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Asheavy The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium aretrucks, made quickly, changes all-new series of ondoing the heels of FH the new Loader and Grounder.

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

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with the driver in mind a result, the agency has enjoyed long-haul tractor unit range was the star and cancellations throughout Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Actros for long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was the star DVLA world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range was the star and a focus on fuel economy.

Details were scarce when we went to signifi cant growth over the last attraction for some of the North-West’s the day make it diffi cult to Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction for some of North-West’s wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides licence press ahead of and the official launch on To: ............................ steering for some of the the North-West’s year,attraction placing itself as the when number structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, leading road transport operators, at aa plan,” explains world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. a steady tractorwhich units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce weoperators, went keep to medicals leading road transport at for heavy-duty shortisan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m ofAninterior leading road operators, atdirector, a press ahead of transport the official on manufacturer toldto Truckstop News thelaunch one supplier some blue-chip launch event staged by leading which are among the lightest vehicles managing Carl Stairs. structure upright A-pillars, which launch event staged by leading an extra more 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means features September 5, but the Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro from incab thean construction sector – as well as radius launch event staged by the leading give the additional m of interior space. dealer Enza. nationaldistribution. suppliers, the envy this in mind, we set out storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on manufacturerand told Truckstop News “With

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We now have a 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 Held at is theVolvoʼs Oulton new Park I-See race circuit in Cheshire, the leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, trucks units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase the drivers ittractor offers better bespoke Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, thethe online system that function News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low long-haul tractor unit range was the star Centres efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions.

According to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good event gave invited guests their first chance to put the across the vehicle through its paces on UK roads. noise levels among other features, all increase The system, which works alongside the jobs, guaranteed minimum handles everything from driver attraction for some of the North-West’s function (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means are less construction sector will beon known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces UK roads.

UK New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longchance pleasant relaxation a good I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed The system, which works alongside the road transport operators, at abeen vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. hours and fiisxed shift patterns registrations, manning levels and tired and more alert.”

New Actros theby ultimate truck for longthe name Arocs. andwhich has idling speed. Maximum tractive power a four-axleleading vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, in turnmanufactured means driversto arebe less distance transport.

From outset, and to cut consumption five the per cent bydesigners I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed We give £5 to New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longProduction of the Volvo FH will start in spring distance transport.

From the outset, designers and launch event staged by leading tired and more alert.” engineers were determined to provide the best possible The new dump trucks, all-wheel drive uncompromising and robust for2013 the ranges from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will and two steering front axles. Fourwith a guarantee of a nontimesheets, through to invoicing about the route the truck storing information to cut consumption by five per cent by charity for distance transport.

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

Productiontoughest of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and dealer Enza. dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor jobs the construction site. every medical be achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three drives along.

“The next time the truck uses about the route the truck storing information cancellation policy.

Gone are and reporting.” engineers were determined to provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and for the European market. operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab the same I-See operates the time drives along.

“The next units and route, drop-side chassis vehicles willthe truck 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, asand welloptions, as a sweeping rangeand of cab sizes, engine ratings allowing to the cumbersome timesheets The Logistics People isin the the same route, I-See operates thecustomers accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, and fourtrade fair in April 2013. is completely new and comes vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab ratings and options, allowing customers to tailorengine vehicles perfectly for application. accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure at the with Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the progress is as economical asany possible,” - replaced by slick online Time axle vehicles, with 16 output variants an Record ISO: accredited form of the9001 new OM 473 engine. mixer Held chassis single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles perfectly for any application.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World event gave invited guests their first chance to put the progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, ranging from 238 bhp toresulting 625 bhp.

Mercedes said theisArocs will alsoof be tandem are through examples of the variety tailor vehicles perfectly for anyTruck application.

The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at – 40 tonnes gvw, but tests have vehicle its paces on UK roads.of and Attendance inVolvo a road organisation and a member Claes Nilsson, president, Truck Corporation. or 0870 6091540 New Actros is the ultimate premium The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straighttruck off for longshown theCorporation. new model is seven per centroad more frugal An additional five cent saving in faster, more accurate payroll. the REC, RHA and FTA. distance transport. new seven per cent more frugal for fuel economy atper 40istonnes butfuel road tests have Tempo, when specified to meet Euro emissions regulations, toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line. From the outset, designers and Anmodel additional five5gvw, per cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel engineers were determined to provide the best possible when to meet 5 emissions regulations, while the ultra-clean 6 be version shows aby four per shown new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal Tospecified the client, it Euro provides IfFuel you are a professional use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new standard, and the trucks will the PowerShift 3 automated driver Thecomfort, Arocsdriving has seven cabs available dynamics, safety, productivity and Package.

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

This package encompasses operating economy, as As wellsupplements as a sweeping range of cab available for order as a Euro 6 transmission, fi tted as a standard.

Drive in 14 different versions. professional, uniformed drivers looking for guaranteed work, training and monthly assistance – Fuel The 81ultra-clean guests turns to head out on –aaFuel 17-mile cent improvement. while the Euro 6 version shows four pertest trainingtook and monthly assistance engine ratings and options, allowing customers to version only. programs are available which have been to thesizes, compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice – and its aim to cut by Cotswold Medicals Ltd drive, carefully chosen to simulate acut variety of typical tailor vehicles perfectly for any application.

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81 guests took turns tofuel head on 17-mile test of pay and quality that have passed the Logistics good Advice – is and its aim is costs toout fuela costs byrates cent Coverdale House The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs also beWorld Record changing driving styles and increasing The current Actros holdscan the Guinness driving conditions.

The included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen toroute simulate a out variety of17-mile typical changing driving styles and increasing Little Sodbury End The 81 guests took turns to head on a test People Driving Assessment, fast service, give Logistics People a Mark May reckons the newatMercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. for fuel economy 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have Bristol BS37 6QE asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum carriageway roads.

Each of the four demonstrator knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions.

The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. trucks provided for the route event made 10 journeys - aon total exhaust-gas turbocharger The drive confi726870. gurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. and accurate costings, an online call 01536 Charges include VAT carriageway roads.

Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions.

The included singleand dualwhen specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, of almost miles covered on the day.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz is ʻbrilliantʼ.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6– driveline trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys a–totalrange from the 4x2 two-axle Mark May Although images of showsActros intercooler to700 provide good tractive the-Arocs while therelease ultra-clean Euro 6 version a four per carriageway roads.

Each of four demonstrator see our On each trip, thethan mpg figure achieved wasversion recorded andrear-wheel at the end drive of the to day the winner the was Arocs Craig Stewart, of which for production ofproduction which for the European cent improvement. of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s with 8x8/4, trucks for the event made 10European journeys - a total see our The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 market will get under way in autumn 2013 – ACCIDENT market will get under wayfigure in autumn 2013 – recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, each trip, the mpg achieved was of On almost 700 miles covered on the day. drive, carefully bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg in the 450 Actros 2545 model.

Between 11.4 journeys, guests also chosen to simulate a variety of typical should make for additional fuel savings.

“I- bhpwho see our should make for additional fuel savings.

“Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, averaged an impressive 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 bythe up450 to bhpracing enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the2551, Oulton Park circuit in two-seater cars piloted byBetween professional drivers.

Torque reduces fuel consumption by up to bhp V8-powered Actros 11.8 mpg in Actros 2545 model. journeys, guests also Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros feature on page 8 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 carriageway roads.

Each of the four demonstrator ACCIDENT see our With its cars newpiloted Volvo FHspecialist series, Volvo is ʻpushing PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS see our Transport manager MayPark of food waste and animal by-products recycling John Pointon & enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’ of theMark Oulton circuit inintwo-seater racing by professional drivers. four trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg the 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

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

Together with I-See and other minor envelopeʼ in re-defining aPointon Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “Itthe was a great day, very informativewhat and enjoyable, and ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS ofpremium almost& 700 miles covered on the day.

Transport manager Mark May of food waste animal by-products John per cent.

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alifax-based family firm Collett Transport has taken ownership of a 8x4 MercedesBenz 4155 tractor unit with 205-tonne/m Effer 2055 crane – currently the largest of its kind in Europe.

The outfit offers a powerful weight-to-ratio performance and utilises six boom extensions to provide a maximum reach and lift capacity of 30,000 kg at 4.51 m, and 8550 kg at 15.25 m.

The hydraulic folding crane is based on a tractor unit with a maximum axle load of 16,500 kg and a gvw of 150 tonnes.

Working closely with local supplier Atlas Cranes UK Ltd, Collett said it commissioned the new Effer due to its unrivalled strength and performance. It’s the largest machine of its kind – and the biggest project Atlas has so far undertaken.

“The welcome addition of the new Effer 2055 into our fleet allows Collett Transport to take a huge leap forward within the industry, offering unique lifting capabilities and providing customers with a cost-effective solution for their heavy-lift requirements,” said Collett & Sons Ltd MD, David Collett.

“The Effer 2055 crane is the very first crane of this capacity off the production line in Italy. Atlas Cranes are the recognised dealer in the UK for Effer, and as we have worked with them in the past, we were confident the acquisition of this machine would be the ideal addition to our fleet.

“We are delighted with the results,” Collett concluded.

Collett’s new Effer 2055 crane features six boom extensions

WALTON WALKS OFF WITH DRIVER CHALLENGE WIN

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olvo Trucks has crowned truck driver Tommy Walton, who drives for Containerships UK (Ltd) out of Teesport, as the winner of its Driver Challenge 2014 after being nominated for entry into the competition

by Ian McLean, Fuelwatch manager of Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland.

Walton - who has been truck driving for 20 years - was presented with the prestigious trophy by Volvo Trucks MD Arne Knaben after taking part in the Driver Challenge final at Warwick.

Knaben congratulated Tommy and all four of the Driver Challenge finalists. He said: “You are the top four drivers in the UK and Ireland.

The results are very close. You are all winners and should be proud of how you have won your place in the final.”

All four qualified to compete in the final, which came at the end of the 29-week-long competition that began in February. A total of 130 drivers from across the UK and Ireland took part in the competition, which focused on improving driver behaviour.

The other Driver Challenge finalists were: Steven Taylor of Gresham Office Furniture, John Harrison of Edwin C Farrall, and Kevin Collyer of Laura Ashley.

Walton lifted the Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge 2014 trophy at the end of an intensive day that saw the four finalists each driving both Volvo FH and FM artics on carefully planned set routes. The routes took in a wide range of road types, involving a total of three hours, 35 minutes’ driving time for each of the finalists.

The specifications of the trucks used in the Driver Challenge 2014 final were as follows: Globetrotter-cabbed, 6x2 Volvo FH tractor units equipped with Euro 6 D13K 13-litre engines rated at 460 bhp and I-Shift automated gearboxes, each loaded to 42,780

Tommy Walton proudly displays his Driver Challenge 2014 trophy kg; and Globetrotter-cabbed FM 4x2 tractor units equipped with Euro 6 D11K, 11-litre engines rated at 410bhp and I-Shift automated gearboxes, each loaded to 39,450 kg.

The results for the Driver Challenge 2014 final were announced to the assembled drivers and their supporters, with a live calculation of the rankings using Dynafleet telematic data exported from the trucks.

The high standard of the finalists’ driving techniques was displayed in the overall results.

For example, Walton spent 70 per cent of his driving time on the day ‘within economy’ parameters. Overall, all four used coasting for a ‘phenomenal’ average 14.1 per cent of the time as a fuel-saving technique during the final.

Members of Volvo Trucks’ Driver Development team acted as in-cab invigilators during the driving periods and normal road speeds were maintained throughout.

Tommy went on to represent the UK and Ireland at the Drivers’ Challenge Global Final in Gothenburg, Sweden - though the trophy for that event went to Austrian driver, Christian Scheiflinger.

TJ TAKES AROCS MUSCLE

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areham-based TJ Transport has taken time carrying aggregates. But they can also be delivery of a pair of Euro 6 Arocs 3240K switched to muckaway duties, for which their tippers, which were supplied by South bodies came with special, durable liners.

Coast dealer Pentagon Commercials.

“Our last Mercedes-Benz multi-wheelers Both Arocs were spec’d with M have proved reliable and cost-effective to run; ClassicSpace cabs and straight-six engines so much so, we’ve just extended their R&M rated at 290 kW (394 bhp), running through contracts,” Gosling continued. “Driver feedback PowerShift automated gearboxes. Their ally has also been entirely positive, while Pentagon tipping bodies are by Wilcox Commercial have always provided a first class service.”

Vehicles of Peterborough.

The Arocs are fitted with Daimler FleetBoard Pentagon Commercials will be inspecting telematics systems and 360-degree cameras and servicing the two trucks at its 24-hour (TJ Transport is an accredited member of the Fareham workshop under Mercedes-Benz Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)).

Repair and Maintenance Contracts.

Part of the TJ Group of haulage, recycling “Mercedes-Benz is a premium brand so we and waste management companies, which was expect a premium product,” said managing formed in 1995, TJ Transport operates primarily director, John Gosling. “On the basis of first within a 40-mile radius of Fareham. As well as impressions, the Arocs does not disappoint. supplying customers with land-sourced, sea“With its excellent ground clearance and dredged and recycled aggregates, it transports meaty front end, it certainly looks the part and and disposes of a wide range of inert and has clearly being designed specifically for the hazardous waste materials. construction industry. It is also relatively light for a Euro 6 chassis, which contributes to a competitive payload of up to 20 tonnes.”

Looking ahead to next year’s orders, TJ Transport said it will be evaluating the Arocs against a range of criteria, including fuel efficiency, reliability and dealer back-up, alongside 32-tonne products by the two Swedish manufacturers also represented on its fleet of more than 100 trucks.

The Arocs are the operator’s first Mercedes-Benz vehicles since 2009, when it purchased five Axor 8x4 tippers. They are working on two of its biggest contracts, both with multinational The new Arocs tippers are the first Mercs on TJ Transport’s fleet since 2009 firms, and spend most of their

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Ice, ice baby: Employees ‘pour cold water on management ideas’ during Volvo’s Ice Bucket Challenge

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op management at the Warwick head office of Volvo Trucks received a soaking recently as they took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge in aid of charity.

As the price for taking part, Volvo said it is making a ‘generous’ donation to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) charity.

This is the UK equivalent of the American ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) charity that started the worldwide phenomenon that has gone viral across all media. Motor Neurone Disease is known as ALS in the USA. The decision to take part in the challenge was made unanimously by a team of 14 people.

Volvo Trucks’ marketing & PR director Amanda Hiatt said the team, which comprised Volvo executives and managing directors from the dealer network, were motivated to take part following the untimely death in 2013 of much loved and highly regarded retired Volvo employee Martin Phippard.

“Martin was an amazing man,” Hiatt said.

“He was loved and respected by customers and colleagues alike. He bore his struggles with Motor Neurone Disease with the tremendous strength of character he displayed throughout his life.

“We did the Ice Bucket Challenge in memory of Martin and his wonderful family and friends in the transport community all over the country who did so much to support him. We are absolutely delighted that we were able to make a generous donation to MNDA in memory of a true friend of Volvo and of the transport industry.”

For Volvo’s Ice Bucket Challenge, employees were invited to throw buckets of freezing water over the executive of their choice in return for a donation to MNDA. Finally, in the tradition of the Ice Bucket Challenge, Volvo Trucks nominated the executive management teams at rival truck manufacturers DAF, Mercedes and Scania to take part.

Men are main culprits in fuel fiascos

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esearch from the RAC has revealed male drivers are more likely than female drivers to run out of fuel – or put the wrong type in the tank.

While one in five (23 per cent) – or an estimated 6.6m – UK motorists admit to having run out of fuel at least once, around a fifth (22 per cent) more men than women said they have fallen foul of an empty tank.

Of those who say they have been left high and dry by ‘playing petrol or diesel roulette’ and losing, 61 per cent were men, in contrast to just 39 per cent who were women.

Although three quarters (76 per cent) of the motoring population claim never to have been caught out, men are also slightly more likely to be repeat offenders – six per cent compared four per cent.

RAC research revealed men are also more likely than women to put the wrong type of fuel into their tank – a mistake that can cost upwards of £200 to put right.

The RAC said that last year, it dealt with around 22,000 ‘out of fuel’ cases and 30,000 misfuelling incidents – which equates to an estimated bill to motorists of £40m.

In terms of misfuelling mishaps, men are statistically more likely to suffer a forecourt

fiasco than women, with 13 per cent saying they have done so in contrast to just eight per cent of women.

The RAC said while the reason for men’s ‘fuel’ishness is unclear (it may be as simple as they tend to drive more miles per year than women), what is certain is the number of ‘out of fuel’ incidents increases when fuel prices are rising – presumably because they are trying to make it to their preferred filling station with the lowest prices.

“Both running out of fuel and misfuelling can be costly mistakes,” said RAC’s technical director, David Bizley. “Running out of fuel can result in motorists being stranded in dangerous places on the road, and misfuelling can be very expensive – particularly if a vehicle suffers damage as a result of the wrong fuel being sent around the system.

“Regularly running a vehicle on a minimum of petrol or diesel can cause a number of fuel system problems, but of greater concern from the findings of our research is the fact more than one in 10 (12 per cent) of people surveyed say they have run out of fuel on the motorway, putting themselves in a very dangerous situation unnecessarily,” he concluded.

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suzu Truck (UK) Ltd is celebrating the he Highways has released finals of its annualAgency nationwide Dealership CCTV footage highlighting thearisk Challenge, which took place over whole faced by maintenance workers day at its HQ in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. on England’s major63 A roads.

The sixmotorways finalists out and of ITUK’s The videohad clips two examples dealerships tofeature progress through two of workers narrowly escaping serious injury exceptionally tough earlier online rounds when ignorewere signs beforeinattentive qualifying truck for thedrivers finals. They on theconfronted road and by do anot slowofdown. then series challenges that The footage has been produced as tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge new showexpertise that last to year and figures professional thesaw limit.the highest of Dealership serious injuries among “We number set up the Challenge to incident teams and since 2007, find the response very best people companies in with 10 road workers suffering majorMurphy, our nationwide network,” said Peter injuries. managing director of ITUK. “It is also a way of “The safety of those whodealer worknetwork around to assessing the ability of our the clock carry out improvements ensure wetocontinue tovital deliver the very highest and keep drivers moving after parts incidents levels of care, sales expertise, and is absolutely paramount,” service technical skills.” said roads minister, John Hayes.

“It of is the not 2014 worthDealership putting road The finalists workers’ atAK risk, let alone theBristol, tragic Challengelives were Commercials impact on their lives andDorset, those of Ferndown Commercials DTtheir Trucks families, simply to shave a few secondsHarry off Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, your journey.”

Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & The footage released includes a truck Bus Kent. almost into a Highways Agency The crashing winners include a Full Dealership traffic officer vehicleRepairer which was and an Authorised plusattending two Top aMaster breakdown on the who M6 near Birmingham.

Technicians, are sent to Japan This was despite a red ‘X’ I:being displayed to participate in the global 1 Grand Prix on the overhead toJapan, show the lane challenge at Isuzugantry Motors competing was closed. against Isuzu Truck technicians from around footage showed a truck theOther world. continuing in a lane where a red ‘X’ has been displayed on an overhead gantry, and then crashing through the traffic cones protecting a maintenance crew.

In the East region, new technology is being used to minimise the impact of collisions in ormaterials near roadworks. the uilding solutions On provider A14, where widening work is underway CEMEX UK has added a fleet of near Girton, temporary cushions’, 27 new MAN TGX‘crash 26.440BLS 6x2 which impact out forces a tractorabsorb units forthe operation of itsfrom cement production plant in Rugby.

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

The new MAN fleet has been acquired with directors of acover company fined Repairhe & Maintenance and on a fivefor environmental year fi£200,000 nancial package through MANoffences Financial have been disqualified for life by Services.

Scotland’s traffic commissioner, JoanCEMEX To complement its focus on safety, Aitken, after she found their use lorries has specified a range of additionalofvehicle were the heartinofline criminal safety“at equipment with itsactivity”. existing fleet.

Gary Doonin, Thomas Doonin, Robert Forrest and their firm, Doonin Plant Ltd, which had bases on New Road, Cambuslang and Rutherglen Industrial Estate, Glasgow, were disqualified from holding or obtaining an operator’s licence with immediate he Drivereffect. and Vehicle Standards Aitken said the environment would be Agency (DVSA) has announced it is safer without Garya Doonin operating lorries, launching crack down on defective adding the court’s decisions showed he fuel systems in a bid to reduce dangerous lacked a fundamental commitment to fuel spills on UK roads. environmental protection.

According to the DVSA’s Moving On Mr Doonin was also disqualified for alife online blog, the Agency will be taking from acting as aapproach transporttomanager “more robust” vehicles for with other businesses operating defective fuel systems fromHGVs. September 1.

The decisions follow a the “It’sregulator’s not acceptable to contaminate public inquiry held August 14, 2014 road surface or to on drive a vehicle in such inpoor Edinburgh.

During condition that athe fuelinquiry, spill is Aitken likely,” the heard evidence blog post read.from the DVSA, whose investigation revealed four safety-critical It said following a Highways Agency prohibition been issued tospills (HA) reportnotices on the had effect of diesel fuel vehicles operated by the company between

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“Our maintenance contractor for the region, Amey, has recorded four nearmisses at roadworks since April where vehicles haveacrossed overrelationship into roadwork “We enjoy very healthy sites. with MAN, and have done so for many “I’d urge motorists drive with extra years,” said Dave Hart,to national cement care at roadworks be aware of on what logistics & terminalsand manager.

“High ouris agenda is fleet efficiency; uptime is critical and we have to know MAN shares that commitment.

“The support we receive from MAN Truck & Bus Nuneaton allows us to meet these September 2011 and April 2012.

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Together, we have formed related tyre and wheel defects and a strongtooperational partnership.” showed drivers were the notnew undertaking Already in service, MANs are daily safety checks Additional helping to move the on twovehicles. million tonnes per prohibitions had been issued and there annum of bulk powder product from Rugby had been noofpattern of improvement to to a number customers around the UK. the company’s annual test results in recent times. Previous investigations in 2011 and 2007 by the DVSA also reported issues with vehicle maintenance.

Aitken also heard a vehicle in the company’s livery was stopped in January 2012 and found to be the displaying an for on the road network, Department operator disc belonging to another Transportlicence (DfT) asked DVSA to review business, in theit name Forrest and the sanctions issuedofatRobert the roadside Margaret Allan. are not for vehicles withDiscs defective fueltransferable tanks and and the licence held by Mr Forrest and Ms systems.

Allan hadyear, terminated in November Last HA reported 255 fuel 2011. spills, The TCon then examined the convictions including dual carriageways and of the company and Gary Doonin.

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She noted the company Mr 2013 “During roadside checksand between Doonin had failed to notify her office 2390 of to 2014, DVSA examiners detected the offences, as required, and that action

“For me personally, every day is a ‘teaching and learning day’. We think Isuzu raised the bar this year – it was tough last year, but even tougher this time, though still happening around to protect not only very enjoyable and you not too stressful. yourself too.”again next year.

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To continue to drives along.

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

An fuel additional five per cent saving in fuel personnel, Transline works “Transline Group is a great 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 use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal with some of the world’s most employer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Ishould for additional “Ilogistics manager Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who impressive 11.4 mpg the 510 On make each trip, theatmpg figure savings. achieved was recorded and at averaged the end ofan the day the winner wasinCraig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption 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 of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing cars by professional drivers. four bhp V8-powered 2551,with and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

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

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

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The new Actros isaverage brilliant.

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

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The previous Actros is a 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 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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All no matter what the outcome of the claim levels in the truck world,” Nilsson said. solicitor -

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Letter PLAYING THE GAME It is about time we started playing the Europeans at their own game.

The Dutch are allegedly extending the introduction of the Driver CPC, as are the Germans and the French. It is now in our industry’s interest to ban any foreign driver arriving at our ports without said DQC card.

It bothers me somewhat that we are yet again the only country to adhere to this edict!

On a personal note, it doesn’t actually affect me as I am a coach driver, but I hate seeing our wonderful transport industry being decimated by European laws that the Europeans themselves choose

to ignore.

We need a government to stand up for us for once. I can say that if a British driver arrived in Calais without his card, it is almost a foregone certainty he/she would be turned back by some petty French customs officer.

When approaching Passport Control, the first thing should be: “Passport and Driver Card please.”

Big signs saying ‘No card, No entry’ should be erected at both Calais and Dover.

This is not a restriction of trade, merely upholding European law!

David Cameron-Young Abingdon

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DCPC PROTEST

I know from before that many drivers are not happy with the current DCPC and consider it a waste of their time and money.

Many are possibly also sick to death about hearing one thing or other about it, and just got on with it, received their DQC and have forgotten all about it.

Well, it will not go away and soon you will be having to think about doing another 35 hours of training.

We protested some time ago and failed to bring about any change or influence them in power. But we MUST NOT give in. Now with

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The latest edition of the manual aims

another five-year session around the corner, it is the right time to protest it and try to bring about change.

Our power to make the government listen is in numbers supporting the protest.

So all I am asking is that as many people as possible add their name to the protest and lets try and do something.

Join this facebook Group to add your name in protest at the DCPC, and if you so wish, add a comment about why you have joined: http:// tinyurl.com/o8kpfvv Barrie Tozer www.truckersworld.co.uk

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It makes for an informative, up-to-date

KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD?

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Hi there, I just wanted to share a few of my photos that I took at the recent Wessex Truck Show.

Cally Billingham By email Thanks Cally – your photos are superb! –ed.

SELF-DRIVING CONCERNS

It sounds like it was an impressive demonstration when Merc showed off its ‘self-driving’ truck (Truckstop News, Autumn). I can remember when they brought in the EPS semi-automatic gearbox. There was an accident or two when the gearbox left loaded trucks in neutral going downhill.

Fast-forward to the present day and the Axor issued to me by Norbert Dressingtable. Waiting at roundabouts for a break in the traffic, right at the moment you want move, the gearbox shifted to neutral – this happened a couple of times.

Another thing that happened twice was on the motorway. I run car parts

on a night trunk, so there I am heading back to the depot, cruise control on, Book at Bedtime is on the radio and all is well in my world.

The truck bleeped and started slowing down. I put my foot on the loud pedal and looked at the dash: the cruise control was off and the gearbox was in manual mode. At least it was still going – as long as I kept my foot on the accelerator, I was still heading home.

Although it was supposed to be in manual mode, the gearbox wouldn’t come out of top gear. I decided to keep it going and get as near to the depot as I could. About 20 minutes from base, I rolled down a slip road and stopped. After switching off and restarting, everything was OK. So, would I feel safe sitting in a truck on ‘Highway Pilot’? If, after all these years, Mercedes still hasn’t got a gremlin-free semi-automatic gearbox, the answer has to be: no way.

Colin Black By email

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After the journey l had today from Warminster to Leadenham, l feel l had to get in touch with you.

When l was a trucker from 1962 to 1999, we were known as Knights of the Road. In my driving years, l drove everything from 10-ton gravel lorries, swan necks, beaver tails, low-loaders, tippers, fridges, flatbeds, mobile cranes – and we drove our trucks carefully, considerately and safely.

Today l was stopped from overtaking by truck drivers deliberately blocking my view of the road ahead. As l pulled out to see the road ahead, they pulled out as well. l know this is right, as they were watching me in their mirror. It happened six times on the Fosse Way, and their actions were not only inconsiderate, but very dangerous.

Then, on the Newark-on-Trent bypass (it is two lanes, but very wide), l was following this truck and the driver was watching me in his mirror.

He was staying to the left of the lane, so l started to pass him. He let me get so far, then started to pull over to the centre of the road. Then, to make matters even more dangerous, the truck coming towards me started to come across his lane towards me with his lights blazing and horn blaring.

Now, these actions amount to bullying and harassment and dangerous driving.

So Knights of the Road no more – Hogs of the Road, more like.

I would like you to print this in your next issue, as it may make modern truckers think twice before they start their bullying tactics.

I drove trucks for 37 years and l must have driven over a million miles. In all that time, l never used my vehicle size to dictate to other road users, l never had an accident, and never got a ticket.

Nick Johnston (Old Nick), A very disappointed ex-trucker, By email

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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 ADVERTORIAL engineers were determined to provide the best possible 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 dualMarkinMay the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. carriageway roads.

Each of the fourrequired demonstrator hange is inevitable, but rarely has it happened as quickly as in the legal to ask each client to pick up some of the shortfall theirreckons costs, but trucks provided for the journeysimposed - a totala limit on what they could charge, the maximum being 25% system over the last 3 or 4 years. Legal Aid for criminal cases, civilevent and made 10 Parliament of almost 700 miles on the day. matrimonial disputes has been radically reduced making it hardcovered for people of the client’s compensation. see our • ISSUE 8 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS 299 • was JULY Craig 2012 Stewart, On each trip, the mpg at the end of the day the winner in difficulty to obtain legal representation by specialist solicitors.

There arefigure achieved was recorded and ADVERTORIAL logistics atto Widnes-based Ray Stewart who averaged an impressive 11.4would mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT various non-solicitor businesses and volunteer groups thatmanager have tried fill the The idea soldHaulage, to the Government was that this new regime reduce Steven Hinchliffe In this month’s issue, Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist bhp V8-powered Actros Judges 2551, and 11.8 mpg inpremiums, the 450 bhp Actros 2545 model. but Between journeys, also gap, but often they lack the experience and expertise of trained lawyers. insurance particularly for vehicles, this has not reallyguests happened.

Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of represent the Oulton ParkIncircuit in two-seater racingare cars piloted by professional drivers. are now complaining about having to deal with men and women who fact insurance companies currently experiencing substantial increases in feature on page 8 (see their advertINJURY on the frontSPECIALISTS page) considers another PERSONAL Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & themselves in Court as these cases take much longer. profits (surprise, surprise!). about who is responsible for the accident or whether the injuries were caused “READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CLAIM” Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and by it, the claim will leave the Portal system and is then continued on a more superbly new ActrosBut is brilliant. experience was fantastic and case if thewill fuel Legal Aid has not been available for Personal Injury claimsorganised. for around The 15 years what hasThe thisdriving got to do with the speed at which your be run (in other conventional basis with additional time allowed for investigations to be made. performance figures are to to be believed it will an unbeatable all-round The previous Actros is athat and during this time Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs), commonly referred words howbequickly will you receive yourpackage. compensation)?

At the same time The case could then take several months to be completed and may even result in HINCHLIFFES very truck - butpeople this new a huge step forward.” as No Win - No Fee arrangements, have been the waygood in which most haveone issolicitors’ charges were cut the Government introduced Internet based software Court proceedings being issued, and if it went all the way to a trial this could take

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

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pursued their claim. Until 1 April 2013 CFAs enabled solicitors to guarantee that each client kept all of the compensation recovered as their full legal costs were paid by their opponent’s insurers. However, as a result of insurance industry lobbying to the Government, those insurers now only have to pay part of those costs. Solicitors’ practices are businesses that have wage bills and overheads to pay, and to survive they must have a sufficient level of income. Firms are now

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known as Portals, through which his most claims involving road accidents, work Continuing review of successfully completed PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Steven Hinchliffe another 12 months CASE STUDY - INJURY CAUSED

BY A or so. claims, Steven looks atitjust accidents and trippingaccident cases now have to beHinchliffe made, making almost impossible All enquiries are immediately passed to a We offer a completely free, no risk service oneown situation experienced by a reader of are driven DEFECTIVE for people to handle their claims.

The Internet systems by rigid LOADInsurance no mattercompanies what the outcome of the claim solicitor - who can usually say start straight have for claim, years made low compensation offers at the In the summer of 2010, HGV Mr R of Telford (name there was also some affect on his pre-accident hearing News that resulted in an award of level of fixed you driver do not have to pay us. if we to can help with off your claim. time scales for differentTruckstop stages of each case and impose a low legal of claims before medical report is obtained, inaway an effort buy them quickly withheld at client’s request) was strapping a loadathat had difficulties. personal injury compensation.

If thebyclaim is successful you keep 100% ofa detailed costs payable by the losing opponent’s insurers, no matter how much work to already has been placed on a trailer a colleague when an item My firm sent letter to his employer, who passed

An experienced solicitor will handle and cheaply.

Reducing their financial outlay is the driving factor and they know your All of the accident victims mentioned in these articles are actual thehead. compensation recovered. from the load fell, striking his this on to their insurers. Within just overwill 2 months the insurers claim explain everything clearly be done. The result is clients that ofsome solicitors push cases through too quickly, with my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors.

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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.

353 376 Fax: 01733 557 235 UsingTel: a 01733 vehicle without insurance 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.

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This month, I am looking at the offence of using a vehicle without insurance. In particular, what the legislation is in relation to the offence, what are the sentencing options and what the court will consider when dealing with such an offence. I will go on to look at the statutory defence and whether a ‘special reasons’ argument can be submitted to avoid a licence- being endorsed.

16 - Hinchcliffes Truckstop News November 332 issue - Accident Spot Feature .indd 1 To start at the beginning, the offence under consideration is using a vehicle without insurance. Under section 143(1)(a) Road Traffic Act 1988, ‘a person must not use a motor vehicle on a road or other public place unless there is in force in relation to the use of that vehicle by that persona policy of insurance’. Under section 145, the policy must be issued by an authorised insurer and must insure for death or bodily injury to any person, or damage to property, caused by, or arising out of, the use of a vehicle on a road in Great Britain – ie, third-party insurance.

This is the overview, but is worth looking at the actual legislation.

The legislation for the most common offences under Section 143 is as follows: Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act – (a) a person must not use a motor vehicle on a road or other public place unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act, and (b) a person must not cause or permit any other person to use a motor vehicle on a road, or other public place, unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that other person such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the requirements of this Part of this Act. (2) If a person acts in contravention of subsection (1) above they are guilty of an offence.

relation to the vehicle such a policy of insurance or security.

When we do this, it becomes clear the offence is slightly more Where a driver has obtained a policy of insurance by deception, the wide-ranging in that it applies to using a motor vehicle in a public place, policy will be valid so far as liability under section 143 is concerned until as well as a road. Also, there are additional offences which can arise, Exemptions from prosecution are few the insurers have taken steps to ‘avoid’ it. namely causing or permitting a person to use a motor vehicle without A person does not contravene any of these provisions if, at the Repercussions allegedthird contravention: they are using the telephone or time of the that The courts take a very serious view of offences involving using a insurance. So it possible parties can also be prosecuted under are hard-hitting other device to call the police, fire, ambulance or other emergency However, if you are the holder of a vocational licence the they arethe actingdriver. in response to a genuine of emergency; and it or permitting vehicle insurance.

The offence is triable only summarily, in this legislation, andservice; not just Offences causing implications of a mobile phone offencewithout 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 call (or, in relation to the supervision of a provisional other words in the Magistrates’ Court. The maximum fine is a Level 5 the uninsured use make of a vehicle should be regarded as being as a serious 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 was being made). while the call fine, ie £5000.

The court must endorse and may disqualify. If there is no as using a motor vehicle without insurance. Offences of causing orConduct, which gives Driver a detailed view of vocational driver Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, a conduct. Here I have reproduced the paragraph on the use of mobile telephone device is to be treated asbe hand-held if it court must impose 6-8 points on the licence. permitting the uninsured use orofother a vehicle should regarded as being mobile phones “A specificdisqualification, starting point is provided inthe respect of is, or must be, held at some point during the course of making or the use of hand held devices such as mobile telephones a call or performingwithout any other interactive communication When reflecting upon the seriousness of the offence, the court will as serious as usingreceiving a motor vehicle insurance. because of the prevalence of this offence in recent years. function. An ‘interactive communication function’ includes the consider the effect of aggravating and mitigating factors. Examples of So what about aDisclaimer: defence?NoWell, if there was insurance in place, 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 theto article was YouSection should always from an appropriately solicitor factors on any specific legal enquiry. matters which are qualified aggravating are where a driver has: never that’s a complete defence. In addition this, if first wewritten. look at 143seek advice passed test; gave false details; was driving a large goods vehicle or (3), it becomes clear a statutory defence may be available under certain passenger service vehicle etc.; driving for hire or reward. Also any specific circumstances. Section 143 (3) states: evidence of sustained uninsured use.

(3) A person charged with using a motor vehicle in contravention of this Mitigating factors might include: where the responsibility for section shall not be convicted if he proves – providing insurance rests with another; a genuine misunderstanding; (a) that the vehicle did not belong to him and was not in his possession a recent failure to renew or failure to transfer vehicle details where under a contract of hiring or of loan, insurance was previously in existence. (b) that he was using the vehicle in the course of his employment, and As indicated above, The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 s.44 (c) that he neither knew nor had reason to believe that there was not in provides that endorsement is mandatory for, among other offences, a force in relation to the vehicle such a policy of insurance or security as is contravention of the Road Traffic Act 1988 s.143(1), unless there are mentioned in subsection (1) above. special reasons for not endorsing.

When presenting a ‘special reasons’ argument, it must demonstrate So this statutory defence provided by section 143(3) Road Traffic the four minimum criteria that must be met for the court to accept there Act 1988 is primarily in relation to a driver who unwittingly drives his are ‘special reasons’ for committing an offence. employer’s uninsured vehicle. Provided a worker can prove to the court These are: it must be a mitigating or extenuating circumstance; they satisfy the requirements of section 143 (3) (a) to (c) above, then not amount to a defence; be directly connected with the commission they shall not be convicted. of the offence; and be one which the court ought properly to take into So, to summarise, the test is: 1) the vehicle did not belong to him and consideration when imposing sentence. was not in his possession under a contract of hiring or of loan; 2) that he was using the vehicle in the course of his employment; and 3) that Hopefully this has given an insight into the offence but this is only a he neither knew nor had reason to believe that there was not in force in broad overview and you should consider seeking advice from a specialist.

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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CK TIPS UP FOR NEWGEM

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ast Midlands Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles has supplied a Leicester-based company with a new CK 8x4 truck in time for its silver anniversary next year.

Newgem was established in 1990 and specialises in dry stone and tarmac deliveries across the East Midlands from its site on Townsend Lane in Coalville.

After recently taking on a limited company status, Newgem has invested £106k in the new Renault CK, with plans to purchase another in October.

“When it came to replacing one of our trucks, RHCV was on hand to give us the most suitable truck for our requirements,” said Newgem partner, Graham Middlebrook.

“Renault’s new range of CK trucks fulfills our needs perfectly – they really have listened to the customer. A lighter tare weight and greater ground clearance

make it a much more comfortable ride. Our drivers are also enjoying the larger cab space – another fantastic adaptation.”

Simon Bailey, sales manager at RHCV, added: “We’ve been working with Newgem for two-and-a-half years now. Before, it was totally against buying French trucks. But by the end of this year, over half of its fleet will be Renault!

This really is a testament to the excellent quality of the trucks that customers consistently respond positively to.”

RHCV is an authorised selling agent for Renault Trucks and provides new and used sales, service and parts for the full Renault Trucks range, as well as allmakes parts and servicing for commercial vehicles. It offers a full range of sales and aftermarket services including parts sales, dedicated paint shop and a designated MoT bay.

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RHA BACKS DCPC CRACKDOWN T he Road Haulage Association (RHA) has said it has welcomed the robust approach of enforcement authorities towards those who have failed to meet the requirement of the Driver CPC Directive.

Since September 10, it is an offence for many truck drivers to continue driving if they have not completed 35 hours of approved training in the past five years. The rule applies to professional truck drivers who gained their vocational licence before September 2009.

“Basically, those involved in professional road haulage have got this issue sorted out in good time,” said an RHA statement. “If there are firms that have still not done so, we have to question whether they are suitable to be

Paralympic and European gold medallist Natasha Baker said she’s pleased with her new LF conversion aralympic dressage rider and double Paralympic and European gold medallist Natasha Baker MBE has converted a new DAF LF into a luxurious bespoke Whittaker horsebox.

The horsebox is based on a DAF LF 18-tonne chassis and has already transported Natasha and up to four horses to equestrian dressage competitions in Gloucestershire, Yorkshire and Sussex, with trips to Belgium and France planned for next year. It also provides plush accommodation for Natasha and her team during events, and comfortable travelling accommodation for the horses, with fans to keep them cool and padded partitions to ensure they travel safely.

‘Daphne’, as Natasha calls the horsebox, has a bespoke design to suit her needs, such as an outside locker to accommodate her mobility scooter and several interior modifications to assist her when staying in the vehicle. It also has an appropriate number plate: NB14 GBR. The individual conversion is based on the

Simon Bailey from RHCV with Graham Middlebrook of Newgem

flagship Legend horsebox from Whittakers Coachbuilders, which includes a luxury fitted bathroom, slide-out side extension to maximise the living and socialising space, air conditioning, underfloor heating and an integrated monitoring system for the horse’s living area.

“Having this amazing horsebox will make a huge difference when I am competing as it helps me go about my every-day routine with the confidence I need to perform at the top of my sport,” Baker said.

“It’s extremely comfortable to travel in, the horses travel amazingly well in it and eagerly run up the ramp when they know they’re going out, and my Dad says it’s great to drive. The quality of the interior and fittings for us and the horses are absolutely amazing.”

DAF UK marketing manager, Phil Moon, added: “I think this is one of the most beautiful, unusual and definitely the most luxurious conversions of a DAF LF I’ve ever seen. It’s also a lovely demonstration of how versatile the new LF is for coachbuilders thanks to its new, completely flat chassis and electrical system.”

operating large, heavy vehicles.”

The Association said drivers who are not qualified can become qualified in one week, so they can get back to delivering goods legally. “That should not be an insurmountable burden,” it said.

“Drivers and their employers have had plenty of time to get the necessary training completed. Some drivers are having problems as a result of licence renewal delays at DVLA, but enforcement bodies are taking account of that.

“The DVSA and the traffic commissioners are fully justified and have the RHA’s support in enforcing the law from the start,” the Association concluded.

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Tyre pressure monitoring system was fitted to ensure firm’s new Scania outfit had maximum uptime

J Roadmarkings has invested half a million pounds in a new state-of-theart hydro-blasting machine based on a Scania 8x6 chassis – and has included an automated tyre monitoring system to help boost the vehicle’s uptime.

The firm said tyre failure was a major potential problem for the new truck as it would be working mainly on road construction sites and rural roads. To overcome this, the company fitted the Scania with the ContiPressureCheck Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

“With this level of investment, we need to keep this machine working,” said transport and workshop manager, Scott Logan. “And we often work to tight schedules involving road or lane closures, so it’s important the truck is in the right place at the right time.

“Suffering a tyre failure can be very disruptive and severely impact on our operations, and we don’t want to let down our customers or road users,” Logan added.

“With the help of Best Tyres of Stoke-on-Trent, which supplies our Continental tyres, we fitted the system to our new Euro 6 Scania in the workshop at our Stafford depot.”

Logan said the installation was

straightforward, with sensors being fitted inside each tyre on the four axles to transmit data on the temperature and pressure to a screen inside the cab.

“This gives the driver the assurance his tyres are at the correct pressure and alerts him to any potential problem, such as a slow loss of pressure that could lead to a complete tyre failure,” he said. “Because you get an early warning of a problem, this enables prompt action to be taken which may avoid the cost and time involved in fitting a new tyre.”

WJ Roadmarkings said it is hoping the system will raise driver awareness of the importance of keeping a check on their tyre pressures. This, it said, should prevent punctures going unnoticed and stop tyres being run underinflated – which can cause serious casing damage and eventually a tyre blowout.

“Our drivers appreciate the system and are now asking when we will be fitting it across our fleet of some 70 vehicles, which include DAF and Volvo trucks,” Logan concluded.

“We already have over a dozen systems either fitted or on order, and we will progressively make this a standard feature on all of our trucks.”

TC REFUSES PLANT FIRM LICENCE ONLINE LICENCE CHECK SYSTEM GAINS APPROVAL S

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he UK representative body for fleet operators, ACFO, has said it is optimistic the DVLA’s new online driver licence validation checking service will meet with the approval of operators.

At the invitation of the DVLA, ACFO members recently attended a private workshop during which they were able to put the new system – known as Share My Driving Record (SMDR) – through its paces.

The ACFO members - all potential users of the system - who attended the hourlong one-to-one workshop held at short notice in London rated its ease of use, straight-forward navigation and functionality – though they suggested a number of enhancements the DVLA pledged to take on board.

The DVLA has already confirmed its online driver licence validation checking service will at least initially be free to fleets when it goes live to coincide with the abolition of the paper counterpart of the photocard driving licence by January 1, 2015.

The SMDR will enable employers to

view online individual employees’ eligibility to drive and the number of penalty points on their licence. However, among the enhancements ACFO members suggested could be made to the SMDR service ahead of its launch were: the ability to view a photo of the licence holder, their name and address, licence issue number and photo card expiry date; and an ‘alert’ as soon as a driver receives additional points on their licence, so fleet managers don’t have to wait possibly months until the next electronic check to find out.

ACFO said it had previously been concerned about security of the site, but members said their fears had been allayed on viewing the system.

Drivers are currently able to access the information the DVLA holds on their licence by inputting their driving licence number, National Insurance number and postcode.

However, it remains to be seen which access controls will apply to the SMDR. DVLA said it is trialling a number of options and will continue to obtain feedback pending a final decision.

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cottish traffic commissioner Joan Aitken has refused to give Inverness firm Northburgh Ltd an operator’s licence after it used vehicles without permission.

The industry regulator said there had been a pattern of unauthorised use over many months, and concluded director Malcolm Leslie had been “self serving” in the evidence he had given to enforcement officials investigating the illegal use of vehicles.

This included giving a traffic examiner one account of events one day, and a different version three days later.

She added Leslie had betrayed the trust

placed in him at previous public inquiries, when he appeared before the traffic commissioner in connection with another business, MK Leslie Ltd. On that occasion, Aitken concluded Leslie had allowed unlawful operating by other companies for almost a year, and that he gained financially from the arrangement.

Refusing the application by Northburgh Ltd, the traffic commissioner said: “This case smacks of history repeating itself – with role reversal – it is Mr Leslie this time who needed someone with an operator’s licence.”

The company proposed to operate from Seafield Road, Inverness.

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alletised freight network Pall-Ex has Monkey World added: “It’s always great news organised the delivery of free pallets for when companies across the country are happy Monkey World, an ape rescue centre to donate items to the centre, but there are based in Dorset. often costs involved with distribution.

The pallets were loaded with recycled fire “Having Pall-Ex organise and facilitate the hose, which acts as part of the enclosure for the delivery of the goods allows us to spend money primates to climb on, having been donated from where it matters, helping with the rescue and a fire protection-recycling centre in Birmingham. rehabilitation of primates in need.”

Local Pall-Ex member Linkline Express was responsible for the pick-up and distribution of the pallets.

Located in Wareham, Dorset, Monkey World is the largest monkey and ape rescue centre in the world. A second Pall-Ex member, Bournemouth-based Shears Brothers Transport, facilitated the delivery.

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CYCLE SAFETY TECH PROVES A SUCCESS A WINNERS ALL! 10 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS

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new report from Ealing Council has found operators the vehicle’s fuel efficiency by eight per cent. using Cycle Safety Shield – a new device designed to “I find the system has been a real benefit,” said Luke help truck drivers avoid collisions – has helped prevent Brown, a driver for Murrill Construction who took part in the 15 potentially fatal collisions between construction lorries and system trial. “I’m an experienced driver, but there is always cyclists or pedestrians in the last six months. room for improvement and this system has helped me adjust The report follows a six-month trial carried out by Ealing my driving.”

Council – the first council in London to carry out such a trial – Unlike other standard detection systems, Cycle RTITB ranSafety a special competition which saw the collision avoidance system fitted onto one of its Shield doesn’t detect inanimate objects, such as railings or over the course construction lorries. Data from the system was collected by an sign-posts. The system only detects pedestrians, cyclists of two days of the Truckfest show in independent automotive telematics company, which analysed and motorbikes and will only alert the driver if there isPeterborough a risk of the data. an imminent collision, making it less distracting for the driver conjunction with its Master Driver The data identified 15 incidents of a pedestrian, cyclist or compared to other systems.

CPC Consortium members, motorcyclist at risk of imminent collision with the lorry, to which “I’ve used another system in the past that beeped at whereby four lucky drivers could Cycle Safety Shield alerted the driver. inanimate objects, such as cones, barriers and parked cars, win 35 hours of As well as preventing potential collisions, Ealing Council so it was constantly making noise,” Brown said. “It became Driver CPC said using the system for six months has resulted in the annoying very quickly, and I found I was trying to tune it out, periodic training. driver actually improving the way he drives in the longer term, rather than listen and learn from it.”

With the September 2014 Driver CPC fastsaid approaching, this was a prize keeping a safer distance from other road users.

Following the success of the trial, City deadline of London it is The of RTITB flank Ice now Roadplanning Truckers star, Lisa Kelly.

This, it said, also resulted infour the winners added benefi t oftraining improving to trail the system on refusecoveted trucks.by all who entered, not only saving

the training they received was with a reputable organisation.

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

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

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Details were scarce when we went to press ahead of the official launch on September 5, but the Swedish manufacturer told Truckstop News the new FHs will be available in both Euro 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount of upgrades and improvements.

Leading the charge for fuel efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See function (Truckstop News, issue 301).

The system, which works alongside the I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed to cut consumption by five per cent by storing information about the route the truck drives along. “The next time the truck uses the same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure progress is as economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation.

An additional five per cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel Package. This package encompasses training and monthly assistance – Fuel Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by changing driving styles and increasing knowledge of how to drive for maximum fuel-efficiency.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – production of which for the European market will get under way in autumn 2013 – should make for additional fuel savings. “ITorque reduces fuel consumption by up to With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing four the envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium per cent. Together with I-See and other minor truck can offer. improvements, the result is fuel consumption can drop by up to 10 per cent. For the average truck, this can equate to a saving of up to 4100 litres of fuel a year,” Nilsson continued.

On-road manners have received much attention, and Volvo is claiming the new trucks offer exceptional handling thatʼs much like a car. “To put things into perspective, we can even offer independent front suspension, although initially only on left-hand drive vehicles. This world-first takes handling to unsurpassed levels in the truck world,” Nilsson said.

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Stalks and controls are arranged in priority so the most important ones are now closest to the driver, and the steering wheel now has a neck tilt function – another world-first in the truck world.

Safety is high on the agenda, An all-new cab structure features more upright A-pillars, which give the cab an additional 1 m3 of interior space.

This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on board.“The cab is optimised both for work and leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better bed, integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low noise levels among other features, all increase the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less tired and more alert.”

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Volvo vies for NFT contract

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olvo Trucks and Hartshorne Group have announced they have been jointly awarded the exclusive vehicle supply partnership contract for chilled food and drink logistics company, NFT. The contract, which is for the exclusive supply of all 6x2 and 4x2 tractor units, involves an order for 100 trucks in the next two years. All are replacements for existing fleet vehicles; any growth will further be added to this exclusive deal. The exact split between two and three axle tractors is to be decided.

“We conducted a thorough tender process with four vehicle manufacturers,” said Andrew De’Vere, NFT managing director of shared user operations. “Volvo came out top of all suppliers, and in particular innovation and technology, which are key attributes that NFT are looking for in its partners.”

NFT said fuel performance from two Euro 6 demonstrators also played a key role in the decision.

Specification of the trucks, which are all new-series Euro 6 Globetrotter FM tractor units, includes Volvo’s D11K, 11-litre engine fitted with the Volvo Engine Brake and rated at 450 bhp. All are equipped with I-Shift gearboxes and I-See fuel-saving software, and are equipped with Dynafleet telematics.

They are also maintained on a Gold Contract, which includes Volvo’s Uptime Assurance promise.

Chilled food and drink logistics firm NFT went with Volvo for fleet replacements

Drinks firm gets low-down oN Ryder rentals Ryder said it has been experiencing “intense interest” in its stock of derogated Euro 5 trucks

Stobart goes with Goodyear

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yre manufacturer Goodyear Dunlop has won a five-year contract with Eddie Stobart which will see the logistics firm fit its 2500 tractor units and over 4000 trailers with all-new Goodyear KMax and FuelMax products, in addition to utilising Goodyear’s roadside assistance and tyre maintenance experts TruckForce.

“Goodyear had a very consultative approach, building and flexing their solution to match our business needs,” said Eddie Stobart MD, David Pickering. “The team took the time to understand the intricacies of our operation and what product and service package was going to prove the most effective.”

Pickering said the Stobart logistics operation is large and complex. “At any one time we have up to 38,000 tyres on the road, travelling up and down the country, so an efficient and effective product and service package is vital to our business,” he said.

Goodyear’s KMax and FuelMax range was launched last year, and the manufacturer said the range helps lower operating costs due to the tyres’ extended mileage and low rolling resistance.

In the last 12 months, Goodyear Dunlop has added the fleets of Turners of Soham, Hanson, Lloyd Fraser, Pollock Scotrans, A&D logistics as well as retaining the business of DHL, Elddis Transport, Cartwrights and Hargreaves.

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lcoholic beverages specialist Drinks Enterprises has taken delivery of five Euro 5 derogated trucks in its first contract hire deal with Ryder.

The company has been hiring trucks from Ryder on short- and long-term rental for nearly two decades. The company switched to a five-year contract hire agreement early in 2014 to secure some of Ryder’s remaining stocks of Euro 5 derogated trucks. The contract fixes the company’s rental and maintenance costs for the next five years.

Following a consultation with Ryder, the bodies of the 26-tonne curtainsided trucks have been custom built to a low-height specification. The trucks are roughly 30 cm lower than standard height so they can pass under low bridges and tunnels in and around London.

Ryder helped specify the truck bodies in collaboration with the customer and a third-party bodybuilder to ensure all requirements were met.

Founded in 1997, Drinks Enterprises is a family-run business dedicated to serving small shops and off-licences across London, the Home Counties and the South Coast.

The five trucks will be based at the company’s depot in Southall, West London. Ryder’s Feltham-based support team will be performing preventative maintenance on the trucks out of hours.

“We are delighted to have secured some of Ryder’s remaining derogated Euro 5 trucks on contract hire,” said Drinks Enterprises co-founder and managing director, Rashpal Jabble.

“Fixing our transportation costs for the next five years gives us more certainty over our outgoings and helps with future planning for the business.”

Ryder sales and marketing director, Robin White, added: “There has been intense interest in our stocks of derogated Euro 5 trucks, but we do still have some models remaining to support companies in the transition to Euro 6 emissions engines.”

DVSA launches Stopper trial on M6

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he Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced it is trialling a joint working pilot with Highways Agency (HA) to stop commercial vehicles at the roadside.

As reported in the DVSA’s Moving On blog, Highways Agency traffic officers will be trained in stopping officer duties – though DVSA was keen to point out incident management will remain their priority.

It said HA officers will be supporting, rather than replacing, DVSA stopping

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officers during the trial.

DVSA said the pilot began on September 1 and will run for four months near Doxey on the M6. The aim, it said, is to assess if joint working improves on DVSA’s ability to target high-risk vehicles, and how the additional demands will affect HA traffic officers.

DVSA said it wanted to inform truck drivers travelling near Doxey from September this year that they may be stopped by a HA traffic officer, rather than a DVSA officer.

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Crane truck lifts for Lynch

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ondon-based L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage Ltd has taken delivery of a new 80-tonne gvw Renault Range C-520 6x4 with a Fassi F660RA crane. Supplied by Renault Trucks London, with the crane supplied by Fassi main agent Transloader Services, the Range C is a bespoke addition to Lynch’s 150-strong Renault, Volvo and DAF haulage fleet.

According to Lynch, its relationship with Renault Trucks London and the vehicle’s performance during test drives were the key factors in its decision-making process.

The Range C will be based in Lynch’s London depot and will work on new ventures with rail construction companies across the UK, including moving 60 ft rail.

“With the UK expanding its rail network, including HS2, Lynch wants to be one step ahead of the competition,” said the firm’s transport manager Keith Talbot. “With such a unique and specialist vehicle in our fleet, I believe we are the first plant hire company offering one of this type.

“As an ex-driver myself, I know what I’m looking for – and although I haven’t personally bought Renault Trucks before, I have been really convinced by the new range, which I think has been much improved,” Keith added. “When we tested the new Range C, we were particularly impressed by the new gearbox, the traction and grip; the Renault just kept ploughing on regardless.”

The firm said it was so impressed, it has added further purchases, with an order bank in the region of an additional 80-plus Renault trucks. “The new Euro 6 vehicles are meeting our demands from 32-tonne tippers to the new tractor units,” Keith concluded.

L Lynch Plant’s Range C Renault crane truck grosses 80 tonnes

SNAP sorts new Dartford crossing tolls

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rom November, instead of queuing to pay a toll at the Dartford Crossing, drivers will pass through the toll without slowing down and an ANPR system will then make sure the vehicle is recorded.

The charge will not be sent to the driver, but rather it is their responsibility to remember to pay at a later time.

As the driver, you then have until midnight the next day to pay the toll. If you miss this short deadline, as the owner of the vehicle you will be immediately slapped with a £70 penalty charge notice (PCN), less than 48 hours after passing through the toll.

To avoid having to remember to call or go online to pay every time you cross the toll, you can open an account with Dartcharge.

This account allows you to pass through the

ANPR system and pay using a pre-loaded account. The drawback, of course, is that if you fail to keep this account topped up, or if you misjudge the amount you have left in the account by even a few pence, you’ll get a £70 fine.

Imagine that your accounts department forgets to top up the account one week, and you can multiply that fine by every vehicle of yours that uses the toll.

To make it easy for commercial fleet operators, SNAP Account is including Dartcharge within its offering. It can guarantee that by using your SNAP Account to pay the toll, you will never be at risk of a PCN. SNAP bills you weekly for any services used (which can also include parking, washing, weighbridges and roadside recovery and

repair), and you then pay for these services.

You can log in at any time and see which of your vehicles have used which services, giving you full control and accountability of your nonfuel expenses.

To avoid any PCNs when the Dartford crossing system changes in November, you will need to either register for a Dart-tag account and make very sure to keep it topped up, or register for a SNAP Account and opt in for Dartcharge. Then you can simply pay for any services used at the end of each week.

It costs nothing to join SNAP and you only pay for what you use.

SNAP Account is a completely free to use service for fleet operators which over 500 fleets use to control and streamline their vehicle expenses.

Roads upgrade for new power plant

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ransport links in Bridgwater and Taunton will be upgraded with £2.8m worth of funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) to ensure proper infrastructure is in place before the construction of the UK’s first nuclear power plant in over 20 years.

The funding will go towards fixing potholes and general roads maintenance to avoid disruptive road works while the plant is being built.

Rail stations at Bridgwater and Taunton

will also be improved to allow for greater passenger numbers and better connections with other modes of transport.

Transport minister Baroness Kramer said: “The improved transport infrastructure for Somerset will support the area’s long-term economic growth by providing public transport and cycle access to a nationally-important construction project.

“The Hinkley Point C power station will employ at least 5000 people, generate business for local suppliers, and comes with

significant investment in training and skills for local people. Transport to the power plant will be easier, safer and more environmentally friendly following these improvements.”

The government said Hinkley Point C will play a crucial role in the UK’s future energy security.

The transport schemes have been agreed by the Department for Transport and the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which is made up of local councils and representatives from the private sector.

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Menzies a safe bet for bookies

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enzies Distribution has bagged a major contract delivering betting slips to two of the biggest bookmakers in the country.

The logistics specialist sealed agreements to deliver betting slips for Coral and Ladbrokes’ across their UK branches, which Menzies said marked notable wins for the company in a new sector.

As a third-party logistics partner to Citipost, Menzies is using its existing network of warehouses and vehicle fleet to deliver 200 million betting slips per year to 1800 shops.

“Supplying two of the largest bookmakers in the UK is a significant step for us, as we increase our customer base in the general logistics market,” said Grant Jordan, supply chain manager at Menzies Distribution. “These betting slips are the lifeblood of a bookmaker’s shop and neither Coral nor Ladbrokes were prepared to take a gamble with their delivery service.

“Using our fleet of 2600 vehicles and established network of warehouses and hubs, we’re aiming to help businesses of all shapes and sizes move goods from one place to another as effectively, safely and quickly as possible,” Jordan concluded.

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SHOW REVIEW

TRUCKFEST SOUTH EAST Top trucks turned out for a fine display at the Kent Showground in Detling on the weekend of September 13-14. Here’s our pick of the best…

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