MAN TGM 26.340BL 6x2-4 BL with recycling tank to its portable toilet and waste removal fleet. The new Euro 6 model joins five existing MAN trucks supplied by local dealer MAN Tyne Tees, and is already in operation throughout the North East. The 26-tonner with rear-steer axle is fitted with a dual-compartment (2000 gallon waste and 1250 gallon fresh water) vacuum tank manufactured and fitted by Buckinghams of Kenilworth. The new addition to the fleet is being used for emptying septic/effluent waste holding tanks, and for supplying fresh water to construction sites around the North East.

ottinghamshire-based specialist haulier Freelance UK is investing in young talent with the purchase of a Euro 6 truck for its newest – and youngest – fully qualified driver. Antony Parkes, 19, is reputed to be one of the youngest people in the country to gain an HGV Class 1 licence. The teenager is among just two per cent of heavy truck drivers in the UK under 25 in an industry that is calling out for young talent. Antony now drives a new top-of-therange 520 bhp Renault Range T 6x2 tractor unit, which he runs across the Midlands and the length and breadth of the country. Freelance was established in 2001 and specialises in moving plant and access machinery around the UK and Europe from its site in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire. The firm invested £90,000 in the new Renault truck, supplied by East Midlands Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV). The top-of-the-range Range T joins a fleet of 15 LGVs and numerous trailers. “We are always looking to improve our

fleet and invest in new technology,” said Freelance UK director, Holly Porter. “This latest purchase will allow the business to expand now the economy has picked up. “The truck proved fantastic value for money,” she added. “However, the proof was certainly in the driving; my father came back from the test drive and told us we were buying this truck, and that we were giving it to Antony to drive.” In the UK, just two per cent of LGV drivers are under 25, while 13 per cent of drivers are over 60. The average age of an LGV driver is 53. Many are coming up to retirement, while not enough young people are coming up to replace them. “Antony is already a very competent driver who compliments our excellent team perfectly,” Holly said. “There is a real shortage of young people within the industry. Many companies won’t invest in young talent, but it is our opinion that if we don’t invest in training young people, then our pool of drivers will just dry up. “We, as a business, are willing to invest in people that possesses the right attitude,” she concluded.

“We have used MAN Trucks ever since we started in 1989,” said company director, Joseph Bell, “and we have an excellent rapport with the local dealer MAN Tyne Tees. We have purchased a number of MANs over the years, both new and pre-owned, and the dealer has a good understanding of what we are looking for in a truck. “It’s important our drivers are happy with their equipment,” he added. “They all report the new MAN is very comfortable and quiet, and the MAN TipMatic autobox is very responsive.” Dial-A-Loo supplies portable toilets to the construction industry and public events. The company also supplies and delivers effluent tanks and water bowsers.

TREAD CAREFULLY, WARNS CEMEX N ot surprisingly with the cold, icy weather, February is the worse month of the year for slips, trips and falls at work, according to construction operator CEMEX. Reviewing incidents that occurred over the last three years, nearly half of all incidents among CEMEX’s bank of 350 drivers were slips, trips and falls – so the firm has launched a new safety awareness campaign aimed at its own drivers and those of its contractors – but is also applicable to all colleagues working in construction. The CEMEX campaign highlights the following range of safety-first procedures that should be taken on board by anyone working with vehicles: ■ Don’t jump off vehicles. Always use steps and handholds and maintain three points of contact. According the HSE

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(Health and Safety Executive), every year around 2000 drivers and workers are seriously injured in falls from vehicles. ■ Step in. If you see something that is unsafe or a colleague doing something that could harm them, ‘step in’ and say something to help them. ■ Ensure you and your colleagues keep surfaces you walk on clean and uncluttered. ■ Keep your boots clean and in good condition. Mud and grease could make the soles slippery. ■ Report defects such as broken handholds and slippery surfaces. Slips and trips cause 11,000 major injuries each year across UK industry according to the HSE, with over 80 per cent resulting in fractures and over 90 per cent of injured parties being absent from work for at least one week.

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Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the vehicle through its paces on UK roads. New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport. From the outset, designers and engineers were determined to provide the best possible ADVERTORIAL comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four per cent improvement. The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical driving conditions. The route included single- and dualMark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. carriageway roads. Each of the four demonstrator and then determine n the last issue Steven Hinchliffe looked at atrucks situation experienced by aevent readermade 10 journeys provided for the - a total the medical position attributable to the accident and if there may of Truckstop News, whose accident claim lead to an award of personal injury be any future complications. Once we have such a detailed analysis we can then of almost 700 miles covered on the day. see our compensation. Part 1 looked at the initial stepsOn taken. a value on theand injury element thethe claim. each trip, the mpg figure achievedput was recorded at related the end of the of day winner was Craig Stewart, 8 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS • ISSUE 299 • JULY 2012 ADVERTORIAL logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT Dr Who may450 be able turn back the clock and prevent an accident from also You will remember that in May 2013 my client,bhp Mr JV8-powered Jones, was waiting a load of11.8 mpg Steven Hinchliffe Actrosfor 2551, and in the bhpto Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests In this month’s issue, Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist happening, but the only way the legal system can aim to return the injured person to pallets to be placed onto his double decker trailer when the top pallet hit the base of enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers. Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors feature on page 8 position would have been in if the accident had not occurred is to the trailer’s top deck, fell and struck his head. I described Part 1 how the accident PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transportinmanager Mark May of foodthe waste and they animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & require (see their advert on the front page) considers another responsible to provide Thisenjoyable, takes into and account happened and the scheme my firm was able to offer summed Mr Jones following the recent within just under 4 months from our initial letter to the company, but were silent on Sons, up the feelings of many the when he said:party “It was a greatmonetary day, verycompensation. informative and “READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CLAIM” the pain and suffering directly caused by the accident, together with any ongoing changes to the law. We were in touch with thesuperbly defendant company’s insurers and organised. The new Actros is brilliant. The driving experience was fantastic and if the fuel this point throughout the whole of the claim. As you can imagine, there are rules and or unbeatable future complications that could beThe anything from Actros walking is with had started to gather together the evidence necessary to be figures able to value thebeclaim. performance are to believed disabilities it will be an all-round package. previous a a limp procedures to follow when making or defending a claim, but insurance companies for the rest of your life, to requiring surgery at some future point. It also includes very good truck - but this new one is a huge step forward.” routinely fail to comply and are rarely punished by the Courts. HINCHLIFFES

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CASE STUDY - HGV DRIVER INJURED BY FALLING PALLET - PART 2 We needed to obtain Mr Jones’ medical records including those held by his GP and from the hospital where he was treated after the accident. We also had to obtain a copy of the CT scan taken of his head just after the accident. Once received, the records supported his description of how the injuries were sustained and we therefore got on with obtaining a medical report. The purpose of the report is for an independent, appropriately qualified medical expert to examine the injured person, consider their past medical history and the injuries suffered as set out in the records,

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“loss of amenity”. This rather strange term is often overlooked and relates to the effect the accident hasContinuing on the injured person’s quality of life, both now and in the his review of successfully completed PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Steven Asoffer theCAUSED insurers notnorespond to Mr we prepared theHinchliffe necessary CASE STUDY - INJURY BYwould A free, All offer enquiries are immediately passed to a We a completely risk service - Jones’ Stevenprevent Hinchliffe looksgolfer at justfrom playing, future. For example, a accident shoulderclaims, injury could a keen send Court, but on the day thesesolicitor were to- be the insurers began nopapers matter to what thetooutcome of the claim whoposted can usually say straight experienced reader and a foot injury could one end situation a footballer’s career.byIt acan alsoofapply to beingDEFECTIVE unable LOAD you do not havethat to pay us. away if we can help with your claim. negotiations led to the claim being settled. The sum agreed was just under In the summer of 2010, HGV driver Mr R of Telford (name claim, there was also some affect on his pre-accident hearing Truckstop News that resulted in an award of to pick up or play with your child or grandchild. The list is endless and thiswithheld area atofclient’s request) If £3,710, the was claim successful you keep 100% of injuries strapping a load compensation that had difficulties. An and experienced solicitor of willfinancial handle your toisinclude for the reimbursement personal injury compensation. recovered. already been placed the on a compensation trailer by a colleague when an item My firm sent a detailed letter to his employer, who passed compensation can be anAllimportant part of mentioned the overall claim. of the accident victims in these articles are actual claim and will explain everything clearly losses. from the load fell, striking his head. this on to their insurers. Within just over 2 months the insurers Our aim is to achieve the maximum

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This and be able injurythat claims, and sore the steps to make a successful accident you no matter where you live. been breached, to comprehensively set outright detailsresultfull- details of the injuries consequences, could be and their We negotiate hard for the of our initial contact with the Polestar Group, but that was not quite the end of the compensation claim. All of these clients contacted my firm after when first contactingitthe employer. Without this level of left a slightly indented scar, but it was anticipated this would settled down within obtained. Once this was available and had been approved by is always in your best interests not to We have a very ethical approach and do seeing our details in Truckstop News. awareness the employer’s insurers will almost certainly try and case. Once the compensation was paid we sent the insurers details of Mr R,agreed a copy wasand sent totake the insurers, together with details of settle before the full extent of your injuries 18 months of the accident and then only be minor in appearance. The report also not commissions or pay insurers for In this article I highlight a fairly common situation where a driver exploit any perceived deficiencies or weakness in the case in very modest losses incurred a direct result ofto be able costs and person expenses we had his incurred onfinancial Mr Jones’ behalf.as We hoped isthe known. is required deliver andfor unload a lorry and or trailer that has been for 2 months, your details. an effort toand avoid having to pay the injured their rightful confirmed that he suffered withtonausea a week headaches the accident. packed by someone else - either a fellow employee of the same compensation. There to agree figure with themcompensation quickly, but instead instructed company are 2aelements to your Settlement negotiations then started,successfully withanother offers and counter Wethey have been helping injured experienced a deterioration in orhis to take aboutInaMryear company, by memory an employeethat of an was entirelyexpected different company R’s claim, the(1) allegations breachessuffered of Regulation the ofinjuries - (2) for very financial offersslow being put by both Within a fewand weeks it tofor negotiate with us, who were in forward dealing with matter then people forsides. athe long time - you are input safe perhaps evenmedical based abroad. It is often case that ownMr Jones were as follows:to resolve. In the opinion of the expert thetheinitial 10 your days had off losses or expenditure because of thewas possible to reach an acceptable settlement at a total figure employer will be held responsible for compensating you for an hands with us. forward a ridiculously low It £2250, seemed likely theofCourt would need toMrassess (a) Failed to take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent the offer. of the vast majority which was to compensate R accident, including lost income. work, followed by 6 weeks of reduced working hours was entirely reasonable. injury caused by a defective load, no matter who packed it. If you item within the trailer from falling, contrary to Regulation for his pain and suffering. He kept the full sum recovered, as An accident can it have significant effect on what receive, but astowith thecosts compensation claim wasa eventually are self employed or an agency driver, you also benefit from the We ask we theshould other 2005. party’s insurers pay for 10(1) of the Work at Height Regulations my firm’s and the expenses we had incurred in dealing your life - in the current financial situation rights enjoyed by the employees of the company you are private medical treatment this will help possible to reach with the claim (eg paying for his medical records and the (b) Failed to take suitable and sufficient steps to agreement. preventifour We had also compiled same details of his accident related financial losses, which included contracted to work for. However, it is worth noting that if you were recover moretoquickly. can you afford to do nothing? medical report) were subsequently negotiated with the insurers client being struckyou by the item, contrary Regulation 10(2) in charge loading the vehicle theand accident may be found charges, to have a modest loss of wages, travelofand care costs, prescription and in above all Regulations. and paid separately. of the entirely due to your negligence, in which case a claim seems insurers a policy of denial and the hopeMrofRavoiding Fortunately, despite the delay accidentin circumstances came out about £500. happened (c) Failed to ensureCALL thatItthe trailer was loaded such a have wayadvantage NOW toinisoften take our risk service for compensation would probably not be successful. suffered only aof relatively minor injury, and thisno was reflected as to prevent unintended movement of the contents, payment of what due, which simply causes unnecessary hardship for thebyinjured As with previous articles the common trend remains the effect the level of compensation he recovered. His employer’s contrary to Regulation 10(4) of the above Regulations. on theto injured person’s life, and although using the and process of lawMr Jones had party and increases everyone’s legal insurerscosts. took a sensible approach to the claim and handled We were now in a position value the whole of his claim, once (d) Failed to ensure the trailer was loaded in a safe manner. to make personal injury claims as a means of redress cannot truly matters with reasonable efficiency, which meant it was possible given approval to release the medical report details suffered, of financial also our client to a danger or a trap and a foreseeable compensate for the trauma andand inconvenience it can loss, and (e) Exposed to reach agreement and for Mr R to be in funds in just under six risk of injury. assist requiring the guilty party to provide treatment Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor and Principal oftheHinchliffes Solicitors months from date the first letter was sent to his employer. make a settlement offer, weingot in touch again with themedical Polestar Group’s insurers. and rehabilitation, in addition to financial relief by way of awards He suffered a painful cut to the top of his head and, as was This also had the effect of keeping the legal costs to a © Copyright 2015 Hinchliffes Solicitors They should have indicated whetherAsthey were goingunder to accept orlawdeny responsibility of compensation. previously indicated, the current See our website for ofmore details later confirmed in the medical report obtained in support his minimum.

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and procedures the basic aim of an accident claim is to try and return the injured party to the position that he or she would otherwise have been in had the accident not happened.

The next issue’s topic will consider “100% NO WIN NO FEE - BUT WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?” - If you have any questions Next month’s topic will consider “TRIPPING AND SLIPPING IN THE WORKPLACE” - please e-mail your questions to concerning an accident get in touch with us by e-mail to hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk or call 01684 580900 / 0800 138 1348 or Steven Hinchliffe and his team at hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk (heading your message “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”) or call 01684 580900 quoting “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”. You can also find the firm on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. contact us via our mobile/device friendly website www.hinchliffes.co.uk quoting “Truckstop News” Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor and Principal of Hinchliffes Solicitors

LEGAL Conﬁrmation / amendments by email, tel orADVICE fax should be addressed toGlover Sarah David Glover of leading commercial and transport law firm Marshall is on Willmott, David Glover of leading commercial and transport law firm Marshall Glover is on hand to offer legal advice to Truckstop News readers. If you require advice or further information, head to www.marshallglover.com or call on 0844 801 1422.

licence holders should Kelsey Publishing Group,Vocational 14 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 beware 1JA LEGAL ADVICE using mobile phones while driving

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Parliament has recognised the inherent dangers caused by drivers of motor vehicles when using mobile telephones while driving and brought forward specific legislation. There has been an unacceptable increase in the number of vocational licence holders using mobile telephones without a hands free device while driving large goods and passenger carrying vehicles. This practice is unacceptable and presents an undue risk to road safety. Studies have indicated that even the use of hands-free devices can distract a driver to the extent that they may be prevented from applying the requisite care and attention. A report for an offence received from an enforcement agency that a vocational driver has used their mobile telephone while driving without a hands free device in the last three years will result in that driver being called to a hearing before the traffic commissioner. Each case will be decided on its own facts and merits and the presiding traffic commissioner will be keen to ascertain the reason the driver is engaged in the telephone call. In cases where drivers are speaking with their employers or their customers, the traffic commissioner may consider the effect this might have upon the operator’s repute”. So you are likely to be called to a hearing in order to show cause why an order should not be made. The guidelines which a traffic commissioner will be considering are to suspend vocational entitlement for 14 days, 21 days if driving a commercial vehicle, to commence with immediate effect. For a second and/or subsequent offence to multiply accordingly, for example, second offence in a commercial vehicle 2 x 21 days.

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NEW TACHOGRAPH RULES

Have you got used to all the tachograph rules and regulations? Well, they are about to change again. I accept that at first glance, the changes might not appear 15 - Hinchcliffes - Truckstop News Issue 337 - Accident Spot Half.indd 1 561/2006 as wide-ranging as- those introduced by Regulation (remember that?), but the Regulation which is due to take effect on March 2, 2015 is detailed and quite wide-reaching. In introducing REGULATION (EU) No 165/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL (of February 4, 2014 – the date it was passed in Europe), it states it is a regulation on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport. The Regulations set out the requirements for the construction, installation, use, testing and control of tachograph recording equipment. In the midst of the regulations, it introduces some exceptions which will have quite a wide-reaching impact. The new regulation increases the journey distance for exemptions from 50 km to 100 km from the operator’s base. This will apply to vehicles or vehicle trailer combinations with a maximum weight of 7500 kg, which are: * Used to carry materials, equipment or machinery for the driver’s use in the course of their work, and when driving the vehicle is not the driver’s main activity. * Used to carry goods and are propelled by natural or liquefied gas or electricity. * Vehicles used to carry live animals from farms to local markets or from markets to local farms or slaughterhouses. Previously, at Article 13 of 561/2006, it stated:

One of the offences some drivers have committed is using a mobile phone while driving. The legislation defines this offence as follows: No person is to drive a motor vehicle on a road if he is using a hand-held mobile telephone or a hand-held device of a specified kind. No person is to cause or permit any other person to drive a motor vehicle on a road while that other person is using a handheld mobile telephone or a hand-held device of a specified kind. No person is to supervise a holder of a provisional licence if the person supervising is using a hand-held mobile telephone or a hand-held device of a specified kind at a time when the provisional licence holder is driving a motor vehicle on a road.

following: sending or receiving oral or written messages; sending or receiving facsimile documents; sending or receiving still or moving images; and providing access to the internet. If you’re caught using a hand-held mobile phone or similar device while driving, you can expect to get an automatic fixed penalty notice. This means you’ll get three penalty points on your driving licence and have to pay a fine of £60. However, your case may go to court. If it does, you may also face disqualification from driving on top of a maximum fine of £1000. If you were driving a PCV or heavy goods vehicle, you could face a maximum fine of £2500. Also if the matter were considered of a serious nature you could face prosecution for other road transport related offences, which carry more serious sentences.

malfunctioning tachograph equipment. The new regulations are (d) Vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a maximum from prosecution are few quite clear on this. At Article 37, it states the procedures in the event permissible massExemptions not exceeding 7.5 tonnes used… for carrying A person does not contravene any of these provisions if, at the malfunctioning equipment. materials, equipment oralleged machinery for driver’s useor in the course are of Repercussions hard-hitting contravention: theythe are using the telephone time of the other device to call the police, fire, ambulance or other emergency However, if you are the holder of a vocational licence the In the event of the breakdown or faulty operation of a tachograph, of their work. These vehicles shall be used only withinandait 50implications kme 03/02/2015 service; they are acting in response to a genuine emergency; of a mobile phone offence do not end there. You are is unsafe or impracticable for them to cease driving in order to likely to be called to vocational driver conduct hearing in front of the transport undertaking shall have it repaired by an approved radius from the base ofcallthe undertaking, andof on condition that make the (or, in relation to the supervision a provisional a traffic commissioner. The senior traffic commissioner has licence holder, for the provisional licence holder to cease driving issued a document entitled ‘Statutory Document No 6 Vocational made). the call was whiledoes fitter or workshop as soon as circumstances permit. If the vehicle driving the vehicles notbeing constitute the driver’s main activity; Driver Conduct, which gives a detailed view of vocational driver Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, a conduct. Here I have reproduced the paragraph on the useto of the transport undertaking’s premises within a mobile telephone or other device is to be treated as hand-held if it isstarting unable to return (f) Vehicles used for the carriage of goods within a 50 km radius mobile phones “A specific point is provided in respect of is, or must be, held at some point during the course of making or the natural use of hand held devices such as of mobile telephones receiving a call or performingand any other interactive communication period one week calculated from the day of the breakdown or of from the base of the undertaking propelled by means of because of the prevalence of this offence in recent years. function. An ‘interactive communication function’ includes the the discovery of defective operation, the repair shall be carried out or liquefied gas or Disclaimer: electricity, the maximum permissible mass 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 articleor was first written. Youdoes shouldnot always seek advice an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specific legal enquiry. enfrom route. of which, including the mass of a trailer semi-trailer, Measures taken by Member States pursuant to Article 41 (this exceed 7.5 tonnes; and deals with Penalties and states Member States shall, in accordance (p) Vehicles used for the carriage of live animals from with national constitutional arrangements, lay down rules on farms to local markets and vice versa or from markets to local penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall slaughterhouses within a radius of up to 50 km. take all measures necessary to ensure they are implemented), From March 2, 2015 the position will be: shall give the competent authorities power to prohibit the use Tachographs should be installed in vehicles to which Regulation of the vehicle in cases where the breakdown or faulty operation (EC) No 561/2006 applies. Certain vehicles should be excluded from has not been remedied as provided in the first and the second the scope of that Regulation in order to introduce some flexibility, subparagraphs of this paragraph, in so far as this is in accordance namely vehicles with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding with the national legislation in the Member State concerned. 7.5 tonnes used for carrying materials, equipment or machinery While the tachograph is unserviceable or malfunctioning, the for the driver’s use in the course of his work, and which are used driver shall mark data enabling him to be identified (name, driver only within a 100 km radius from the base of the undertaking, card or driving licence number), including a signature, as well as on condition that driving such vehicles does not constitute the the information for the various periods of time which are no longer driver’s main activity. In order to ensure coherence between the recorded or printed out correctly by the tachograph: on the record relevant exemptions set out in Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, and to sheet or sheets, or on a temporary sheet to be attached to the record reduce the administrative burden on transport undertakings while sheet or to be kept together with the driver card. respecting the objectives of that Regulation, certain maximum I have only been able to dip into this legislation, but will continue permissible distances set out in those exemptions should be revised. to highlight any areas which may be of interest. Another area which I am often asked about relates to faulty or

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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ISSUE 337 MARCH 3 2015

OVERSIZE EXCAVATOR MAKES E MOVE TO CENTRAL ASIA

uropean heavy-haul specialist Van der Vlist has transported a 54-tonne excavator from the operator’s headquarters in Groot-Ammers, The Netherlands, all the way to Turkmenistan. The machine, which measured 11.28 m x 3.45 m x 3.59 m, had to be moved via road for a proportion of its journey – though the lion’s share of the move was completed using Russia’s extensive rail network. Van der Vlist said it moved the excavator, along with parts amounting to around 17 tonnes, by road to Northern Germany, where they could then be shipped across to the Baltic region. Upon arrival, the machinery was transferred to the rail terminal, where the tracks were removed to reduce the height of the load to make it suitable for mounting on the rail trailer. All parts were then secured in place for the onward journey to central Asia. Finally, the trailer was unloaded in Turkmenistan where the machine could be re-assembled, ready to start work.

Excavator’s journey included road and rail

SWEDES RUN CLOSE TO THE EDGE Edge Transport began running Volvo trucks 18 months ago and driver feedback has been positive

amily-owned pallet distribution, transport, storage and warehousing services provider Edge Transport has taken delivery of the first new-series Volvo trucks to enter service with its 32-strong truck fleet – 12 of which are now Volvos. The new Volvos – six FM-450 6x2 tractor units and three FL-250 18-tonne gvw 4x2 rigids – were supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials at Deeside. All the trucks, including the FLs, have been placed on Gold R&M contracts with Volvo’s Uptime Assurance. Maintenance of the trucks is carried out overnight at Thomas Hardie’s Deeside depot. Thomas Hardie also services and MoTs Edge Transport’s trailers. Covering between 80,000 and 150,000 km a year, the 11-litre, 450 bhp FM artics are double-shifted – often hauling single-axle trailers on pallet deliveries during the day on the narrow lanes of rural Wales. The FMs’ second shift sees them on trunking duties during the night. By contrast, the FL 18-tonners will cover between 65,000 and 80,000 km a year each. Specification of the FMs includes I-Shift automated gearboxes, and the FLs are all

equipped with Volvo’s I-Sync automatic transmission. The firm’s managing director, Jonathan Edge, said the company will shortly be placing orders for a further six Volvo trucks – in this case, two FH tractor units and four FL rigids. Palletline member Edge Transport, which was founded in Chester in 1933 by Jonathan Edge’s grandfather, will soon be moving from its premises near Wrexham to a purpose-built facility next door to Thomas Hardie Commercials on the Deeside Industrial Estate. The company’s first Volvos were three FL 4x2 rigids on ’62 plates, which were purchased 18 months ago. “Our drivers like the Volvos,” Edge said. “They have given us very positive feedback about the FLs and the FMs. I think running Volvos is a big plus as far as the drivers are concerned. “I spend a lot of time talking to our staff and the drivers take a great deal of pride in their trucks. We have recently taken on six newly qualified drivers and we are also talking to West Cheshire College about expanding our apprenticeship scheme.”

TRAINING TO ‘FILL THE VOID’ IN LOGISTICS SKILLS

he Freight Transport Association (FTA) has entered into a partnership arrangement with City & Guilds in a bid to ‘fill the void’ of skills development in the logistics sector. FTA has said it believes the industry has been “overlooked by government” for funding to support vocational training because of the absence of a nationally recognised qualification framework. FTA said its partnership with City & Guilds will provide nationally recognised qualifications across a range of professions with the aim of providing a more complete range of skills development opportunities in the logistics sector. “The logistics sector has been overlooked

by government for too long for skills funding, partly because it lacks a national vocational training structure or recognised qualification structure,” said James Hookham, FTA managing director of policy and communications. “FTA’s partnership with City & Guilds will aim to deliver that and help fill the void in skills development opportunities in the logistics sector.” The first of the FTA – City & Guilds qualifications will be for Commercial Vehicle Fleet Management and a level 3 qualification, equivalent to current Transport Manager CPC, will be launched during 2015. FTA and City & Guilds said it will announce development of further qualifications during 2015.

NEW BELGIUM TOLLS INBOUND

elgian authorities are set to introduce a new satellite-controlled toll system for trucks over 3.5 tonnes gvw by January 1, 2016, according to a statement from haulage and logistics sector service provider DKV

Euro Service. DKV said it will be launching both prepay and post-pay systems for hauliers and tolls will be worked out based on distance travelled, which will replace the current time-based Eurovignette system.

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SPEAK BACK

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

What’s your view? Star

Letter STAY POSITIVE – BUT DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT Following the Star Letter for January 2015, I am all for agreeing the industry should not be brought down further, but I think all the negative press is managing to do a great job on its own by writing about all the negative issues. Without a doubt there is a serious shortage of drivers at this time and it certainly doesn’t seem to be getting better. It is now time for the FTA/RHA and other bodies to start looking at what can be done to improve the situation. I for one am one of the statistics you read about. I have a current licence (just renewed), DQC (up to date). In fact I am off to do day one of the second phase next week.

It is now almost 10 years since I drove a truck and earned money from it. I am in the industry and occasionally drive a brand-new truck from the manufacturer’s dealership to the Operating Centre for kitting out before joining the fleet. I remember vividly just how bad drivers were treated when arriving at site for tipping. I have never felt so degraded in my life. So one morning I arrived at the depot and literally handed my notice in and walked. I just could not face another day. I went on to ESSO white fleet, which was a wholly different job and I enjoyed my contract. When I finished, I did not want to go on any further

AIR OF THANKS

Ray and Pam Morgan would like to thank all truck drivers and staff of the Newport City Truck Stop for their generosity in the collection for the Wales Air Ambulance. Over the Christmas period 2014, you raised a grand total of £74.10 for this well-deserved course. A final total of £805.50 was presented to Wales Air Ambulance on January 12, 2015 in Swansea. Lastly, may we wish you all a very Happy New Year. Ray A Morgan Newport

and went on to study transport along with CPC national and international, and dropped into European transport management. I have seen drivers come and go over the last 10 years, and sometimes I can see why. Older drivers retiring, which you can say is natural loss, but younger drivers are just not interested in sleeping away at night in the cab. We need to find an incentive that makes trucking a whole lot more enjoyable. For a start, parking facilities need to be improved to offer facilities such as gymnasium and better washrooms. I watch some of the trucks in the USA and Canada and they are like home

from home. The European trucks are pretty awful. Totally uncomfortable with no room to stretch out and relax, cook food and generally switch off for the rest period. If we had some of the trucks like the International, the Peterbilt and the Kenworth, then even I would like to have a go. The wage for a young lad being away In a truck is not good at all, and no wonder they turn their noses up at it. Seeing the industry falling apart like it is really depresses me. We need to bring back incentive to the younger ones. Like the Army, we have to give them a chance at the younger age. If a fighter pilot can bomb around

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I’m not sure if you publish reader photos in your newspaper or not, but I’m an amateur photographer who is trying to get some of my work published in the trucking press. I’ve attached some of my work. Hopefully if it is good enough, you will be able to publish one in your newspaper. More of my work can be viewed

book presents a honest, down-to-earth account of the trials and tribulations of running tipper trucks and plant machinery in a tough and unforgiving sector of the industry. Written with authority by an author who has gained no shortage of experience over his career (classic truck and Foden enthusiast Marshall now works as a project manager for demolition specialist, Keltbray), this book is filled with interesting anecdotes and is ably illustrated by a generous selection of photographs of the trucks and plant hard at work on various projects across the years. The author has announced £1 from the proceeds of the sale of each copy of the book will be donated to the St Luke’s Hospice Charity. To get hold of a copy of the book, send a cheque for £8 each, including postage and charity donation, to the following address: Mike Forbes, The Old Marquis, London Road, Wollaston, Northants, NN29 7QP.

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ISSUE 337 MARCH 3 2015

LOW-ROOF FH CABS MARKED FOR MINING OPS

wedish truck-maker Volvo has announced its FH and FH16 sleeper cabs are now available as an extra-low roof version, designed specifically for mining operations with high demands on productivity or service applications where height is restricted. “Certain customers need both low cab height and high load capacity,” said Roger Brorsson, product manager for Volvo FH at Volvo Trucks. “The FH and FH16 with low cab roof offer them the possibility of a vehicle with up to 750 bhp and a gross combination weight of 120 tonnes.” The FH and FH16 with low-roof height come with the same driveline and flexibility as the other cab versions, though Volvo pointed

to a couple of key differences. The roof has been lowered by 190 mm and it is entirely flat, since aerials and other equipment have been relocated elsewhere. With a potential total height of 3.2 m, this version fits within the regular 3.4 m height limit of mine tunnels. For extra safety and protection against falling rocks and other hazards, an aluminium roof shield is available as an option. The roof shield adds 15 mm to the cab’s total height, and in addition to protecting both the driver and truck, Volvo said it also reduces in-cab noise levels. The FH and FH16 with low cab roof is available to order for left-hand drive markets with immediate effect.

VIDEO TRAINING TO BOOST DRIVER PERFORMANCE

Turner (Haulage) Ltd has revealed it has started using the Lytx driver safety programme to increase driver safety and help drive down operating costs. The firm, which operates over 50 vehicles in its fleet, implemented the Lytx system which combines predictive analytics with a coaching programme to improve driver performance and prevent collisions. “Our top priority for the last year was to introduce a video event recording system to our fleet, but we initially found it challenging to find a cost-effective and efficient way to implement the technology without burdening our fleet managers with large quantities of data,” said Paul Davison, fleet engineer at R Turner (Haulage) Ltd. “Lytx’s experience and user-friendly implementation appealed to us as we knew we could achieve instant results by using the video clips to coach drivers – something we had not done in the past. We were also able to negotiate a subsidy to our insurance premium as a result of having the cameras installed.”

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SNAP sites in the North and the Midlands Parking sites Red Lion Truckstop, NN7 4DE The Fox, A1 Colsterworth, NG33 5LN Jacks Hill Cafe, Towcester, NN12 8ET Lincoln Farm, Solihull, B92 0LS Stibbington Diner, A1 nr, Peterborough, PE8 6LR Kates Cabin, Peterborough, PE7 3UJ Truckers Rest, Cannock, WS11 1SF Extra Services, Blackburn, BB3 0AT North Wales Truckstop, Deeside, CH5 2NR Hessle Truckstop, HU13 0EG NT Truckstop, Rugby, CV23 0AG Newark Lorry Park, NG24 1BL

Crewe Lorry Park, CW1 6AE Heywood Distribution Park, OL10 2TT The New Hollies, Cannock, WS11 1SB The Kitchen, Sleaford Road (A15), LN4 2AN Caenby Corner, Glentham (A15), LN8 2AR Lodge Farm Cafe, Holbeach, PE12 8LT Immingham Truckpark, DN40 2LL Standeford Farm Café, WV10 7BN Welford Truckstop, A14 J1, Northampton Road, NN6 6JF Crawley Crossing Truckstop, MK43 0UT Junction 31, Sheffield, S26 2BS NEW

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ISSUE 337 MARCH 3 2015

JOST THE JOB FOR NFT

NFT spec’d JOST lube-free fifth wheels after successful six-month trial

K chilled food logistics business NFT has selected JOST lube-free fifth wheels to be factory fitted to 65 Volvo units specified in the last 12 months. NFT said even a modest weight saving on the tare weight of its vehicles can produce significant savings when multiplied across its entire fleet running 365 days per year, and total food miles are reduced by maximising the payloads. According to the company, the challenge when specifying the fifth wheel for its fleet lay in finding a solution which would eliminate grease build-up on the catwalks and service connectors to improve vehicle safety and appearance, plus make the task of coupling and uncoupling trailers much cleaner for its drivers. “We were looking for a lube-free fifth wheel to specify on the latest batch of vehicles and so we set up a meeting with the local JOST sales manager. We had a trial unit which we ran for over six months – a little over 150,000 km – which performed faultlessly. So the decision to specify the product was a nobrainer.” Jannine Burt, regional fleet & sales manager for JOST UK, explained that while the top plate liners provide a lube-free connection, it is still essential the lock jaw is properly lubricated to ensure reliable locking of the kingpin. This task is performed by the ‘LubeTronic 1 Point’ system, which provides fully automated lubrication, ensuring only minimal grease is used in combination with the special coating on the lock jaw. “This system ensures the lock jaw performs reliably without the need for driver intervention,” she said.

TRUCKFEST TO TAKE 2015 BY STORM!

he East of England Showground, Peterborough plays host once again to the largest gathering of trucks and road hauliers in the UK during the May Day Bank Holiday. With hauliers and drivers experiencing pressure in a way that would have been unthinkable in the 1980s, Truckfest provides not only an image booster for the industry, but has also become the meeting place for

everyone who rely on road haulage. Truckfest organiser Live Promotions said it is delighted to welcome back MAN this year, which has been absent for a few years and will take its place alongside the other big six truck manufacturers who will be present at the show. One of the biggest innovations in the past few years has been the introduction of the haulier showcase, which enables large

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and small operators to gain the spotlight at the industry event. This year will also see a new preevent Pro Truck Auction on Friday May 1. The sale will utilise the Arena hall and will provide a wide range of quality used commercial vehicles. The 2015 show will also feature the team from Lizard Lick Towing, who proved popular at the regional events in 2014, delighting visitors with their own brand of Southern charm. Plus, a competition will be drawn at Truckfest on day two to win a five-day trip to the home of the hit TV show Lizard Lick Towing, and get up close and personal with the Lizard Lick team. This competition, sponsored by DAF Trucks, Truckstop News sister title Trucking

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Magazine and Custom Car, is sure to capture everyone’s imagination. The 2014 show featured a total of 1887 competing trucks – the most competitors at any Truckfest so far – and Live said it is anticipating even more in 2015. For truck entries, camping and day tickets, head to www.truckfest.co.uk For all enquiries, please email info@ livepromotions.co.uk or call 01775 768 661. The event runs from 9.00–17.30 on both show days. Advance tickets are on sale now and cost as follows. Adults: £17. Child (5-15 years): £6. Family (two adults and two children): £40 for single day admission, plus transaction fees. Camping pitches are also available – see website for details.

TRUCKSTOP NEWS

ISSUE 337 MARCH 3 2015

DART SAFETY SECURE TRUCK PARKING SYSTEM REVAMPED

Just off the A2 in Dover Oversize trucks will be turned around before they enter the tunnel

he Highways Agency has unveiled details of a new safety system for the Dartford Crossing that enables the identification and management of overheight vehicles and dangerous loads before they enter the tunnel. The job was previously carried out at the payment barriers, which have recently been removed as part of the new Dart Charge scheme. HA said vehicles carrying certain substances may require an escort though the tunnels, while others may be prohibited altogether and need to find an alternative route. The new system will use various detectors to identify the vehicles, signs to encourage drivers to get into the correct lane in good time, and barriers and traffic signals to control them – bringing them to a safe stop and turning them around if necessary. HA said the system has been extensively

tested over the last six months at a disused airfield, using vehicles from a local haulage company. Construction of the new system on the northbound carriageway commenced in late January, and is due to be completed by early April. HA said drivers of tall vehicles need to ensure they get in the correct lane as soon as possible after Junction 2. It warned drivers who fail to use the correct lanes will be in violation of traffic regulations and could face enforcement action from the DVSA – potentially a fine and points on their licence. Arrangements for drivers with hazardous loads are essentially unchanged – HA said drivers should continue to exit at Junction 1a and follow signage to the vehicle marshalling area, where they can be checked and escorted through the Crossing. The safety system will identify, stop and turn around drivers who fail to do this.

DART CHARGE MAKES FIRST MILESTONE HA said new payment system is proving a success

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PLATT TAKES TGX TRIO Platt’s new TGX tractor units are wrapped in rural-themed livery

lay, Wrexham-based animal bedding producer RA & CE Platt has taken three Euro 6 MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor units on long-term contract hire through local dealer, AN Richards. The XXL-cabbed units feature ‘field of cows’ cab-wrap livery designed by FotoFire and fitted by Now Group in Oswestry. “The service and support we receive from AN Richards is second to none,” said Platt managing director, Caroline Thedens. “The team strives to keep us up and running. If there’s ever an issue, AN

Richards is onto it straight away. We really are very impressed indeed with the service levels.” Thedans said she was so impressed that Platt had taken the decision to move its entire truck fleet to AN Richards for regular servicing and maintenance – including its trucks from other marques. Platt has been producing high-quality animal bedding products to the agricultural industry for over 40 years, delivering to over 5000 dairy farmers across the whole of the UK and Southern Ireland.

IVECO “HUNGRY TO PROVE ITSELF” IN 2015 D espite harsh trading conditions in 2014, Iveco’s new UK managing director, Bob Lowden, has said the Italian manufacturer is embarking on an aggressive conquest plan for 2015 in a bid to do more business with medium and large fleets. Speaking at the manufacturer’s annual State of the Nation conference in January, Lowden said: “Our number-one goal is to get more drivers, fleet engineers and company bosses behind the wheel of a demonstrator. We know for a fact that today’s Stralis and Trakker models are every bit as competitive as every other

manufacturer on the market. Both products stand out for their driveability, cab comfort, economy and reliability – that’s confirmed by the feedback we get universally from demonstrations.” Lowden said the Iveco range has never been better and its network has never been stronger. “We are continuing to invest in standards – and stretching these – at every possible level,” he said. “It’s a win-win situation for customers and there are genuine benefits to be enjoyed from working with a brand which is hungry – even hungrier than the others – to prove itself,” he concluded.

Iveco is hoping to sell more trucks into large fleets during 2015

SCR-ONLY EMISSIONS TECH “A WINNER”

veco UK managing director Bob Lowden has claimed the manufacturer’s SCR-only approach to Euro 6 was proving “a winner” in the medium-weight truck market. He said vehicles in this sector were often struggling to reach and maintain the heat needed to minimise the need for regeneration, which makes the removal of EGR tech from the Eurocargo range a boon for operators. “When you’ve got a vehicle using EGR as well as SCR, that – as a number of operators have already told us they’ve found – is proving to be an operational Euro 6 headache,” Lowden said. “We’re not using EGR. So regeneration is not a problem with Eurocargo.”

Lowden said Eurocargo’s EGRfree technology at Euro 6 has gained widespread operator approval

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ransport for London (TfL) has awarded management firm AECOM a five-year contract to oversee and develop the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and Fleet Source. As well as the day-to-day management of FORS, the partnership will roll out the scheme nationally, making FORS accreditation available to fleet operators across the country. Established by TfL in 2008, FORS was set up to deliver safety, environmental and efficiency benefits for fleet operators by encouraging the adoption of best practice and industry standards. To date, more than 210,000 vehicles from more than 2400 companies are now accredited by FORS. The FORS Community Partnership (FCP) will take over the day-to-day running of FORS on February 17, with the requirement to make it a self-funding scheme. It said further developments and plans will be announced in due course. “We are delighted to be leading FORS through this exciting period in its development,” said the partnership’s operations director, Anne Johnson. “Our goal is to encourage, support and facilitate the geographical growth of FORS as the leading standard for fleet operators nationally, building on the success in London. From its strong foothold in the truck and van sectors, we aim to develop the diversity of FORS to other fleet sectors to achieve ongoing improvements to road safety.” Leon Daniels, managing director of Surface Transport at TfL, added: “This partnership is good news for the future of road safety and the wider impacts of freight and fleet operations not just in London, but across the country.”

FCP said it will instigate the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme across the country

POTHOLE PROBLEM ON THE RISE

ruck drivers are being urged to take extra care on rural roads after insurer NFU Mutual revealed a sharp rise in the number of claims it has received for pothole-related damage to vehicles. “People who work in rural areas already face huge problems with poorly maintained roads, a higher risk of accidents and a lack of gritting during the winter months,” said NFU Mutual rural affairs specialist, Nicki Whittaker. The insurer said claims for pothole-related damage rose by 63 per cent between 2012 and 2013, and said the trend is set to continue in light of recent weather conditions worsening the condition of Britain’s crumbling highways. “The situation is particularly worrying at the moment,” Whittaker continued. “Forecasted heavy rain means many deep potholes may be filled with water and, therefore, pose a real hazard for unsuspecting drivers. “The problem on rural roads could also be exacerbated if the water currently lying on road surfaces starts to freeze and causes further damage,” she added. While the majority of claims for pothole damage involve vehicle tyres and wheels, NFU Mutual said it has recorded a rise in the number and cost of accidents where drivers have either hit a pothole and lost control of their vehicle, or collided with another vehicle after swerving to avoid a pothole in the road. According to NFU Mutual’s claims data, the three worst areas of the country for pothole-related accidents are the South West, the North East and the Midlands respectively.

DOYLE PUTS NEW TIPPER TO WORK Kelberg is “Rolls-Royce of tipping trailers”, according to Charlie Doyle

indsor, Berkshire-based C Doyle Plant Hire has bought its first Kelberg tipping trailer for use on the firm’s muck-shifting operations. The unit is fitted with electronic EasySheet system, lift axle, air-assisted

rear tail board and on-board weigher. Additional extras include sideguards and ally wheels. The trailer has replaced the firm’s ageing Chieftain unit, and will be hooked up to a Volvo FH tractor unit which operates out of the firm’s Maidenhead

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depot, servicing the Earthline Ltd quarry in Oxfordshire. The outfit’s driver, Russell Oliver, said he can’t yet fault the new trailer, and managing director Charlie Doyle billed the new unit as “the Rolls-Royce of tipping trailers”.

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TRUCKSTOP NEWS

ISSUE 337 MARCH 3 2015

TRUCKSTOPS

J23 TRUCKSTOP

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• FORECOURT SHOP • OVERNIGHT PARK • T.V. SATELLITE • VEHICLE WASHING NOW AVAILABLE • CASH BACK FACILITY • SHOWERS LADIES & GENTS AVAILABLE • FREE WIFI SKY SPORTS WATCH IT LIVE HERE! CAFE OPEN Mon-Friday:- 6am - 9pm Sat: 6am - 11am

RESTAURANT OPEN

200 YARDS FROM JUNCTION 23 M1 - LE12 9BS • DIESEL AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK

Mon- Friday:- 11am - 9pm LICENSED BAR

TEL: (01509) 507479/507480 FAX: 01509 600667

Telephone: 01706 368645

CREDIT & FUEL CARDS ACCEPTED

24/7 365 DAYS PER YEAR SECURE PARKING

YORK LORRY PARK

Truckstop of the Year 2014

• Well signed, easy access next to A64 York Bypass & A166 Bridlington road junction • Open 4pm through to 9am Monday to Friday nights

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8am - 4pm

Renowned for its excellence in Truck Parking throughout the U.K. & Europe

Mon-Fri £1 per hour 5am 9pm 0-2 hrs

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* 300+ SPACES WITH CCTV & GUARD PATROLS * 24/7 BAR, RESTAURANT, SHOP & RECEPTION * FREE WIFI & INTERNET CAFE * LOYALTY SCHEME FOR CASH CUSTOMERS * RESTAURANT QUALITY DISHES & CARVERYS * SHOWERS, LAUNDRY & BEDROOMS AVAILABLE * PURCHASE ALL EUROPEAN TOLL CHARGES HERE

8am - 4pm Sunday

* WEBSITE: HOURLY PARKING UPDATES * NEW HGV LEVY/ BRITISH ROAD TAX SOLD HERE * DIESEL STATION WITH 24 HR AUTO PUMPS * GAS OIL & ADBLUE SOLD HERE * SECURITY SPEED GATES, TICKETING & RESERVATION SYSTEMS COMING SOON! * ALL PREMIERSHIP, CUP, EUROPEAN GAMES & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SHOWN HERE

AND NOW RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE EMAIL darren@ashfordtruckstop.co.uk for details Waterbrook avenue, Ashford, Kent TN24 0GB **Account Parking accounts@ashfordtruckstop.co.uk +44 (0) 1233 502919 +44 (0) 1233 502933

Free WIFI

York Lorry Park, Murton, York YO19 5GF Tel: 01904 486713

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ADVANCE BOOKINGS TAKEN Birmingham’s first & foremost overnight Truck Parking facility.

TEL: 0121 628 2339 Entertainment Weekly! Call for details

BIG TV SCREEN SLEEPER CAB £7.50 Ask our security for your FREE SAUNA when parking!

En-suite with TV £18.00 Laundry Service Available

Open 11am - 11pm Mon - Fri

Cafe Open 6.00am-9.00pm Mon to Fri 6.00am - 12noon Sat

THE MALTING INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WHITLEY BRIDGE GOOLE, DN14 0HH TEL: 01977 662 881 JUNCTION 34 M62

£5.00 OVERNIGHT PARKING!

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• Floodlit & tarmacadam parking area

LICENSED RESTAURANT

WHITLEY BRIDGE TRUCK STOP OVER 100 SPACES FENCED ANPR AND CCTV SURVEILLANCE SHOWERS TOILETS 24/7 AGENCY DIESEL AVAILABLE 24/7 SECURITY ON SITE

• Male & female shower and washroom facilities • On site security guard & CCTV surveillance

SKY Sports

New to A.I.T Keep Fit & Weights Gym! Contact us for Details

• Cafeteria providing home cooked evening meals (till 9pm) and breakfast (from 7am)

SPECIAL STEAK BREAKFAST ONLY £4.00 SELECTION OF DINNERS FROM £3.20

THE WHARF, WHARF ROAD, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM B11 2EB

‘Please follow international Lorry Park signs’

CAFE WITH LOCALLY SOURCED, FRESHLY MADE FOOD

DESIGNATED TRAILER EXCHANGE AREA

DESIGNATED FRIDGE AREA

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Wheelers Diner Opening Hours 6am – 10pm, 7days • Fresh food cooked daily • Shop open 24hr 7days • HGV Parking: Fully Secured 24hrs, • Security Patrols & Camera`s, 200 HGV spaces • HGV Fuelling • Truck & Coach Wash • Car Wash • Showers & Toilets (Male & Female) • ATM Machine • Wifi available

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