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VOLVO’S ALL-NEW FH NATIONWIDE VOLVO’S ALL-NEW FH Actros astounds VOLVO’Sastounds ALL-NEW FH RECRUITMENT DRIVE IVER? Read the paper online at www.truckingmag.co.uk

Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its all-new FH series of heavy trucks, Volvo Trucks hasthe lifted the in lidmind on its designed with driver all-new series heavy trucks, and aFH focus on of fuel economy. has in lifted the lid on its designedVolvo with Trucks the driver mind Details wereall-new scarce when we went to FH series of heavy trucks, The Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and anew focus on fuellaunch economy.

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Also of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving position, optimised to provide a better view of the road. This is aided by an increase in the cabʼs usable window area and an Also of benefitslimmer to drivers are improved and driving innovative rear-view mirror seats design. of the road.

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This means an 300 litres teft)noofand! vocu urfor board.“The cabamong isextra optimised both work yo(10.5 us noise levels other features, all increase storage capacity, as well as greater comfort on Nationwide strives leisure time,” Nilsson said.

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Volvo FH will start in spring 2013 tired and more Nationwide can offer drivers: for theProduction European market. of the Volvo FH will start in spring 2013

dealer new improvements.

FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of upgrades and the current(Truckstop economic climate, thea301). fivast rm amount function News, issue 5 and 6 form, and pack Leading the charge for fuel Thesecured system, which works alongside has major contractthe ofadditional upgrades improvements. efficiency is Volvoʼs newand I-See I-Shift automated transmission, isinclaimed wins to addOulton toLeading its ever-growing the charge for fuel Held at the Park race circuit Cheshire, the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). to cutgave by five per cent efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held atconsumption the Oultonguests Park race circuit inby Cheshire, the portfolio of blue-chip clients, which event invited their first chance to put the The system, which works alongside the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). about the route the truck storing information event gave invited guests first and chance to put the include names such as DHL, Yodel vehicle through its paces ontheir UK roads.

I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed The works alongside drives along.

“The nextwhich time the truck uses the vehicle through its ultimate paces onpremium UK roads.

Newconsumption is the longAsda toActros name asystem, few. to cut by five per cent bytruckisfor I-Shift automated transmission, claimed the same route, I-See operates thedesigners New Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport.

From the outset, and Nationwide’s formula inthe securing about route the truck storing information to cut consumption by five per cent by accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure distance transport.

From the outset, designers and engineers were determined to provide the best possible master and lead vendor status is a drives along.

“The next time the truck uses thethe route thepossible truck storing information progress iswere as economical as possible,” said engineers determined to about provide best comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and the European market. the same route, I-See operates the drives along.

“The next time the truck uses ■for win-win combination whereby clients Excellent rates of pay, paid weekly Claes Nilsson, president, Truck comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well Volvo as a sweeping range and of cab the same route, I-See operates the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure ■ Shifts to suit all, including ad-hoc and weekends are provided with driver continuity, Corporation. operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears brakes to ensure progress is as economical as and possible,” said ■ Ongoing contracts – consistent work 52 weeks quality and cost effectiveness, while the Anvehicles additional five per in fuel sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers to tailor perfectly forcent any saving application. progress is as economical as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck of the year Nationwide driver has the best of both use possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel tailor vehicles perfectly for any application.

Theiscurrent Actros holds the Guinness World Record Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation.

Package.

This package encompasses The current Actros holds the Guinness Record for fuel in economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but roadWorld tests have ■ Free workwear and now free Driver CPC training worlds having agency work flexibility Corporation.

An fuel additional fiveatper cent saving in training and Fuel shown the newmonthly model isassistance seven per cent more for economy 40 tonnes gvw, butfuel road frugal tests have ■ Blue-chip clients with modern fleets of vehicles together with permanent job stability.

An additional five per– cent saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model istoseven per cent more frugal Advice – and aim isEuro cut fuel costs by new useits is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ Fuel Nationwide never loses sight of the Package.

This package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6package version shows aregulations, four per when specified toofstyles meet 5 emissions changing driving and increasing Package.

ThisEuro encompasses Be reassured that Nationwide will not be resting on fact that its team professional training and monthly assistance –drivers Fuel cent improvement. while the ultra-clean Euro 6 for version shows–aFuel four per knowledge of how and to drive maximum training monthly assistance its laurels, and aims to continue its success in 2013 is the company’s most important asset, Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by Theimprovement.

81 guests took turns head a 17-mile Advice – and itsto aim is toout cuton fuel costs bytest cent fuel-efficiency. and it has set about seeking new recruits – but we need you in order to succeed. changing driving styles and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81 guests took turns to6head out on Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro driveline – a 17-mile test by carrying achosen national recruitment If you are a hard-working driver, and want to knowledge ofout how to drive for maximum knowledge of to drive for maximum driving conditions.

The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully tohow simulate a variety of typical production of which for the European Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actroswith is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. be treated honesty and integrity, please call campaign. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads.

Each of the four demonstrator driving conditions.

The route included singleand dualmarket will get under way in autumn 2013 – Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – Mark May reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ.

Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6 driveline – .com trucks provided for the event made 10 journeys a total janine Nationwide on 0800 644 4433 to find out more, or Paul White, MD of Nationwide, said: www.juicy carriageway Each of fuel the four demonstrator should makeroads. for additional savings.

“Iof which for day. the production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered onmade the visit www.nationwidedrivers.com “The aimprovided of the our campaign was trucks for the event 10European journeys - a total Torque reduces fuel consumption by up to see oursee our itsend new Volvo series,was Volvo isStewart, ʻpushing market will get under way in autumn 2013 – andWith market will under way in autumn 2013 – recorded each trip, the mpg figure achieved was at the of the day FH the winner Craig ofOn almost 700 miles covered on theto day. focused onget the most effective way the four should make forfuel additional fuel savings.

“Isee our should make for additional savings.

“Ithe envelopeʼ in re-defining what a premium logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 ACCIDENT eachTogether trip, theawith mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig perOn cent. and other minor driver market with twistI-See on the Lord ACCIDENT STABILITY B Stewart, T inJOthe EN Torque reduces fuel consumption by up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model.ILIT AN RM PE Torque reduces fuel consumption by up to Y bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg in the Between journeys, guests also truck can offer.

XIB FLE With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg 510 RK ACCIDENT improvements, the result is fuel consumption see our CYitsWO EN newpiloted VolvobyFH series, Volvo is ʻpushing Kitchener ‘We Need You’ wartime posters.

AGWith four see our enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of10 theper Oulton Park circuit in in two-seater racing cars professional drivers. four bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model.

Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining a premium can drop by upcent. to cent.

For the average featureACCIDENT on page 8page 8 per Together with I-See and other We have placed billboard posters at truck the envelopeʼ in re-defining what awhat premium feature on PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May of food waste and animal by-products recycling specialist John Pointon & per cent.

Together with I-See and other minor ACCIDENT enjoyed ‘hot laps’ of the Oulton Park circuit in two-seater racing cars piloted bycontinued. professional drivers. truck can offer.

PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS truck, this can equate tocountrywide, athe saving of up toconsumption 4100 litres of fuel a year,” Nilsson improvements, result is fuel feature on page stops and service areas truck can offer.

S P O T 8 Sons, summed up the feelings ofconsumption many when heand said:animal “It wasby-products a great day,recycling very informative andJohn enjoyable, and improvements, the result is received fuel PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May of food waste specialist Pointon & On-road manners have much attention, and Volvo is claiming the new trucks offer exceptional can drop by upa to 10 per cent.

For the average as well as embarking on programme superbly organised.

The new Actros is brilliant.

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

For the average Sons, summed up thecan feelings many said: “Itlitres was aofgreat very informative and enjoyable, handling thatʼs much like a car.ofto “To putwhen things perspective, weaday, can even offer continued. independent front and PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS truck, this equate a saving of he upinto to 4100 fuel year,” Nilsson feature on page 8 performance figures are to be believed itto will be an unbeatable all-round package.

The previous Actros is a of national newspaper advertising.

The PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS continued. truck, this can equate to a saving of up 4100 litres of fuel a year,” Nilsson ARE YOU SUFFERING BECAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT? superbly organised.

The new Actros is brilliant.

The driving experience was fantastic and if the fuel On-road manners have received much attention, and Volvo is claiming the new trucks offer exceptional suspension, although initially only on left-hand drive vehicles. This world-first takes handling to unsurpassed very goodhas truck - buthave this is a huge step forward.”

On-road manners received much and Volvo isall-round claimingwe thecan new trucks offer exceptional response been tremendous, with performance figures are new tomuch beone believed itattention, will unbeatable package.

The previous Actrosfront is a handling thatʼs like a car.

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enault Trucks has revealed its new Euro 6 engines, which it claims delivers reduced pollution and keeps a check on fuel consumption.

For its heavy-duty range, the French manufacturer is offering a new six-cylinder 11-litre engine designated the DTI 11. This will be available with three power ratings: 380 bhp (1800 Nm), 430 bhp (2050 Nm) and 460 bhp (2200 Nm).

Although its architecture has much in common with the Euro 5 engine, Renault said this latest model breaks new ground with its injection and depollution systems.

Injection is based on a common rail system, which offers the main advantage of supplying extremely accurate and high pressure

injection, even at low engine speeds.

The DTI 11 engine is combined with an SCR (selective catalytic reduction) aftertreatment system for reducing polluting emissions to comply with the Euro 6 regulation.

To provide optimal performance, this system must operate at a sufficiently high temperature.

Renault is meeting this requirement by combining different solutions, such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) during engine start-up phases, the use of controlled valves at the intake and the exhaust as well as specific combustion strategies.

Finally, the post-treatment system is fitted with a particulate filter, as is the case with all Renault Trucks’ Euro 5 engines.

This enables the level of particle emissions to be considerably reduced, capturing virtually all of them, even the very smallest.

This technology has also been chosen for the new six-cylinder 13-litre engine. However, this model features an electronic pump injector system, which is particularly suitable for engines with this displacement.

The DTI 13 will be available with the following power ratings: 440 bhp (2200 Nm), 480 bhp (2400 Nm) and 520 bhp (2550 Nm).

For its medium-duty range, Renault has developed a new fourcylinder, five-litre engine designated DTI 5. It will be available with 210 bhp (800 Nm) and 240 bhp (900 Nm) versions. As for the DTI 8, this features six cylinders in line with a displacement of eight litres. It will be

available in 250 bhp (950 Nm), 280 bhp (1050 Nm) and 320 bhp (1200 Nm) versions.

The five- and eight-litre Euro 6 engines are fitted with an EGR system. This recycles part of the exhaust gases during combustion and reduces the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) produced by the engine. The remaining NOx is then eliminated by catalysis via the SCR system. Finally, the particulate filter enables the vehicle to comply

with the very low level of particle emissions demanded by the new standard.

Furthermore, this engine is equipped with a common-rail injection with a maximum pressure of 2000 bars. Thanks to the flexibility offered by multiple injection (up to five injection events per engine cycle), these engines deliver very high levels of performance in terms of consumption, noise and performance.

dashboard to provide the driver with advice to improve fuel efficiency (for example, by recommending shifts to higher gears).

Also new are the seats, steering wheel, dashboard display and switches. DAF is also claiming the XF offers unequalled interior space, which has resulted from installing the engine and cooling system in the chassis. This means the height of the cab floor has remained virtually the same, increasing by just 3 cm to 1.47 m.

DAF reckons the low cab floor makes the XF Super Space Cab the most spacious cab on the market, with a total volume of 12.6 m3.

Safety has also been improved.

The truck has one-piece door windows, tweaked mirror configuration and position to reduce blindspots, plus Vehicle Stability

Control (VSC), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems.

The manufacturer stated an Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) will become available later next year, which is designed to brake the vehicle independently from the driver and bring the truck to a complete stop if necessary in an emergency situation.

On the outside, a great deal has changed. The exterior has new lower and upper grilles, a chrome panel sporting the DAF logo, optimised air flows for cooling, a new galvanised steel bumper, completely redesigned lighting (including headlight units with LED lighting - a first for the truck industry), plus new mudguards, side fenders, sideskirts and roof spoiler.

The new XF will go into production during the spring of 2013.

DAF UNVEILS NEW XF

DAF Trucks has unleashed it’s all-new flagship XF heavy truck. Presented to crowds during September’s IAA Show in Hanover, the Dutch manufacturer said the vehicle has been developed to give optimum efficiency and the highest levels of driver comfort.

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he new XF has a completely new chassis, new drivelines including the new Euro 6 PACCAR MX engines, a new exterior design and an overhauled interior.

The manufacturer said it was never the company’s objective to be the first on the market with Euro 6 solutions. Instead, it took its time to ensure it meets the Euro 6 requirements in the best way possible – practical, well-thought-

through and with the highest level of product quality.

The new PACCAR MX-13 Euro 6 engine can be supplied with outputs of 410, 460 bhp and 510 bhp, with high torque outputs from 2000-2500 Nm, available across a broad engine speed range (1000-1425 rpm). DAF said a key principle when developing the new driveline was to keep fuel consumption at the same low level as that of the current Euro 5 ATe engines, without compromising

durability (its design life is 1.6 million km) and vehicle availability (service intervals are quoted as up to 150,000 km).

The Euro 6 PACCAR MX engines are linked to redesigned manual and automated 12- and 16-speed PACCAR gearboxes, produced by ZF. The new functionalities of the automated transmissions include EcoRoll and Fast Shift, which improve driving comfort and further reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The same applies to the new rear axles that have new, longer final-drive ratios for lower engine speeds.

The new XF offers several innovations as part of DAF’s Advanced Transport Efficiency (ATe) programme. Included in the package is the Driver Performance Assistant, which uses the central display on the

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SMITH ALL SMILES WITH NEW MERCS

Specialist tanker operator BP McKeefry Ltd has recently introduced a unique truck and tanker combination to its Basingstoke-based fleet for operation in Inner London.

The Volvo FH540 8x2 rear-steer rigid and specialist tanker joins a total BP McKeefry Group fleet of 100 trucks and 200 tankers. It is thought to be the first ever FH 8x2 rigid supplied by Dennison Commercials, the Volvo Truck & Bus Dealer for Northern Ireland.

The new specialist equipment, known within BP McKeefry as ʻThe Recyclerʼ, has been designed and purpose-built by

approach but weʼve only ever lost one customer...and we still work for them indirectly through the huge distribution company that took them on, so must be working!” NEWS 302 • itTRUCKSTOP

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Crossland Tankers Ltd in conjunction with BP McKeefry and Dennison Commercials/Volvo Trucks. “The sales function within Dennison really came to the party when specifying and designing this vehicle,” said Peter Esler, managing director of BP McKeefry. “We initially went out to the market with our proposed concept, but Volvo came back with the most detail on the technical side, which aided us in making informed decisions and gave us confidence in its ability to deliver.”

A number of ECU modifications were carried out, and the 540 bhp was opted for as it is required to drive a number of features on the tanker, including the HPT high-pressure jetting pump and liquid ring vacuum pump.

The jet system can pump 500 litres per minute at 200 bar pressure, and the vacuum pump operates at 1820 cu ft per minute suction rate.

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ALLISON AUTOS MIX IT UP KNIGHTS RIDES WITH IVECO Stormont Truck & Van has delivered the first new Ivecos into service with transport and logistics firm Knights of Old, which in November 2011 merged with long-time Iveco customer Mainland Group.

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Leicestershire bulk haulage company Selbyʼs Garage has taken

nooper has launched the Truckmate Speed feature alerting truckers to their delivery of an 8x4 Renault Lander speed 430.32and – the first Renault truck to join Pro S8000 – the latest edition to truck speed limits for most roads companyʼs 12-strong mixed fleet of Foden, Mercedes-Benz itsthe range of truck-specifi c satellite across Europe, Scania, but also enjoys anti-echo and MAN. navigation systems.

Bluetooth Handsfree for clearer and easier firmcally said the supplied through Renault Trucks communication distributor RH Commercials, is DesignedThe specifi for vehicle, trucks and larger when driving. already proving a hit with drivers as it was specʼd with a sleeper cab and Optidriver gearbox. vehicles, by simply entering the height, Steven Ballard, marketing The new Renault Lander is fitted with Binotto tipping gear and a Wilcox bulk alloy tipping body. width and Itweight of the vehicle, director Snooper, said: will undertake nationwide delivery of Leicestershire granite products andat return loads of sand, “Building on the success of Truckmateaggregate calculates and animal feed. the Truckmate Pro S7000, a route ensuring Andyany Selby, director, Selbyʼs Garage, said: “The decision to S8000 is the latest edition potential hazards purchase a Renault Lander was to our award-winning such as low bridges, based on recommendation from narrow roads and weight Truckmate range. With other operators, as well as an restrictionsattractive are avoided. the improved screen price package. The 8x4 Buildingtipper on the resolution and antihassuccess been in operation for of Truckmate Proweeks S7000, echo Bluetooth, S8000 seven now and driver is excellent with positive will make communication Truckmatefeedback Pro S8000 about its ability to includes a comments super-sleek 7-inch and navigation much easier and manoeuvreimproved well in ʻtight spotsʼ LCD touch-screen, clearer for truckers.” where other trucks on our fleet screen resolution for clearer First launched in 2007, the award-winning would struggle.” navigation, and Freeview Truckmate was the first sat nav to design “FuelDVB-T consumption, at this early television for when drivers areand on a break or routes specifically for trucks and large stage, is very positive payload parked upmeets overnight. vehicles. our expectations. The cab is spacious and well laid Truckmate Pro features notout, only the latest Truckmate Pro S8000 is priced at £399.99 adds toby theNavTeq, driver street-levelsomething mappingthat supplied and is available from www.snooper.co.uk – or comfort,” he added. innovative My free TMC traffi c information, call 01928 579 579.

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SPEAK BACK

What’s your view?

Star Letter: The following item appeared in the (Glasgow) Herald on September 13: Bus and lorry drivers caught using their mobile phones behind the wheel could have their licences suspended under a new crackdown.

Police in Scotland have joined forces with the traffic commissioner to clamp down on the problem.

They have signed a memorandum of understanding, formalising the process whereby police notify the traffic commissioner with details when drivers of Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) and Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) are caught carrying out mobile phone offences.

While police can issue a financial penalty, the traffic commissioner can consider further action against the driver and/or the company, which may include the suspension of an LGV or PCV licence.

Joan Aitken, traffic commissioner for Scotland, said: “Using a mobile phone - whether to take or make a call or text - is a road safety risk. Too many accidents are happening because the driver was on a phone call or

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write today with a summer problem I’m sure affects every truck driver at some point: motorway service stations! It’s bad enough that our parking areas are stuck a good distance from the actual services, but to add insult to injury the world and his wife, kids and dog are not discouraged from using the truck parking area. This creates noise and extra hazards, with kids and dogs running around like it’s a play area.

It’s aggravating having paid in excess of £20 to park up after a 15-hour day, needing rest, to then

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DITCH THE MOBILES

checking texts.

“Police officers can issue a financial penalty. My powers are different. I can suspend a driver’s licence entitlement to drive his or her lorry or bus. For some drivers this will mean they lose their job and how they support their families. It is that serious.”

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s the driver of a large articulated goods vehicle travelling all over Scotland, I see professional drivers daily flouting the regulations in respect of mobile phones and risking the consequences. I contend that ALL those caught should suffer the full force of the law.

What I fail to see is why the commissioner feels it appropriate to consider taking away a driver’s entitlement to drive when this sanction is not available for car and van drivers committing the same offences. My understanding of the law as it applies in Scotland is a person can not be tried for the same offence twice. A person dealt with by a court is deemed to have “Tholed their assize” (yes, really) – or served their sentence, if you like. I know the law has been changed to apply to very serious crimes where new and compelling evidence

emerges, but that’s hardly relevant here.

I also understand LGV and PCV licences are vocational and held at the discretion of the traffic commissioner, but I feel disqualification from driving is a very draconian penalty for a matter dealt with by way of a fixed penalty notice for others.

She asserts “too many accidents are happening” because of texts. I am curious where she gets her evidence for LGV and PCV drivers being involved in any greater number of accidents than the wider motoring public.

I think a summons to the offices of the commissioner for a summary dressing down where the culprit is left in no doubt as to their shortcomings and warnings of the dire consequences of a return visit would be far more effective.

Using a handheld mobile while driving a large vehicle is not big, it’s not clever and it’s not funny. I implore all professionals to invest in a hands-free device – they have never been cheaper and could be a lot less expensive than an unexpected (and unpaid) holiday from driving.

OK, rant over!

David Russell, Penicuik

GIVE ME A BREAK! be woken up to find the truck surrounded by the ‘Happy Holiday Caravan Club’. It’s soul-destroying enough having to queue for food, drink or a toilet break (one often being sacrificed for the other) in a half-hour stop as the general public invade the services, but to be unable to rest due to dogs barking, kids playing, music blasting or even BBQs happening in the truck rest areas is unacceptable.

Speaking to service station management – who are clearly only interested in the increased revenue – is a waste of time. They should, hunt for Nanna Birk Larsen’s murderer. It’s a dark, twisting tale that’s utterly addictive, and this audiobook provides a first-class portrayal of the story. Read superbly by Christian Rodska, The Killing is set over 20 days and charts the Copenhagen police department’s race to unravel the clues and bring the girl’s murderer to justice. This is riveting and relentless in equal measure.

however, appreciate the truck drivers are their lifeblood throughout the whole 12 months of the year, and not just June to August.

Next time, I’ll be very tempted to park my 18-tonne truck right outside the main front doors – it can’t be any noisier.

Even a sign asking the masses to respect the peace and quiet the truckers need would be a start!

Tiredness kills – and makes this driver extra grumpy!

Thanks for listening to my rant.

Anne Tibbett, Manchester

THE FIGHT CONTINUES… After the disappointing response from minister of transport for road safety Mike Penning concerning the issues of driver fatigue (Truckstop News, October), I have sent the following reply: Dear Mr Penning, Thank you for your letter, dated June 17, which I received August 3 from my local MP. Presumably the letter had been left lying on a desk somewhere between your and her office to explain the delay in reply. My response has come from several meetings with relevant parties to determine possible future action, hence the time in responding to your communication.

I would like to make comment that you have addressed none of the issues I raised concerning driver fatigue and unsafe working practices in the haulage industry.

Rather, you have resorted to the rule book, which although astronomical in size, all drivers are supposed to know anyway – fairly pointless then, that you have replied at all. Perhaps in future, if you are to try and teach someone to suck eggs, you may care to highlight examples as to why the eggs are there in the first place.

Could you please confirm the following: Starting work on a Monday morning, sleeping Monday night, and then being told you are working Tuesday night, instead of Tuesday day, is not dangerous.

It is quite acceptable to do three 15-hour shifts within a week, thereby perhaps only getting 15 hours’ sleep in three days.

It is OK for companies to ignore the 10-hour shift working nights rule and ‘persuade’ drivers to do 15-hour night shifts, on threat of losing their job if they refuse.

It is acceptable for companies to plan routes that don’t take regulation breaks into consideration, and pressurise the driver into taking breaks while perhaps they are unloading, or by ‘fiddling’ their tachograph.

All of the above goes on, on a regular basis, and yet I have witnessed VOSA completely illegally checking drivers’ tachographs while they are on breaks (in motorway services), and some of my driver colleagues have spoken with VOSA employees who didn’t know either the rules and regulations, or who didn’t know how trucks work. Simple procedures, which are violated by the so-called authorities, purely because they are after easy revenue.

In the meantime, a lot of drivers are piloting 44-tonne killing machines on little over minimum wage, and largely over legal working hours, purely because the government is more interested in hoarding fuel duty and letting immigrants work here, thereby lowering standards (a lot of immigrants have never even passed an HGV 1 license), consequently endangering other road users.

But perhaps you approve of all the above also? You may not be aware, but mobile workers are not taken into consideration in the Employment Rights Act (this has just gone to the High Court to be challenged), which is perhaps something to do with this government’s ‘open door policy’ – the door’s open as long as you have no intention of helping the country – and the government’s consistent greed in road tax, fuel duty and lack of regulation over motorway service stations has all but crippled this industry.

But then, of course messrs Blair and Brown made peaceful protest illegal, didn’t they? I strongly suggest then, that you gain some sense of responsibility as the road safety minister and start working to help the drivers, and in turn the hauliers, as opposed to penalising them for delivering the goods you buy every day. It is exactly the legislation that is making this industry so unsafe!

I look forward to your direct reply to the above questions, and then can move forward with the next step should you so wish to dance around the serious issues again.

Yours sincerely, Karen Bancroft

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It is one of two trucks operated

by GM Cousins of Harwich, and the driver, Colin, is very pleased with it.

It has the GigaSpace cab and 450 bhp, 12.8-litre OM471 LA engine.

Pretty impressive machine!

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It was supplied by Orwell Trucks.

Peter Davies, by email

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RETURN LOADS REVIEWED AND RATED

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nline haulage marketplace returnloads.net has launched the UK’s first fully integrated eBay-style user review system.

The company said that for the first time, thousands of hauliers will be able to benchmark each other’s performance and reliability as third-party distributors on the new returnloads.net site.

The relaunch of the service sets the scene for a greater degree of quality and transparency within the marketplace – something returnloads.net owner and established logistics entrepreneur, Richard Newbold, believes is essential to reduce the thousands of vehicles returning backto-base empty.

“If the road haulage industry is serious about slashing the number of vehicles driving around the UK empty, it is crucial there is a central online marketplace in which hauliers can seamlessly exchange information,” Newbold said. “After all, the carbon emissions, not to mention the cost savings to be made, are phenomenal.

“Some members transact thousands of loads a year on the site. It is not unusual for them to save upwards of £30,000 in administrative costs alone, especially for those with fleets of 11-plus vehicles.

“Before this technology became available, haulage firms would normally have employed a couple of members of staff whose job it was to keep the fleet moving and to find back loads from wherever the vehicles ended up becoming

empty in the UK. They would have to phone around a much smaller network of trusted hauliers, often struggling to quickly find a suitable load or having to travel many miles empty in order to collect their next load.”

The firm said it always been the aim of returnloads.net to make the whole process of identifying a load is as easy as possible.

Now the loads come straight to the haulier through the site’s notification system.

Alternatively, members can simply click on the interactive map of the UK and easily find the nearest load to where their empty truck is located.

The www.returnloads.net review system works in a very similar way to eBay. Once a service has been provided, both parties are offered the opportunity to leave a 1-5 feedback for one another in the form of a star rating, along with comments. This star rating is then displayed against any loads or vehicles placed and on a company’s profile page (subject to the subscribed package).

This two-way review system enables both the supplier (the company looking to place a load) and the carrier (the haulier with the empty vehicle) to see how reliable each other is.

According to the firm, in the last 12 months alone the site’s community of hauliers has managed to collectively save over 200,000 empty HGV journeys. With new functionality constantly being added to improve the site, this is expected to rise considerably over the coming months.

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olvo Trucks has sold the first series-manufactured new Volvo FH to the highest bidder on eBay for a sum of €150,000 (£120,000). The truck is a unique one-off collector’s item, and all proceeds will be going to charity.

Bids started at €1 (81p) on September 19, and the auction was open for 10 days to bidders from all over Europe – including Russia, Turkey and Israel.

Volvo Trucks said it will donate all the proceeds to Star for Life, a South African non-profit organisation that aims to reduce the number of HIV-positive high school students. Then, in the spring of 2013, the winner will be invited to hand over the money in person at a ceremony in South Africa.

“Our aim with this auction is to raise as much money as possible for the Star for Life programme,” said Claes Nilsson, president

Volvo Trucks EMEA sales & global brand, at the start of the auction.

The new Volvo FH auctioned was a visibly unique and high-spec special edition truck with an exclusive ‘number one’ emblem on the windscreen.

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by PR Transport Ltd. Mr Trower had just started his shift and know how All accident claims are handled. ibuting factor wasto poor compensation will need to be set aside for costs. of the accident victims mentioned in these articles are Undoubtedly the changes willofsee claims being made and it We also gave an outline thefewer cuts and injuries to the went to the back of the trailer to check the load matched theby a medical examined expert, following which In this month’s issue, Steven Hinchliffe of the specialista report was Currently,clients in a successful claim following most types ofand ac- kindly of negligence breaches regulations, which ofallegations my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors.

They have Thereofwill be on increased competi tion between solicitors and is likely thatInjury some solicitors and other in personal thumb and fingers on his hand andbusinesses noted that involved because of s to work at nightcidents in Personal Compensation firm Hinchliffes Solicitors details his delivery sheet.

The floodlight closest to the caused by permission another’s negligence, the injured person is and in other businesses who are shortly to be allowed to provided confirming the extent of hand the injuries and treatment given for the disclosure of their details, swelling the use of front his affected for even the handle injury work will have to cut back on staff or may even have to close. (see their advert on the page)was considers another included the following:vehicle was not on so he tried to switch on the light inside the be injured in accidents able to keepparticular all their compensati onexperiences because their costsresulting inlegal work. simplest tasks. of legal incidents their real life “READER’S SUCCESSFUL CLAIM” Some offer deducti ons and operate The Government has completely overlooked the potenti al knock on butmay this did notlower work.

As no torch wasrequired. providedon he had Histo financial losses wereACCIDENT also investigated and Failed toand maintain our client’s workplacetrailer, in an efficient state, Within aFor fewexample, weeks the company’s insurersreceives made contact guilty party.

However, this longer personal injury claims, the may stepsnotaken to be make a a shoestring, employing edphone. claimsAfter handlers withthe theload he effects of rely on light fromunqualifi his mobile checking per lighting was are paid by the this. if an injured person hospital found to be modest, weMrhad Mrwith Trower’s and and agreedonce to provide Trower private physiotherapy infrom efficient working order and clients in good contrary toof theand accident compensation All of these the case for successful claims made April 2013.

Partclaim. of the Governwalked the rear trailer, and was about obviousrepair, need to towards sett le cases quickly the real danger of to cli-lower treatment following an accident,HINCHLIFFES in a successful claim the guilty party his recovery at no cost to and ultrasound treatment to assist S agreement to disclose details did so contacted my after seeing ourthe details in Truckstop (Health, the roller shutter when he on water on floor that he ment’s misguided policy isfirm to substanti ally reduce the costs SOLICITORS ents being pressured to accept lessslipped than their claim isthe worth. is required tothe reimburse theto NHSthe withinsurers the cost of we that treatment.

Regulation 5 of Workplace Safety and Welfare) him. Shortly afterwards the insurers accepted responsibility Continuing his review of successfully completed did not see in the poor available light.

He lost his balance and News. payable and therefore, to remain in busiCASE STUDYthem - INJURY CAUSED BY Ainjured person mon trend remains the by the guilty party Others may appear to charge but thelooks workatwould Similarly, if the receives State benefits because of the and be invited to forward settlement proposals. accident claims,more, Steven Hinchliffe just forput the accident.

Regulations 1992. roller shutter came down, striking hisofhand.

In this article highlight anms accident situation experienced a reader DEFECTIVE LOAD representi ngIinjured victi will beinvolving forced toa slip on done by athe solicitorone whose greater skillbyand experti se results in accident the guilty party hasarranged to pay these back to thebeDepartment of d although using ness, the solicitors The claim was subsequently settled, with Mr Trower By this time we had for Mr Trower to My firm sent a detailed letter to the company setting out Truckstop News that resulted in an award of in abill trailer where major contributing factor wasof poor Failed toaclients. ensure that floor trailer remained free seek part of water the legal from their Effecti vely,the these athe higher award of compensati on.

Is it bett er to keep 90% of Work and Pensions as part of the overall sett lement package. personal injury compensation. examined by a medical expert, following which a report wasThe allegations of negligence and breaches of regulations, which It isfrom not the uncommon for drivers to work at night in forlose his injuries ofthe£3,250, together ry claims as a means costs willofbelighting. deducted compensati on recovered. from any substance likely to cause our(ieincluded client to slip, £3,000 £2,700)the or following:75% ofnamely £4,500 (ie £3,375)? receiving compensation Government these if fewer are setprovidedwill confirming theincome extent ofstreams injuries and claims treatment unlit trailers and poorly lit yards and be injured in accidents the sum £25.92 for issues. keptall. the fullpeople required.

His financial financial losses investigated and accident the victims suffer the pain of their injuries, Some low value claims mayour noclient’s longerworkplace be financially tled, and the taxpayer will have towere pick also upHe the shortf Also,

Failed to maintain inwith anviable efficient state, of the trauma and Not only do water, contrary to Regulation 12(3) of the above that would not have happened if proper lighting was found to be modest, andwho once we their had Mr Trower’s in efficient order and in good repair, contrary to they also have to cope with the disruption to their lives and to run, for even in theworking most straight forward case aamount considin the claims arena lose as theworking legal costs incurred by my available. Regulations. in requiring the guilty agreement to pay disclose the tax. details to the insurers we did so Regulation of the (Health, Safety and Welfare) jobs will erable amount of work5 has to Workplace be done for the claim to be often an inability to work or look aft er their family, even if only no longer income As with previous articles, the common trend remains the firm in handling To the wereto put negotiated andclaim invited them forward settlement proposals.

Regulations 1992. handled properly.

Failed to ensure that our client’s had suitable further complicate matters, even me. They are compensated by financial awards, nd rehabilitation, for in a short tieffect on the injured person’s life, and although using the workplace The claim was subsequently settled, with Mr Trower is Failed to ensure that at thethe floor of the trailerand remained free paid by the insurers separately.

Also, it not always obvious start whether a case has the changes are planned toinjuries take of £3,250, together which also act as a wake uptocall to the guiltylighting, party take compensation for his and sufficient contrary toofRegulation 8 substance of the likely to cause our client to slip, namely thoughreceiving process of law make personal injury to claims as a means wards of from any good prospects of success. If it is lost the solicitor receives no just under place with from April the Government greater care redress in the future totruly avoid the situation took 6 the months from timeissues. He kept the full sum2013, of £25.92 forthe financial cannot compensate forhappening the trauma and the water, contrary to Regulation 12(3) of theIt above above Regulations. d, under the current all and therefore has to accept that financial risk amount as the legal costsrules incurred by my not yet finalised thecompany new forto again.law By reducing the amount of legal costs the in guilty partythe guiltypayment atRegulations. inconvenience suffered, it can assist requiring themany initial letterhas was sent to the firm in handling the claim were negotiated from the outset.

Currently, they cannot aff ord to lose

Caused or permitted the light within the trailer to be or to claims handling! pays, the Government will increase the misery of the accident

Failed to ensure that our client’s workplace had suitable party to provide medical treatment and rehabilitation, in of all accident claims and paid by the and insurers separately. agree the of compensation Mr will cases but are oft en willing to out accept a borderline claim gut amount Change is coming everyone and sufficient lighting, contrary to Regulation 8on of athe by transferring a signifi costsrelief burden onto injured addition to cant financial by to way ofthe awards of become, or remain broken, defective or otherwise took just under 6 months from the time n to the position that he compensation. above Regulations. feeling. In the future when profit margins become Trower increasingly have to Itadjust, but if you have been would receive.

As previously stressed, under the current law person. the initial letter was sent to the company to of repair.

Caused the light the trailerThis to be or to haveor topermitted harden their risk within assessments. injured in an accident act now or you may fundamental aim with of alltheir accident claimstight, they will had the accident not It is likely and that procedures in future thethe solicitor will agree agree the amount of compensation Mr become, or to remain broken, defective or otherwise out

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All of the accident victims mentioned in these articles are actual clients of my firm, Hinchliffes Solicitors. They have kindly given their permission for the disclosure of their details, and in particular of 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 a fairly common situation where a driver is required to deliver and unload a lorry or trailer that has been packed by someone else - either a fellow employee of the same company, or by an employee of an entirely different company perhaps even based abroad. It is often the case that your own employer will be held responsible for compensating you for an injury caused by a defective load, no matter who packed it. If you are self employed or an agency driver, you also benefit from the same rights enjoyed by the employees of the company you are contracted to work for. However, it is worth noting that if you were in charge of loading the vehicle the accident may be found to have happened entirely due to your negligence, in which case a claim for compensation would probably not be successful.

As with previous articles the common trend remains the effect on the injured person’s life, and although using the 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 medical treatment and rehabilitation, in addition to financial relief by way of awards 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.

In the summer of 2010, HGV driver Mr R of Telford (name withheld at client’s request) was strapping a load that had already been placed on a trailer by a colleague when an item from the load fell, striking his head.

To successfully claim personal injury compensation from an employer the injured person’s solicitor must have extensive knowledge of the Health and Safety Regulations that have been breached, and be able to comprehensively set out details when first contacting the employer. Without this level of awareness the employer’s insurers will almost certainly try and exploit any perceived deficiencies or weakness in the case in an effort to avoid having to pay the injured person their rightful compensation.

In Mr R’s claim, the allegations of breaches of Regulation were as follows:(a) Failed to take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent the item within the trailer from falling, contrary to Regulation 10(1) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

(b) Failed to take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent our client being struck by the item, contrary to Regulation 10(2) of the above Regulations. (c) Failed to ensure that the trailer was loaded in such a way as to prevent unintended movement of the contents, contrary to Regulation 10(4) of the above Regulations.

could result in only the strongest cases being taken on, with(d) Failed to ensure thelose trailerout. was loaded in a safe manner. try and return the injured person thebe position client that a is settopercentage of their compensati ontowill de- that he Trower would receive. of repair. or she would otherwise have been in had the accident not Steven happened.

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claim, there was also some affect on his pre-accident hearing difficulties.

My firm sent a detailed letter to his employer, who passed this on to their insurers. Within just over 2 months the insurers accepted responsibility for the accident. By this time steps were already well underway for Mr R to be examined by an ENT surgeon so that a comprehensive medical report, setting out full details of the injuries and their consequences, could be obtained. Once this was available and had been approved by Mr R, a copy was sent to the insurers, together with details of his very modest financial losses incurred as a direct result of the accident.

Settlement negotiations then started, with offers and counter offers being put forward by both sides. Within a few weeks it was possible to reach an acceptable settlement at a total figure of £2250, the vast majority of which was to compensate Mr R for his pain and suffering. He kept the full sum recovered, as my firm’s costs and the expenses we had incurred in dealing with the claim (eg paying for his medical records and the medical report) were subsequently negotiated with the insurers and paid separately.

Fortunately, despite the accident circumstances Mr R suffered only a relatively minor injury, and this was reflected by the level of compensation he recovered. His employer’s insurers took a sensible approach to the claim and handled matters with reasonable efficiency, which meant it was possible to reach agreement and for Mr R to be in funds in just under six months from the date the first letter was sent to his employer.

This also had the effect of keeping the legal costs to a minimum.

risk of injury.

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The Law relating to Unfair Dismissal

I elating to Unfair Dismissal

One of the offences some drivers have committed is using a mobile phone while driving. The legislation defines this offence as follows:

following: sending or receiving oral or written messages; sending or receiving facsimile documents; sending or receiving still or

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.

No person is to drive a motor vehicle on a road if he is using a have had a number of queries appeal.

Upon receiving such notice, full driving pacemaker or other such device fitted applicant hasproviding to ER satisfy the court it is because moving images; and access to the internet.

1058), and dismissal of a history that shows no hand-held mobile telephone or a hand-held device of a specified If you’re caught using a hand-held mobile phone or similar kind.is Nothe personoption is to cause permit anyto other person to drive a the 2.2 The capability mustorofrelate the work that employee device while driving, you canclash expectthat toof getpersonalities an automatic fixed not • Liability to sudden attacks or relating to decisions made by there asking the DVLA accidents will also assist the court in more likely than not they, and between employees motor vehicle on a road while that other person is using a handOverview & eligibility penalty notice. This means you’ll get three penalty points on your wasto employed doits (s.98(2) ERA); (Gorfin –v-However, Distressed Aid whether an individual is a telephone ordecision. a hand-held device of ado specified kind.

No Some held mobile to 5.2 the driving licenceexamples andare have to pay a fine ofinclude £60. your case Gentlefolk’s giddiness other than those set out the Driver and Vehicle Licensing reconsider To so, deciding the DVLA, right. is to supervise a holder of a provisional licence if the may also face disqualification may go to court.

In accordance with section 94 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 2.3 Aperson dismissal will relate to anmobile employees qualifications if itIf it does, you Association [1973] IRLR 290). person supervising is using a hand-held telephone or a fromIt driving on top of a maximum of £1000. If you were above has the right not to be unfairly Agency (DVLA). (“The The common ground it would be necessary to be able to danger to the public. If an individual is important tofine consider carefully replacement by better qualified hand-held device of a specified kind at aor time when the provisional ERA”), every eligible employee relates to any “degree, diploma other academic, technical orheavyagoods driving a PCV or vehicle, you could face a There used to be provisionisfor retirement to they be a permitted fair licence holder is driving a motor vehicle on a road. maximum fine your of £2500.appeal • Persistent misuse of drugs or for the queries isdismissed. that all the decisions produce a favourable medical expert’s able to show have undertaken whether has reasonable professional qualification” relevant to the employee employees position Also if(Priddle the matter were considered of afor serious nature you under1 –vDibble [1978] reason dismissal theALL ERA, however this was removed could face prosecution for other road transport related offences, claim that can only be brought by (s.98(3)(b) ERA). alcohol, whether or not such misuse have involved the Unfair loss ofdismissal a drivingis a statutory opinion that states you areareable cant mileage, as is the usual grounds of succeeding, and not make onlysignifi Exemptions from prosecution few to as of Aprilbecause 6, 2011 and is relevant if the person has already which carry more serious sentences.

ER 1058), and dismissal of acase an employee (as opposed third party contractor) within Asafely. person does not contravene any of these provisions if, ats.139(1)) the 3. The employee was made redundant (ERA and one toordependency entitlement on medical grounds.

The to aamounts drive The guidelines set out forthe LGV aRepercussions refl ex decision to appeal.

Thisforisretirement been dismissed under old and law. PCV holders, are hard-hitting of the alleged contravention: they are using the telephone or time three months (less from the datemust of dismissal, andto is the work 2.2a one Theday) capability relate that the employee of the following circumstances is relevant: personalities othera device to call theguide police, fire,to ambulance or other clash emergency of • Any other disability which is likely to purpose of this article is to give in “At glance the current without accident, then the strength of due to the fact the DVLA will likely ask However, if you are the holder of abetween vocational licence theemployees service; they are acting in response to a genuine emergency; and it intended to provide a fair remedy where an employer has acted implications of a mobile phone offence do not end there.

You are 3.1 The employer is ceasing (or intending to) to carry on the Procedural Fairness is unsafe standards or impracticable for of themfito cease driving in order to was employed to indoa driver (s.98(2) result beingERA); a danger to the business broad overview unfairly of someorof the issues medical tness to drive” argument for safe driving is increased. that unsuccessful appellant likely toan beDistressed called to vocational driver conduct hearing inpay front of (Gorfin –vGentlefolk’s Aid unreasonably. make the call (or, in relation to the supervision of a provisional employed for the purpose of which the employee wasa traffic Once the employer commissioner. The senior traffic commissioner has has shown dismissal was for a permitted licence holder, for the provisional licence holder to cease driving public, impaired vision (business involved. outline how the DVLA would make change the rules on eg April 6, 2012, any any costs DVLA has issuedlegal a document entitled the ‘Statutory Document No 6 incurred Vocational mployment Rights Act 1996 Following a 2.3 A ofdismissal willdiabetes, relate to employee an employees qualifications the call was being made).if it whileclosure); reason, the tribunal then must consider whether in the Association [1973] IRLR 290).

Driver Conduct, which gives a detailed view of vocational driver Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, a commenced their employment on or aftertaken this date is required 3.2 The employer isso ceasing (or intending to) to carry on that A decision by the DVLA is who entitled torelates revoke ato a decision, and anyisor inconduct. preparing for the appeal.

Here I have reproduced the paragraph onBy the use of circumstances (including the Alternative administrativeaction resources and size of mobile telephone or other device toinstructed be treated as hand-held if it as the right not toThe beDVLA unfairly any “degree, diploma or other academic, technical mobile phones “A specific starting point is provided in respect of to have two years’ continuous employment before they can bring a is, or held at some point during the course of making or so employed business inmust thebe,place the employee was There used tothe beinformation provision foremployer retirement to be aor permitted fair the employer), the acted reasonably unreasonably in Should the deemed disability only to revoke on medical grounds vocational entitlement on medical expert should bewhere shown considering carefully, the use of hand held devices such as mobile telephones receiving a call or performing any other this interactive communication claim for unfair dismissal. For qualification” those employees who began work professional relevant to the employees position because of the prevalence oftreating this offence that in recent years. (workplace closure); function.

An ‘interactive communication function’ includes the reason as sufficient to dismiss the employee (s.98(4) be temporary, there is the option of will be either based on one of grounds, if it is not satisfi ed the document.

Please note the standards and consulting the appropriate reason for dismissal under the ERA, however this was removed before this date, only one year’s continuous employment is needed.

3.3 There is a reduced requirement to shall carry workasoflegal a advice and ERA).

Disclaimer: No information in this column be out construed information is offered for general information purposes only based on the current law hat can only belicence-holder brought by (s.98(3)(b) ERA). reapplying vocational entitlement the grounds outlined above, or is fit to drive.

Such a for LGV and PCV licence-holders are experts in this fi eld, cant costs when the article wasof first You should always seek advice from signifi an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specificfor legalaenquiry. particular kind, or to carry out work a written. particular kind where the as of April 6, 2011 and onlyCode relevant if theCode person hasonalready Any is relevant (eg, the ACAS of Practice ty or contractor) within employee was employed toone workfor (reduced once your should circumstances change. pursuant to made guidelines produced by(ERA decision can be taken if the DVLA employee much stricter than normalrequirement couldforbe saved should there beGrievance no Disciplinary and Procedures) be considered by 3.permitted The was redundant s.139(1)) andthose The five reasons been dismissed for retirement under the old law. employees).

Such an application will need to its own medical experts.

The two feels oneis or more of the disabilities domestic use (and are set out in the the tribunal.

A failure to follow the Code, insofar as it applies, prospect of an appeal succeeding. ate of dismissal, and For an employer to defend a claimcircumstances for unfair dismissal, they of the following is must relevant:4. The employee’s continued employment would contravene any gives tribunals a discretionary power to increase or decrease the be in form D2 (available from the currentreason publications entitled “At set outacted in in the be Motor Group 2 column of the guidelines). able Vehicles to show the only or principle for the dismissal was a e an employer has duty to) or restriction by any enactment (ERA s.98(2)(d)) unfair dismissal award by up to 25 per cent if they consider the 3.1 The employer is ceasing (ormedical intending to carry on the one of five permitted reasons under the ERA: Preparing for an Appeal DVLA’s form ordering service) and, glance guide to the current (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 Should a imposed request for the decision e.g.: employer’s/employee’s failure unreasonable. was employed business for standards the purpose of which In addition to procuring any favourable by searching A-to-Z medical to of tness to drive” and employee (“the Regulations”) impact onofthe toThe be reconsidered ultimatelybecause prove 1. The actions the employee amounted to fimisconduct (ERAthe Once the employer has shown dismissal was forthe a permitted 4.1 employee was dismissed continued pril 6, 2012, any employees.98(2)(b)): available would breach medical opinionsRemedies for the appeal, there findwhether your condition, there will be the “Customer Service Guide for Drivers employment licence-holder’s fitness to(business drive. The closure); unsuccessful, there isimmigration a right of rules; reason, the tribunal then must consider in the This can either be a single act of serious misconduct, or a If Magistrates the tribunal finds in favour of the employee, it can order one of 4.2 The employee was dismissed because they had lost their is other evidence will appropriate questionnaire. with Medical Conditions” are available Regulations set out1.1the following appeal to the Magistrates Court or after this date is required The is ceasing (or intending to) to carry on that circumstances (including the administrative resources and size of series of acts 3.2 that are lessemployer serious; the following: driving licence, and driving was a requirement of the job. consider before making a decision: Ifreturns you are agedjob 45-65, you will fromtoplace the DVLA website (www.dvla. disabilities: (Road c Act 1988 s.100), ent before theyrelevant can bring a 1.2 Misconduct has been held include: violence at work; theft 1.

Reinstatement - the employee to their with no loss business in the where the employee was soTraffi employed the employer), the employer acted reasonably unreasonably • An expert only need toorsubmit a D4 form if in gov.uk/medical/about_dri_med.aspx). however it must be“some notedother such an dishonesty; unauthorised absence from work; disclosure of 5. The dismissal was for substantial reason” (ERA assessment of money of or your security ployees who began work or treatingdriving thatability reason as sufficient dismiss the (s.98(4) confidential(workplace information etc. closure); s.98(1)(b)): will2.have significant you have notemployee done sothe in the last Engagement - the to employee gets another job with same • Epilepsy appeal (referred to as a ‘complaint’) uous employment is needed. establish a reason the dismissal 5.1 It out is be only necessary There is a reduced requirement work of ato six employer 2.

The employee lacked the capability or qualifications to do their to carry Appealing against in any decision the court takes. five years. Licences from the age • Severe mental disorder 3.3 must made within months of for weight ERA). which is of a kind which could justify the dismissal of the 3. Compensation - the combination of a basic award (a formula job (ERA s.98(2)(a)): theor DVLA decision There are a Code number of centres around particular kind, to carry out work of a particular kind where the of 65 are issued for one year each, • Liability to sudden attacks of the DVLA’s decision.

Anythat relevant (eg, thelength ACAS Code employee in question; it is not necessary to show it did based on age, of service andof onePractice week’s pay)on plus a 2.1 Capability should be assessed with regards to an employee’s Once the DVLA has made its the United Kingdom specifi cally set up and each subsequent renewal must disabling giddiness or fainting which In establishing the correct actually justify the dismissal (Willow Oak Developments Limited employee was employed to work (reduced requirement for compensatoryProcedures) award to compensate the employee for the “skill, aptitude, health or any other physical or mental quality” Disciplinary and Grievance should be considered by [2006] IRLRthe 607); decision, the reasons will be set out –v- Silverwood to make a relevant assessment should by a completed are caused by any defectemployees). or disorder grounds for appeal, applicant financial loss he has sufferedbe as accompanied a result of the dismissal. (s.98(3)(a) ERA); the tribunal.

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You should always seek advice from an appropriately employment would breach immigration rules; serious misconduct, or a If the tribunal finds in favour of the employee, it can order one of 4.2 The employee was dismissed because they hadatlost their Read the paper online www.truckingmag.co.uk the following: driving licence, and driving was a requirement of the job. ude: violence at work; theft 1. Reinstatement - the employee returns to their job with no loss om work; disclosure of 5. The dismissal was for “some other substantial reason” (ERA of money or security s.98(1)(b)): 2. Engagement - the employee gets another job with the same 5.1 It is only necessary to establish a reason for the dismissal employer r qualifications to do their

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BIBBY BUYS BIG AUTO CANTERS FOR CAPITAL Issue 303 NOVEMBER 2012

han 450 new MAN TGX 440 tractor units featuring telematics systems from se will take to the road with Bibby Distribution over the next 18 months as part company’s core fleet replacement strategy for 2012/13.

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10 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS • ISSUE 299 • JULY 2012 ottinghamshire-based work, up to six days a week, and Plated at 32 tonnes, the latest construction services joins a mixed fleet including trucks Trakker benefits from FPT’s powerful firm Oakfield Plant and from three other rival brands.

12.8-litre EEV-rated Cursor 13 engine Alex Bausor, plant manager at Transport has added a capable of producing up to 410 bhp Oakfield Plant and Transport, said: second Iveco Trakker 8x4 on/offbetween 1515-1900 rpm, ensuring “We were in the market for a new road rigid to its fleet of 10 trucks – maximum power is available from 32-tonne tipper last year and we just nine months after purchasing its intermediate speeds to allow smooth the training they received was with a RTITB ran a special competition looked at a number of different first ever Iveco. driving even on rough terrain. reputable organisation.

Also key to the Trakker’sover the course of two days of the options. We’d not had an Iveco Supplied by Sherwood Truck Lucky drivers would get the chance to win their 35 hours of periodic training with one of performance is the 1900 Nm of before, but the Trakker’s specification & Van, the Trakker AD340T41 has Truckfest Peterborough show in the following Master Driver CPC Consortium ticked all the right boxes and the price torque available between 1000been fitted with a Thompson allconjunction with its Master Driver DLT Training Ltd, Transport & 1515 rpm, which aids manoeuvring automatic and semi-automatic members: from Sherwood was competitive. steel Loadmaster Lite tipper body all-round ventilated disc brakes, Training Services Ltd, Gist Limited, the RTITB CPC Consortium members, “Based on this first Trakker’s in adverse operating conditions, modes, neutral, reverse and the Academy. and will be used for transporting which are standard specification on whereby four lucky drivers couldmode performance, we were happy and is driven through an automated low-speed manoeuvring aggregates and recycling, as well allto6x4 and winners 8x4 rigidwere Trakker model Draws identify carried out to consider another one – and EuroTronic transmission. win 35 hours (forward and reverse) are controlled as carrying out muck-shifting duties variants. The disc brakes ensure the day by Ice Road Truckerís star Lisa twice a of Driver CPC the RTITB marquee.

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ne of the South East’s largest furniture stores, Fishpools, has taken delivery of four new 7.5-tonne Extra Light Renault Midlum 180.08s with Optitronic automated gearboxes. The Euro 5 trucks mark the first Renaults to join the company’s fleet of Mercedes and Ford, and have been fitted with 6.7 m Carbofont box bodies by commercial vehicle body builder Hunter Vehicles.

The Midlums will be used to transport furniture for Fishpools’ home delivery service, from its warehouse in Hertford mainly to customers in all the Home Counties and into London, plus further afield with web orders from its online shopping facility as well as existing customers.

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team of 30 cyclists from Menzies Distribution has completed a 1500 km charity bike ride along the East Coast of the UK raising more than £20,000 for the newspaper industry’s charity, NewstrAid. The team, led by managing director David McIntosh, took turns to tackle different stages of the journey from John O’Groats in Scotland to Mile End in Portsmouth over 10 days, visiting several Menzies Distribution branches along the way.

The challenge, devised by McIntosh, has benefitted NewstrAid, a benevolent fund set up in 1839 to provide help for people in need from the retailing, wholesaling, distribution and circulation of newspapers and magazines.

As NewstrAid was founded by Charles

Dickens – a customer of John Menzies in 1839 – McIntosh and the team decided to end the challenge at his birthplace in Portsmouth.

The last leg of the journey – aptly named ‘Please Sir, I’ve Had Enough’ – started in Weybridge and the remaining six cyclists had to endure London traffic, wind and rain to make it to their final destination.

McIntosh said: “As a company we had never done anything on this scale before, but our motto is ‘going the extra mile’ – so this seemed very fitting.

“It was hard work cycling, often in heavy rain, but we’re really pleased with the amount we have raised from individuals and sponsors for a cause close to all our hearts.”

To support Menzies Distribution and NewstrAid, visit http://tinyurl.com/cb49nmk

Fishpools warehouse manager Sean Dudley said: “The Renault Midlum Extra Light allows us to use a larger box body on a smaller truck, meaning we have the same fuel efficiency as larger trucks, but with greater manoeuvrability in residential areas, tighter turning circles and better payload.

“We were attracted by the Optitronic gearbox because as we increase our distribution, we need to keep fuel costs down.

We are hoping to see fuel savings as well as improved driver comfort for the longer distances being travelled. However, we are so pleased with the new Renaults so far that we are looking to replace our smaller 3.5-tonne Fords with Renaults in the near future.”

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uring the recent IAA show, Renault Trucks president Heinz-Jürgen Löw announced the manufacturer’s complete product range is to be completely replaced in June 2013.

Highlighting the strengthening of each brand within the Volvo Group as a result of its reorganisation, he said he intends to make Renault Trucks a model of excellence.

During his press conference at the Hanover show, Löw announced the introduction of the new Euro 6 standard

will see a comprehensive replacement of the manufacturer’s Long Distance, Distribution and Construction ranges as of June next year. All the vehicles concerned are currently undergoing trials on the Renault Trucks test tracks and under actual operating conditions with a number of partner customers.

“In June, there will be a real revolution,” Löw said. “Our new vehicles are going to surprise you, not only in terms of their design, but also their performance. We are aiming for excellence and are doing everything to attain it.”

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VOLVO STUNT WALKS THE HIGHLINE CHANGE UP FOR WHEEL SECURITY

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A youngTSwoman walks a slackline between two brand-new Euromaster is championing loads, prohibition notices, operating license wheel security with the release penalties, damage to property, possibility of Volvo FH trucks driving at full speed – not even in Hollywood of a specialised training DVD criminal prosecution, personal injury, and even has this stunt ever been attempted.

Now the film about the designed to demonstrate the death. best practice in wheel security, illustrating the “It’s thing to say correct stunt is a massive success on YouTube one and within ninere-torque days, correct procedures for preparing, removing, procedures are crucial after a new tyre has more than million people inspecting and fi3.8 tting the most common typeshave beenseen fitted,”it. said Peter Fairlie, group sales of commercial vehicle wheels.

The DVD is being utilised as a valuable interactive learning tool within specific ATS Euromaster technician training courses, which help to ensure consistency in knowledge and skills nationwide.

To illustrate the danger of wheel loss, it features footage of a stationary vehicle being struck by a truck tyre at 40 mph, resulting in considerable damage.

The DVD demonstrates the 15 steps to go through to correctly replace a wheel, emphasising that correct procedures avoid damage to vehicles, downtime, missed

director at ATS Euromaster. “But this DVD helps us demonstrate the real dangers of not following procedures on the road.

“In addition, the DVD forms an integral part of our ‘Safe by Choice’ programme, designed to make safety a personal choice for every member of staff. The key message is if our technicians do find any abnormality, they should act on it. And they do.”

ATS Euromaster is rolling out the DVD over its commercial, car and van network, covering more than 2000 employees including centre operations managers and technicians nationwide.

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aldwins Crane Hire has taken its first pair of heavy-haulage Volvo tractors to move mobile crane components and their ballast blocks, bringing the firm’s truck fleet to seven.

The FH540 13-litre 8x4 tractors will be operating up to150 tonnes gcw and are rated at Category 3 STGO. Specified with 12-speed manual gearboxes, they will be working with Nooteboom six-axle semi-lowloader and table-top trailers.

Speaking after the new Volvos had been in service for just three weeks, Baldwins transport manager Tony Wilson said: “They are joining a growing fleet and if they prove their worth, we will look at taking considerably more.”

Ballast blocks are a vital part of mobile crane construction, balancing the structure – and the new Volvos will be operating at over 100 tonnes all the time.

Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London, Hayes, the new FHs are on a four-year Volvo service contract and will be working from Baldwins’ Langley, Bucks operating centre to service contracts in and around the capital.

Baldwins provides lifts of up to 1000 tonnes, yet fuel remains a key performance criteria. “With the high gross weights, ours is thirsty work – but I’m hoping for around 6 mpg from the new Volvos, which is very productive in relation to a 44-tonner,” Tony Wilson concluded.

ACTROS IS MALLINSON CHAMP SWEDES’ NEW NINES

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ercedes-Benz has stated its New Actros is beating the fleet average fuel return by a full two miles per gallon for South Yorkshire haulier Ken Mallinson & Sons.

The operator is running 10 New Actros 2545 tractor units, including two of Britain’s first ultra low-emission Euro 6 models.

The trucks feature 2.5 m wide, flat-floored BigSpace cabs and are powered by 450 bhp engines, which drive the latest Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated transmissions.

Mallinson’s business development manager, Ian Egan, said: “Within the first two weeks, one of the Euro 5 units came back with an average of 10.65 mpg, and the Euro 6s were recording 9.7-9.8 mpg.

“We carry a lot of plastic products, so we’re not fully freighted all the time – but given our previous overall average of 8.4-8.6 mpg, these figures obviously made us sit up and take notice.”

Based at Mallinson’s purpose-built site at Barugh Green, near Barnsley, the New Actros are on nationwide general haulage work. They pull 4.5 m high curtainsiders and a selection

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of flatbed trailers, and are typically on the road for a week at a time.

Supplying dealer Northside Truck & Van, Sheffield is inspecting and servicing the new vehicles under the standard – and free – twoyear Mercedes-Benz Repair & Maintenance Contracts.

Ken Mallinson & Sons is a longterm operator of Mercedes-Benz trucks and most of its vehicles wear three-pointed stars. “They’re tried and tested product,” Egan said. “We run Axor as well as Actros tractors and they’re the most reliable trucks we own. We also have an excellent

relationship with Northside and if we were to suffer any breakdowns, we know the cover from the rest of the dealer network is fantastic.

“The New Actros builds on the excellent reputation of the previous model and is a superbly engineered vehicle, with a cab that’s certainly proving to be popular with our drivers,” he added.

New Actros was launched on the eve of the CV Show in April and Ken Mallinson & Sons ordered its trucks during the NEC event, making it the first customer in the UK to commit to the Euro 6 model.

SWEDES’ NEW NINES

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cania has unveiled more of its Euro 6 engine lineup at the IAA commercial vehicle exhibition. On display were four new nine-litre Euro 6 engines, two with SCR and two with EGR+SCR, as well as the two 13-litre engines introduced in 2011.

The Swedish manufacturer said other Euro 6 engines will be introduced closer to the date when the new standard comes into effect (Euro 6 becomes mandatory on December 31, 2013).

A selection of Scania’s Euro 6 inline engines was shown, ranging from the five-cylinder, 250 bhp powerplant to the sixcylinder, 480 bhp lump.

The basis for all of Scania’s Euro 6 engines is the latest modularised 9-, 13- and 16-litre engine platform, providing benefits for customers in terms of easier servicing and parts supply.

THIRD-GEN TACHOS ARE GO

OSA has reminded road haulage operators that the EU Commission has introduced a number of changes to digital tachographs. These design changes are being implemented in two generations, more commonly referred to as second- and thirdgeneration digital tachographs.

Second-generation tachographs were

implemented from October 1, 2011. Now, VOSA has warned that any tachograph activated from October 1, 2012 must be a third-generation tachograph and is required to have improved security features.

However, VOSA points out there is no requirement to retrospectively apply this Regulation, so vehicles already fitted with first- or second-generation tachographs may continue to use these in the future.

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SCR aftertreatment alone is used for the new 320 and 360 bhp nine-litre diesel engines, whereas the new 250 and 280 bhp engines have a combined EGR and SCR system, similar to that used on the 13-litre 440 and 480 bhp units. Customers therefore have a choice of SCR or EGR+SCR technology on the nine-litre range.

Scania said the Euro 6 engines feature exceptionally high torque at low revs, which gives them excellent drivability and permits convenient cruising at low revs for maximum fuel economy.

The same compact silencer unit is used for all inline engines, containing an oxicat, a particulate filter, twin SCR catalysts and twin urea slip catalysts. The entire package is just as compact as silencers for earlier emission standards, leaving space for up to 1500 litres of fuel on a tractor unit.

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NEW TRAILERS ARE NO TURKEYS

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ritish turkey farming company Bernard Matthews Farms is completing its transition to a 100 per cent Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated fleet with the arrival of eight new trailers from the manufacturer – four of which feature the company’s striking new ‘Lean on Turkey’ livery.

The fully integrated turkey producer – which operates farms in Norfolk, Suffolk and Lincolnshire – said it has gradually converted its fleet to Schmitz Cargobull over the last seven years due to competitive

pricing and an ability for the trailers to stand up to the rigours of its demanding transport operations.

“Our fleet is really put through its paces on a daily basis,” said Jeffrey Helmore, transport manager at Bernard Matthews. “This requires equipment which not only copes with our gruelling schedules, but has the longevity to perform as well on day one as it does two, three or even seven years down the line.

“Regularly maintaining and servicing a fleet is all well and good, but if the initial product isn’t up to scratch in the first place, it means

PORTUGAL RUBBERS UP

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uromaster Group is expanding its operations into a 16th European country – Portugal – with a network of 48 locations there to provide all-round service for UK trucks visiting the Continent.

“Vehicle downtime can be the difference between a thriving international logistics business and a failing one,” said Peter Fairlie, group sales director at ATS Euromaster. “But British drivers can relax now, knowing they can depend on Euromaster at more than 2000 centres across Europe in the event they suffer an unexpected vehicle issue.

“The moves Euromaster is making in Portugal mean the group is now delivering its customary value for money and customer service from the Atlantic Coast of Western Portugal to the Mezzogiorno in Southern Italy, and from the North Cape of Scandinavia to the Highlands of Scotland,” Fairlie added.

very little. With Schmitz Cargobull we get a good solid trailer, and that’s why we keep coming back for more,” he added.

The eight new trailers – each equipped with Vector 1550 monotemperature refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold – join Bernard Matthews’ 33-strong reefer fleet and will be deployed between its production facilities in Norfolk and Suffolk, and its distribution centres to transport both fresh meat as well as frozen and chilled finished products.

“A big gain for us is the Ferroplast

panelling unique to Schmitz Cargobull equipment. We’ve had experiences before with competitor products where the outer skin of a trailer has been pierced and water has seeped in,” Helmore said. “This has resulted in water soaking into the insulation and reducing the efficiency of the trailer – also leading to an increase in the trailer’s unladen weight.

“We don’t get this problem with Schmitz Cargobull equipment, and that’s a big advantage to us as the integrity of the products we carry is critical.”

Schmitz Cargobull’s Ferroplast panels use high-quality expanded, closed cell, polyurethane foam housed between steel skins and make use of all the advantages steel can offer. The multiple-coated steel skin is impervious to vapour intrusion and remains as sealed as only metal can be – despite being ultra-thin. Unlike fibreglassreinforced plastic, steel doesn’t become brittle or develop cracks.

Helmore said he anticipates the new trailers will remain on the Bernard Matthews fleet for the next seven years.

RDFL ENTERS STO BUSINESS

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uilding products manufacturer Sto has developed a close partnership with transport specialist Rhys Davies Freight Logistics to deliver its high-quality rendering materials directly to construction sites across the UK. Products are collected daily from Sto’s warehouses in Glasgow and Basingstoke and transferred to RDFL’s regional depots for delivery the next day.

RDFL’s expertise in transporting liquid products is one of the key reasons for Sto’s longstanding relationship with the company. “We pride ourselves on being an ethical company in everything we do,” said logistics manager Stephen Catterson.

“Our slogan is ‘building with conscience’, and it’s very important the pails are delivered in a manner that matches that claim. The render is a paint-like product and although it’s not hazardous, it needs to be handled with great

care so it arrives on site in pristine condition.

Spillages or damage of any kind are just not acceptable.”

Last year, RDFL delivered around 14,500 pallets to 2600 locations in the UK for use

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on major building projects, including the new Kent History & Library Centre, the waterfront regeneration project at Cranfield Mill in Ipswich, and the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury.

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Forklift trailer fleet raises the bar

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new fleet of 11 bespoke-built forklift trailers are being put into operation

by Barloworld Handling and its logistics provider Canute Haulage.

Each trailer is designed to offer the most flexible materials handling equipment delivery service for customers nationwide.

Operating with brand-new Scania 6x2 mid-steer tractor units, the tri-axle stepframe trailers feature curtainside bodywork with sliding roofs and have been built by Hampshire-based Andover Trailers.

The order includes nine 13.6 m trailers and two 10.9 m trailers, with the shorter units designed specifically for making deliveries within London and the South East.

The new fleet represents investment of more than £1.2 million by Canute Haulage, with each trailer featuring a striking Barloworld Handling livery. It also marks a notable piece of repeat business for Andover – when the company was established in 1985, the first trailer it built was a forklift carrier for Barlow Handling.

Michael French, group fleet engineer at Canute Group, said: “Every feature we’ve incorporated into these trailers has been selected to combine efficient deliveries for Barloworld with a swift and professional service to its customers.

“The full height and full width power-toe ramps ensure a shallow loading angle, meaning we can accommodate even the lowest ground clearance warehouse equipment, while the sliding roof enables us to transport high-mast machines.”

The TSE sliding roof is an allsteel system which was specifically chosen by Andover Trailers for its sheer strength and durability, which allows it to withstand buffeting

when travelling with the roof open.

The roof has four locking positions giving Canute maximum flexibility for loading high-mast trucks, while keeping as much of the trailer dry for other machines.

The trailers also feature swingout rear pillars to ensure Canute’s drivers aren’t restricted by the width of the door frame when loading larger machines.

For maximum safety, a reversing camera is linked to an in-cab monitor to aid manoeuvring, while the ramps can be operated via

remote-control, allowing the driver to observe every stage of the lowering process.

The trailers are built with a low-profile neck with ramps enabling forklifts to be loaded onto the upper deck. Closed steel crossmembers in the frame help to provide additional strength for concentrated loads, with machines secured via 14 pairs of lashing points. An electric winch is built into the bulkhead to aid with the loading and unloading process, while four storage compartments

have been added for the safe carriage of gas bottles – ideal when delivering fleets of gaspowered forklifts.

The trailers feature BPW axles and air-suspension, with 360 mm brakes and 19.5-inch tyres for greater durability. Haldex brake gear was chosen to make the trailers compatible with other assets in the Canute fleet.

“With an articulated fleet, if a tractor unit suffers a failure we can quickly despatch another truck to pick-up the trailer and continue

Isuzu goes West

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ommercial vehicle distributor Isuzu Truck UK Limited has appointed Bristol-based AK Commercials as its latest parts and service dealer.

Keith Child, marketing director at Isuzu Truck UK, said: “Ideally located close to the important M4/M5 corridor, AK Commercials is a significant addition to our presence here in the West Country. Complimenting our existing dealer arrangements, we are now in an even stronger position to further develop and maintain the Isuzu vehicle parc in this region.”

AK Commercials employs 11 members of staff with full

workshop facilities, including mobile service/parts units and recovery support vehicles.

Commenting on being appointed as an Isuzu truck parts and service dealer, Kevin Archer from AK Commercial said: “As a long-established company in the area, we were recommended to Isuzu by some of our customers.

There is a healthy Isuzu vehicle parc in the area and we had positive feedback about the Isuzu product range. Already we have found there has been considerable interest in our services as a result of taking on the Isuzu marque, and we look forward to developing the Isuzu business over the next 12 months.”

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deliveries,” French said. “The trailers also enable us to maximise the number of machines we can carry at a time, which reduces vehicle movements and is better for the environment.”

The fleet is expected to cover more than 80,000 km a year operating from Barloworld Handling’s 17 regional support centres throughout the UK. Each trailer will be used for delivering and collecting contract machines, as well as supporting Barloworld’s short-term hire fleet.

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RECRUITMENT

Call 01788552241 NOW!

Professional LGV Drivers Required

HGV 1 £12 per hour -­‐ £16 per hour -­‐ Midlands & South East

HGV 1 £13 per hour -­‐ £19 per hour -­‐ NPORS & IPAF -­‐ Na8onwide

HGV 1 £10 per hour -­‐ £14 per hour -­‐ Goole & Widnes

HGV 2 £10 per hour -­‐ £13 per hour -­‐ Midlands

HGV 1 £650per week -­‐ £780 per week -­‐ Evesham

Earn £500 -­‐ £5000 extra with our driver introduc8on scheme!!!

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Templine currently have the following opportunities:

LGV C+E Drivers CLASS 2 CLASS 1 Daventry Crick Lutterworth Northampton

Urgently Required Coventry Daventry Birmingham Coventry Dartford Birmingham

Rugby Dartford

For more informa8on on these and more driving jobs please visit

Ltd Co drivers welcome , Max 9 points, No DR,DC or IN offences, min 12 months experience

Haul-It Nationwide Ltd.⎢14 Davy Court ⎢ Castle Mound Way ⎢ Central Park ⎢ Rugby ⎢ Warwickshire ⎢ CV23 OUZ Tel: 01788 552241 ⎢ Fax: 01788 552271 ⎢ Web: www.driveragency.com

Regular shift patterns with various start times available. Immediate vacancies Work based in the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire area Excellent earning potential upto £800 Per Week The Contract is long term and will be busy into next year LTD COMPANY DRIVERS WELCOME Must have held LGV C+E licence for more than 2 years with NO MORE than 6 points Call Wesley today for more information on 01604 239066 or email wesley.vandyk@hrgo.co.uk Various shift patterns. Immediate vacancies Work based in the Lincolnshire,Cambridgeshire and Nor folk area Excellent earning potential LTD COMPANY DRIVERS WELCOME Must have held LGV C+E licence for more than 2 years with NO MORE than 6 points Call Judy today for more information on 01205 351904 email judy.dyke@hrgo.co.uk or Tricia on 01733 555455 email tricia.rutterford@hrgo.co.uk

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WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THAT SECTOR OF TRANSPORT. WE CAN OFFER FREE CPC TRAINING ONCE YOU ARE WORKING REGULARLY FOR US. No DR, DD, CD, or IN endorsements will be accepted. No more than 6 penalty points.

Please call LIZZIE BUCCIERO on 07818 206847 Allied Industry Member

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SCOTLAND / NORTH / MIDLANDS ADR Network is the largest temporary HGV driver recruitment business in the UK. With sites across the UK, delivering a managed services solution to most major logistics business and retailers, we are able to offer assignments throughout the year.

Drivers interested should have no more than six points and must be flexible as assignments rotation around our contracts is a common feature.

SCOTLAND – BELLSHILL / LIVINGSTON

We opened this branch in September 2009 and since then we have won two major contracts with two leading food retailers and with the UK’s largest 3pl. We are now one of Scotlands largest suppliers of agency drivers and we have a number of assignment opportunities with immediate starts.

Drivers who are supplying services to this branch on a full time basis are earning the equivalent of £29,500 per annum.

Interested drivers should contact Steve on 01698 743150

NEWTON AYCLIFFE

This branch covers over 240 driving assignments per week, supplying drivers into major companies in Darlington, Stockton and Flaxby.

It has assignment opportunity on all these contracts.

Annualised earning for drivers supplying flexible, full time services to this branch are in excess of £27,000 per annum.

Drivers interested should contact Tracy or Matt on 01325 327313.

WARRINGTON BURY NORTHWICH

Across 4 locations our Bury and Warrington offices cover over 1000 driving assignments per week. We have a new contract requiring 40 LGV Class 1 drivers for immediate starts on full time hours. We also require 20 drivers who wish to work part time.

Weekday pay rates up to £9.20 per hr / Weekend pay rates up to £13.50 per hr.

Drivers interested in Lea Green please contact Matt on 01925 594449.

For Bury and Northwich, please call Jordan on 0845 6076339

WAKEFIELD and DONCASTER

Covering over 700 driving assignments per week we have an immediate requirement for drivers who can supply services on both a full time and part time basis to two premier retail contracts. A number of Class 1 drivers currently supplying services to this branch on a full time basis are earning £640 per week.

Interested drivers should contact Mike on 01302 247357

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ALFRETON Covering over 730 driving assignments per week we have been the managing agent to the NFT Distribution site in this are for over 6 years. A number of Class 1 drivers currently supplying services to this branch on a full time basis are earning the equivalent of £680 per week.

Interested drivers should contact Ben on 01773 545860

LICHFIELD and HINCKLEY Covering over 940 driving assignments per week we have a major retail account, with an urgent requirement. A number of Class 1 drivers currently supplying services to this branch on a full time basis are earning the equivalent of £706 per week.

Interested drivers should contact Andy or Rob on 01827 215694.

STAFFORD and MARKET DRAYTON As part of our national supply agreement with Culina Logistics we currently have opportunities for hightly desirable trunking assignments. Earnings potential is very good given long shift lengths.

Drivers interested should contact Jen Porter on 01785 330614

NORTHAMPTON and CORBY Covering over 850 driving assignments per week we have a major food retail account, with an urgent requirement. We also have opportunities for store delivery assignments on a major clothes retail contract. The work is highly regular with no more than 5 deliveries per run.

There is some limited handballing, but the work is extremely clean and light and garments are boxed.

Annual earnings are in excess of £31,400 per annum.

Contact Piers, Matt or Will for Corby area on 01536 201260.

Contact James or Rob for Northampton on 01604 210298.

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Recruitment

SOUTH Across the UK we have contracts of employment available which have industry leading terms, guaranteeing up to 37.5 hours per week, whilst still providing drivers with full flexibility.

These are genuine employment contracts, which will also appeal to drivers currently in full time employment who are looking to gain more control over their working lives.

Our full-time employed drivers do need to be flexible as they work across a number of locations but given our size, all locations are within a sensible travelling distance.

BRISTOL

HARLOW and ENFIELD

Covering 462 driving assignments per week we supply to four major contracts in this area, where we control all agency driver supply. The volume of activity at this branch offers regular opportunity for drivers to work 6 shifts per week, when Working Time provisions allow.

Interested drivers should contact Tracy Brock on 0117 906 2260

Our branch in Harlow covers 640 driving assignments per week in Harlow and a further 250 in Enfield. We have a number of long standing contracts, with an immediate requirement.

A number of flexible Class 1 drivers currently supplying services to this branch on a full time basis are earning the equivalent of £38,500 per annum.

Interested drivers should contact Millie Smith on 01279 408650

AVONMOUTH & SOUTH WALES

ST ALBANS and HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Covering over 550 driving assignments per week, we are currently recruiting drivers for immediate assignment opportunities for this major household name retailer.

A number of drivers currently supplying services to this branch on a full time basis are earning the equivalent of £630.00 per week.

Interested drivers should contact Dan Puttick on 01633 749910

THURROCK Covering 550 driving assignments per week during June we have two major contracts in this area, with an immediate requirement.

A number of drivers currently supplying services to this branch on a full time basis are earning the equivalent of £605.00 per week.

Interested drivers should contact Cory Wallace on 01708 200584

SITTINGBOURNE Covering over 400 driving assignments per week we have an immediate requirement for work on a major retail store delivery contract. A number of Class 1 drivers currently supplying services to this branch on a full time basis are earning the equivalent of £28,900 per annum.

Interested drivers should contact Kristy or Ellis on 01795 432861

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We have a number of prestige contracts in this area, for which we have immediate assignment opportunities.

We would be very interested to discuss these with drivers who can offer their services either on a weekday or purely weekend basis.

A number of drivers currently supplying services to this brance on a full time basis are earning the equivalent of £610.00 per week.

Interested drivers should contact Tash Bertram on 01582 344294

SWINDON Store delivery drivers required for Monday to Friday and weekend shifts. Immediate early morning and afternoon starts available.

Excellent enhanced rates are available for the summer in addition to our full time contacts.

Interested drivers should contact Ryan or Lee on 01793 509010

HUNTINGDON Covering over 250 shifts per week, we are Lead Vendor to one of the largest retail accounts in the area. We have immediate requirements for full time and part time store delivery drivers.

Weekday pay rates up to £11.50 per hr / weekend pay rates up to £14.00 Interested drivers please contact Paul O’Rahilly on 01480 270655

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS NEEDED NOW! Julie Beesley and FS2 UK Ltd!!

North & West London area’s

Greenford, Wembley & Hatfield, work also available in East London & Essex Salary: £10:00 - £16:00 p/h We are delighted to announce that Julie Beesley has rejoined FS2 UK Ltd to manage our newest offices in Loughborough and Leicester. Many people may remember her previously working within our Dunstable office for many years supplying a large workforce of drivers to many independent and corporate companies. With Julie’s 16 years in Driving Recruitment and vast recruitment knowledge, Julie will be managing contracts all over Leicestershire, The Midlands and north to Sheffield. With our branches in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Dunstable, FS2 UK Ltd can now supply a vast geographical area, we even supply a contract in Wales!

Please call: 07711 373703 www.fs2recruitment.com Due to increased demand from our clients within the local Logistic Industry

are proud to announce the forth coming opening of a new branch in Loughborough.

The office will be run by both Julie Beesley and Damion Linnett.

We have immediate work for HGV I+II, ADR and Powder Tanker drivers for both days and nights min £11.00 ph.

To join a winning team please call

07711 373703

Regular work offered up until Christmas 2012 Pertemps are recruiting NOW on behalf of our prestigious client. We require HGV/LGV Class 1 drivers to work with our expanding team.

We offer:• Confirmed weekly work until Christmas with guaranteed hours • Part time or Full time hours • Week days only OR weekends only • Opportunity to earn in excess of £16:00 p/h after qualifying period • Stability - Regular work • Professional environment, many new vehicles • Holiday pay

All CV’s to - ashley.taylor@pertemps.co.uk Or call our team on 0208 965 7759

www.pertemps.co.uk Pertemps are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

SWANSHAWS LIMITED

MRN Recruitment

Regular work for flats & tauts from all areas to various destinations in the U.K.

New Driving Division Now Open We urgently require LGV I & II Drivers for our new contracts with immediate starts in Spalding Lincolnshire and surrounding areas.

Excellent Rates of Pay Paid.

Days, Nights and Weekends

Also require Owner Drivers for UK/European work

Shifts Available. SelfEmployed Drivers Welcome.

Contact Julie on:

01773 742000

07564 833106

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On behalf of a major UK driving agency to whom Nova provides services on a nationwide basis, we are looking for self-employed subcontract drivers and can pay the following hourly rates for Class 1 drivers:

Southwest £10.00, Southeast £10.50, Northeast £8.00, Northwest £9.20, Midlands £10.00 We are always looking to increase the number of subcontractors on our books, so if you are a self-employed driver, or think that this might be an option for you, get in touch so we can explain how you can help us.

Broaden your Horizons

Don’t delay, call us now for more information:

0844 209 0800 www.novacontracting.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

Immediate Starts Based in North London Call David on 01622 735000 Truckstop News gives you unrivalled access to over 45,000 drivers each month To find out exactly how advertising your business/ service here could help you

Call Laura on 01733 353388 or email laura.miller @kelseypb.co.uk

Experienced HGV 1 Drivers wanted for the following areas: Felixstowe, Harwich, Harlow, Basildon & Enfield • Excellent rates of pay • Full and Part Time work available • Flexible hours • Overtime pay Please call 0800

9990555

or visit us at

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We Urgently Require Professional Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for large distribution companies and prestigious retailers in North West, Birmingham, Burton on Trent, Rugby, Alconbury, London & Home Counties & South East You should possess no less than 2 years C+E experience. You should hold a full clean licence with no more than 6 points for minor speeding or parking offences.

TOP RATES - EXCELLENT BENEFITS • LONG TERM CONTRACTS We pay from £10 Basic up to £20 Premium All classes of LGV Drivers required for on going contracts

nationwide

We also offer Driver CPC Training.

Work for 28 continuous days and receive your first module FREE! (normally £55)

Contact Jo on 01604 764633 or email joanne.miller@24-7response.co.uk

Class 2 ADR drivers for Leicestershire ongoing 52 weeks of the year £10.75 per hour plus overtime available Class 2 drivers in Warwickshire/Northamptonshire from £8 to £12 per hour Class 1 drivers Warwickshire/Northamptonshire from £10 to £17.50 per hour Various ongoing contracts with opportunities for permanent roles

Accommodation arranged if required.

Own Ltd company / PAYE / Umbrella / Self Employed drivers welcome

Tel: 01788 569 740 www.gostaff.uk.com

24 Hour Helpline Holiday Pay, Sickness Pay etc.

Stake Holder Pension Scheme Genuine Reward Schemes Fully Comprehensive Insurance including Personal Accident

PAYE or unique self-employed payment option Subsidised accommodation (4 weeks rent free period - conditions apply) Free PPE and Uniforms DCPC training

Manchester: 0161 669 4300 • East Midlands: 01332 638080 • London/South East: 01707 636680

We are pleased to announce we have recently been awarded Lead Vend Status For Asda North West and we are looking to recruit Class 1 (C+E) Drivers across 4 distribution centres in this region. There are a variety of shifts available & drivers for weekends & part time are also required .

For further information or to arrange an interview please contact Greater Manchester/Lancs - 0161 669 4300 / 07968 961562 Cheshire/Merseyside - 01455 545005 / 07880 194981 Staffordshire - 01332 638080 / 07792 576643 H&G is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.

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RECRUITMENT OWNER DRIVERS

HAULIERS

Class 1 (HGV 1) drivers required for Waste Transport business Nights out required. Excellent rates of pay. Full time all year round work.

2 years minimum experience required.

Contact Michael on 07515 328905 or 01908 668444

We are based in Milton Keynes but the work is at many different locations although mainly in and around the London area.

CLASS 1 & 2 LOW LOADER DRIVERS URGENTLY REQUIRED For ongoing major projects across London, Home Counties & the Midlands

REQUIRED FOR CONTAINER WORK ACROSS THE U.K. FROM SOUTHAMPTON AND FELIXSTOWE - ALSO LOCAL WORK BASED ON BIRMINGHAM AND LEEDS

Must have Plant experience, 2 years driving experience essential (max 6 points on licence)

BENEFITS INCLUDE : COMPETITIVE RATES, FUEL FACILITIES, EARLY PAYMENT OPTIONS BY BACS, TRAILER LEASING, CABSIDE AND TRAILER DECALS

REWARD INCENTIVE FOR DRIVER REFERRALS AND RECRUITMENT

Based in North London. CPCS card an advantage

CONTACT GERRY BROOKS ON 07771 820063 www.orchidtransportservices.co.uk

PLEASE CALL DAVE ON 020 8495 9837

LGV C+E Drivers & +11 Transporter Drivers urgently required MAZE LOGISTIC S O L U T I O N S

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Maze Logistic Solutions are looking for reliable partners from all UK Ports to join our expanding operation.

Benefits for owner drivers include Competitive rates Early payments Minimal administration Quality work 24 hour professional operators Clear and simple procedures Friendly and personal working environment Fuel cards available Please call : Steve Snelling or Jimmy Simmonds on

01473653010

Brand New Office to open in Hinckley Warrington & Manchester * Call for all the latest jobs &&ongoing contracts. * Relocation Assistance Lead Agency Inter depot Trunking Retail Stores Advice to relocate.

M-F&Days upfor to drivers £10.14 looking p.h + O/T, M-F Nights up to £11.15 p.h. + O/T. Basildon Inter depot Trucking & Retail Stores deliveries Inter depot Trunking & Retail Stores deliveries Basildon Days to £10.50 M-F Nights to £12.00 + O/T M-FM-F Days up up to £10.50 p.h,p.h, M-F Nights up up to £12.00 p.h.p.h. + O/T Sats & Suns available. On-going contract ASAP start – March Sats & Suns available

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CoventryClass Class 1 Trunking between depots & trailer swaps £9.50 1 trunking between depots & trailer swaps £9.50 - £15.00 p.h.

Coventry £15.00 p.h. &Class 2 with & without £8.00 p.h. p.h - £13.50 p.h.

Class 2 with without Moffett licenceMoffett £8.00licence p.h. - £13.50

Leicester & Lutterworth Magna Park Store delivery & RDC Trunking Leicester & Lutterworth Magnap.h, Park Store delivery RDC Trunking Ongoing work M-F Days up to £11.00 M-F Nights up to &£12.00 p.h.

Ongoing M-F Days up to required £11.00 p.h, M-F Nights Also drivers work with Moffett licences £11.82 p.h. up to £12.00 p.h.

Also drivers with Moffett licences required £11.82 p.h.

Birmingham & Tamworth Dordon Blue Chip Supermarket & Container Work Ongoing work M-F Days up to £10.50 p.h, M-F Nights up to £12.00 p.h.

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Trunking && Trailer swaps Kettering Kettering&&Corby CorbyOngoing Ongoing Trunking Trailer swapstoto10/12 10/12hrs hrsper pershift M-F to £11.00 p.h, M-F £12.00 p.h p.h. Full Weeks shiftDays M-F up Days up to £11.00 p.h, Nights M-F Nights £12.00

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11+ 11+Car CarTransporter TransporterDrivers DriversLeading LeadingAutomotive AutomotiveLogistics LogisticsCompanies CompaCorby, Sheerness, Bristol1 x Northants - Live vacancies nies Sandtoft, 1x Sandtoft 2 x Corby Bedford, 1x Sheerness Average pay rates PAYE £744.00 p/w LTD S/E £860.oo p/w with immediate available.

Average payplease rates PAYE Drivers interestedstarts in training for this position, call to£744.00 registerp/w yourLTD interest S/E £860.00 p/w

Igloo has genuine permanent & temporary (Ad Hoc & ongoing) positions for professional drivers, applicants must have a minimum of two years Igloo has genuine (Ad than Hoc 9& points ongoing) positions forforprofessional drivers, applicants must a minimum of two drivingpermanent experience&&temporary have no more on their license minor offences (No DR’s, DD’s or CD have offences). years driving experience & have no more than 9 points on their license for minor offences (No DR’s, DD’s or CD offences).

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Top Earner Last Week (Ltd Co.) £1057.00 (PAYE) £864.00 Top Earner Last Week (Ltd Co.) £1057.00 (PAYE) £864.00

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www.rated-drivers.co.uk If you'd like to be paid what you're worth, call Richard on 0330 333 0078

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■ Consistent work loads ■ Experienced knowledgeable staff ■ Unrivalled payment terms

For more information please contact;

Dave Lamb - 07769 670567 • 01708 868081 david.lamb@go2yct.com www.go2yct.com

Recruiting LGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers For Ongoing Master / Lead Vendor Contracts

* Supermarket contract - Bedford and Northampton * Food RDC contract - Bicester * Fashion to store – Bristol (also Class 2) * Electrical goods to store – Newark and Bristol * Parcel trunking – Willenhall and Hatfield * Packaging products – Bedford and Bristol STOP PRESS – BRAND NEW CONTRACT – PARCEL TRUNKING - OLDHAM. Days, nights, full weeks, ad-hoc shifts, weekend available to suit, you choose!! Immediate inductions and starts available. No DD, DR or IN endorsements. No minimum experience for Parcel Trunk Work !!!

Ask about our FREE DRIVER CPC training and PERMANENT employment opportunities !!!!

CALL US NOW ON 0800 644 4433 WWW.NATIONWIDEDRIVERS.COM

Integrity Haulage Ltd have recently purchased the well established bulk tipper operation of E Jackson Bulk Transport of Lancashire. We now require additional dedicated owner drivers/sub contractors for bulk tipper work throughout the North and Midlands.

Good Rates and prompt payment.

If you would like to work for a small friendly family company with a regular established customer base please contact us on: 01200 444 111

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RECRUITMENT Are you an LGV (C+E) Class 1 driver?

Join the Milestone community!

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Urgently require HGV drivers nationally for immediate starts on ongoing contracts.

• National lead vendors for BT, City link DHL,TK Maxx, M&S • Min 2 years Experience Max 6pts for minor offences • Lutterworth/Northallerton/Taunton/Bracknell/Scotland. – HGV 1/ HGV 2 multi drop & Long Haul. Mon – Fri £9.30 - £14 • Coventry/Leicester/Long Eaton/Neasden/Sheffield – HGV 1 Store Deliveries/ long haul.

Various shifts Weekends available. £10 - £14.50 • Rugby – HGV 2 Multi drop drivers weekend shifts available. £9 - £13 • Walsall/Spitfire – HGV1 store deliveries /Long Haul Weekends Available. £9.35 - £14 • Northampton/Peterborough – HGV 1 Store Deliveries/ Long Haul. Mon – Fri £10 • Heathrow – HGV 1 Long Haul weekends available £10 - £14.50 • Coventry – HGV 1 Long Haul 1700 + Mon – Fri £10-£14 • Various locations nationwide for all HGV work. £9 - £14.50 • LTD & Nova drivers welcome

Full time and Part time work available

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• 24/7 Oncall Support • CPC Training • Holiday Pay • Local Registrations Interested ?? To arrange an interview please call :

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OWNER DRIVERS

We are looking for dedicated owner drivers and sub contractors to work alongside our own fleet of vehicles delivering containers throughout the UK.

ROSEWOOD TRUCKING LTD

Our friendly operators are here to help you maximise your earnings by tailoring work to your specific needs.

SUBCONTRACTORS REQUIRED

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Overseas Recruitment

E.D.T.S. Ltd

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CANADA NEEDS EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVERS 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 Tel: Nikki Markham 01579 389357 in Cornwall email: nikki@transferableskillstraining.com or Allen Clowes 001 506 328 8785 in Canada email: truktrainers@nb.aibn.com

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Working from the ports of Felixstowe/Ipswich/Harwich and or Killingholme /Immingham you must be fully conversant with unaccompanied trailer and container deliveries.

Market related rates of pay are offered with guaranteed weekly payments. We are in a position to offer spot, daily or weekly ongoing work to suit your individual requirements.

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For more information on our subbies package, call Paul Hunn 07730 988819 or email container.subbies@wincanton.co.uk

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RETURN LOADS

Love The Freedom Of the Open Road?

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Q) Q All three of our trucks were recently subject to fuel theft, the fuel being siphoned out of their tanks overnight. The claim has been thrown out by our insurance company, on the grounds, they say, that fuel theft is not covered.

There’s nothing in our policy saying this so we feel the claim should be paid. Our insurance company is refusing to budge. What advice can you offer?

A Fuel is an essential component of A) the truck and as such, unless there is a specific exclusion, a claim relating to fuel theft should be paid, less your policy excess and providing you can prove your loss.

However, in pursuing this claim, bear in mind the fact that your insurer is likely to treat this incident as three separate claims meaning the standard policy excess will be applied to the theft claim relating to each of the three trucks.

Keep in mind too that unless you have protected No Claims Discount on all three trucks, the fuel theft claims

could result in your NCD being stepped back, perhaps by two years, on all three vehicles. The policy excess issue coupled with the likely impact on NCD and hence premiums could mean it’s simply not worth you claiming. Ask your broker for advice.

Q We have a couple of fork lift Q) trucks. We’ve been advised that the sums insured on our fork-lifts should represent their replacement cost as new. Both trucks were bought second hand and if they were stolen or damaged beyond repair, we would go out and find similar second hand fork lifts. Can we legitimately insure them for their second-hand value?

A Even though your property A) insurance policy covering your machinery, plant, fixtures and fittings and so on may be on a ‘reinstatement as new’ basis, it should be possible to have the policy endorsed to the effect that fork-lift trucks or, to use a more generic term if appropriate, mobile

plant, are insured on an indemnity basis. The sums insured in respect of such items can then be based on their current market value and if you have a loss such as a fire, then it’s a payment representing the second-hand value that you can expect to receive.

The important thing to remember with insuring on an indemnity basis equipment on which you rely and that would need to be replaced if destroyed is that there does need to be a viable second-hand marketplace that enables you to quickly go out and buy a second-hand replacement.

Q We use quite a lot of agency Q) drivers to give us the flexibility our business needs. As a result, our claims experience is quite significantly affected by claims involving those agency drivers.

Is there any way I can hold the recruitment agency responsible for damage caused to my trucks by the negligent acts of drivers that they supply?

A Some driver recruitment agencies A) arrange driver negligence insurance to protect themselves against claims for accidental damage to trucks caused by the negligent acts of drivers they supply to firms that make the agency contractually responsible for such damage. More information is available on the internet.

Q) Q We’ve recently signed a new contract for the delivery of laptop computers. We’re thinking about

improving our vehicle security by using telematics to track our vehicles. There are many companies claiming that their system can help us achieve that goal. Is telematics the way to go?

A Arguably telematics should A) be viewed first and foremost as a management tool to help increase the operational efficiency of a fleet. Some systems do bring a degree of benefit from a security perspective but in the event of an armed hi-jack or similar, telematics in isolation may prove to be of little real or immediate benefit. Our advice is to get the basics right first and perhaps view telematics as the icing on the cake.

Getting the basics right includes making sure your entire operational processes have been designed with security in mind, that your premises and vehicles are secure and that your drivers have been appropriately trained in procedures to minimize the risk of theft and hi-jacking. Just as importantly, take steps to ensure that every member of your team can be trusted and relied upon - just one weak link in the office, warehouse or behind the wheel of a truck is all it takes to undermine the integrity of your entire operation.

results in damage to one of our trucks and the cost of fixing it is likely to be less than £1,000 or so, we are increasingly tending to get the damage repaired ourselves without involving our insurer. That being the case, we feel we might as well up our policy excess to £1,000. How should be arrive at an objective decision as regards upping our excess?

A Ask your broker or insurer to A) analyse all the claims that have been channeled through your insurance company over, say, the past three years and to work out how much more you would have had to pay out of your own pocket had there been a £1,000 rather than a £250 excess.

They can then turn that figure into an average annual amount, project upwards to allow for inflation, and then compare that with the amount by which your annual premium will reduce if you up the excess in the manner suggested.

Before taking a decision though, keep in mind that if three or four vehicles were involved in the same incident – for example if a fire spread from one truck to others whilst parked in your yard – that each damaged vehicle will represent a separate claim and that the policy excess will Q We currently have a £250 Q) excess under our motor fleet policy. consequently be applied to the damage relating to each individual vehicle.

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