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he government has announced a 28/11/2012 09:32 09:32 28/11/2012 new series of measures impacting Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has HGV use in London as part of its Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is ongoing missionArocs, to improveathe safety of impression announced as unusual as the complete truck, which of the new cyclists in the capital. features steel elements on the bumpers, new specialist truck AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc In a joint statement issued on a robust radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its September 4, transport minister for construction work, integrated folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼsconstruction-specifi usable window areac and an Stephen FH Hammond, mayor trucks, all-new seriesLondon of heavy Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. which is set to follow position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is Boris Johnson and London’s transport Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designed with the driver in mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an commissioner Sirof Peter Hendy saidofa heavy The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium all-new FH series trucks, onand the heels the new groups Loader and Grounder. The important ones are now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium a focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. new industrial task force is being set Actros premium The new Mercedes-Benz steering wheel now has a neck tilt function – another Arocsare Loader hasinbeen fullysooptimised designed with unit the driver inwas mind long-haul tractor range thestar star Stalks and controls arranged priority the most Actros for long-distance tractor unit range was the uplong-haul by the Department for Transport 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 attraction for some of the North-West’s andattraction Transport for for London to take Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab some of North-West’s steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides press ahead of and the official launch attraction for some of the theoperators, North-West’s direct action against what they on termed structure features more upright A-pillars, which world-first in the truck world. leading road transport at a payload-optimised 34x2 tractor units September 5,Details but the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went to leading road transport at a for heavy-duty short“dangerous HGV drivers, vehicles isan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m ofAninterior leading road transport operators, at a press ahead of theNews official on leading manufacturer told Truckstop thelaunch which are among the lightest vehicles launch event staged by structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch event staged by leading and operators”. an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means September 5, but the Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as radius distribution. 3 of interior launch event staged leading give the additional m space. dealer Enza. from storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on government DfT andEnza. TfL willby the manufacturer told Truckstop News 5 and 6The form, and pack said a dealer vast amount 8x4/4 concrete mixers with 32-tonne This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of board.“The cab is optimised both for work and dealer Enza. new FHs will be available in both Euro devote more VOSA and Metropolitan of upgrades andonwards, improvements. storage capacity, as well as comfort on rom 2013 the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said. “Agreater better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast police officers to theforenforcement of amount Leading charge fuel board.“The cab is optimised both for work and vehiclethe manufacturer said all its The Arocs Grounder is designed of upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low HGV innew the city, andcircuit a taskin Cheshire, the efficiency is the Volvoʼs I-See Heldstandards at Oulton Park race leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, trucks and tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held at (Truckstop the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the force will be set up to raise awareness function News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions. According toDavid Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and aall good event gave requirements invited guests their first chance to put Centres Thethe government said it will set up a new task force to police HGV standards in the citynoise levels among other Picture: Humphries features, increase The which works alongside the ofsystem, safety for vehicles and vehicle through its paces on UK roads. function (Truckstop issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the across the nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means are less construction sector will be known under it is of extremely stable drivers andand resilient vehicle through its paces on UKNews, roads. chance pleasant relaxation a good New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longI-Shift automated transmission, is claimed drivers and to take enforcement action Theissystem, which works alongside the UK vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tired and more alert.” New Actros theby ultimate for longthe name Arocs. and“Iwhich has to idling speed. Maximum tractive power four-axle the vehicle with drive nightʼs in turnmanufactured means drivers arebe distance transport. From the outset, designers and to cut consumption five per cent by truck against dangerous hauliers, vehicles and growing number of cyclists who, it said, aimproving safety of all-wheel cyclistsProduction and other sleep, havebeen long been worried that aless I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longof the Volvo FH will start in spring 2013 distance transport. From the outset, designers and tired and more alert.” engineers were determined to provide the best possible The new dump trucks, all-wheel drive uncompromising and robust for the ranges from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will and two steering front axles. Fourabout the route theper truck storing information We give £5 to to cut consumption byLondon. five cent by drivers found operating within make up almost a quarter of all rush vulnerable road users,” Hammond said. large number of cyclist deaths involve distance transport. From the designers and engineers were determined tooutset, provide the best possible for the European market. Production of the Volvo FHon will start in spring 2013 comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor toughest jobs the construction site. bethe achieved by thecentre. four engine sizes: charity for axle versions with one front and three drives along. “The next time the truckthe uses about route truck storing information Under national legislation, most hour traffic in the “Today’s announcement of a dedicated a relatively small number of problem engineers were determined to provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, and of cab for the European market. operating economy, as well as aproductivity sweeping range every medical the same route, I-See operates the drives along. “The next time the truck uses units and drop-side chassis vehicles will The Arocs will premiere at the Bauma 7.7, 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung HGVs required towell be fitted with TfL procurement conditions already Industrial HGV task force will target the lorries which are not fitted with safety comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as as a sweeping rangeand of cab sizes,are engine ratings and options, allowing to the same route, I-See operates theiscustomers accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure besizes, available asratings two-, and trade fair in April 2013. completely and comes the with vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as afoursweeping range of cab safety equipment such asfor sidebars or to ensure require exempt to beinfitted small minority of large goods vehicle equipment,” Johnson said. “In my engine and options, allowing customers to newvehicles tailor vehicles perfectly any application. accelerator, gears and brakes progress is aswith economical as variants possible,” saidcustomers axle vehicles, 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. low skirts which protect cyclists and such safety equipment, and transport operators who are unaware of, or just cycling vision in March, I said no lorry The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record progress is asVolvo economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Truck ranging from 238 bhp to40 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs will also be tandem are examples of thesafety variety of tailor perfectly for any application. The current Actros the Guinness Record forvehicles fuel economy atholds tonnes gvw, but World road tests have other vulnerable road users from being minister Stephen Hammond said the wilfully non-compliant with, should be allowed in London unless it is Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation. The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy atmodel 40 tonnes gvw, road tests have The engines have been setting anreview example with its drive system. new Arocs versions shown the new isdesigned seven per cent more frugal dragged underneath the vehicle inbut the DfT will exemptions to current regulations for HGVsavailable and theirstraight drivers.”off fitted with equipment to protect cyclists. Corporation. An additional five per cent saving in fuel or 0870 6091540 istonnes seven per cent more frugal for fuel economy atto40 but saving roadThe tests have when meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions engine’s power will be mean transmitted the production line. Anmodel additional five gvw, per cent in fuel event ofspecified anew collision. vehicle regulations which some In addition, London mayor Boris After a lot of work behind the scenes, we use iswhile possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal the ultra-clean 6 emissions version shows aconstruction four per 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 However, some vehicle types – and waste-carrying trucks Johnson announced plans to ask have today taken the first steps to make Package. This package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows regulations, a transmission, four per cent improvement. when specified toas meet Euro 5 emissions Package. This package encompasses available for order a Euro 6 fito tted a standard. Drive inLondon 14 different versions. Asviews supplements particularly those operating into–the do not have be as fitted with side guards. residents for their this a reality.” training and monthly assistance Fuel cent The 81 guestsand took turns head out on afour 17-mile whileimprovement. the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows per test training monthly assistance –aFuel version only. programs are available which have been toonthe compact 2.3 m cabs in L,aM or construction sector – are exempt It will also review the way regulations whether he should introduce Transport for London said it will Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by cent improvement. The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi developed formobile the vehicle’s Ssubstantial versions, the new Arocs can also be Cotswold Medicals Ltd from fitting certain equipment. applying to specialised “Safer Lorry Charge” on any changing driving styles and increasing consult on the proposal, which has driving conditions. The route included singleandcally dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81 guests tooksafety turns to head on aof17-mile test Coverdale House Mark May with reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum According to the government, the rising equipment such as volumetric concrete HGV operating within the capital which is been partly modelled on the present carriageway roads. Each of the four demonstrator knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions. The route included singleand dualLittle Sodbury End drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. Bristol BS37 6QE fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger and The drive confi gurations offered for trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys a total a level cab fl oor. fuel-efficiency. number of such vehicles in London’s and mobile cranes are enforced. not fitted with basic safety equipment to Low Emission Zone, before it will take carriageway roads. Each of the four demonstrator driving conditions. The route included single- mixers and dualVolvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is decisions. ʻbrilliantʼ. of almost 700 miles covered on the day. Volvoʼs new I-Torque 6– driveline –totalgovernment trucks provided for the event made 10demonstrator journeys a“The Although release images of intercooler toboom’ provide good the-Arocs range from the 4x2 two-axle ‘building present atractive risk toEuro the is committed to Markprotect cyclists. any carriageway roads. Each of the four seeCharges our include VAT of which for the On each trip, figure achieved was recorded at the end of the the winner was Craigwere Stewart, production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered on the day. the Arocs not available as power at little more than the engine’s version withand rear-wheel drive to day 8x8/4, trucks provided forthe thempg event made 10European journeys - a total see our

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Abbey advances powder tank fleet

erseyside operator Abbey Logistics Group has put 10 new DAF XF105 tractor units and 15 Feldbinder dry powder tanks on the road to meet a contract it has secured with Lhoist UK, a producer of lime products. The trucks and trailers represent an investment by the company of over £1.5 million and will operate out of Lhoist lime works at Hindlow near Buxton, and at Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. Under the contract, Abbey will carry both liquid and dry limestone in tanks and also palletised loads of bagged materials, providing Lhoist with a ‘onestop shop’ for all its transport needs. The firm said standardising on one type of tank and just two capacities – 48 and 56 m3 – has brought significant efficiency improvements, enabling the entire operation to be handled with just 15 dry powder tanks. Lhoist’s lime-based products are used across a wide range of applications, including in agriculture, the construction industry for water treatment, in the chemical industry, and in food production. Each year, the DAFs will cover well over 100,000 km, delivering around 75,000 tonnes of these products to locations throughout the UK. The trucks are DAF 6x2 FTPs featuring a mid-lift axle using smaller 17.5 inch wheels. This saves almost 400 kg in unladen weight compared to a mid-lift axle tractor with standard 22.5 inch wheels, enabling a payload of up to 30 tonnes to be carried in

Abbey Logistics ordered 10 new XF105s to cover Lhoist contract

the low-weight aluminium Feldbinder tanks, depending on material density. The tanks are discharged by means of a Gardner Denver XK18 high-pressure screw-type blower, powered by a gearbox-mounted PTO factory-fitted by DAF. Power for the 105s is from the 12.9-litre MX340 engine delivering

460 bhp (340 kW) to give a power-toweight ratio of 10.45 bhp per tonne. Along with 2300 Nm of torque, this will enable the trucks to cope with the hilly terrain of Derbyshire and Cumbria. An exhaust brake is also fitted to assist the service brakes during long descents, saving on brake wear. Space Cabs have been specified,

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will deliver for us on all of these aspects, as well as presenting a very professional image of our company both when on the road, and at our customer’s sites. Good back-up is important too, and I am confident that the DAF dealer network will provide a high level of support and at times that work well for us.”

FMX fits Boylan’s bill

rish haulier Boylan Sand and Gravel has taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX 8x4 tipper as part of recent plans to expand its fleet of vehicles servicing the construction sector. The new truck is fitted with a Thompson body and has been spec’d with a fullyautomated Volvo I-Shift gearbox and Volvo’s 11-litre engine delivering 410 bhp. According to the firm’s boss, David Boylan, the vehicle will largely be used for the transport of aggregates.

Boylan said the investment was in response to an upturn in trade since the recent downturn in the construction sector. “While the industry is nothing like it was, there are definite signs of improvement and very strategic steps are being taken forward,” Boylan said. “It is very encouraging, especially for businesses like ours. At this turning point, it is particularly important to us to keep our costs down and ensure value for money at all times – and our choosing a Volvo was integral to this.”

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TRUCK STOP OF THE YEAR THE COMPETITION IS OPEN! Roadside facilities are an essential part of every driver’s life on the road – and it’s no secret that the quality of establishments in Britain can vary greatly. Our mission is to find out what you, our readers think should be crowned the UK’s best truck stop that offers everything a truck driver needs to stay clean, fed, watered and well rested while on the job. What we’re looking for is a truck stop that sets itself apart from the rest by offering a high-quality service to drivers every time. We’re talking safe, secure parking; clean toilets, shower and wash facilities; top-notch and reasonably priced food; and other basics such as a snack shop, driver’s bar, TV, wifi etc. Good value is the name of the game, and we want to know the best place to find it. The winner of last year’s competition was Junction 29 Truckstop near the M1 in Chesterfield, which won over readers and our top-secret judges with its firstclass facilities. Our judges said: “We found Junction 29 offered fully enclosed parking with high fencing and CCTV. It offers a full range of facilities including fuel and a truck wash, wifi and a wellstocked shop area. The cafeteria was

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Truckstop News Truck Stop of the Year Award ENTRY IS FREE AND SIMPLE: All you have to do is fill in the details in the competition entry form below (photocopies are acceptable), and send it to: Truckstop News TSOTY Comp, Kelsey Media, 14 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JA very clean and offered a great variety of food, including some healthy options. The toilets and showers were absolutely spotless. “In short, Junction 29 provides every facility a driver is likely to need, and at a very reasonable price.” Last year’s award was the closestfought ever, and we’re expecting this year’s competition to be every bit as exciting. So come on – get your votes in now using the form below and let us know which establishment you think deserves to be crowned the next Truckstop News Truck Stop of the Year!

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orry drivers are an easy target for the Suffolk police. They have decided the lorry drivers are the guilty party when other people collide with LGVs that are parked in lay-bys at night. It seems there have been a number of serious collisions along the A14 in Suffolk which the police clearly think are the responsibility of those arch law breakers, lorry drivers. In a letter to local businesses, the police said the county’s road policing unit will commence a campaign where unlit lorries will be identified and the drivers spoken to. Following the education period, an enforcement phase will commence. The police said: “Thankfully, incidents involving parked LGVs at night are still rare. However, when they do occur, the result can be catastrophic, often resulting in serious or fatal injuries.” I sent off an email to Suffolk police and made a few pertinent points (well, they are to me!): - Firstly, isn’t it correct that anyone approaching a lay-by at night will see, in the first instance, a blue reflective sign with a white P?

- Secondly, if a lorry is parked in the lay-by, wouldn’t you agree the oncoming driver will see reflective number plates, reflective rear marker boards, red reflectors on the rear and yellow reflectors on the sides? All contribute to clearly defining the LGV. Surely if another vehicle collides with the parked LGV, that’s because they are driving without due care and attention. - If the lay-by is surrounded by trees and bushes, a vehicle turns in and collides with an LGV, then that driver, over and above the offence mentioned above, may in fact be driving at too fast a speed to stop safely. - Why, then, are the police intending to prosecute lorry drivers when clearly it is not the lorry driver’s fault? I also pointed out that on their website, there is a report of a man being seriously injured when his car hit a house wall in Lowestoft at 1.45 am. Does the Suffolk police now intend to prosecute house owners, land-owners and local authorities if houses, walls, trees are not illuminated at night? I don’t think that’s an unreasonable question. There is absolutely no difference between a vehicle hitting an unlit wall or an unlit LGV.

The difference is in who is going to be fined for being unlit. In their response, an Inspector from the Norfolk police pointed out the law requires LGVs to be lit at night and that reflective markings don’t negate the need for that. Fair enough, I can’t argue about that. But where I do feel the need to argue is the police were not too bothered about unlit LGVs until careless drivers ran into said LGVs. He also suggested that if I was unhappy with that law, I should contact my MP. Thanks for that! The police’s solution that unlit LGVs are the source of the problem, totally ignoring vehicles being driven into unlit houses, walls, etc, is where we disagree. If the police had said that, after a period of education, drivers of LGVs who park in lay-bys at night without lights will be prosecuted, this article wouldn’t have been written. The only reason they intend to enforce the law is other people are causing the problem. That problem is out of the influence of lorry drivers. The police pointed out there are truck stops at Bury St Edmonds and Ipswich, which is fine if you are going that way and have the time. The Highways Agency has a

solution to all this: close “a number of lay-bys”. Very helpful, I don’t think! Where are drivers supposed to have their 45-minute break if they intend to close lay-bys? Despite asking Suffolk police for a response, and asking again, my arguments fell on deaf ears. So I then contacted the Police Commissioner for Suffolk, Tim Passmore, asking for his view on the matter. Passmore’s office pointed me to Norfolk police’s response. When I pointed out I wanted a response from the Suffolk police and their Crime Commissioner, they said they would get back to me. The ‘get back to me’ was to pass me a press release I had already read, and refer again to the Norfolk Police Inspector’s message. You couldn’t make this up! The two police forces and the SPCC clearly don’t think that, in the grand design of things, drivers of LGVs count at all. Hence the runaround I got. When Passmore vowed to fight for a better deal for the haulage industry, it seems he meant the owners, not the drivers. Have your say! Let us know your opinion at www.facebook. com/truckingmag

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Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the event gave invited guests their first chance to put the vehicle through its paces on UK roads. New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport. From the outset, designers and engineers were determined to provide the best possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor vehicles perfectly for any application. The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have shown the new model is seven per cent more frugal when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a four per cent improvement. The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical driving conditions. The route included single- and dualMark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. carriageway roads. Each of the four demonstrator trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys - a total of almost 700 miles covered on the day. On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg in the 450 bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted by professional drivers. PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & Sons, summed up the feelings of many when he said: “It was a great day, very informative and enjoyable, and superbly organised. The new Actros is brilliant. The driving experience was fantastic and if the fuel performance figures are to be believed it will be an unbeatable all-round package. The previous Actros is a very good truck - but this new one is a huge step forward.”

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“We have always got on well with the Renault Premium and for the last few years have bought exclusively Renault. The Premiums are low maintenance, reliable trucks and, with average fuel returns in excess of 9 mpg, they are also the most fuel efficient trucks on our fleet.” Established in 1934, Welch’s Transport is the distribution arm of Welch’s business, which also includes plant hire and car and truck dealerships. The company has a fleet of 70 vehicles, employs over 100 staff, and has an annual transport turnover of £9m. Ardex is a global company specialising in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialist tiling products and construction materials for the flooring, tiling and rendering industries.

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HULL FIRM PALLETS NEW DEAL

K Pallets has announced a new deal which sees Neill & Brown Global Logistics become its exclusive partner for the Hull and East Yorkshire region. Under the agreement, Neill & Brown becomes part of a network of 80 logistics specialists who combine forces to provide express, timed delivery of palletised consignments throughout the UK. Neill & Brown is investing in new vehicles and staff in anticipation of growth in its pallet service as a result of the partnership. UK Pallets coordinates and manages the consignments from its national distribution centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Colin Moody, Neill & Brown’s managing director, said the deal would result in a large increase in business. “This is a significant development for us,” Moody said. “Our exclusive agreement with UK Pallets will result in us gaining a much greater share of pallet movements from this area, with a large

proportion of the goods being from Hullbased manufacturing companies and from distributors who have imported products into the Humber. “As the logistics sector has become more sophisticated, businesses order goods in far smaller quantities and at short notice, removing the need to store excess stock. This has created a much greater demand for express pallet services.” Mr Moody said Neill & Brown had been signed up by UK Pallets because of its ability to respond quickly to the needs of customers while remaining cost-effective. “Our logistics experience and track record of providing competitive rates and a good service sealed the deal,” he added. The express pallet delivery service from UK Pallets promises time-definite delivery and up-to-the-minute information online. It offers UK next-day delivery and a range of economy services.

NEW TRAILERS HELP GREGORY COOL OFF

Gregory spec’d Vector 1950 MT trailers to enable precise temperature control

regory Distribution has updated its fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles with the addition of 10 Vector 1950 MT refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold UK. The new temperature-controlled systems will be used to transport chilled and frozen produce for the logistics company’s contract with Appleby Westward Group, which service convenience stores across South West England. The new Carrier units are mounted to single-axle Gray & Adams rear-steer urban trailers, featuring internal moving longitudinal bulkheads to allow Gregory Distribution to alter the trailers’ compartments, enabling varying payloads of frozen, chilled and ambient goods to be carried. “When deciding to invest in new equipment 1

for the fleet, it is essential we have the best and most reliable technology to ensure temperature integrity at all times,” said Andy Price, fleet support manager, Gregory Distribution. “We’d previously run Carrier’s Vector 1850 units and been impressed with their performance, so it seemed an obvious decision to update the fleet with Carrier’s latest units. The Vector 1950 MT units enable us to have precise temperature control to within +/- 0.3 degrees in each compartment, even in the prolonged heatwave we experienced this summer.” Devon-based Gregory Distribution runs a fleet of more than 500 vehicles from 17 UK sites, collectively travelling more than 40 million miles a year. The company plans to keep the new trailers in operation for up to 10 years.

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ISSUE 315 OCTOBER 2013

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

CIVILITY COSTS NOTHING

In the old days (God, I sound like Uncle Albert!), tips on driving and loading matters were shared over a cup of tea (or 10) and a fag. In these squeaky-clean politically correct days, the smokers are banished to a virtual bike shed near the horizon and the decaffeinated camomile needs to be consumed on the hoof to achieve impossible supermarket DC delivery windows. So where does the up-andcoming young turk in the haulage industry get his information and experience then? Well, I have had a little glimpse of some online truck drivers forums where you would expect to find some friendly,

BY THE BOOK? I was reading your Truckstop News paper and I was wondering if there is some kind of booklet of all truck stops in UK? As I am a professional truck driver from Slovenia, and as I am driving all around the Europe including UK and Ireland, I would like to have some info about where I can rest up in UK. Pevec Franc By email Thanks for your email, Pevec. We are aware of a few truck stop guides published a few years ago (such as the AA’s Roadside Cafés & Truckstops publication), but most are now out of print – or at least, very hard to find. Perhaps the best option would be to pick up a copy of Philip’s Navigator Trucker’s Britain (£11.59, Amazon), which is a large-scale atlas that lists over 100 truck stops in the UK. If you have a smartphone, there are various free apps which can point you towards places to park up and rest (such as Iveco’s Hi-Stop UK Truckstop Directory), or you could go online and take a look at www. transportcafe.co.uk for some good ideas of where to stop -ed.

BEST FOR REST Well, were’s the time gone? I’ve spent 25 years as a trucker and had a great time too, though I’ve experienced both good and bad times. Us drivers need somewhere to stay after a long day, and over the last 25 years I have been in most roadside cafés in the UK. Here’s my list of the good ones: LINCOLN FARM TRUCKSTOP Brilliant. I’ve been staying here for 25 years and it’s number one for food and everything else.

helpful advice from understanding fellow drivers. Err, NO! The troglodytes who seem to inhabit these sites are in the business of sarcastic derision of even the most sensible questions. Asking about basics of ADR, height limits in Europe, whether or not to use chains or straps on a particular load seem to set off a competition as to who can give the most insulting response. Driver’s hours? Don’t even ask! Add to the mix the fact that the ones doing the insulting seem incapable of forming a complete sentence, are completely unable to spell properly or use punctuation,

HEYWOOD TRUCKSTOP Again, this is excellent. Great food and parking, and the shower and wash facilities are very good too. 3.TRUCKER’S REST, A5 I think this is very good. The washing facilities are not too good, but the food is great. HOLLIE’S, A5 This place has gone over the top with its prices for food, but still a good place to stop. PENRITH TRUCKSTOP I’ve always had good food and service here. RED LION, NORTHAMPTON This has just been taken over. I had breakfast here this Saturday and will wait to see what it’s like when it’s all finished being done up. Stewart Pearson, Rochdale

THE WAY BACK IN? In April 2012, after 25 years of loyal service to the Crown, the job started to go through major government shake ups – so I decided to get out and I semiretired early. Having held advanced classes of all groups on my licence up to commercial level since 1984, and having four National and International CPCs, I thought I would like go back to the transport industry where I used to work. Positions for planners, dispatchers and drivers were just not available; no one appeared to be hiring and there were no vacancies advertised anywhere. I put this down to the economic climate and decided to take on agency work. I worked for a large supermarket chain based in North Yorkshire, but didn’t last long due to the terrible attitude toward

and if they did not have access to a keyboard, they probably could not write their own name competently in green crayon! (A bit hypocritical of me to call them insulting after that little rant!) The derision heaped on inexperienced drivers is not confined to the online community. I listen to fellow drivers putting down others for mistakes they have probably made themselves. Lighten up and share your expertise, guys. Have a quiet word with the newbie and point him in the right direction. Civility costs nothing. David Russell Penicuik

agency drivers by the dispatchers and shift managers that gave you your daily delivery notes. I started working for a friend of mine who had set up his own agency. The money is not great, but I have worked every day and I am grateful for that. Only recently did I think the reason for the lack of jobs in the transport industry may not be down to the economic climate. Several weeks ago, I was delivering the contents of a large container to a well-known furniture company and after I was emptied, I was to reload at Humberside, at customer that was unfamiliar to me. Upon seeing a group of seven drivers talking to each other and stood next to a well-known British logistical company’s trucks, I thought it a good opportunity to ask if anyone knew the location of my next collection. I was amazed to find that not one of these drivers was English, and they could hardly speak English – yet they were working for a British company. Every one was Eastern European. I don’t have an issue with race or discrimination against anyone, but just how many jobs have gone to drivers from Eastern Europe that could have been given to British drivers? If more and more borders are opened up to other EU member states, just how many other British jobs generally are to be lost? This is certainly an issue that needs looking in to and dealing with by the current government and our elected MPs. If they want to get us out of the mess they have got us into, then perhaps they need to look at who should get the jobs first. I was always taught as a kid that charity begins at home. Must be another country, because we don’t see it here – and I still don’t have a full time job. Pete Young By email

SLEEP ON IT Here’s a photo of Harold Dickinson’s new Volvo FH500 sleeper, which is fitted with Volvo’s new I-See technology. The vehicle was supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Carlisle and is one of the first FH sleeper cabs to hit the road in the UK. Martin Weightman, By email

DVD After the Storm: Part Two

Director Lars von Rosen, Arne Fernlund Certificate NA Run time 85 minutes Publisher Old Pond Publishing Web www.oldpond.com Price £15.95 Following right on from the first edition in the twopart series which we reviewed last issue, this DVD shows more machines at work in Sweden after Storm Gudrun swept across the country in 2005. Tasked with clearing up the mess, European operators make use of heavy-duty logging trucks, cranes, skidders and more – and the directors manage to commit to film some truly striking images of these machines at work.

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Britain’s Lorries in the ‘70s Publisher: Roundoak Publishing Web: www.nynehead-books.co.uk ISBN: 978-1-871565-57-7 Price: £26.95 This new 128-page hardcover book from Peter Davies comes almost 20 years after its precursor – British Lorries of the ‘60s – and the subtle shift

in the title is in reference to the fact that during the ‘70s, the influx of trucks from European manufacturers changed the face of UK road transport. As a visual record of the turbulent haulage industry during the decade in question, this book offers a lot of value. After a detailed preface, which serves to introduce the reader to the era which saw British truck manufacturers placed under enormous pressure to evolve because of the increasing competition from the likes of Volvo, Scania, DAF, MAN and more, the book is split into four chapters: fourwheelers, six-wheelers, eight-wheelers and artics. Each presents a comprehensive set of top-quality, full-colour pictures of trucks at work, plus detailed captions. Rounding things off is an index which enables readers to quickly locate pictures and information based on truck manufacturer. For fans of trucking in the 1970s, this is essential reading. Rating: «««««

The German Job

Publisher: Dalyn Publishing Web: www.dalynpublishers.co.uk ISBN: 978-1-482761-306 Price: £2.06 (Kindle ebook) Ex-truck driver Dave Furlong’s new book, The German Job, serves as a prequel to John Slater: The Journey, and sees the titular driver planning a wild night out in Hamburg - only to stumble into a mystery involving criminal gangs and crates of stolen money. It’s a light, but thrilling read and we look forward to Slater’s next adventure on the road. Rating: «««««

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lmost half of transport companies (42 per cent) say roadside inspections by VOSA are increasing, according to research commissioned by TomTom Business Solutions. The study among companies operating vehicles of 3.5 tonnes or more revealed risk of prosecution for tachograph offences was a growing concern for 46 per cent of businesses. A fifth (20 per cent) said infringements had been recorded against them in the last three years. Convictions for driver’s hours violations and tachograph offences can lead to fines of up to £5000 and, in some cases, prison sentences of up to two years. “The severity of these penalties and potential damage to a business’s reputation

wheels and four mega speakers. The van measures over 21 ft and weighs in at a chunky 5.5 tonnes. It took the team of engineers over three weeks to create and stars in the new advert for the Octavia vRS, which hit TV screens on Sunday, August 25. The ice cream van features alongside other souped-up versions of everyday gadgets, including a giant toy ‘trike’, lawnmower with multiple exhaust pipes and flaming go-faster stripes, and the vRS Man-Pram. Heidi Cartledge, head of marketing at Škoda UK, said: “The giant ice cream van will be touring the UK handing out up to 6500 servings of free ice cream, offering members of the public a fun sense of what you could experience if you vRS’d your life.”

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makes compliance crucial,” said Giles Margerison, director UK and Ireland, TomTom Business Solutions. “Systems should be in place to ensure the process is managed effectively, while minimising time-consuming administration and impact on precious business resources.” Almost a third (32 per cent) of transport companies currently spend in excess of an hour per vehicle manually downloading digital tachograph data, with 15 per cent having missed download deadlines, which are set to ensure data is not overwritten. Furthermore, a quarter (25 per cent) spend more than two hours a month analysing tachograph data to ensure legislative compliance, while 28 per cent say they never do so.

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ontinuing his review of successfully completed accident claims, Steven Hinchliffe looks at a situation experienced by a reader of Truckstop News that ultimately lead to an award of personal injury compensation. All of the accident victims mentioned in these articles are clients of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors. They have kindly given permission for the disclosure of their details, and in particular their real life experiences of incidents resulting in personal injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident compensation claim. All of these clients contacted my firm after seeing our details in Truckstop News. In this article I highlight the medical complications that can arise following the most straight forward of accidents where a rapid recovery would normally be expected, but this turns out not to be the case. The particular accident claim I review also highlights the need for rehabilitation treatment to return the injured person to their pre-accident medical condition. As with previous articles, the common trend remains the effect on the injured person’s life, and although using the existing process of law to make personal injury claims as a means of redress cannot truly compensate for the trauma and inconvenience suffered, it can assist in requiring the guilty party to provide the required medical treatment and rehabilitation, in addition to financial relief by way of awards of compensation. CASE STUDY In July 2010 my firm was contacted by a lady who earlier that month had suffered injuries when a passenger in a vehicle travelling on a motorway. The vehicle had to stop because of a queue of traffic ahead and was hit from behind by a hire car, which was being driven by a foreign driver. She requested our

In this month’s issue Steven Hinchliffe of the specialist Personal Injury Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors (see their advert on the front page) considers another “READER’S INJURIES, MEDICAL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION”

assistance in recovering personal injury compensation. She has kindly allowed me to use the facts of her case, but wishes to Steven Hinchliffe remain anonymous and I will therefore refer to her as “Ms A”. After the claims was explained to Ms A and she • ISSUE 299 • JULY 8 • process TRUCKSTOP NEWS 2012 ADVERTORIAL completed our standard contract documents, we sent a detailed £1,000 the hope that the claimofcould be bought off cheaply. In this in month’s issue, Steven Hinchliffe the specialist letter to the foreign driver. The fact that the driver came from Personal Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors to quickly This may Injury appear to demonstrate a willingness Belgium could have been a complication, however we were able (see their advert the front page) considers another compensate theoninnocent victim so they can put the matter to identify the UK agents of the insurance company providing “READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT behind them, but at this early stage CLAIM” it is often difficult to assess cover for the hire car and this enabled the claim to be based in how the injuries may develop. England. We therefore sent a copy of the letter directly to the Ms A was happy to follow our advice and, having obtained HINCHLIFFES agents, which meant that we did not have to make any further copies of her medical records,SOLICITORS we arranged for her to be direct contact with the driver. Continuing his review of successfully completed PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Steven Hinchliffe examined CASE STUDY - INJURY CAUSED by BY Aa consultant in Accident and Emergency Our letter set out when, where and how looks the accident accident claims, Steven Hinchliffe at just one situation experienced by a reader DEFECTIVE LOADMedicine. His report outlined her physical injuries, the treatment happened, and explained why the driver was of at fault. The In the summer of 2010, HGV driver Mrand R of Telford (name claim, there was some affect on his pre-accident Truckstop News that resulted in an award of required gave an indication ofalso when she was likelyhearing to allegations against him included that he:withheld at client’s request) was strapping a load that had difficulties. personal injury compensation. He noted her extreme nervousness as a passenger already been placed onrecover. a trailer by a colleague when an item My firm sent a detailed letter to his employer, who passed All of the accident victims mentioned in these articles are actual from the load fell, striking his head. this on to their insurers. Within just over 2 months the insurers of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors. They have kindly given recommended we obtain a report from a psychiatrist, To successfully claimand personal injury compensation from that an accepted responsibility for the accident. By this time steps were ■ drove too fast, clients their permission for the disclosure of their details, and in particular solicitor must have extensive employer the injured person’s alreadyreport well underway for Mr R to bethat examined by an ENT which we did. This second revealed the accident of theiror realany life experiences of incidents resulting in personal ■ failed to keep any proper lookout, knowledge of the Health and Safety Regulations that have surgeon so that a comprehensive medical report, setting out injury claims, and the steps taken to make a successful accident been breached, and behad able to intensified comprehensively sether out details existing depression and, coupled with full details of the injuries and their consequences, could be ■ failed to observe or notice, in time, adequately or at all, either compensation claim. All of these clients contacted my firm after when first contacting the employer. Without this level of obtained. Once this was available and had been approved by our details in Truckstop News. anxiety travelling, had caused a significant impact on her insurers willabout almost certainly try and the car Ms A wasseeing in, or the fact that it was stationary, awareness the employer’s Mr R, a copy was sent to the insurers, together with details of In this article I highlight a fairly common situation where a driver exploit any perceived deficiencies or weakness in the case in very modest financial losses incurred as a direct resultwere of life. 10 to 15 sessions ofhiscognitive behavioural therapy is required deliver and unload a lorry oror trailer that has been manoeuvre ■ failed to stop, to slowto down, to steer otherwise an effort to avoid having to pay the injured person their rightful the accident. packed by someone else - either a fellow employee of the same compensation. recommended to return her to her pre-accident Settlement negotiations then started, withposition. offers and counter his vehicle so as to avoid company, or by a an collision. employee of an entirely different company In Mr R’s claim, the allegations of breaches of Regulation offers being put forward by both sides. Within a few weeks it Once she had approved the medical reports and the perhaps even based abroad. It is often the case that your own were as follows:was possible to reach an acceptable settlement at a total figure employer will be held responsible for compensating you for an (a) Failed to take suitable and sufficient stepsof to prevent the of £2250, the vast majority of whichlosses, was to compensate Mr R calculation her accident related financial we sent full injury caused by a defective load, no matter who packed it. If you Ms A had suffered multiple injuries to her upper body and item within the trailer from falling, contrary to Regulation for his pain and suffering. He kept the full sum recovered, as self employed or an agency driver, you also benefit from the to the negotiations and 10(1) of the Work atdetails Height Regulations 2005.agents. Settlement my firm’s costs and the expenses we hadthen incurred started in dealing right leg, and alsoare experienced In addition, she same rights enjoyed by theheadaches. employees of the company you are with the claim (eg paying for his medical records and the (b) Failed to take suitable and A sufficient steps to prevent our Ms accepted £4,500 for her injuries, plus £2,277.50 to cover contracted topassenger. work for. However, it is worth noting that if you were became a very nervous medical report) were subsequently negotiated with the insurers client being struck by the item, contrary to Regulation 10(2) in charge of loading the vehicle the accident may be found to have and paid separately. her travel and other expenses and the full cost of the therapy After a little chasing, the insurers’ agents confirmed thatof the above Regulations. happened entirely due to your negligence, in which case a claim Fortunately, despite the accident circumstances Mr R (c) Failed to ensure that the trailer was loaded in such a way for compensation would probably not be successful. sessions. The total settlement therefore suffered onlyfigure a relativelywas minor injury, and this was£6,777.50, reflected by responsibility for the accident was admitted. Given the as to prevent unintended movement of the contents, As with previous articles the common trend remains the effect levelinitial of compensation recovered. His employer’s contrary to Regulation 10(4) of the aboveaRegulations. which was far cry fromthe the offerheof £1,000! on the injured person’s and although using the process of law circumstances, we would havelife,been very surprised if they had insurers took a sensible approach to the claim and handled (d) Failed to ensure the trailer was loaded in a safe manner. to make personal injury claims as a means of redress cannot truly matters with reasonable efficiency, which meant it was possible tried to raise any type of fordefence. However, as itoften happens compensate the trauma and inconvenience suffered, can Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor andto Principal of and Hinchliffes (e) Exposed our client to a danger or a trap and a foreseeable reach agreement for Mr R to beSolicitors in funds in just under six risk of injury. assist in requiringthey the guilty party to provide medical treatment from the date the first letter was sent to his employer. with road accident cases, made an early settlement offer of © Copyright 2013 Hinchliffes months Solicitors and rehabilitation, in addition to financial relief by way of awards He suffered a painful cut to the top of his head and, as was This also had the effect of keeping the legal costs to a

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of compensation. As previously indicated, under the current law and procedures the basic aim of an accident claim is to try and return the injured party to the position that he or she would otherwise have been in had the accident not happened.

later confirmed in the medical report obtained in support of his

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© Copyright 2012 Hinchliffes Solicitors Next month’s topic will consider the “LEGAL LANDSCAPE FOLLOWING RECENT GOVERNMENT CHANGES” - If you have any questions concerning Next month’s topic will consider “TRIPPING AND SLIPPING IN THE WORKPLACE” please e-mail your questions to making a personal injury claim please e-mail us at hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk (heading your message “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”) or call 01684 Steven Hinchliffe and his team at hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk (heading your message “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”) or callFRIENDLY 01684 580900 quoting “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”.SOON You can also find the firm on Twitter and 580900 quoting “Truckstop News Legal Advice Page”. MOBILE/DEVICE WEBSITE LAUNCHING - making it Facebook, even easier toLinkedIn. get in touch. Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor and Principal of Hinchliffes Solicitors

LEGAL ADVICE David Glover of leading commercial and transport law firm Marshall Glover is on

David Glover of leading commercial and transport law firm Marshall Glover is on hand to offer legal advice to Truckstop News readers. If you require advice or further information, head to www.marshallglover.com or call on 0844 801 1422.

rmation / amendmentsVocational by email,tellicence or fax should beshould addressed to: holders beware LegalConfi advice KAREN WAYMAN Kelsey Media, Peterborough ce using mobile phones whileOffi driving

hand to offer legal advice to Truckstop News readers. If you require advice or further information, head to www.marshallglover.com or call on 0844 801 1422.

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.

The01733 law relating to driving an uninsured vehicle Tel: 353365 Email: karen.wayman@kelseypb.co.uk I have often passed comment on the way in which a certain topic will suddenly come under the spotlight, and I will get numerous requests for information on the matter. At the moment, that particular topic appears to relate to vehicle insurance and, specifically, where does a driver stand if it transpires there is an issue with a vehicle’s insurance? First of all, it must be said the offence of using a vehicle without insurance is taken very seriously. Under section 143(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA), ‘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. A statutory defence is provided by section 143(3) RTA in relation to a driver who unwittingly drives his employer’s uninsured vehicle.

Offences of causing or permitting the uninsured use of a vehicle should be regarded as being as serious as using a motor vehicle without insurance. It can often be vital to correctly choose between using, causing or permitting. For the definition of using, causing or permitting. Where a driver has obtained a policy of insurance by deception, the policy will be valid so far as liability under section 143 is concerned until the insurers have taken steps to ‘avoid’ it. The minimum penalty points imposition for the offence of using a vehicle when there is not in force a Certificate of Insurance is six points, plus a fine plus a contribution towards prosecution costs. However, the points can be increase and indeed the court is capable of imposing a discretionary disqualification. There is also a likelihood that if you already have six or more valid points on your driving licence, then attracting a minimum of a further six will mean you are likely to face mandatory disqualification on a totting-up procedure.

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.

One of the issues of concern is even before the vehicle enters the with using a motor vehicle in where an employed driver faces enforcement check – with the use contravention of this section shall criminal proceedings for using a of automatic number recognition not be convicted if he proves: Exemptions from prosecution vehicle when there is notareinfew force and other enforcement tools it A person does not any of thesewhen provisions if, at the a Certificate ofcontravene Insurance is possible are forhard-hitting the police or the (a) that the vehicle did not belong to Repercussions time of the alleged contravention: they are using the telephone or device to call the police, fire, ambulance or other emergency However, if you are the agency holder of a vocational licence the thatother driver is driving the vehicle in enforcement to establish him and was not in his possession service; they are acting in response to a genuine emergency; and it implications of a mobile phone offence do not end there. You are unsafe or impracticable for them to cease driving in order to likely to be calledor to vocational driver conduct hearing in front a of theismake course work, had no whether not there is in place under a contract of hiring or of loan, the call (or,of in relation to the and supervision of a provisional a traffic commissioner. The senior traffic commissioner has licence holder, for the provisional licence holder to cease driving issued a document entitled ‘Statutory Document No 6 Vocational reason suspect Certificate of Insurance. call was being made).the vehicle was while theto Driver Conduct, which gives a detailed view of vocational driver Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, a conduct. I have reproduced the paragraph on the use of notmobile insured. other In Here addition, if you are subject (b) that he was using the vehicle in telephone orUnlike other devicesome is to be treated as hand-held if it mobile phones “A specific starting point is provided in respect of is, or must be, held at some point during the course of making or the use hand held devices such as mobile telephones jurisdictions in theanyUK, there communication is no to a ofroadside enforcement check, the course of his employment, and receiving a call or performing other interactive because of the prevalence of this offence in recent years. function. An ‘interactive communication function’ includes the requirement to display proof of a driver might be issued with a 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 the article waswhat first written. You should always seek advice from an appropriately qualified on any specific enquiry. knew nor had insurance in awhen vehicle. So ‘producing’ requiring the driver to solicitor (c) that helegal neither do you do if, as an employed produce relevant documents at reason to believe that there was driver, you find yourself facing an a police station. It is often at this not in force in relation to the vehicle accusation of using a vehicle when time that any issues relating to the such a policy of insurance. there was not in force a Certificate validity of the insurance policy will of Insurance? come to light. So if you are an employed driver This is not such an unlikely The offence of using a vehicle using a vehicle in the course of situation, and recently I have when there is not in force your employment and the vehicle encountered several drivers who a Certificate of Insurance is is not subject to a loan or leasing have found themselves in this established under the Road Traffic agreement with yourself and position. One of the reasons why Act 1988 as above. However, you have no reason to suspect a commercial driver may be more when the legislation was being the vehicle is uninsured, then a likely to be facing an issue like this drafted, it was clearly recognised statutory defence may be available is as the driver of a commercial there is a vulnerability on the part to you. But as I stated at the outset vehicle you are more likely to be of an employee using a vehicle in of this piece, the insurance relating subject to a roadside enforcement connection with their employment. to a vehicle is a very serious matter, check than merely if you were As such, it was incorporated and should you find yourself with driving a private car. into the Act that there should any issues relating to insurance, Once the vehicle is in the be a statutory defence which is you should obtain some specific roadside enforcement check – or as follows: A person charged advice.

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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Hingley scores with secret trial

Hingley Transport has revealed it has been conducting a ‘top secret’ 12-month trial of Renault Trucks’ new T-range tractor unit – and according to the firm, the updated model has proven extra fuel efficient, reliable and spacious. Renault’s new Euro 6 range launched in Lyon in June (Truckstop News, July) , but A Hingley has had a pre-production Renault T520 Euro 6 tractor unit on the road for the past year, travelling around 2000 miles a week. Throughout the 12-month trial period, the company monitored fuel consumption, payload and reliability, as well as driver comfort and satisfaction. Firm director Ray Hingley said he was impressed with the increased fuel efficiency of the new Euro 6 truck: “Our current Euro 5 Renaults are doing around 8.2 mpg; with the new T-Range, we were getting 9.3 mpg running to South Wales with steel at 44 tonnes – an impressive fuel saving of over 13 per cent. What’s more, the new model didn’t use any more AdBlue than our current trucks and we have been achieving the same 28.5-tonne payload. “We were also very impressed that in the 12 months we had the Renault, we had no downtime. With a trial vehicle I would have expected more issues, but it proved an extremely reliable truck,” he added. With a new spacious cab and a 12-speed Optidriver automated gearbox as standard, the new tractor unit proved popular with driver Stella Williams: “I was very happy with the new model and enjoyed driving it,” she

Smuggled fuel truck seized

A Hingely Transport driver Stella Williams has been driving Renault’s new Euro 6 truck in secret for the past 12 months

HMRC discovered 26,000 litres of smuggled fuel inside a truck in Dumbarton

said. “From a driver’s point of view, comfort is very important and I found the truck easy to drive, the cab was more spacious and well laid out, with lots of room to manoeuvre. I was impressed with the trial truck and I will be very interested to get in the finished product!” There was tight security around the trial of the new T-range: “Both the exterior and the interior of the cab were disguised,” Stella said, “and I had to ensure I kept the curtains closed whenever I stopped.” The truck was also kept locked away at secure premises at night and maintained in-house. A Hingley Transport has a long-standing relationship with Renault, which make up about 75 per cent of its fleet.

truck carrying around 26,000 litres of fuel, suspected of having been smuggled into Scotland from Poland, has been seized by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC officers searched the truck and discovered the fuel in 26 plastic tanks after it was stopped by officers from Police Scotland at an industrial estate in Dumbarton. The estimated revenue loss on the fuel, seized on Saturday, August 24, is £20,000. Pat Curtis, specialist investigations national oils lead for HMRC, said: “Those who smuggle flammable fuel in vehicles not designed for its safe transport show a complete disregard for the safety of other

ferry passengers and motorists. “Illicit fuel is being sold at reduced prices and motorists may think they are getting a good deal because it is cheaper. I would caution them to think again, as the true cost is far from a bargain and encourages activity that puts other road users at risk. “We are working in partnership with the Scottish Organised Crime Task Force (SOCTF) and this success shows the important role that cooperation has in defeating crime and protecting our community.” A 51-year-old man was interviewed in connection with the seizure and subsequently released. The investigation is continuing.

Operator Compliance

There’s a science to it

An unsafe driver or vehicle is non-compliant – it’s that simple. But to maintain an efficient and safe partnership between man and machine you need the right mix of active safety features and driver skill. Safety is one of our core values – it’s in our DNA. Our comprehensive programme of CPC accredited driver training courses gives your drivers everything they need to understand and comply with the latest Driver CPC EU directives. Additionally, our Active Safety Systems and onboard diagnostics with features such as Lane Changing Support, Electronic Stability Programme, and early indication warnings help keep both truck and driver secure. To find out how your local Volvo Truck dealer can turn our science into your success visit www.volvotrucks.co.uk/compliance ROAD WORTHINESS

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ALCOA ANNOUNCES 10 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS

Alcoa’s new wheel

will be available • ISSUE 299 • JULY 2012 for Atego from September

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lcoa has released a new Alcoa wheels are manufactured 19.5 x 6.75 wheel size for from a single block of highmedium-duty trucks. strength corrosion-resistant The company already offers the aluminium alloy. The block is 17.5 x 6.75 wheel for mediumforged into a wheel shape using a duty vehicles, and said the new 8000-tonne press. Once forged, wheel will be available at Daimler the wheels are heat-treated to for the new Mercedes-Benz Atego maximise overall mechanical truck (12 to 15 tonnes) from strengths. September onwards. Alcoa said its forging process The new wheels are spec’d aligns the grain flow of aluminium to weigh 17.1 kg and offer a with the shape of the wheel, even maximum load per wheel of in the critical area where disc 2575 kg. Two styles of finish are and rim meet, to provide the best The four winners of RTITB flankfiIce Road Truckers star, Lisa Kelly. available: brushed or Dura-Bright. possible build training quality and nish.

WINNERS ALL! 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. Draws to identify winners were carried out twice a day by Ice Road Truckerís star Lisa Kelly at the RTITB marquee. The lucky winners of 35 hours of periodic training are: Dave Smith, from Norfolk, Andrew Jennings, from Staffordshire, Leslie Baker, from Kent, and Michael Currie, from Essex.

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

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

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olvo Group subsidiary UD Trucks has launched a new heavy-duty truck range developed specifically for growth markets across Asia Pacific and other regions. Volvo said the new range – called Quester – has been designed to offer customers solutions tailored to their specific needs and support them in running profitable, growing businesses. “UD Trucks, with a proud and longstanding tradition of developing high-quality trucks for the Japanese market, has exported trucks to markets across Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle-East for many decades,” said Joachim Rosenberg, executive vice president, Group Trucks Sales & Marketing and JVs, APAC. “However, we have never developed products for customers outside Japan. With Quester, we are entering a new era by introducing an all-new truck range, specifically designed for growth markets.” As a heavy-duty truck range, Quester is aimed at a wide range of applications, including mining, construction, distribution and long-haul transportation. Being a part of the Volvo Group, UD Trucks has developed Quester by leveraging Volvo’s global engineering network in combination with its tradition of Japanese craftsmanship. Combined with sourcing and manufacturing on the Asian mainland, UD Trucks will seek to deliver a modern, affordable vehicle range with superior performance tailored to the cost-conscious growth markets of the world.

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To ensure best possible uptime, Quester is supported by an expanded and upgraded distribution network providing UD Genuine Service and UD Genuine Parts, among others. According to the manufacturer, Quester’s key advantages are its robustness, fuel efficiency and the breadth of the range. A variety of different configurations with easy body mounting should provide customers with tailored, purpose-built solutions for all types of applications. Quester production will start during the third quarter of 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. Besides serving the domestic Thai market, the plant in Thailand will also serve as an export hub for South East Asia and beyond. In the near future, the range will also be manufactured in China for the Chinese market, and later on in India.

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ooteboom has introduced its latest multifunctional three-axle hydraulically steered semi low-loader, complete with hydraulic height-adjustable load floor for loading onto the gooseneck. The manufacturer said its new trailer meets the essential requirements of the rental and construction industry, and offers both durability and low maintenance costs. The trailer has 40 TUV-certified lashing provisions fitted in the load surface – spread out over four widths – so loads can be secured in virtually any position. For optimal grip, the hydraulic folding ramps, the load surface and the hydraulic height-adjustable floor are equipped with a serrated and hot-dip galvanised steel grid. A Superwinch electric winch with radio remote control ensures loading and unloading is safe, even in extreme situations. Nooteboom said the trailer’s weight is extremely low, which means a large payload is achievable. The hydraulically steered axles with a

maximum steering angle of 45 degrees ensure the trailer is extremely manoeuvrable, which will be of help when loading and unloading in places where access is difficult. The steering system has also been tweaked to greatly reduce tyre wear. Nooteboom has treated the chassis to corundum blasting, metal spraying, and dual layers of primer and spray paint to provide lasting protection against corrosion. Many components are also hot-dip galvanised or made of stainless steel for added durability. The manufacturer said the trailer is also available in a version for carrying road construction machinery, and also a version for shifting bulldozers. These are available with multiple axles and extendible load floor. These models see the steel grid on the load surface and ramps replaced with a hardwood floor. Load surface width extension is available as an option, and a range of hydraulic ramps and aluminium hook-on ramps for driving the load onto the load floor are also on offer.

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JEFFREYS PUTS FOUR TO THE FLOOR

effreys Haulage has taken delivery of its first four Stralis Hi-Way (AS440S46TX/P) twinsteer tractor units after having pored over the truck at Iveco’s stand at this year’s CV Show. Two of the new vehicles are additions to the Derbyshire-based firm’s 33-strong fleet, and two are replacements for older Iveco trucks, increasing the number of Ivecos on its fleet to 14. All four of the tractor units were supplied by local dealer, Sherwood Truck & Van. The new vehicles are being used to deliver consumable goods into regional distribution centres across the UK for customers including Nestlé and United Biscuits, as well as general haulage. Mick Warren, co-owner of Jeffreys Haulage, said: “We had heard a lot of good reports about the new Stralis Hi-Way, so we went to see it for ourselves at the CV Show in April. We were very impressed with everything about the vehicle, particularly favouring the sleek new modern design and the addition of so many new technological features.

“What our drivers liked most was the size of the new Hi-Way cab and the extra space it offers. Plus, in terms of fuel efficiency, one of the new vehicles we are running in is already achieving 10.2 mpg, boosted significantly thanks to Iveco’s Driving Style Evaluation tool.” Operating seven days per week, most of the new vehicles are double-shifted. They are expected to clock up 160,000 km per annum and will be kept in service for at least five years. The vehicles, which all run in the company’s green and yellow livery, will operate primarily with curtainsider trailers at maximum weights of up to 44 tonnes. They have each been supplied on Iveco Elements repair and maintenance contracts. All of the new Iveco tractors are powered by EEV-rated FPT Industrial 10.3-litre Cursor 10 engines, which are capable of producing up to 460 bhp between 1550 and 2100 rpm, plus 2100 Nm of torque between 1050-1550 rpm. They also feature Iveco’s EuroTronic automated transmission as standard. New Stralis Hi-Way foursome brings Jeffreys’ Iveco fleet to 14

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Isuzu appoints new MD

suzu Motors has announced the successor to Nikki King as MD of Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd. Peter Murphy, who currently heads up the ITUK National Fleet Division, is promoted to managing director designate with immediate effect, and will be working with Nikki until her retirement at the end of October this year (Truckstop News, May). After her retirement, Nikki King will continue working with Isuzu as honorary chairman to aid transition. Commenting on the announcement, Nikki King said: “I am absolutely delighted with Pete’s appointment and cannot think of anyone better to grow the company and keep its very special culture. In the time leading up to my retirement, and subsequently in my new role as honorary chairman, I will do everything I can to help Pete in his new position. I am really looking forward to working closely with him.” Murphy originally joined ITUK from Lex Transfleet as a fleet sales executive in 1998 and is one of the company’s longest serving employees. “I would like to state how very honoured, hugely excited and more than a little terrified I am, at the faith Isuzu Motors and Nikki, the most inspirational leader I have ever met, have shown by appointing me in this new role,” he said. “Over the last 17 years Nikki, working together with a fantastic team of people at both ITUK and Isuzu Motors, has built an

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Peter Murphy has taken over from Nikki King as MD of Isuzu Truck UK

immensely successful company, with a very special culture, and a totally unique attitude to customer care. It has been my privilege to be part of that exciting journey for the last 15 years and I promise Nikki, Isuzu Motors, my colleagues, all of our customers and our dealers, that our unique culture and the way we conduct our business will not change one bit.” Yuki Murata, chairman of ITUK and Isuzu Europe, added: “This is the most important decision we have made since ITUK became a wholly owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Ltd earlier this year. However, after some months’ evaluation, we are confident we have made the right decision and are pleased to see Pete in his new role.”

n experience and overconfidence have been revealed as the main reasons new drivers are the riskiest group of road users, according to the latest poll from road safety charity IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). Respondents also rated peer pressure, immaturity and shortfalls in the learning process as being important risk factors. Sixty-eight per cent of respondents lacked faith in the current driving test as being an adequate system to produce safe drivers, which IAM said highlights a high degree of dissatisfaction with the current system for learning to drive. When asked to rate how well new drivers are taught using a scale of one to 10 (1 being poor, 10 being ideal), half (57 per cent) of respondents rated it as a 5 or below. When asked about the idea of a minimum learning period, respondents’ opinion was split. Thirty-one per cent believed it should be six months, while 30 per cent believed it should be at least a year. The poll results showed support for restrictions such as stricter drink-

Will Actros Walker the walk?

hirty years after it last ran a MercedesBenz truck, Aberdeen-based William Walker Transport has commissioned a New Actros tractor unit which it hopes will deliver a reduced fuel bill. The third-generation family-owned haulier purchased its latest truck following a trial period running a demonstration unit, which returned just over 8 mpg – William Walker’s other top-weight tractors typically return between 7.25 and 7.8 mpg. Supplied by Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Aberdeen, the New Actros 2545 has an 2.5 m wide StreamSpace cab and is fitted with Merc’s 450 bhp straight-six engine and PowerShift 3 automated transmission. Founded in 1949 by William Walker, the company originally served the logging industry. Today, William Walker Transport operates a fleet of 20 vehicles and 26 trailers

which it uses to provide a local and longhaul distribution service, with the offshore oil industry accounting for around 90 per cent of its total business. “We last bought Mercedes-Benz trucks in the early 1980s,” said company co-owner, Jim Walker. “They were SK models and always very reliable, but also heavy and thirsty. “More recently, though, we’ve been hearing and reading a lot of good reports about the fuel-efficiency of the New Actros, so we decided the time was right to take a look. We took a demonstration unit which we ran for a week and that went well – the fuel returns were very encouraging, and the driver liked it too. “The New Actros was also competitively priced,” Walker continued, “though it was not the cheapest of the vehicles we looked at. But

William Walker bought the New Actros after a demo unit returned promising fuel figures

we like to run our trucks for at least 10 years, so fuel efficiency and ‘whole life’ running costs are more important to us than the ‘up front’ price. It was on this basis we decided to give the Merc a try. “While it’s important the vehicle performs, so too must the dealer. Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Aberdeen is an unknown quantity as far as we’re concerned, and it’s up

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DRIVERS: BEWARE THE WRITE-OFFS!

ruck drivers are being warned that thousands of motorists in the UK are driving potentially dangerous cars due to an increase in the number of vehicles on the road that have previously been written off. The announcement was made by the National Association of Bodyshops (NAB), which said it had called on the Competition Commission to review its position on writeoffs during an investigation into the private motor insurance market. However, the Competition Commission said it had no plans to review its stance on the matter, further stating that despite the evidence it received during the investigation, it judged write-offs were an issue relating to the supply of used cars, and not related to the provision of Private Motor Insurance and related goods and services. “The dangers caused by written-off vehicles making it back onto the road are very real and understandably cause great concern to all road users,” said Frank Harvey, head of NAB. “NAB submitted evidence to the Competition Commission indicating the consumers of used cars are often unable

to detect when a vehicle has been in an accident, or are able to assess the quality of repairs which have been conducted. As the insurance industry is responsible for the sale and disposal of most write-offs to vehicle salvage operators – and also all repaired write-off vehicles must be insured before they are returned to the road – NAB believes this is an issue that should fall under the Private Motor Insurance investigation.” Harvey said written-off vehicles not only place other motorists and pedestrians at risk, but also result in further insurance claims which then lead to an overall escalation in insurance premiums. He said the NAB is urging the Competition Commission to undertake further investigations into write-offs to make certain that consumer safety is protected, by ensuring a history of vehicles that have been repaired is made available. “If the Competition Commission still feels this does not fall within its remit, we would welcome any guidance on which government departments would be best placed to investigate these matters,” Harvey concluded.

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he Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) is warning fuel prices are set to rise as conflict in the Middle East continues. The ongoing geo-political tensions prompted speculation by traders at the end of August, which has in turn forced the price of Brent Crude oil to a six-month high of US$115.65/ barrel. Syrian unrest is provoking possible military action by Western governments, and

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PRA ISSUES FUEL HIKE WARNING continuing difficulties in Egypt, threats from Iran and domestic disorder in Libya have all combined to make the essential oil sources for much of Europe look increasingly at risk, the PRA said. “The PRA forecasted the crude oil rise a few days ago,” said Brian Madderson, PRA chairman. “As expected, this is a grim outlook for retailers, businesses and motorists across the UK.

“Since August 8, the Platts based wholesale cost of petrol and diesel has risen by 3p per litre (ppl) and it is likely there are further price rises ahead. “Independent retailers buying on a daily basis have no alternative but to increase prices at the pump, as most have no lucrative alternative business streams with which to subsidise fast rising fuel costs. “Our predicted 5ppl increase at the pump

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may now happen sooner as uncertainty continues to grip the entire Middle East. The only positive is that Pound Sterling has remained firm against US Dollar, so UK fuel prices are currently not affected by poor conversion rates,” Madderson added. The PRA said it is urging the chancellor to temporarily reduce fuel duty as an immediate measure to prevent the UK’s economic recovery from stalling.

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ISSUE 315 OCTOBER 2013 Volvo president Claes Nilsson turned stuntman in new viral video

NEW PENALTIES NOW IN FORCE

VOLVO PRES HOOKED ON STUNT

new viral video released by Volvo Trucks has taken an unusual method of demonstrating the robust build of its vehicles – by standing company president Claes Nilsson on the front panel of an FMX construction truck dangling more than 70 ft up in the air by its front towing hook. “I have to admit I had butterflies in my stomach and I certainly wondered more than once what I’d let myself in for,” Nilsson said. “I’m no mountain-climber and I don’t like heights, but I’d promised to do the stunt, so I couldn’t very well back out. “Of course filming is a time-consuming

process and there were many retakes. It was fairly cold – about eight degrees C – and the wind was blowing about 25 mph, so my hands got pretty cold after a while. But it all went very well and, as safety was paramount, I was never really afraid.” Nilsson said the idea behind the film – called The Hook – is Volvo wanted to show the FMX’s front towing hook is dimensioned to handle far greater stresses than those to which it is normally subjected. “It’s all about spotlighting the strength and quality of our construction trucks,” he said. “And you can’t do that more clearly than by

hoisting the 15-tonne truck up into the air via its own towing hook!” The film was shot from a helicopter in a closed-off part of Gothenburg harbour. “The difficulty is to shoot the entire film in one take from a helicopter,” said Fllip Nilsson of Folke Film, who directed the video. “I’m really impressed by Claes Nilsson, who stayed cool and focused throughout the two hours he was hanging in the air. I tried it myself, but just for 15 minutes – and it was pretty, scary I can tell you!” Watch the video on YouTube at http://tinyurl.com/phms2z8

hanges giving the police powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless or inconsiderate driving have now come into

effect. From August 16, 2013 careless drivers who put other road users at risk by committing offences such as tailgating or poor lane discipline will face on-the-spot penalties. According to the government, the changes give police greater flexibility in dealing with less serious careless driving offences, freeing them from resource-intensive court processes. Existing fixed penalty levels for most motoring offences - including using a mobile phone at the wheel and not wearing a seatbelt - rise to £100, bringing them into line with penalties for similar non-motoring fixed penalties. Road safety minister Stephen Hammond said: “Careless driving puts innocent people’s lives at risk – that is why we have made it easier for the police to tackle problem drivers by allowing them to immediately issue a fixed penalty notice for low level offending rather than taking these offenders to court. “We have also increased penalties for a range of driving offences to a level which reflects their seriousness and which will ensure they are consistent with other similar penalty offences.” The fixed penalty for careless driving is now £100 with three points on the driver’s licence. The most serious examples will continue to go through court, where offenders may face higher penalties. The police will also be able to offer educational training as an alternative to endorsement. Drivers will still be able to appeal any decision in court. Fixed penalty levels for most of motoring offences have not increased since 2000, making them lower than other penalties of a similar severity. The government said the changes – which were announced earlier this year – are being introduced following extensive public consultation with road safety groups and police forces.

BOUGHTON SKIPS A GENERATION

olverhampton-based Boughton Engineering has announced a completely new range of skiploaders which the firm claims marks its first comprehensive ground-up design review and whole-of-concept development programme for more than 20 years. The company, now part of Skan Group Holdings, revealed the first variant of its new Power-Reach range – the PR-18, for 18-tonne gvw applications – at the Recycling & Waste Management Exhibition at the NEC in September.

Power-Reach also features Intacova, a fully integrated and patented automatic sheeting system, and Boughton said both products will be available with a range of contract maintenance and service support packages. The company said it has focused on improving functionality, safety and serviceability for operation in what is commonly held as one of the toughest environments in the transport industry. Significant features include extendible reach, the ability to lift from below ground level and completely redesigned hydraulics.

New Power-Reach skip-loaders have been redesigned from the ground up

The basic skip-loader unit incorporates a forward sloping scow-shaped front bulkhead with the Intacova auto-sheeter home position stowage tray mounted at the top, between optional guard protected work lamps. The floor of the skip unit incorporates multiposition asymmetric bin stops and guides both forward and across the width, to improve bin location and

stability in transit. The floor area also incorporates removable access panels for improved maintenance and access to key components such as the valve chest. The rear of the skip-loader has been shortened to aid manoeuvrability and reduce overhang. “When Skan Group bought Boughton, we made a promise to

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our customer base that we were fully committed to the business for the long term and that we would invest what it would take to bring the product back to a leadership position in the market,” said Group MD, Richard Skan. “The PowerReach and Intacova products represent both the manifestation and the delivery commitment on those undertakings.”

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OVERSEAS RECRUITMENT

E.D.T.S. Ltd

RECRUITMENT

Immigration and Job Placement Service

QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS

CANADA NEEDS EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVERS

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If you feel it’s time for a new job, maybe it’s also time for a new life in a new country. We’ve got jobs, good wages, good equipment, and miles of open road. EDTS can have you here and working in less than 6 weeks

Are you a High quality professional HGV 1 and HGV 2 driver ..??? If yes then contact Hi-flyers recruitment as we pride ourselves on employing ONLY high quality and professional drivers.

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We are urgently seeking experienced HGV class 1 and 2, ADR, HIAB, and Moffett drivers in the Preston, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Liverpool, Knowsley, and East Lancashire areas. Working on long terms for major Blue-chip companies.

Tel: Nikki Markham 01579 389357 in Cornwall. email: nikki@transferableskillstraining.com or

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HGV Class 1 & 2 Drivers Northampton, Rugby, Corby & Thrapston

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2 years experience, no more than 6 points Blue Chip customers - store deliveries • General Haulage, Night Trunking Class 2 £8 per hour to £115 per shift • Class 1 £10 per hour to £130 per shift

Please call

on 01604 588300

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Excellent rates of pay from £10.00 Ph to £18.00 Ph Holiday pay. 24 hour on call service. To claim the £20.00 bo Company Uniforms provided. nus for the Full first week Major incentives offered of work completed pleas {Driver of the month competition} e quote refs number TS 001 with vouchers amongst other incentives offered to the winner.

We welcome drivers who prefer to work with various umbrella payroll co’s and drivers who are self employed or work as a LTD co’s. For a quick response please visit: www.hi-fly.org and submit your CV’s FAO Jav Patel or Neil almond refs TS001 or call on: 01772 200020 opt 3.

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Issue 315 October 2013

Recruitment

Free Driver CPC* £150 Bonus**!

2013 has been a fantastic year for City Resource and has seen the driving division grow immensely!

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PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE CLASS 1 (C+E) DRIVERS NEEDED!!! JAUPT APPROVED CONSORTIUM AC00880

This is down to the way we treat both our clients and drivers. We feel that the personal approach of being open and honest is the key to our success. Due to this we are running a large recruitment campaign across the country to find at least 30 drivers for our various blue chip clients in the Peterborough and Spalding areas. Only the best drivers need apply!

You must • Be professional and smart • Hold a clean licence with no more than 6 points • Have a minimum of 12 months experience driving on UK roads • Have a digital tacho card

LGV Drivers Ltd are pleased to be nominated as master vendor on a number of new, major contracts throughout the country. We therefore require a number of high calibre, experienced and reliable LGV 1 C+E drivers across the country in the following areas: Wigan, Leyland, Warrington, Crewe, Stoke, Cannock, Birmingham, Rugby, Luton, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Haverhill, Stevenage, Hatfield, Enfield and Harlow. Various start times – Days, Nights or weekends only. We pay very competitive rates in order to attract and retain the best possible drivers. Limited company and umbrella drivers are welcome. For insurance purposes we can only consider those with a maximum of up to 6 minor points and no TT99, IN, DR or DD codes on their licence.

In return we can offer the following • Pay rates Monday to Friday up to £13 per hour basic • Enhanced pay rates for weekends • Tramping, days, nights and weekends shifts available • Ad-hoc and full time work available • Ltd companies and Nova drivers welcome • Subsidised accommodation locally

10 Class 1 (C+E) drivers required in Wellingborough ASAP! Monday - Friday, full time until February 2014! Up to £12 per hour! City Resource can also offer amazing discounts at top high street stores, cheap holidays, flights and many more benefits!

We can also provide you with the required CPC training completely free! *(terms and conditions apply)

For more information please contact us!

If you would like to join our team of professional drivers call

0845 45 999 45

07904 521444, recruitment@cityresourceltd.co.uk Visit our website for up to date news and vacancies -

www.cityresourceltd.co.uk

during Office Hours, or register online at www.lgv-drivers.co.uk

*Free Driver CPC Course after 30 shifts **£150 bonus paid after completing 6 consecutive weeks work.

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C+E DRIVERS URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR WORK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Templine currently have the following opportunities:

Blue Arrow Driving Blueagency Arrow Driving Leading recruitment Blue Arrow are recruiting for Drivers

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2 CLASS 1 for all categories for contracts nationwide. NATIONWIDE –RUGBY NIGHTCLASS TRUNKING Leading transport recruitment agency, Blue Arrow, are – TRUNKING ON-GOING CONTRACT Daventry Crick recruiting for Class I, Class II and 7.5 tonneSWADLINCOTE drivers Northampton Lutterworth COVENTRY –DRIVERS TRUNKING ON-GOING CONTRACTS - 5 x Templine ON-GOING C+E REQUIRED currently have the following opportunities: Class I, Class II and 7.5 tonne drivers for contracts nationwide. Daventry CRICK –ESSENTIAL TRUNKING MON-FRI FLAT BED AND STRAPPING Coventry EXPERIENCE

Birmingham All candidates must have previous uk experience, no more that 6 penalty pointsCoventry CLASS 2 HANDBALL. 1 CRICK –CLASS AM RUNS DROPS, POSSIBLE NATIONWIDE NIGHT TRUNKING Dartford2-3 – Birmingham (No DD/DR) and hold a Digital Tacho Card Daventry Crick WORKSOP – 5 X ON-GOING C+E DRIVERS REQUIRED PM RUNS TRUNKING. MONDAY TO FRIDAY AND Rugby Dartford Lutterworth Northampton Immediate Vacancies Mon-Fri flat bedSWADLINCOTE and strapping experience essential -Heathrow 5 x SHIFT ON-GOING C+E DRIVERS REQUIRED WEEKEND PATTERNS AVAILABLE Lutterworth Coventry

Daventry MON-FRIPARK FLAT BED AND STRAPPING EXPERIENCE Rugby Northamptonshire Warwickshire Newcastle MAGNA –Thrapston STORE DELIVERIES ALL YEARESSENTIAL CONTRACT Birmingham Coventry ST NEOTS/BEDFORD – 4 X ON-GOING C+E DRIVERS Current Vacancies Huntingdon Worksop SWADLINCOTE –WORK. FLATDartford BED WORK, Birmingham Outskirts Leicestershire Bellshill REQUIRED MON-FRI AND SOME WEEKEND London Northamptonshire Newbury Liverpool Lichfield WORKSOP – 5Tamworth X ON-GOING C+ERugby DRIVERS REQUIRED Dartford STRAPPING, TEMP-PERM CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL AND LORRY Alfreton Huntingdon Swindon Coventry Manchester Mon-Fri flat bed and strapping experience essential London Outskirts Oxfordshire Norwich Heathrow Lutterworth WORKSOP – FLAT BEDTon WORK, STRAPPING, TEPM-PERM St Neots LOADER/HIAB TICKET PREFERRED C1 7.5 Thrapston South West Birmingham Burton Dunstable Rugby Swindon Leeds Stevenage

SWADLINCOTE – TIPPERS (BULK ANDC+E 8 WHEELERS) ST NEOTS/BEDFORD – 4 X ON-GOING DRIVERS Coventry Huntingdon Worksop CLASS 2Milton TIPPERS REQUIRED KENT/ESSEX AREA? Bellshill Keynes REQUIRED Rugby WORK, MON-FRI AND SOME WEEKEND WORK. ON-GOING SOME TEMP-PERM Tamworth Lichfield EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL AND LORRY Alfreton ST NEOTS – FLATPARK, BED, STRAPPING WE ALSO HAVECONSTRUCTION WORK INHuntingdon RUGBY, MAGNA Arecontracts you aavailable driver,with orgreat office based, in aoffered WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK IN THE CONSTRUCTIONTICKET INDUSTRY, St Neots LOADER/HIAB PREFERRED Long term earning potential,working Local Interviews C1 - 7.5 Ton COVENTRY, CRICK, NORTHAMPTON AND PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THAT Dunstable transport role Coventry FOR WORK IN ALSO 7 .5 TONNE AND CLASS 2 REQUIRED DAVENTRY AREAS. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. SECTOR OF TRANSPORT. CLASS 2Milton TIPPERS AREA? Keynes REQUIRED KENT/ESSEX Driving Resourcer Rugby thinking of a change in direction?? NEWMARKET – MULITDROP (UP TO 10 DROPS) WE CAN OFFER FREE CPC TRAINING ONCE YOU ARE qualified drivers ofALSO all classes required work MAGNA PARK, Are you a Driver or Transport Clerk looking for a new challenge? Put ADR your transport WE HAVE WORK INfor RUGBY, WORKING REGULARLY FOR US. MAGNA PARK – MULTIDROP (UP TO 4 DROPS) WE HAVE Aand LOT OF WORK IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, in Leicestershire Nuneaton experience use invacancies a different way!for Bluedriving Arrow are specialists currently looking to to recruit COVENTRY, CRICK, NORTHAMPTON AND We to have RUGBY – MULTIDROP AND HANDBALL PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THAT NO DR/DD/CD or IN endorsements on licence. Max 6 points. Noin DR, DD, CD, or IN endorsements will be accepted. No more than 6 penalty points. Resourcers workpart withinof ourour Driving division, Milton DAVENTRY AREAS. CALL FORAND MORE DETAILS. SECTOR OF TRANSPORT. workto as team invacancies Miltonavailable Keynes COVENTRY – MULTIDROP HANDBALL Keynes, Bristol & Nottingham Please call LIZZIE BUCCIERO WE CAN OFFER FREEofCPC TRAINING ONCE YOUfor AREwork Please call LIZZIE BUCCIERO ADR qualified drivers allon classes required WORKING REGULARLY FOR US. in Leicestershire and Nuneaton Further driving sector vacancies available nationwide, 07818 206847 on 07818 206847 ALL ON GOING. NO DR/DD/CD or IN endorsements on licence. Further vacancies available nationwide, contact us for further information to make an appointment to make an appointment to register No DR, DD, CD, orto IN register endorsements will be accepted. No moreMax than 6 6 points. penalty points. contact us for further information Please call 0800 316 0589 today drivingresponse@bluearrow.co.uk Please call LIZZIE BUCCIERO on

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TRUCKSTOP NEWS

ISSUE 315 OCTOBER 2013

RECRUITMENT

HGV 1 & 2 DRIVERS - WANTED

All London areas - Enfield, Park Royal, Hemel Hempstead, Radlett, Milton Keynes, London Colney & Hatfield Other locations include Northampton Rugby, Leicester, Kettering & Peterborough • Minimum 2 years experience • Immediate ongoing work available • Wide range of both DHL and national contracts • LTD, PAYE and Umbrella company payment options

Accepts no responsibility for any business transaction undertaken with its advertisers. Attention all readers who have reason to complain, please forward your complaint in writing quoting details. We are unable to action telephone complaints.

www.pertemps.co.uk Pertemps are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. CLASS 1 AND 2 (C+ E and C ) DRIVERS. REQUIRED NATIONWIDE FOR MAJOR POST DISTRIBUTION COMPANY.

DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE WITH IMMEDIATE START ON LONG TERM CONTRACT

MCI LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS

URGENTLY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CLASS 1 C+E DRIVERS UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES ON MAJOR CONTRACTS IN THE MIDLANDS & SOUTH WEST REGIONS Come & join our family run business & becomeUntitled-1 part 1 of something special. Not just a number! Days / Nights / Weekends / Odd days / Full or Part time on Tramping/ Trunking / ADR / RDC Very good rates of pay for S/E Umbrella or PAYE MCI the transport professionals. NOT recruitment consultants!

0121 544 6318 24 hrs or 07970 152963 24 hrs W: www.mcilogisticsolutions.com

e: ben.morton@mcilogisticsolutions.com South West & Midlands Branches

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DISCLAIMER

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Jobs based in Rugby, Warrington, Iver, Bristol, Leeds, Coatbridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon & Cambridge

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience • Smart and presentable at all times • Completion of all deliveries and collections required • Must be fit, healthy and reliable • Experience in this working environment is a must • Excellent communication skills • Ability to work effectively under pressure • Flexible working approach as overtime will be required • Friendly and enthusiastic attitude to getting the job done • Ltd, self employed and paye drivers welcome

DRIVERS! DRIVERS! DRIVERS! We also have jobs in Peterborough, Leicester, Coventry, Northampton, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Romford, Watford & Maidstone!!!!!! Call NOW to arrange a local interview 07875 761068 or email: kevin.ashford@interactionrecruitment.co.uk

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CLASS 1 LOW LOADER & CLASS 2 BEAVERTAIL DRIVERS URGENTLY REQUIRED & HIAB 08/08/2013 12:51

For ongoing major projects across London, Home Counties and Northampton Must have Plant experience, 2 years driving experience essential (max 6 points on licence) CPCS card an advantage.

Based in North London & Northampton

PLEASE CALL DAVE ON 020 8495 9837 TEXT LORRY TO 07972 197234 TO REGISTER FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Due to continued growth and nationwide success we are recruiting the following for major UK contracts: HGV1 – HGV2 – 7.5T Drivers All drivers must have a minimum of 2 years experience with no more than 6 points on licence. Self employed and Ltd company drivers welcome CALL NOW ON: Manchester: 0161 669 6155 Leicester: 0116 262 5225 Northampton: 01604 620606 Coventry: 02476 634071

Email: driving@industria-jobs.co.uk

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RECRUITMENT

HGV 2 DRIVERS FOR ONGOING WORKS

Must have Tipper or Lorry Loader Clamshell Experience Minimum 2 Years driving experience with no more than 6 points on licence On-going contracts in London and Home Counties

Based in North London. Call David on 0208 900 0000 or

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Barron Wood Distribution Limited

We can provide long term opportunities for motivated, professional drivers operating their own vehicles to work in partnership with us and our customers. Barron Wood Distribution is a wellestablished, financially secure business that recognizes the challenges faced by smaller operators in today’s demanding environment.

Ready for a change? Feel you share our values and are keento join the team as a member of our owner driver network?

OUR OWNER DRIVERS CAN BENEFIT FROM: • 7 day payment terms • Excellent weekly / annual

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For more details please call 01772 610160 or complete the online enquiry form at: www.barronwooddistribution.co.uk

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TRUCKSTOP NEWS

ISSUE 315 OCTOBER 2013

TRUCKSTOPS

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

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• Cafeteria providing home cooked evening meals (till 9pm) and breakfast (from 7am) • Male & female shower and washroom facilities • On site security guard & CCTV surveillance • Floodlit & tarmacadam parking area

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his mobile phone while he’s driving, even though I’ve told him repeatedly not to do this. What do you suggest I do to make him stop doing this?

A The practice obviously has to be stopped immediately, before someone is killed. A senior police chief, Essex chief constable Stephen Kavanagh, recently called on employers to sack lorry drivers caught using mobile phones while driving. If your driver is caught by the police using a mobile while driving, sentencing guidelines for use of a mobile phone while driving an HGV suggest a three-week vocational licence suspension for a first offence. So that alone should act as an incentive not to use a mobile while driving. Our advice would be to take advice from an employment law specialist as regards dismissing this employee if his behavior doesn’t change immediately. If you have commercial legal expenses insurance that includes employment dispute cover, phone their legal helpline for advice – but in accordance with usual policy conditions, make sure you do this before you take any action against your employee. Q We have three tippers that we use in connection with our site clearance business. Most of our work involves muck-away, but we recently picked up a contract for the dismantling of a redundant signal box beside a live railway line. The day before we were due to start work, we rang our broker to tell them about the contract, only to find it was very difficult for them

to arrange the required cover because we were working so close to the railway line. Is this sort of problem typical or should we ﬁnd a new broker that can arrange cover more easily?

A It comes as no surprise that it was hard for your broker to quickly arrange the required cover. Rather than ﬁnding a new broker solely for this reason, our advice would be to make sure you give your broker as much time as possible to arrange the cover you need. Better still, talk to your insurance broker before you even tender for another contract that involves work outside your normal business description. Q I run a small truck hire company. What advice can you offer me to help reduce the risk of a person hiring a truck from me and then never being seen again? A Advice we can offer includes suggesting you consider investing in VHF ‘Tracker’ stolen vehicle location systems and/ or vehicle tracking telematics systems, managing vehicle keys carefully, making sure all forms of hirer ID match with each other including driving licence details and signatures, credit cards and signatures, passports and other forms of identity such as utility bills, use a digital camera to record an image of the person hiring a vehicle, consider introducing a process whereby you can check hirer driving licences against DVLA records before the hire agreement is ﬁnalised and the vehicle driven away, check the last four numbers on a credit card match the last four numbers encoded in

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the magnetic strip and use ultraviolet light to check any identity items that may contain suitablyembedded security features and don’t accept cash payment.

Q I was driving my truck and approaching a T junction. I stopped to wait for a gap in the traffic before pulling out to turn right. A car flashed its lights in what I took to be a very clear indication that the driver was happy to let me pull out across his path when, in a matter of seconds, the car rammed into the side of my truck. The driver jumped out saying I was entirely to blame and that he and a couple of other occupants already had pains in their neck. Unfortunately, no one witnessed what happened and I’m left looking as though I was completely in the wrong. Have you heard of this sort of thing happening before? A This type of crime is becoming more widespread and is being dubbed ‘flash for cash’, a variation on the ‘crash for cash’ scams that have been a problem for a number of years. The Highway Code makes it clear that flashing of headlights is only meant to be used a means of indicating you are there. That said, most drivers

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will be very familiar with a flash of the headlights being used as a gesture of courtesy, for example to let someone out in front of you. But with the arrival of ‘flash for cash’, considerable care is now needed whenever someone flashes their lights seemingly as a courtesy gesture.

Q I recently purchased an annual breakdown insurance policy for my truck. Not long after I bought the cover, I was driving over Bodmin Moor when my truck broke down. My breakdown policy said I had up to three hours of roadside assistance cover. It took the mechanic just over an hour to get to me. That meant I was only given two hours of actual roadside assistance because of a clause in the policy that apparently says the three-hour period of roadside assistance begins when the breakdown operative leaves his or her base. That sounded ridiculous to me. Is this type of clause fairly typical? A Annual breakdown insurance for trucks does need to be looked at carefully as there are often a substantial number of clauses, inner limits, conditions and exclusions that apply to this type of cover. Our advice would

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be to look again at the information that you were provided with when you ﬁrst took out the policy and make sure you weren’t given incorrect information. Look closely too at the policy wording as a whole and read that carefully. If on doing this you have concerns or issues, contact your broker for advice. If you have an insurance question, please contact our panel of experts on

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