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he Birmingham NEC was awash with 28/11/2012 09:32 Mercedes-Benz trucks and technology on April 14-16 as Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has was pressing the Artist’s vehicle manufacturers, service providers German manufacturer said the design is eco message with impression announced Arocs, a sought to wow the as unusual as the complete truck, which and aftermarket specialists its head-to-head of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, crowds with their latest wares. new specialist truck AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats driving Fuel and Challenger – Merc a robust radiator guard the androad. optically Truck-makers present included MercedesThis is position, optimised to provide a better view ofprogramme promises Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its forBenz, construction integrated construction-specifi folding DAF, Iveco andwork, Isuzu, which all provided new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an all-new FH series of heavy Also benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will beoftough stands is packed withfollow vehicles thattrucks, visitors were innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. which set to view of the road.

This is position, optimised to provide a better Volvo hasand lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designed with the in mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most free to pore over Trucks in finedriver detail discuss with aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an all-new series of heavy trucks, onrepresentatives. the heels of FH the new Loader and Grounder.

The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design.

Theita was new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with the driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most But by no means a full house, as Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the tractor unit range wasthe thestar star thelong-haul likes Volvo, MAN andeconomy.

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8x4/4 concrete with 32-tonne This means extra 300mixers litres (10.5 ft) of to keep drivers comfortable while out Euro on the board.“The caban is optimised both for cu work and dealer Enza. new improvements.

FHs will be available in both of upgrades and 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 road and help hauliers increase operating Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and vehicle manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is for designed of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency. efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, trucks tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, Centres Indeed, efficiency was once again the the function News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions.

According to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good across the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the noise levels among other features, all increase The system, function which works alongside the watchword at the show, with manufacturers (Truckstop issue 301).

UK event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means less construction sector will known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces on UKNews, chance pleasant relaxation aare good I-Shift automated transmission, isroads. claimed pushing the TCO (orbe Total Cost oftruck Operation) Theis system, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tired and more alert.”

New Actros the ultimate for longthe name Arocs. and has been manufactured to be idling speed.

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

Volvo FH will start in spring distance transport.

From the outset, designers and tired and more The dump trucks, all-wheel drive and robust for2013 the ranges and two steering front axles. Fourcharity for about route the truck storing information to cut consumption by per cent byand from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will Vehicle-makers are the keen tofive steer hauliers distance transport.

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

Productiontoughest of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs the construction site. every medical bethe achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three drives along.storing “The next time theabout truckthe uses route truck information engineers were determined to provide the besta possible away from weighing the cost of will owning new comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and for the European market. the same I-See operates the time drives along.

“The next the truck units and route, drop-side chassis vehicles The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as wellprice as a sweeping rangeand of cab truck based on asking alone.

Rather, the same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, threeand fourtrade fair in April 2013. is completely new and comes in the vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to operators are being encouraged tosaid tot-up accelerator, gears and brakes toalso ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” axle vehicles, with 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. progress isoutlay asVolvo economical possible,” factors that affect over theaslifetime of said the Claes Nilsson, president, ranging from 238 bhp to for 625 bhp.

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

Thevehicles current Actros holds the Guinness World Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Record Corporation. vehicle – such as reliability and maintenance or 0870 6091540 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 additional five per cent saving in fuel costs, fuel efficiency, telematics provision etc. new model is seven per cent more frugal for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel From new trucks and trailers to compliance when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal 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 ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows ashow four per when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, training and vehicle accessories, the Package.

This package encompasses available for order as a Euro 6 transmission, fi tted as a standard.

Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent while the Euro 6 version shows four per training and monthly assistance –aFuel floorimprovement. was packed with products and services Cotswold Medicals Ltd version only. programs are available which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by Theimprovement.

81 to guests took turns to head on 17-mile Coverdale House Advice –road and its aim is toout cut fuela costs bytest cent aiming make transport leaner, greener The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be Little Sodbury End changing driving styles and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical test changing driving styles and increasing Thesafer.

81 guests took turns to head onhighlights, aof17-mile Bristol BS37 6QE and For a look at some of the asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions.

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Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for a level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

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

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

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

Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium feature on page 8 per cent.

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

S PonOpage T 8 Sons, summed up result the feelings many when he said: “It was a great day,recycling very informative and enjoyable, improvements, the is fuelofconsumption PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager of food animal by-products specialist John Pointonand & can drop byMark up toMay 10 per cent. waste For theand average superbly organised.

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

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

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

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 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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CV SHOW HIGHLIGHTS MERCEDES-BENZ SINOTRUK The German commercial vehicle manufacturer proved a major presence at the CV Show. Keen to present its full lineup of trucks to visitors, Merc had no fewer than 32 trucks on display inside and outside the NEC. On the stand inside the hall were high-spec Actros 6x2s, an Antos 4x2 rigid, Unimog U430, Econic skip-loader and lighter-weight FUSO Canter 3C13 chassis cab.

Outside the arena, the manufacturer showcased a full collection of A-range trucks from Actros to Atego.

Mercedes-Benz was also keen to emphasise the efficiency of its Euro 6 trucks by way of its Fuel Challenger programme, which compares real-world fuel efficiency of its vehicles in a like-for-like test against competing marques.

Alongside new trucks, Mercedes also highlighted the quality of its used vehicles

DAF TRUCKS

DAF was back at the NEC this year with a focus on driving down operating costs. Flying under the DAF Transport Efficiency banner, the Dutch manufacturer highlighted a raft of new features and services designed to deliver cost savings for hauliers.

Product developments and enhancements making their UK show debut included Eco Mode as standard, Silent Mode (on CF and XF Silent models), Predictive Cruise Control, Predictive Shifting, Advanced Emergency Braking System, Lane Departure Warning System, MX Engine Brake and Driver Performance Assistant.

On the show stand was a CF 440 FTG Space Cab, XF 510 FT Super Space Cab, Construction CF 440 FAD Day Cab and an LF 180 FA Day Cab. Meanwhile, outside the NEC the manufacturer put four more trucks on display, each equipped with some of DAF’s latest hardware.

DAF CF 440 8x4 chassis with Day Cab and MX-11 engine drew plenty of attention

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Italian truck-maker Iveco exhibited a trio of trucks on its stand, led by a Stralis Hi-Way AS440S56TX/P 6x2 twin-steer tractor.

Fitted with the company’s top-power 560 bhp engine (which uses Hi-SCR to avoid the need for EGR at Euro 6), the Stralis packed Iveco was pushing its EGRan array of on-board free Euro 6 engine technology extras, from touchscreen infotainment and telematics system to additional on-board comforts for the driver, aluminium air tanks, advanced safety aids (including a lane departure warning system) and adaptive cruise control.

A typical fleet-spec Stralis Hi-Road AT440S42T/P 4x2 tractor unit joined it on the stand, along with a lighter weight 7.5-tonne Eurocargo 75E16 chassis.

Alongside its trucks, the Italian firm debuted its Iveco Vision concept vehicle. Iveco said the vehicle represents the evolution of its Daily range, and is centred on low environmental impact mobility and a dual-energy system which self-adapts to the most suitable traction mode – one exclusively electric, ensuring zero local emissions and low noise levels, while the other is hybrid (thermoelectric) and suitable for longer journeys and extra-urban operations.

Features include ‘see-through’ front pillars for improved driver visibility, plus a rear-view camera displayed on a panoramic screen above the windscreen.

It’s long been felt trucks produced in Asia aren’t up to competing on the European market. The wrong drivetrains, small cabs, poor designs are all criticisms which have been levelled at trucks designed and built in Asia over the past few years.

Well wake up and Chinese construction chassis smell the coffee, debuted at Birmingham because Sinotruks – which are being imported by Harris Group of Ireland, the same company which is the main importer of Hino trucks – are none of these things and, at first glance, appear to offer a very decent product.

According to the sales blurb, the A7-series offers a ‘great value-for-money, simple and reliable truck’.

Taking a look inside the cab, it offers decent levels of comfort. The interior fit and finish is good, and the layout, instrumentation, seating etc all appear to be well up to European standards.

An 8x4 mixer chassis on show featured a decent power plant at 380 bhp, ZF9S1820 transmission, leaf springs, ABS, disc brakes on the front axles, with drums on the rear.

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Isuzu Truck took to the CV Show to launch its new Euro 6 12-tonne GVW Forward chassis. The new model features a compact overall footprint as well as a generous carrying capacity of 7952 kg.

The compact Isuzu F120.240 4x2 rigid has a low chassis height and is available with either Isuzu’s Easyshift or manual transmissions. It packs the manufacturer’s economical Euro 6 four-cylinder 5.2-litre diesel engine producing 237 bhp and 765 Nm of torque.

Also making its debut was Isuzu’s Euro 6 Urban N75.150(E) short-wheelbase chassis, featuring a BritTipp all-steel tipper body and a payload of 3780 kg.

Isuzu said it’s part of a programme of pre-bodied tippers with full European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) which are available off-the-shelf for customers that require a tipper in a hurry.

Trailer-maker Cartwright launched four new bodies at the show. The new products included a fleet curtainsider, aerodynamic home delivery vehicle, refrigerated trailer and a welfare vehicle for the construction sector.

The home delivery vehicle features a new aerodynamic design and an ultra-lightweight body. The welfare vehicle is designed specifically for the construction sector and is capable of a 6+1 or 7+1 configuration, and comes complete with a built-in toilet cubicle and field kitchen.

Cartwright’s other two units were exhibited outside the main exhibition hall. First was a fleet-specification single-deck curtainsider targeted at the general haulage market. Standard features include an EN-XL rated body, aerodynamic front aerofoil and aerodynamic sloping roof.

Second was a refrigerated trailer which Cartwright said is available in single and double-deck configuration.

MICHELIN Tyre-maker Michelin showed off its 17.5 inch

and 19.5 inch tyres at this year’s show, following the roll-out of additional sizes in its all-new X Multi range. Six of the new tyres featured on Michelin’s stand, including three multi-position and three drive patterns.

The company also launched its new ‘Pence Per Kilometre’ (PPK) tyre management contracts, which it reckons will save customers cash through improved efficiency. The fuel-saving commitment will be available on EFFITIRES contracts when fitting premium low-rolling-resistance tyres, which Michelin said makes it the first provider to contractually commit to fuel savings on its tyre management contracts.

AIR1 Additive firm Air1 was promoting the importance of quality AdBlue and contamination issues at this year’s show. With the introduction of Euro 6, many more vehicles are adopting SCR technology – meaning quality urea and full traceability is essential.

Air1 was hoping to drive the point home with a display of a commercial vehicle catalyst, which had been sectioned so visitors could see exactly how fine and delicate a catalyst really is – and why it is imperative that quality AdBlue is used.

WILCOMATIC Wilcomatic showed off its comprehensive

Isuzu’s new Euro 6 12-tonner made its UK debut at the NEC

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range of commercial vehicle wash equipment, ranging from its own products to those of its sister companies Working Water, Wickham Gensol and the newly acquired Archway TCS. The firm said the range was designed to tackle any shape of vehicle, from the simple to the most complex and awkward, and on any type of site.

Products include automatic rollover and drive-through machines, underbody washes, jet washes and wash-down units.

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Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its all-new FH series of heavy trucks, has in lifted the lid on its designedVolvo with Trucks the driver mind all-new series of heavy trucks, and a focus on FH fuel economy. designed with the driver in mind

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Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is impression as unusual as the complete truck, which of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc a robust radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is promises integrated folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼsconstruction-specifi usable window areac and an Also benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will beoftough innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is New for the Arocs are the product Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an groups Loader and Grounder.

The important ones are now closest to the driver, and the innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. steering wheel has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised Stalks andnow controls arranged in priority so the most world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another Mercedes-Benz result provides structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. tractorwhich units isan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior which are among the lightest vehicles structure upright A-pillars, which This means features an extra more 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of from incab thean construction sector – as well as 3 of interior space. give the additional m storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on 8x4/4 concrete mixers with 32-tonne 300 litres (10.5 ft) of This means board.“The caban isextra optimised both for cu work and storage capacity, as well as comfort on maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said.

“Agreater better bed, board.“The cab is optimised work and The Arocs Grounder is for designed integrated parking cooler, new both lighting and low leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, operating under difficult noise levels among other features, all increase integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low Centres conditions. to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant According relaxation and a good across the noise levels among other features, all increase nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means less it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient UK chance pleasant relaxation aare good tired and more alert.” andwhich has been a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, in turnmanufactured means driversto arebe less We give £5 to Production of uncompromising thealert.”

Volvo FH will start in spring tired and more and robust for2013 the and two steering front axles. Fourcharity for Europeantoughest market.

Production of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 jobs the construction site. axle versions with one front for andthe three

and a focus ontofuel economy.

Details were ith scarce when weofwent stability in employment than is a minimum 400 press ahead roles of theto official launch on usually expected for our industry.” fill and a period September 5,Details the Swedish were scarce when we went New to employees will be given ofbut unprecedented press ahead of theNews official on manufacturer told Truckstop thelaunch a detailed induction and training growth, the award winning September 5, but the Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro programmes are thorough and business is on the hunt for new manufacturer told Truckstop News the 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount ongoing employees. new improvements.

FHs will be available in both Euro throughout a driver’s of upgrades and rom onwards, the German time at Transline.

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

Stephen Carr, National I-Shift automated transmission, claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on 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 ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport.

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

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

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

Thevehicles current Actros holds the Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. trained and 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 anflexample with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off or 0870 6091540 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 a four per training and monthly Fuel The business operateswhich across employees, and want youfuel toassistance get by – programs version are available have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim to its cutaim Cotswold Medicals Ltd Theimprovement.

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

Due Coverdale House The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be changing driving and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81volume guests took turns to head on aof17-mile test fastest growing Little Sodbury End one of therange UK’s to the of work coming our asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied fitted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge ofknowledge how toThe drive for maximum Bristol BS37 6QE ofroute to drive for maximum conditions. included singleand dual- of applications. drive, chosen tohow simulate a variety of typical recruiters. way, carefully we are able to offer more reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads.

Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

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

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

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

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

Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium feature on page 8 per cent.

Together I-See and other the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May food wasteinand animal by-products Pointon & per cent.

Together I-See andof other minor enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton Park two-seater racing cars recycling piloted byspecialist professional drivers. truck canJohn offer. improvements, the result iscircuit fuel consumption feature on page 8 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 feature on page 8 can dropsummed by up toup 10 per cent.

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

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

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

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

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

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However, road safety charity Brake said it was disappointed with the new limits. “The decision to increase HGV speed limits is short-sighted and runs against work to more effectively manage traffic speeds and reduce casualties on our roads,” said Brake campaigns manager, Gary Rae. “The relationship between speed and casualties is a proven one, so allowing the largest vehicles on our roads to

reach higher speeds more often risks more deaths, serious injuries and additional cost to the taxpayer.

“The government itself has admitted that this move will likely have no economic or road safety benefit,” Rae concluded. “It is a move designed to legitimise the dangerous behaviour of those who already break the speed limit while putting the safety of the law-abiding majority second.

“It sets a dangerous precedent that if traffic laws are persistently flouted, the government would rather change them than enforce them.”

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“This was a very high-profile movement and the trailers performed well throughout,” said Allelys transport manager, Robert Ford.

“You can’t acquire a trailer for this kind of work off the shelf; we liaised closely with the design team at Andover to get the specification just right. Our two companies have worked together over many years and we know from first-hand experience that Andover’s products are built to last.”

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Allelys spec’d Andover five-axle low-loaders for Hitachi train move

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capacity neck and a 60-tonne rear bogie, with each axle rated at 15 tonnes and built by Tecma in Italy – selected for its ability to make the specialist solid axles Andover required for the job.

The two trailers also feature a robust Goldhofer steering system, which can reach full lock even when loaded and stationary.

Also key to the specification is a hydraulic suspension, which allows for 260 mm of travel and can cope with the punishing action of driving across rail lines with a heavy load, while also offering height adjustment for loading and unloading.

The trailers collected each carriage of the new train from a pair of rubber-tyred shipping bogies, which had securely held the 125 mph train on its journey by sea from Japan.

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SPECIAL-EDITION TGX IS NO ROAR DEAL

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erman truck-maker MAN has revealed a new ‘100 Years Edition’ of its flagship TGX D38. The special-edition truck will be available with 520 or 560 bhp engines and special equipment includes highlypolished stainless steel front and side bars with integrated LED accent lighting, oversize light bar with four halogen high-beam headlights, and stainless steel cab steps.

On the exterior, the D38 features two flaming lions on both sides of the cab – and the lion motif continues on the seat coverings inside.

“The ‘100 Years Edition’ offers the unique performance and efficiency of the TGX D38 with the added features of a real eye-chatcher – and all ex-works,” said Heinz-Jürgen Löw, director of sales & marketing, MAN. “I am already looking forward to seeing these trucks on the street.”

The truck was premiered at MAN’s Trucknology Days in Munich, which took place over March 19-21. The manufacturer said it

has produced new paint colours for the model: MAN stone grey metallic, MAN D38 red, MAN steel blue metallic and MAN crystal white metallic. Dura-Bright EVO aluminium wheels are also fitted.

In-cab comfort is taken care of with airsprung comfort seats for the driver and codriver with lumbar vertebra support, shoulder adjustment and heating. Sun blinds, reading lights, foot supports and armrests are also included, along with a multi-function steering wheel, independent heating and a coolbox.

MAN’s ‘Plus’ infotainment package is also included, which combines upgraded sound system, MAN Media Truck Advanced navigation radio with specialist truck-navigation software, USB input for music and a charger for smartphones, infra-red remote control and Bluetooth hands-free system.

MAN will be launching the ‘100 Years Edition’ TGX D38 throughout Europe, with the first customers taking delivery of the trucks in July 2015.

Flagship ‘100 Years Edition’ D38 comes with a huge range of options as standard

MILLERS PULLS IN TOP- MOUNTAIN HIGH ON T TWINS POWER RECOVERY SPECIAL E ast Midland waste management recycling firm Mid UK Recycling Ltd has added two 44-tonne Renault Range T460 6x2 units with walking-floor trailers to its 70-strong, Scania-dominated fleet.

Supplied by Thompson Commercials in Boston, the new Range Ts joined Mid UK Recycling’s transport division, Mountain Transport. They are the first units supplied with factory-fitted load indicators which show both the unit’s and trailer’s weights on the dashboard, and are coupled to two French-manufactured Legras FMA15 moving-floor trailers.

The Range Ts collect waste residues from across the UK for recycling or further processing into recovered fuels, with the

Director Jack Miller said the firm’s new FH16 is “top of the game”

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ancashire-based Millers of Longton Ltd has taken delivery of its first-ever brandnew recovery vehicle – a Volvo FH16750 6x4 rigid equipped with a 40-tonne rotator fitted by Boniface Engineering of Thetford, Norfolk.

The truck was supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials of Preston, for which Millers has carried out recovery services over the past 10 years– often using its Volvo FH12, which it purchased four years ago.

“The FH12 is now 11 years old, but it has proved to be such a dependable workhorse,” said Millers director, Jack Miller. “Based on this experience and our relationship with Volvo, it

was really a ‘fait accompli’ that for our firstever brand-new truck we’d turn to Volvo.”

Since its arrival at Millers, the top-power FH16-750 rigid has proven a worthy addition to the fleet. “This really is a fantastic truck,” Miller said. “Everything about it is lovely. It’s a good truck to be in, a good truck to drive and I would say the 750 is ‘top of the game’ in terms of horsepower. In fact, ‘it does everything it says on the tin’.

“Ultimately, our business is about being relied upon when something’s gone wrong,” he concluded. “Our customers are relying on us, often in difficult circumstances, so we need the ultimate in dependability from our vehicles.”

IMMIGRANT CRISIS REACHES “EPIDEMIC” LEVELS

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he problem of illegal immigrants in the French port of Calais attempting to gain access to the UK by boarding trucks en route to ferry terminals has reached “epidemic” proportions, according to new figures released by the Daily Express.

The British newspaper said border officials are catching more than 100

stowaways every day – and said critics are now labelling the problem a “national security crisis”.

The Express reported 30,000 migrants were caught attempting illegal entry into the UK between April and December 2014, representing a rise of 57 per cent over 2013 figures.

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trucks being assessed alongside a Scania and an MAN for fuel efficiency, driver acceptance, service and downtime.

“We have previously had a great experience with a Renault Premium and have recently read great things about the new Euro 6 vehicles in the press and had a favourable demonstration,” said transport director, Nick Mountain. “It was these factors, together with a great package from Thompson Commercials, that persuaded me to go with the two Renault Range T vehicles.

“The vehicles have been on the road a few weeks and the drivers have been very receptive – in fact, one of them who has been driving for over 20 years commented it was the best truck he’d ever driven!”

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Charlotte is a 19-year-old medical student from Liverpool University and was travelling home for Easter on Friday night when her bright yellow coloured VW Polo broke down in the slow lane on the south-bound M6 roadworks.

With no hard shoulder, and vehicles passing her in the only other lane at 50 mph, there was no escape route for her. She was distraught and near hysterical when a hero lorry driver in the outside lane stopped his lorry, holding up the oncoming traffic, and he pushed my daughter in

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her vehicle – yes, PUSHED her BY HIMSELF – to safety some way up the roadworks.

It took seconds, but this kind, gentle giant of a man saved my daughter that night.

Charlotte was too emotional to take his details, so I need help to find him so we can thank him for his act of heroism.

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British & European Trucks of the 1980s Author: Colin Peck Publisher: Veloce ISBN: 978-1-845844-17-2 Price: £10 (Amazon) Fury Actors: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf Run time: 134 mins Certificate: 15 Price: £9.99 (Amazon) This engaging, brutal and gritty movie sees Brad Pitt return to WWII after his turn in Inglorious Basterds as part of a close-knit US tank crew fighting their way through the last turns of the war. A strong cast, surefooted direction and a palpable sense of realism help make this one of the best war movies of recent years.

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Author Colin Peck has put together a fine compendium of trucks at work on the roads in Britain and on the Continent during the heady days of the 1980s. Printed by Veloce as part of its Those were the days… series, the paperback book runs at 96 pages and includes over 100 cracking (mostly full colour) photos of lorries on the job alongside some insightful (and nostalgic) information about the manufacturers active at the time. British marques covered in the manufacturer A-Z include Bedford, Dennis, ERF, Foden, Ford, Leyland, Scammell and Seddon-Atkinson, alongside European producers such as Astra, Berliet, DAF, Faun, FTF, Ginaf, Iveco, MagirusDeutz, MAN, Merc, Scania, Tatra, Volvo and lots more. Comprehensive and compelling, this is well worth picking up.

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DVSA DELIVERS NEW LOADING GUIDE FOR DRIVERS

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he Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has produced a new guide to help commercial vehicle drivers and operators transport loads securely.

The guide, which DVSA said has been developed with co-operation with the transport industry, sets out information such as who’s responsible for load securing; the consequences of poor load security; and how DVSA enforces the rules.

At the same time, it aims to give practical advice about loading different types of vehicles and carrying different types of loads.

The guide includes videos so drivers can find out what DVSA looks for when it stops a vehicle at the roadside, and how different load securing systems can be used to ensure safe carriage.

DVSA said during 2013, it issued over 2000 prohibitions to vehicles which presented a road

safety risk because of their load security.

“Everybody involved in the transport chain needs a good understanding of load securing,” said DVSA chief executive, Alastair Peoples. “The guide shows examples of good practice that can be used, and the serious consequences of poor load securing.

“DVSA will continue to take action against drivers and operators who transport unsecure loads. I encourage all operators to take time to read the guide and follow the practical advice.”

Jack Semple, director of policy at the Road Haulage Association (RHA), added: “We are pleased to have been involved in the production of this guide, particularly in ensuring the responsibility of the consignor, who is loading the vehicle, is given equal prominence to that of the operator and of the driver.”

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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 From a legal highways authorities have a duty to ensure that the few days ago I started watching a TV programme that showed howevent a northern trucks provided for the made 10 journeys - a perspective, total city tackled its highway pothole problem.ofThe council a small army of almost 700had miles covered on the day.highways under their control are not dangerous. If they are proved to have failed see our inspectors and road workers available to investigate, measure and assess complying withand this at duty byend applying criteria set by the Courts someone On each trip, the mpg figure the achievedinwas recorded the of thethe day the winner was Craigand Stewart, an Haulage, injury, or their is damaged because of thempg dangerous level of danger posed by potholes either spotted by themmanager or reported by members logistics at Widnes-based Raysuffers Stewart whovehicle averaged an impressive 11.4 in the condition 510 ACCIDENT of theinroad pavement, then 2545 that authority be required to provide compensation. of the public, and when appropriate fill them in,bhp butV8-powered usually only asActros a temporary Steven Hinchliffe 2551, and 11.8 mpg theor 450 bhp Actros model. will Between journeys, guests also measure. Not surprisingly, the council staff were keen to‘hot show howofefficient their Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers. enjoyed laps’ the Oulton Statistics show that millions of pounds are paid out each year by UK councils in feature on page 8 systems were and that, despite funding cutbacks,Transport they kept manager the roads and footpaths PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Mark May of foodcompensation waste and animal by-products recycling specialist Pointon roads & and legal costs because of the poor state ofJohn the country’s and in as good an order as they could. maintenance, but despite this (and as highlighted on the TV programme) they simply Sons, summed up the feelings of many pavements. when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and This simply begs the question why they do not just keep them in good do not have sufficient funds to resurface every road and pavement to the standard superbly organised.

Thea new driving experience was fantastic andbe if better the fuel order andThe avoid the claims being made.

It must surely to have a network However, members of the public questioned by the film makers painted ratherActros is brilliant. performance figures are be believed of it will an unbeatable all-round package.

Thealso previous Actros is a and that is actually needed. Instead they can often only provide a temporary fix (and to goodbequality roads and pavements, which would avoid the accidents different picture, as more often than not they had repeatedly reported whattoappeared very good truck - but this new one is a huge step forward.” the worst areas rather than to every defect reported) and this degrades over time and financial losses that members of the public currently suffer. However, as we know

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to them to be dangerous roads and footpaths, but nothing was done to remedy the situation for months or sometimes years. That said, it tended to be in the residential areas where these issues arose, because the council has to prioritise its resources into keeping the main arterial routes open and city centre paved areas safe.

Although I found the programme fairly entertaining, I knew that eventually the topic of accident compensation would be raised. As the media in general tends to promote the suggestion that most claimants are dishonest and their lawyers are fat cats, without actually showing the true reality, I gave up watching and turned the TV off!

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the problem simply reappears, requiring yet another temporary fix. councils do not have sufficient money to achieve this and the problems will therefore likely continue.

Allfor enquiries aretoimmediately to a We offer a completely no riskmade service However, in respectfree, of claims to -councils damage vehicles or passed for no matter what the outcome of the claim solicitor - who can usually say straight personal injurytofollowing is not guaranteed.

All councils follow The insurer LV has given the following report specifically regarding motor claims:you do not have pay us. an accident, successaway if we can help with your claim. similar procedure in respect of inspection of the roads and pavements under their • In areas worst hit by last year’s winter storms some councils have seen claims for If athe claim is successful you keep 100% of An experienced solicitor will handle your control, followedrecovered. by repairs and maintenance work according to their set criteria. If the compensation pothole damage rise by 23% claim and will explain everything clearly a specific has been identified and forcompletely repair at the time the aim is todefect achieve thealready maximum • In excess of 26,000 compensation claims were made in their last financial year, an Our andmarked keep you up to date. compensation you are entitled to as quickly damage or accident occurred, and there has not been a particularly long space of increase of 13% on their previous financial year You do not need to visit us - we can help as possible. time between identification by the council andyou the no damage accident, the Courts • In respect of pothole damage to cars, in the past 2 years councils have paid out matter or where you live.

We negotiate hard for the right result not usually councilnot to to have been atWe fault as athey allowedand a do more than £5 million in compensation it will is always in yourfind bestthe interests have veryshould ethicalbe approach sufficiently longfullperiod to carry out the work. Similarly, if ainsurers defect for settle before the extentinofwhich your injuries • In the past 12 months 16% of drivers (1 in every 6) have experienced damage to notrepair take commissions or pay is known. yourthe details. appears shortly after the council’s last inspection Courts will often take the view their vehicle as a result of poor road surfaces There are 2cannot elements yourresponsible compensation that they betoheld for any damage accident causedhelping by thatinjured We haveorbeen successfully for the injuries suffered - (2) for financial Potholes can often develop when rain or floodwater collects in the cracks in the road. (1)defect people for a long time - you are in safe they couldbecause not reasonably losses oras expenditure of the have been aware of it at that time.

If that water then repeatedly freezes and melts, this accelerates the deterioration of hands with us. accident, including lost income.

It is only when possible to show that the council breached theiraown procedures, the road surface. It is therefore not surprising that the councils in the areas affected We An has accident can have significant effect on ask the other party’s insurers to pay for eithermedical by failing to carryifout inspectionsyour or by long financial to effect situation the most by last winter’s storms have faced a large increase in compensation claims from private lifetaking - in thetoo current treatment thisproper will help you recover more quickly. to do nothing? repairs following their inspections, that claims can are you likelyafford to succeed.

That said, many motorists whose vehicles have been damaged. The type of damage caused could claims handlers appointed by councils appear to have a policy of denying every claim be anything from a punctured tyre and ruined wheel trim, to wrecked suspension. Of NOW take advantage our and detectivenowork risk service no matter what to its merits.

It can take a littleof tenacity when wading course it is not just cars that are affected, as vans and HGVs suffer the same risk of CALL through the inspection and repair records they provide to establish whether the claim damage, not to mention bikes (motorised or otherwise). As I know, badly maintained should continue or if they actually do have a valid defence. roads can also be the cause of quite serious accidents resulting in personal injury claims against the defaulting council.

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

Tel: 01733 353 376 Fax: 01733 557 235 RULES REGARDING RED DIESEL E-mail: sarah.willmott@kelseypb.co.uk

I have recently been asked a few questions regarding the use of red diesel, in particular in works vehicles. There is some very -useful byNews HMRC this topic.

13 - Hinchcliffes Solicitors Accident guidance Spot half pagegiven Truckstop - Issueon 341.indd 1 The first thing to say is that as a rule of thumb, apart from specific scenarios, you must always use duty-paid fuel.

So, what are rebated fuels, and can they be used as fuel in a road vehicle? Rebated heavy oils include gas oil, usually marked and dyed, also called red diesel and kerosene. Broadly speaking, you cannot use that as fuels in a road vehicle. It is against the law to use these oils (for example, gas oil or kerosene) as fuel in a road vehicle unless you get a licence from HMRC to pay the difference between the full rate of duty on the fuel and the rebated rate actually paid on the fuel used.

There are some circumstances whereby a vehicles can use rebated heavy oils as road fuel. However, only vehicles which are specifically excluded from the legal definition of ’road vehicle’ may use rebated heavy oil as road fuel.

These are known as ‘excepted vehicles’. Unless the vehicle is included as an ‘excepted vehicle’, it counts as a ‘road vehicle’ and must use fully duty-paid fuel.

There are circumstances whereby it is possible to repay rebate to allow rebated oil to be used on the road. In exceptional circumstances, you can repay the rebate on

rebated heavy oil and then legally use it as road fuel, or, if the oil is kerosene, as fuel to propel ‘excepted vehicles’ or as fuel in the engine of a road vehicle. In order to do this, you must have a licence from HMRC, known as a ‘red diesel licence’ before you can pay the rebate on rebated heavy oil.

Red diesel licences are primarily designed for ‘excepted vehicles’ that normally do not travel on public roads at all. HMRC give this authority only where a vehicle must occasionally use public roads in exceptional circumstances, where HMRC accepts it would be unnecessarily obstructive to require the user to take the necessary action to avoid using rebated heavy oil on the public road.

Any anticipated use of the public road must be a rare and very limited occurrence. Each application will be judged on its merit, but it is unlikely that HMRC will authorise your application for a licence if you expect to use the public road regularly or as part of a routine.

HMRC is also likely to refuse any applications in respect of vehicles that have no entitlement to use red diesel under any circumstances.

To come back to the issue regarding ‘works trucks’, these vehicles are considered to be ‘excepted vehicles’.

To qualify as a ‘works truck’, the vehicle must be a goods

vehicle designed for use in private premises. It must only be used on public roads: (a) for carrying goods between private premises and a 13/04/2015 vehicle on a road within one kilometre of those premises (b) in passing from one part of private premises to another (c) in passing between private premises and other private premises in a case where the premises are within one kilometre of each other, or (d) in connection with road works at the site of the works or within one kilometre of the site of the works In the context of this category, a goods vehicle is a vehicle constructed or adapted for use and used for the conveyance of goods or burden of any description (whether in the course of trade or not).

Typical works trucks include fork lift trucks, ‘shunt’ vehicles designed to haul articulated trailers and their goods around sites, and special vehicles which lift and move freight containers around sites. Typically, the vehicle will have a maximum speed well below road traffic speeds of 30+ mph and will lack many of the features, such as braking and lighting systems, required under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

A tractor towing a trailer is not a works truck.

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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Roadking’s new truck stop at Holyhead is the result of a £6.5m investment

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new 200-space truck stop is set paved, 19,900 m² truck park, which was to open at Parc Cybi, Holyhead on laid by hand.

May 7. The £6.5 million project, The hub building is nearly 1000 m² and is built at a location one mile form Holyhead equipped with large, modern showers and port, will serve the transport industry and is wash facilities, and the building can handle hoped to relieve parking congestion in the 120 covers split between its café and bar town. area.

The truck stop has been developed Also available is a truck wash, free WIFI,

by Roadking and Conygar Investment cash machine, coin-operated laundry, pool Company, and comes after a year of growth table, sleeping rooms, and a meeting room at the port. Freight and passenger figures for hire. are up, and Roadking said it anticipates the Security is provided by full-perimeter facility will be frequented by drivers travelling fencing, flood lighting, ANPR barrier exit and to and from Ireland using the shortest and CCTV throughout. fastest crossings.

Roadking the Truckers price forstar, parking is The four winners of RTITB training flank said Ice Road Lisa Kelly.

The purpose-built facility has a blockestimated to start from £7 (inc VAT).

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

With the September 2014 Driver CPC deadline fast approaching, this was a prize coveted by all who entered, not only saving them a great deal of money, but also ensuring

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

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

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

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August 1-2, 2015

Llandudno Transport Festival Picturesque road runs and excellent static truck show at Bodafon Fields, Llandudno www.llantransfest.co.uk

Truckfest Scotland Trucks galore at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh www.truckfest.co.uk

May 3-4, 2015 Truckfest Peterborough The biggest truck celebration on the calendar is back at the East of England Showground, Peterborough www.truckfest.co.uk

August 8-9, 2015 Wessex Truck Show Third outing for this fine new truck show in taking place in Yeovil, Somerset www.wessextruckshow.co.uk

May 9, 2015 Help for Heroes Truck Convoy Meeting at M1 Junction 9 Truck Stop at 10 am and leaving at 11 am for a convoy through Dunstable towards Leighton Buzzard, followed by an event with live music, stalls and more – all in aid of Help for Heroes.

To enter, contact Graham on 07916 538625

May 24, 2015 Truck Pull Challenge Come and witness the 2015 wordrecord attempt on the Spring bank holiday weekend at Merry-Walks, Stroud, Gloucestershire. www.truckpullchallenge.co.uk

May 24-25, 2015 Truckmania!

Modern and vintage trucks on show at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu www.beaulieu.co.uk

Saturday, June 6, 2015 Angus Truck Show Shining metal on show at Haughmuir, Brechin. For details, call Scott Keith on 07786 075929 or email skeith79@icloud.com

June 13-14, 2015 Thirsk Truck Gathering Trucks galore at the Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart, Blakey Lane, Thirsk.

Contact Nick on 07702 313202 or visit www.thirsktruckgathering. co.uk

July 4-5, 2015 Truckfest South West & Wales The best in the West on display at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern www.truckfest.co.uk

JULY 22-26, 2015 The War & Peace Revival One of the largest military vehicle spectaculars in the world at the Folkestone Racecourse, Kent www.thewarandpeacerevival.co.uk

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Just off the A2 in Dover 6-7 Menzies Road, Port Zone, Dover, CT16 2HQ. GPS: N 51.15055 E 1.28861

August 15-16, 2015 Truckfest Ireland Show vehicles, monster trucks and more at Balmoral Park, Lisburn www.truckfest.co.uk

September 5-6, 2015 Shropshire Truck Show Family-friendly truck extravaganza at the Oswestry Showground www.shropshiretruckshow.co.uk

September 12-13, 2015 Truckfest South East See the South East’s best vehicles at the Kent Showground, Detling www.truckfest.co.uk

September 19-20, 2015 Truckfest North West Truckfest comes to the North West in this new show at the Cheshire Showground, Knutsford www.truckfest.co.uk

October 3-4, 2015 Truckfest Original The ‘original’ Truckfest returns to the Newark Showground, Newark www.truckfest.co.uk

BTRA Truck Racing Event s May 23-24, Pe mbr June 13-14, Th ey ruxton July 25-26, D onington August 8-9, Si lverstone September 19 -20, Snetterto n October 10-1 1, Pembrey November 78, Brands Hatch

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• Automatic Number Plate Recognition.

• Multilingual Staff.

LAUNDRETTE • Excellent Home Cooked Food.

• Male and Female Washroom and ON SITE! Hot Shower Facilities.

• Free Wifi and TV in the Lounge and Bar. • Cargo Handling and Storage Facilities.

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The operator is part of the ADMP Group, which has also commissioned another 28 Actros over the last two years. The majority of these vehicles also wear the DJB Haulage livery, while the rest work in Willmotts Transport colours.

All are Actros 2545 models with flatfloored BigSpace cabs and 449 bhp straightsix engines with PowerShift 3 automated transmissions.

The latest arrivals are based at DJB’s new two-acre depot on Southampton’s Marchwood Industrial Estate, and pull 40 ft and 20 ft skeletal trailers, including specialised ‘splitter’ versions. The operator moves over 15,000 containers a year for shipping lines and freight forwarders.

Willmotts Transport, meanwhile, operates from the logistics centre at the Group’s headquarters on the Quarry Way Business Park in Shepton Mallett, Somerset, and offers a wide range of transport and warehouse storage services, with a particular focus on the retail sector. It

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is also a member of the Palletforce network.

Willmotts Transport and DJB Haulage run a combined fleet of 80 trucks, all but nine of them 44-tonne tractor units. As recently as 2011, only four of its vehicles were by Mercedes-Benz. Today, more than 30 wear three-pointed stars, with two other marques accounting for the remainder.

“With regular returns of 9-10 mpg the Actros is, on the whole, the most fuelefficient vehicle on our fleet,” said Group transport manager, Andy Tuck. “The latest Euro 6 versions are proving every bit as economical to operate as their predecessors.

“Our drivers are also very happy with their roomy, well-appointed cabs, while the strikingly modern appearance of the Actros on the road can only enhance our own company’s image.”

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WARNED DAF: TRUCK ‘PLATOONING’ WILL DRIVERS AS THIEVES TARGET CASH IN THE CAB AUTOMATE DRIVING DUTIES T T ruck-maker DAF has demonstrated its ‘EcoTwin’ automated truck concept in front of Dutch and Belgian government officials on the N270 near Helmond.

The trial involved two truck combinations – wirelessly linked via WiFi – driving a short distance from each other, with the driver in the second truck not being required to accelerate, brake and steer.

According to DAF, this was the first such demonstration to take place in the Netherlands.

The concept of two trucks cooperating by driving a short distance from each other using automated driving technology has been dubbed ‘2-Truck platooning’. DAF said the intention of its EcoTwin experiment with TNO – the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research – was to show the second vehicle is technically able to follow a short distance from the front vehicle, using radar and camera information, thanks to wireless communication between the two vehicles.

During this process, the second vehicle can automatically accelerate, brake and even steer.

The manufacturer said the objective of the project is to reduce the gap between the two truck combinations as far as possible, so fuel savings of 10 per cent can be achieved in the long term, along with equivalent reductions in CO² emissions.

“Just because we have showed ‘automated platooning’ with two trucks is technically

DAF said its EcoTwin concept should be ready for the road by 2020

feasible, that doesn’t mean we are actually there yet,” said DAF’s chief engineer, Ron Borsboom. “We still need to do quite a lot of development work to ensure the technology is completely reliable in any situation.

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With truck drivers having to take regular breaks because of road safety laws – often in remote places such as lay-bys – the potential risk of becoming a victim of thieves is significant.

Fuel card provider UK Fuels said over the last month, taxi drivers in Dundee, Belfast, Edinburgh and Milton Keynes have been the target of robberies. It said they are easy targets for thieves as they’re known to carry cash, and stressed that other commercial drivers can be seen as ‘soft’ targets as they carry cash for fuel and other expenses.

“Sadly, it is not uncommon to hear reports of drivers being targeted by criminals for carrying large amounts of cash,” said UK Fuels marketing director, Jakes de Kock. “Obviously drivers need to be able to pay for fuel, hotels, food on the go and so on, but it’s important for businesses to look into alternative methods of payment, such as fuel cards.”

He said fuel cards can also help protect operators from internal fraud, as all expenditure is tracked and recorded.

“It’s a sad fact that some drivers see expenses as an opportunity to subsidise their wage,” de Kock said. “Fuel obviously provides one of the best chances, as without monitoring in place, it’s difficult to say exactly how much fuel drivers are actually using.”

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ewly branded Williams Transport Services, part of the Williams Shipping Group, has taken on a mixed fleet of top-spec Euro 6 DAF XF tractor units to furnish its specialist logistics and general haulage operations.

Trucks include three XF510 FTG Super Space Cabs plated at 65 tonnes, two 44-tonne XF460 FTG Space Cabs and an XF460 FTR Space Cab with 47-tonne HIAB Crane.

The new DAFs are the first to wear the company’s new livery and entered service on March 1, running throughout the UK and the Northern European mainland.

Now an entirely DAF operation, Williams’ current Euro 6 trucks replace existing Euro 5 models, which the firms said had given “ultrareliable” service.

Williams Shipping is a multi-disciplined operation, including towage and marine services, container hire and sales, warehousing, marine lubricant supply and an extensive specialist trailer hire fleet. The firm’s truck fleet has been all DAF for over 30 years.

“We have a number of heavy-haulage trucks performing some specialist tasks which demand some unusual chassis specifications,” said company director, Jonathan Williams.

“Our local DAF dealer, Adams Morey, bends over backwards to ensure we get the precise equipment for our needs.

“DAFaid is just so quick off the mark,” he added. “Having a well-drilled, highly-motivated roadside assistance service behind you is worth its weight in gold. Peace-of-mind counts for a lot in that respect.”

Williams Shipping operates a range of specialist trailer equipment, including flat-beds and low-loaders, to accommodate a diverse array of loads.

“Our drivers have to be multi-skilled,” added Williams. “Quay-side manoeuvres are hazardous enough, but our guys show enormous expertise outside the cab, too.

Williams drivers have to be expert in securing awkward loads. Load restraint is a science in itself and, for obvious reasons, it’s crucial to our reputation.”

The company took delivery of a range of DAFs to work on UK and European ops

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empston Hardwick, Bedfordshirebased G Moore Haulage has bought its seventh MAN TGM18.250 with HYVA skip-loader body and sheeting system, all fitted by Thompsons (UK) Ltd at its factory in Blackburn.

The vehicles have been supplied under the MAN Trucks To Go scheme (TTG), which aims to reduce lead times for customers by cutting the need to wait for a factory build slot for their vehicle.

“This order brought us our 200th sale under the scheme for 2014 and clearly highlights the

ornwall-based HR Jasper & Son has added a 480 bhp Euro 6 Iveco Stralis Hi-Road rigid to its fleet, which the firm said will enable it to step up deliveries to London as the business expands.

The family-run firm, which has operated since 1903, specialises in providing lamb for the wholesale and restaurant trade. It runs a fleet of six vehicles, all of which are Iveco.

“We have seen increasing demand for our lamb from London and we needed a vehicle which has the power to cope with the hills we get around Cornwall, but which can also tackle inner-urban deliveries,” said transport manager, Steve Rogers.

“We get great performance from our Stralis tractors, so we asked Iveco for a solution to our problem – and it proposed this high-powered Stralis rigid with a rearsteering axle.”

The vehicle was supplied by Pannell Commercials and is mounted with a Gray & Adams reefer body, along with a Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 temperature control unit.

HR Jasper & Son sources lamb from farms across the West Country to ensure it supplies only the highest quality meat for restaurants and wholesalers UK-wide.

“Our fleet will make seven trips a week to London,” Rogers continued. “Iveco has provided us with the perfect spec truck for this journey, as it allows us to use routes that would be impossible for articulated vehicles.”

The firm’s latest Stralis is powered by Iveco’s Cursor 11 engine with HI-SCR aftertreatment and will cover up to 150,000 miles a year. The company said it expects to keep the vehicle in service for eight years.

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convenience and benefits of the programme, where vehicles are ready to go straight away to meet customer demand,” said MAN TTG representative, Neil Stoddart.

Company owner Glen Moore added: “We will have eight MANs in our fleet when this order is completed, and we hope this will be the start of a continued relationship with MAN. “The vehicles are lighter than our previous fleet and have given us a greater payload, which we appreciate,” Moore concluded. “The competitive deal and the three-year warranty helped seal the deal.”

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lue Arrow, one of the UK’s largest recruiters of lorry drivers, has just released a petition aimed at the Department for Transport challenging them to set and enforce minimum standards for lorry drivers’ toilet facilities across the UK.

Sign and share the petition here: tinyurl.com/drivewithpride

Addressing the needs of the industry

The motivation behind this campaign is clear and simple: it’s an issue that matters to drivers.

Working closely with Gillian Kemp, founder of Truckers’ Toilets UK, Blue Arrow has built a body of evidence that illustrates the extent of the problem. What’s also become clear is that the availability of clean, working toilet facilities is preventing much-needed new drivers from joining the industry.

Mark Manaton, Blue Arrow’s CEO, said: “Lorry drivers are the backbone of the UK’s infrastructure, and yet aren’t currently getting the basic right of access to clean, working toilets. We know first-hand that drivers are suffering. Our petition is the first step in our campaign to do something about it. It’s also vital in terms of the impending driver shortage – how can we attract young people to an

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A target of 100,000 signatures

The aim is to secure the 100,000 signatures required to put pressure on the government to discuss this problem.

But more fundamentally, the aim is to raise awareness of this issue, because it’s rarely discussed or understood outside the driving industry. The general public need to know the truth.

A promise to refurbish a truck stop Whatever the outcome of the petition, Blue Arrow is going to refurbish a truck stop toilet facility, and is calling on drivers to share their experiences of LGV toilet facilities across the UK. Despite only being released very recently, the petition has already secured a huge amount of support.

Contact Blue Arrow

If you have any questions regarding Blue Arrow’s campaign, please email drivewithpride@bluearrow.co.uk And if you’re a driver currently looking for work, please text ‘PRIDE’ to 82222.

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orklift truck manufacturer MOFFETT (part of Cargotec’s Hiab business) has said it will be donating and auctioning a special edition 70th anniversary truckmounted forklift for charity as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations.

The special-edition truck will be a oneoff build featuring a custom paint finish in platinum silver and anniversary edition branding. The model type and specification will be selected to complement the fleet requirements of the winning customer.

The manufacturer said the money raised from the winning bid will be donated to charities chosen by the winners and runners-up of the MOFFETT World Championship 2015. Qualification rounds began in April across Europe, South Africa, Australia and the USA, with the

championship finals being held in October in Dundalk, Ireland.

“We encourage all of our customers to be generous with their auction bids, because MOFFETT will donate the entire winning bid to charity,” said Keith Quigley, senior vice president, truck mounted forklifts, Hiab. “By asking the finalists of the MOFFETT World Championship to choose their favourite charities in their home towns, we hope many local people will really benefit from the money raised.

“We value our close working partnerships with our customers, and we think this is a fine way to celebrate our 70th anniversary.”

The online charity auction will run until September 30, 2015 and bidders can find more information – and pledge their bids – by registering at moffettjubilee.com

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ith the good weather making itself very welcome, what could be finer than a short break just ‘messing about on the river’? And so, this issue we’re off to the Norfolk Broads and the picturesque waterside village of Horning, on the River Bure.

This true old-fashioned English village boasts its own ferry, marina, shops, restaurant and tea rooms, as well as the beautiful church of St Benedict which was established

in the 13th century. After browsing the sleepy village streets, take lunch at a riverside pub then stroll down to the marina for a trip along the Bure on the paddle boat ‘Southern Comfort’.

Just a few minutes’ drive away, there’s the awardwinning outdoor adventure park BeWILDerwood, with its magical treehouses, storytelling, boat trips, zip wires, jungle bridges and more. Based on the magical series of children’s books written by local author and creator of BeWILDerwood, Tom Blofeld, this is an experience not to be missed.

If you’re looking for something a little more sedate, Burnham Thorpe is the birthplace of Horatio Nelson and offers a peaceful village to explore and All Saints Church, where Nelson’s father was rector. Close by, there is the windmill and watermill at Burnham Overy, or perhaps discover the main village of Burnham Market, about four miles from the sea. With brick and flint cottages set around a traditional village green, this larger village is also well known for its modern shops and selection of eating houses. You could even strike out further and pay a visit to Cromer pier, enjoying its famous crab and taking in a show at the Pavilion Theatre. For more information and plenty of photos of the area, visit www.tournorfolk.co.uk

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Where to stay:

The Swan Inn sits on the banks of the River Bure in the picturesque village of Horning. First built in the 17th century, accommodation in this sprawling pub is comfortable and some rooms have a stunning view of the river. Perfectly placed for riverside strolls, The Swan provides a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay.

Current deal: The Swan Inn offers a double room with river view at £79 per night for two people, including continental breakfast. Upgrade to full English breakfast is available.

Tel: 08451 551551 for bookings or Swan Inn direct on 01692 630316 Web: www.vintageinn.co.uk/theswaninnhorning/accommodation

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BY YOUR INSURANCE? T here is a question all truck drivers need to ask themselves: ‘Have I been involved in a road traffic accident while driving my LGV at work?’

This would appear to be a very straightforward question to answer.

However, if you have answered ‘yes’, you may find you are no longer fully covered by your insurer should you then have an accident in your own vehicle. This is likely to be the case if you have renewed your own insurance policy since the accident and failed to declare it.

Andrew Drewary CMILT, consultant accident analyst working on behalf of 3Sixty Fleet, says: “Most lorry drivers who have had a road traffic accident in their employer’s LGV believe they only need report it to their transport manager. However, this is not the case – and failure to notify the insurer of their own vehicle or any policy they are a named driver, could have far-reaching implications.”

Following a road traffic accident while driving a company LGV, lorry drivers will report the matter to their transport manager and complete the obligatory Accident Report Form. In most cases, this is the only thing they believe they have to do. However, for the more serious types of accident, they may be interviewed by an investigator from their employer’s insurance company or face

criminal driving offences following a police investigation.

“Regardless how serious an accident is or how formal or informal the investigation is following an accident in their employers LGV, all lorry drivers have a responsibility to report the accident to the insurer of their own vehicle,” Drewary says. “The lorry driver should not be misled into believing it is just a matter for their employer to deal with. Failure to notify their own insurer could mean they are no longer fully insured to drive their own vehicle.”

There is one main reason why most lorry drivers who have had an accident while driving their employer’s LGV do not report an accident to their own insurer. This is because they believe there is no need to, as the accident has not involved the vehicle they own and insure personally.

To a degree, this is may seem a reasonable enough reason, but on the whole it is not a very good excuse for a lorry driver to use. On closer inspection of their own insurance policy, it will clearly state: ‘If you have an accident you must report it immediately.’ It does not specify that it has to be an accident in the vehicle they own.

Most insurance policies are renewed automatically and the renewal information will normally advise that you do not have to do anything if you are happy with the new

premium. However, how many lorry drivers have received the renewal notification without giving another thought about the accident they had in their employer’s LGV? “There is a well-publicised driver shortage within the industry which is likely to last for a few more years,” Drewary continues. “Lorry drivers and their employers have invested a lot of time and money with Driver CPC training to secure their futures. However, failure to report an accident you have had to your own insurer when driving your employer’s LGV could mean you are no longer fully insured. Most people will only find this out when it is too late, and the consequences could be very costly indeed.”

Failure to report an accident could affect the company as much as the lorry driver.

Employers should look to introduce awareness seminars to bring this to the attention of their employees.

As for the lorry driver, they need to report all accidents they are involved in to their insurer so they remain fully insured. Thereafter, they need to co-operate fully with any investigation their employer’s insurer conducts. This is to ensure they are not held liable for the accident, or at least to try and mitigate their liability. This will then reduce the effect the accident will have on their own policy premium or that of a policy on which they are a named driver.

For more details, contact Andrew Drewary on 07817 043821 or email andy@3-sixtysolutions.co.uk

FRANCE TO ADOPT DRIVER MINIMUM WAGE REGS

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rench authorities are moving to apply a minimum wage on foreign drivers operating in the country in a step that follows Germany’s introduction of similar legislation at the start of the year.

Germany controversially introduced a minimum wage of €8.50 per hour on January 1, and France has now confirmed it plans to impose a similar minimum hourly wage of €9.61 for drivers involved in cabotage operations within its borders.

However, according to David Williams, the managing director of freight-forwarder Rhenus UK, the introduction of local wage rates for drivers travelling across EU territories is a backwards step “that goes against the ethos of the common, single market”.

Williams added that the new rules could have a major impact on the UK’s export drive and add unnecessary red tape, bureaucracy and cost to Europe’s faltering emergence from the recession.

“The free movement of people and

goods was one of the central pillars of the European market concept,” Williams said. “These moves bring complexity and cost to a trading bloc that is central to the prosperity of the UK.” Williams said he believed that if fully enacted, these raises in wage rates could increase haulage costs to EU countries by as much as five per cent. But he added that while there would be an inevitable hike in overall transport costs, there are steps UK firms can take to minimise the impact.

“Our planning department has already started to examine new routes and load factors to minimise the number of milk runs within certain territories,” Williams said. “Our understanding is that any loading or delivery of goods within a country is classed as cabotage, attracting potentially higher local wage rates; while drivers passing through a region are currently exempt.

“Luckily, we deal with high enough volumes to allow us to go direct with limited stops at distribution centres.”

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