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FINLAND Turku

Tallinn/Paldiski

ESTONIA

Liepāja

4-11 NEWS

12-13 DRIVER CHALLENGE

30-33 MEET MANDY

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Design Design Manager: Matthew Eisenegger Art Editor: Leo Gehlcken Telephone: 01257 231521 Email: design@cvdriver.com

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26-29 THE WRIGHT STUFF

Find out what’s going in on in the world of DAF and the road transport industry

Mandy heads north of the border to put her XF through its paces

High blood pressure explained in detail

Cuxhaven Bremerhaven (Birkenhead)

Information

Stena Line Stena Line (DFDS Space charter) Stena Line (Mann Lines Space charter) Stena SeaLine

Model expert and regular contributor Richard Warner takes a look at the new CF

The winners of the DAF Driver Challenge take a bus man’s holiday

A look at the future from the IAA Show in Hannover

DAF Driver Magazine catches up with Lowfield Haulage and their award winning XF

Contributors Paul O’Malley Kevin Swallow Richard Warner

Specialist concrete company Wright Minimix show their new 600 grand 5 axle monster CF

Welcome to showcase a selection of successful companies that are thriving and all using DAF products the majority of which are built in Britain. We look at Lowfields Haulage (18-23) and their stunning XFs one of which won the DAF Driver Magazine ‘Best Show DAF/Leyland DAF’ at this year Truckfest at Peterborough. The trucks go to prove it’s not just fancy airbrushing that can win the Whatever your political view of hearts of the judges. SouthwestBrexit and the results of the US based family business Wright Presidential elections, 2016 will Minimix highlight their latest piece certainly not be forgotten in a of kit (24-27) that cost upwards hurry. With pound sterling fighting of half-a-million pounds in the a running battle with the Euro form an all singing and dancing and the US dollar, rolling 24-hour concrete pump mounted on news stations and newspapers go the back of a five-axle CF. Its from peddling headlines of doom reach of 62metres makes it the and gloom and how we could longest in the country. Southeastbe on the cusp of a self-inflicted based operator Fairall’s Builders recession to how Brexit could be Merchants add a brace of DAFs the making of us, and then back to their fleet with a 26 tonne CF again. and 16 tonne LF (28-29). This Every day we hear politicians investment is further testimony to telling us how they will do their the success of the successful 115 best to get the right deal but what I year old family business. haven’t heard is anybody praising In this issue DAF’s driver trainer the efforts of business owners Mandy Wannerton heads north who are steering their businesses of the border to join seasoned through these uncharted waters, Scottish truck journalist John making decisions to keep not only Henderson on a 540 mile round their business and livelihoods trip from Edinburgh to Scrabster afloat but also that of their (30-33). employees. These people deal DAF Driver Magazine has with the new uncertainty day in previously reported on the iconic and day out, so we need to take a ‘poppy art’ of the ‘Wave’ and the moment and give these captains ‘Weeping Window’ comprising of of industry credit for handling what thousands of ceramic poppies, is a pig’s ear of a situation. We talk to MTEC, the specialist In testimony to great British company tasked with moving the business in this packed issue sculptures across the UK until the of DAF Driver Magazine we end of 2018 (16-17).

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NEWS

RELIABILITY, FREQUENCY, AVAILABILITY & CAPACITY

CONTENTS

Regulars

Features

FINLAND Turku

Tallinn/Paldiski

ESTONIA

Liepāja

4-11 NEWS

12-13 DRIVER CHALLENGE

30-33 MEET MANDY

14-15 SHOWING OFF

Advertising Advertising Sales: David Johns Telephone: 01388 517906 / Mobile: 07590 547343 Email: sales@cvdriver.com

34 MEDICAL MATTERS

18-23 SHOW STOPPER

Design Design Manager: Matthew Eisenegger Art Editor: Leo Gehlcken Telephone: 01257 231521 Email: design@cvdriver.com

36 IN MINIATURE

26-29 THE WRIGHT STUFF

Find out what’s going in on in the world of DAF and the road transport industry

Mandy heads north of the border to put her XF through its paces

High blood pressure explained in detail

Cuxhaven Bremerhaven (Birkenhead)

Information

Stena Line Stena Line (DFDS Space charter) Stena Line (Mann Lines Space charter) Stena SeaLine

Model expert and regular contributor Richard Warner takes a look at the new CF

The winners of the DAF Driver Challenge take a bus man’s holiday

A look at the future from the IAA Show in Hannover

DAF Driver Magazine catches up with Lowfield Haulage and their award winning XF

Contributors Paul O’Malley Kevin Swallow Richard Warner

Specialist concrete company Wright Minimix show their new 600 grand 5 axle monster CF

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DAF and Leyland Trucks support National Lorry Week NEWS IN BRIEF

n support of the RHA National Lorry Week in September, DAF and Leyland Trucks put on a number of specially designed workshops for primary and secondary school pupils to showcase the importance of the commercial vehicle sector, its career opportunities and, to highlight a number of key road safety messages. DAF Trucks focused on road safety as its National Lorry Week theme, taking an XF510 Super Space Cab tractor unit into the playgrounds at two primary schools close to its head office, in Thame, Oxfordshire. Six and seven-year-olds from Barley Hill Primary School, and 9-11 year-olds from Long Crendon Primary School were shown the ins-and-outs of the XF. DAF Trucks Dealer Development Director Roger Weaver was on hand to explain how to stay safe around a truck and giving each child a view from the cab to see what the driver sees – and to the delight of the children - where they can eat, sleep and watch TV. In Lancashire Leyland Trucks hosted secondary age children from two local schools at the assembly plant to learn about the variety of careers available in the manufacturing sector. The itinerary, which included a full factory and parts distribution centre tour, provided students with numerous examples of how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects are

DAF Drivers’ Blog Launched

AF Trucks has launched the DAF Drivers’ Blog, the latest in an expanding portfolio of social media services. DAF already has a successful social media presence on a number of platforms and the DAF Drivers’ Blog is designed to compliment those by providing news and updates for drivers and enthusiasts, as well as galleries of videos and pictures. “Since we established a serious social media presence last year, the response from drivers in particular has been astonishing,” said DAF Trucks Marketing Manager, Phil Moon. “and we wanted to provide drivers with a dedicated platform where they could find everything about DAF in one location.” The DAF Drivers’ Blog is designed to entertain and inform. As well as keeping everyone up to date with product news and videos to help drivers get the best out of their trucks, there are reports from the many shows and events where DAF exhibit. And there will be competitions throughout the year with a chance to win some great prizes. So why not check it out on

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■ Handy Handbooks Mislaid the handbook for your new DAF? If you need a copy of the Driver’s Manual for your Euro 6 LF, CF or XF you can now view or download a copy on the DAF website. Go to http://www.daf.co.uk /en-gb/ trucks/driver-manuals-search and enter the right 8 characters of the VIN number to access a pdf of the manual for your DAF model.

■ New THINK! campaign to

used in real-world manufacturing and logistics. Ray Ashworth, Managing Director of DAF Trucks, commented: “National Lorry Week is an excellent way to promote the road transport industry. For younger children, this is about raising awareness of large vehicles and improving road safety as well as learning about the important role trucks and

transport have in our everyday lives. “Our aim is to give children more information about how drivers use vehicles, what they can see from the cab, and provide them with a sense of the scale of the truck. This hopefully will make them more aware of the dangers, but in a positive and constructive way.” ●

Government gives £3m to Ordnance Survey for UK digital road map

he Government has given £3m to Ordnance Survey to create a digital road map of the UK that satnav makers can use to stop trucks getting stuck in narrow lanes and under low-lying bridges. Department for Transport (DfT) announced its plans last year. Detailed information like road widths, traffic calming measures and height and weight restrictions is also proposed to be linked to additional government information including planned road works and cycle paths. There will be more than 200,000 miles digitalised to help satnav makers, who will have

to pay for the full data, to make truck-friendly routes. In an interview with the BBC, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) Richard Burnett said: “The new database will provide the satnav manufacturers with the ability to make journeys for truck drivers safer and more cost-efficient.” Ordnance Survey said there will be a freeto-use version with the information that might prevent truck incidents. There are existing products specifically for truck drivers with specific information from satnav provider Snooper UK and TomTom.

Bin wagon operatives CAN wear Santa hats The Myth Buster Panel at the Health and safety Executive (HSE) has ruled on a case where drivers and refuse collectors operating bin wagons could not wear Christmas hats or anything festive, in case it distracted other road users. The issue arose in Colchester, where the local authority issued the ban on grounds of health and safety. HSE’s Myth Busters declared that there is no

health and safety legislation that prevents refuse collectors wearing Santa hats or entering the festive spirit with other modest decorations. The Panel stated: “Excessive displays which might impede the driver’s vision or cause a distraction are another matter, but that doesn’t seem to be the case here. Being sensible about health and safety can still allow everyone to have some fun too.”

improve cyclists’ safety Efforts to curb cyclists from undertaking stationary and slow moving traffic is the central theme to a new THINK! campaign to cut the number of crashes and improve cycling safety. Cyclists in London and Manchester are being encouraged to ‘hang back’ from lorries in a safety campaign launched by Road Safety Minister Andrew Jones to reduce the number of deaths. “Riding a bike is very safe, and is greener, healthier and more sustainable than other forms of transport but cutting the number of accidents is our top priority,” he said. “The THINK! campaign has been developed after statistics showed last year a fifth of crashes where cyclists were killed involved HGVs.” Many deaths happen when a cyclist is at the front left of the truck, and almost a third of all crashes between cyclists and HGVs happen when the lorry is turning left. Jones said government is investing £300 million over the next four years to help make Britain a cycling nation. “Reducing the number of cyclists killed on our roads is a key priority. Since 2010 the number has decreased to its lowest level. “This campaign will raise awareness amongst urban cyclists and help make our roads safer for those on two wheels.” THINK! has launched a film called ‘Things you shouldn’t get caught between, and posters carrying the message ‘Don’t get caught between a lorry and a left turn. Hang back’. Freight Transport Association will help educate truck drivers as part of the campaign. Christopher Snelling, head of national and regional policy, said the industry

needs to make our busy urban roads as safe as possible for all users. “It is impor tant that both HGV drivers and cyclists understand the risks created by sharing the limited road space and know what steps they can take to minimise them,” he said. “This Depar tment for Transpor t (Df T ) campaign highlights one of the key danger zones – the blind spot at the front lef t of a HGV.” Snelling added that new design innovations such as transparent cab doors all have a part to play in improving safety in the long term but increased awareness can have immediate impact. “FTA encourages all HGV drivers and cyclists to visit the campaign website to find out more about this important message,” he added.

The cyclist hasn’t been seen in the mirrors, but...

■ Smart motorway education

needed Drivers need to understand how to safely use smart motorways so that heavy volumes of traffic can utilise the extra capacity effectively. Malcolm Bingham, Freight Transport Association’s head of road network management policy, is not against the spacing and/or size of roadside stopping places for broken down vehicles and stated that current evidence does not suggest that this type of motorway has a worse safety record than those which have the comfort of a hard shoulder. “It is important to concentrate on educating drivers on the safe use of smart motorways, following a statement by the House of Commons Transport Committee,” he said. Increasing capacity by using smart motorways boosts the freight industry as well as reducing the cost of vehicles standing idle in congestion, which is around £1 for every minute that an HGV is stuck in traffic. “Rather than denying road users the much-needed benefits of more reliable journey times, FTA believes that the focus should be on educating drivers on how to use smart motorways safely, what the various signs mean and what they should do in the event of a breakdown,” he stated.

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DAF and Leyland Trucks support National Lorry Week NEWS IN BRIEF

DAF Drivers’ Blog Launched

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■ New THINK! campaign to

Government gives £3m to Ordnance Survey for UK digital road map

The cyclist hasn’t been seen in the mirrors, but...

■ Smart motorway education

Killing blind spots. Saving lives.

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Stop moaning and start educating, cyclists told

First delivery by truck with no driver – and it’s beer! A

utonomous trucks came closer to becoming a reality when more than 50,000 cans of beer were delivered by one in North America. Technology company Otto used a truck converted to make it driverless on motorways to ship the Budweiser 120 miles across Colorado. A driver sat in the truck throughout the journey navigating through an urban section. Near Denver on Interstate 25, the technology took over using cameras, radar and surveying technology that measures distance by illuminating a target with a laser light. Co-founder of Otto Lior Ron said the driver left his seat while the truck was controlled by the automated technology. “It keeps the vehicle within a lane, maintains a set speed and slows or stops when necessary. “The incredible success of this pilot shipment is an example of what is possible when you deploy self-driving technology,” he said. “We are excited to have reached this milestone together and look forward to further rolling out our technology on the nation’s highways.” Ron said retrofitting trucks is “a fraction” of the cost compared to building a truck from scratch. Transport giant Uber bought Otto last summer for £560m ($680m).

ycling groups should stop moaning and start educating their members, rather than criticising the latest Government road safety campaign. That’s according to Jacqueline O’Donovan, MD of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, one of London’s leading independent waste management companies. The warning comes in the wake of a Think! campaign urging cyclists in London and Manchester to ‘hang back’ from lorries. The road safety campaign has been developed after statistics showed last year a fifth of crashes where cyclists were killed involved HGVs. A large proportion of deaths happen when a cyclist is at the front left of the truck and almost a third of all crashes between cyclists and FORS A-plant TO ad 135x183 HGVs happen when the lorry is

why would you put yourself on a turning left. However, Cycling UK bicycle between a turning lorry and has criticised the campaign, saying a kerb.” that the Department for Transport He says there are a number of (DfT) should ‘think before blaming problems with that message. “You the victim’. might not have chosen to put Duncan Dollimore, Cycling UK’s yourself in that position – the lorry senior road safety and legal campaigns might have overtaken you,” explains officer, said: “Regrettably the campaign Duncan. focuses purely on what cyclists should “The DfT message at least implies do to avoid being killed, rather than that if you do, then it is your fault if looking at the root cause of the problem something awful happens.” and the measures that should be taken to solve it.” Plea to pull campaign The strapline for the DfT’s Cycling UK is calling on the DfT to campaign is ‘Don’t get caught pull the campaign and start again. between’, with a film and posters However, Jacqueline said that depicting examples of things to cycling groups are “spending too avoid being trapped between, much time pointing the finger and including two boxers in a ring, two not enough time on the issues that head-butting rams – and for cyclists, really matter when it comes to road a left turning lorry and the pavement. safety”. Duncan continued: “The message She said: “Instead of playing the appears to be that you wouldn’t victim and moaning about the ‘Hang intentionally put yourself in the AW 2.16.pdf 1 28/02/2016 23:43 Back’ stickers on the back of lorries, middle of two colliding objects, so

cycling groups should be educating their members. “Firstly, they should advise cyclists and other vulnerable road users to limit headphones to one ear, so they can hear the audible warnings when a lorry is turning. They should also enrol cyclists in industry schemes such as Exchanging Places, which provide hands-on sessions covering how to share the road with HGVs and the work being done by HGV operators to keep them safe.” She concluded: “Road safety is a two-way street; we need collaboration, mutual learning and understanding. “So rather than playing the blame game, both parties need to focus their efforts on real education. As HGV operators we are going to great lengths to educate our drivers; it’s vital that cyclist groups do the same – and sooner rather than later.”

Do you recognise this man? Perhaps not.

RAF in miniature with New Corgi Model XF C

His name is Shaun Winstanley, Director of Transport, from A-Plant, and he recognises the importance of an efficient, compliant and, above all, a safe fleet of trucks.

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That’s why he’s a member of FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme. And he’s also achieved Silver status, meaning that specifiers and contractors want to get to know him better. Isn’t it time you were recognised, too?

reshLinc specialises in the total supply chain management of temperature controlled fresh, chilled and horticultural products throughout the UK and Europe. ‘Transported’ is a programme funded by Arts Council England to raise engagement with the arts in South Lincolnshire. For their first partnership project, Transported and FreshLinc commissioned

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artist Alisha Miller to create digital artwork for ten lorries. Alisha’s drawings capture connections between products FreshLinc deliver with those who grow and pick them along with the stunning landscapes in which they are grown. This artwork, featuring links with aviation and The Wash, has proved very popular and complements the company’s 150th DAF Livery.

So impressive is Alisha’s work that leading model company Corgi have just introduced a stunning 1:50 replica of the DAF XF complete with fully liveried trailer to their Hauliers of Renown range. The model is complete with light bars, vision mirrors and mudflaps and is limited to a production run of just 1,000.

Safety, efficiency, environment www.fors-online.org.uk 08448 09 09 44

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First delivery by truck with no driver – and it’s beer! A

Do you recognise this man? Perhaps not.

RAF in miniature with New Corgi Model XF C

His name is Shaun Winstanley, Director of Transport, from A-Plant, and he recognises the importance of an efficient, compliant and, above all, a safe fleet of trucks.

CMY

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Safety, efficiency, environment www.fors-online.org.uk 08448 09 09 44

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Revamped truckstop brings even better security The Roadking Truckstop at Cannock has been refurbished, extended and fitted with an additional level of security that uses fingerprint recognition for entry following a £1.4m investment.

ocated on the A5, just from J12 of the M6, the site, known as The Hollies by drivers, has been transformed. The main building has been extended and refurbished, the resurfaced parking area has doubled in capacity to cater for more than 200 trucks, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) has been introduced and there is new flood lighting.

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Nicholas Whatmore, MD of Roadking, said the new High Security Zone includes parking for 13 trucks that require heightened security. “The new area includes dual fencing, seven dedicated high-definition cameras, fingerprint access control and a virtual gate with alarm activation,” he explained. When a vehicle arrives or leaves it breaks an invisible beam, which triggers images and alerts. “Only

drivers with a vehicle parked in the high security area have access via a biometric fingerprint reader gate control, which is valid only while they are parked,” he said. “We believe offering a good level of security is needed by truckstops as standard. Now with our new extra high security zone we look to attract freight struggling to satisfy insurance conditions,” added Nicholas. “There is a wide range of freshly cooked food, and there is free WiFi for the drivers,” he said. In May 2015 Roadking opened its site in Holyhead, North Wales, close to J2 off the A55. Before the truckstop opened, trucks using Holyhead Port to and from Dublin would be forced to park in residential areas, laybys or supermarket carparks. “This brand new, modern hub offers a welcome break to drivers who were once stuck in their cabs on a layby avoiding a ticket for illegal parking,” he explained. “It’s the first truck stop in Wales to achieve the ‘Park Mark’ and ‘Safer Parking Scheme’ accreditation.” He also highlighted that there are more investment plans in the pipeline.

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KER Transport shifts to DAF

he seven vehicle fleet of KER Transport, operating out of Marchwood near Southampton, has taken two new Euro 6 DAF XF 510 FTG tractors onto its fleet as part of an on-going renewal programme. Supplied through Adams Morey, the local DAF dealership, the new DAFs now bring to six the marque’s representation in the fleet. Ken Reed, the owner of the business said, “We have had terrific service and support from Adams Morey and that has led directly to the current fleet’s balance. We have bought low-mileage, used DAFs from them in the past, which have proved very reliable and fuel-efficient, and the dealer has always looked after us very well – including getting those used trucks properly liveried up for us as part of the deal.” The new 6x2 XFs have been acquired on outright purchase plans, with the operator using Paccar Finance to spread the payment load. Ken Reed noted, “We were very happy with the way Paccar Finance set up the deal for us, including three years of R&M. We tend to go for ownership where we can, rather than leasing or contract hire, because we prefer the control it gives us over the fleet and the renewal programme.” KER Transport is also trialling DAF Telematics, with Reed confident this will be put on the two new XFs shortly, citing the ‘very usable and useful’ information that will suit the largely container work the fleet undertakes. Work that is growing steadily for the operator. That growth has seen Ken Reed separate the operations of the family firm into two – sales and transport operations. He explains, “KER Transport has been running very successfully for about 15 years, just as a haulage business. We realised that we could grow far more strongly however, if we had a dedicated sales and management

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business, so I set up Ken Reed & Sons a couple of years ago. That operation deals with the container shippers, shipping companies, ports and so on, and KER Transport is now a busy ‘independent’ sub-contractor for that business. It means we can also employ other subbies for Ken Reed & Sons volumes, which allows us to grow the business without the potential constraints of our own fleet size – and that is a win-win for all concerned.”

TRP Catalogue & DAF Webshop

Reed’s final note on the transition to DAF was centred on the needs of the company’s drivers. “You ignore driver needs at your peril,” he said. “They are the people that have to make these trucks work, and work profitably for us all. While we had few complaints with our old vehicles, we are actually getting really positive feed-back on all the DAFs, and our two new ones are the icing on the cake for the team.” X

On-page and On-line – DAF caters for all with the new TRP Catalogue

AF Trucks has published the ninth edition of its definitive TRP Catalogue – the company’s comprehensive Parts directory for all-makes of trucks, trailers and workshop consumables. In addition to the hard-copy catalogue, truck operators may also interrogate the complete TRP range through a dedicated web site, www.trpparts.com, which has been updated to provide increased functionality. DAF Trucks remains keen to provide a hard-copy catalogue to satisfy the needs of its extensive customer base. Hard-copies of the latest TRP Catalogue can be obtained through the DAF Dealer network or ordered online at www.trpparts.com. TRP – the all-makes leader – is the highly successful Parts programme marketed alongside DAF genuine and PACCAR Parts, focusing on trailers, all-makes of truck marques and a wide range of workshop consumables and lubricants “We’re very conscious of our commitment to

customers across all industry sectors,” said Stewart Davies, Parts Marketing Manager at DAF Trucks, “and our Parts marketing push has to reflect the wide-ranging nature of the market and how our customers wish to communicate with us. Our new TRP e-Catalogue, however our customers wish to access it, is the most complete Parts compendium we’ve ever produced,” he said. DAF Webshop – buying Parts online Customers holding an account with local DAF Dealers can now also purchase their parts through an e-Catalogue via the DAF Webshop – now offering even greater functionality. DAF Webshop customers are provided with password protection through their local DAF Dealer, and can take advantage of specific discounts. “Through access to the DAF Webshop and the new, updated TRP eCatalog,” added Stewart Davies, “users will notice similarities with many well-known online ‘high-street’ retailers, being

able to check and order parts, and using familiar navigation tools.” With access to the full range of DAF and TRP Parts, web customers will enjoy a range of benefits, including: ● Webshop interrogation by chassis number, original equipment Part number or even an alternative supplier’s Part number ● 24-hour purchase capability ● Exclusive price arrangements through local DAF Dealership ● Information on which parts are included in the MAX parts voucher programme ● TRP e-Catalogue cross references Parts, offers alternatives and make suggestions where related Parts or consumables may be appropriate ● Comparisons between TRP and alternative Parts ● Accurate information on availability from local Dealer or Dealer group Autumn 2016 // DAF Driver 11

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TRP Catalogue & DAF Webshop

On-page and On-line – DAF caters for all with the new TRP Catalogue

The DAF Champions Tour – Tour Diary Earlier this year DAF Trucks hosted the ‘DAF Driver Challenge’, a search to find the UK’s best truck drivers, and not just drivers of DAF trucks. After receiving a tremendous response online with hundreds of drivers registering to take part, 18 drivers were selected to go through to the next stage of the challenge, a live event at the Millbrook Proving Ground.

Mark Pocklington

ver the course of 2 days, the finalists were put to the test in a variety of challenges that saw the contestants take the wheel of XF, CF, LF models and even going offroad in a Construction CF tipper! The competition was tight and after counting up the points from the seven rounds that made up the competition it was Paul Barlow from Severn Trent Water that took first place, with Chris Gadman from Royal Mail and Mark Pocklington from Mark Pocklington Transport tying in second place. These three leading drivers have now been on a European tour that has taken them to the Belgian Ardennes before crossing the border in the Netherlands for a drive to the home of DAF Trucks in Eindhoven. The trip dubbed ‘The Champions Tour’ by DAF culminated in a visit to Amsterdam, where the Champions got to experience urban truck driving Dutch-style before enjoying this fabulous city. Mark Pocklington – As the owner of his own company and with over 28 years of driving and industry knowledge, Mark has a vast amount of experience behind the wheel and as the leader of a company. Chris Gadman – A Class 1 driver for 11 years, Chris has always driven for a living. This experience has helped Chris understand other road users and how planning and observation play a large part in being a good truck driver. Paul Barlow – For over 20 years Paul has been an HGV driver, like his father before him. Currently driving for Severn Trent Water, Paul favours his 12 DAF Driver // Autumn 2016

Chris Gadman

Euro-6 DAF CF for its comfort and ease of use. The Trucks • DAF XF 510 FTG Super Space Cab 6x2 tractor – Ardennes • DAF CF 440 FT ‘PACCAR Financial’ Space Cab 4x2 tractor– Ardennes • DAF XF 440 FT Space Cab 4x2 tractor – Ardennes • DAF Silent CF 400 FA 4x2 rigid – Amsterdam

Paul Barlow

Day 1 – Arrival in the Ardennes It was an early start for all the Champions for the first leg of the tour, which relied on air rather than road travel as they flew from their home airport into Brussels airport and onward to their rendezvous with the DAF team in the town of Spa in the Ardennes. Spa is of course famous for its healing cold waters and has given its name to every spa in the world, and for being the home of the Belgium Grand Prix but it also has some of the best driving roads in Europe to put both truck and driver to

the test. Long climbs and steep descents through some fantastic countryside, this is one of the areas used by DAF to test their trucks. Day 2 – A Masterclass in DAF Day 2 of the DAF Champion’s Tour, and the first day of driving for our Champions began with the Masterclass of DAF EcoDrive+ training delivered by DAF trainers from the headquarters in Eindhoven. The training would focus on a variety of vehicle features and see them being put into practice in the hills around Spa. After an introduction to the trainers and their trucks, the Champions were straight out for an initial run giving the trainers the opportunity to analyse their strengths and weaknesses, as well as identifying anything they could focus on to help improve their fuel efficiency. The 45 minute route would take our drivers through town streets, testing the truck’s manoeuvrability, up and down hills through the forests over the Ardennes and then back along a motorway to the hotel. The route has been chosen before by DAF trainers for its diversity of terrain over a short distance. Back into the training room for a group session with DAF NV trainer, Pascal Hochstenbach, who went through all of the key areas in which our Champions (who bear in mind have already proven their driving ability at Millbrook) could improve their fuel efficiency even further. Then after a brief coffee break it was back into the trucks for one-toone sessions. Following the one-to-one coaching each of the Champions improved on their initial fuel score (with some nearly beating the trainers’ scores) ranging from a 3-7% reduction in fuel used. Which just goes to show, lots of little changes can add up to a large saving. After lunch it was a 140km drive to the Netherlands for the overnight stop at the Nobis-Asten Truckstop just off the A-67, arriving at 5pm before the truckstop’s 200 parking slots started to fill up for the night. After a shower and evening meal in the on-site restaurant where discussion inevitably focused on the need for similar high quality facilities for drivers in the UK, it was time to choose who would sleep in which truck and in particular who got the XF Super Space Cab.

trucks. Now the Champions would take part in ‘The DAF Experience’. Starting with the DAF Movie and showroom visit, followed by a tour of the DAF factory and PACCAR Parts distribution centre, before a bite to eat in the “DAFateria” and finally a visit to the DAF Museum which is based in an old brewery building close the centre of Eindhoven and is where the founder of DAF, Huub van Dorne first started out in a small engineering workshop. Truckland Amsterdam After the museum it was an hour and a half by car to Amsterdam to visit Truckland Amsterdam, a DAF dealer located just on the outskirts of the city. Truckland’s Marketing Manager, Maarten Homburg, gave the Champions a tour of the dealership and parts warehouse, which was impressively stocked with a variety of PACCAR and TRP parts. The Champions were then introduced to a DAF

CF Silent truck, which they would be driving on a half hour route taking them through some of the challenging streets of Amsterdam, demonstrating the manoeuvrability of the rigid DAF truck as well as how DAF’s new Silent Mode can be used when making deliveries in urban environments outside of normal working hours. One by one the drivers were taken out on the route then back to the dealership to say our goodbyes and thanks to Maarten and the Truckland team for hosting us for the afternoon, before heading to a hotel in the centre of Amsterdam and a chance to relax and enjoy this fantastic city. But that’s not all… There’s still loads more to say about the DAF Champion’s Tour, including photos, videos and interviews with the Champions. So stay tuned to DAF Trucks UK on Twitter (@DAFTrucksUK) and on Facebook (facebook.com/DAFTrucksUK) or check out more stories on DAFBlog.co.uk

Day 3 – The DAF Experience The Champions needed to be up and on the road by 7:30 in an attempt to beat the traffic on the way to DAF HQ in Eindhoven on the final day of the DAF Champion’s Tour, so it was a quick breakfast before doing the walk around checks and rejoining the A-67. The Champions received a hero’s welcome on arriving at DAF Trucks NV, greeted by Richard Zink, Director of Marketing and Sales at DAF. Together they discussed the tour so far and how DAF can improve the communication with drivers about how to get the best out of their Autumn 2016 // DAF Driver 13

Mark Pocklington

Chris Gadman

Paul Barlow

The trucks of tomorrow

If 2014’s IAA CV show in Hannover was all about Euro 6, then 2016 was the year of the concept truck

lenty of talk from all of the manufacturers about connectivity, autonomous driving and future technologies, but not a great deal for the man on the street. The Mercedes-Benz top brass highlighted the growth of urban areas and the subsequent rise in problems for truck operators, given that cities are now home to 75% of the world’s population. “We are pioneering e-mobility and connectivity and autonomous driving”, said boss Wolfgang Bernhard. Promising a “new kind of vehicle” Bernhard introduced the eTruck – the world’s first fully-electric heavy-duty distribution truck, which could be on sale as early as 2020. Offering a 12.8-tonne payload and a two-hour charging time, the eTruck is claiming a range of 200 miles from its lithium-ion battery. “The starting point was our customer base and their expectations from future trucks,” commented Sven Ennerst, head of project engineering at Daimler. “They want a vehicle that offers zero emissions and that is what we are proposing. The price tag will be higher than a conventional truck, but we are working on reducing that, plus the lower operating costs will help counter the extra initial costs.” Support Services Over at DAF it was less about new models, more about the supplementary products. Under the ’DAF Transport Efficiency’ banner, the company talked up its DAF Connect

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fleet management system, which optimises fleet and driver performance and enhances logistic efficiency and presented upgrades to the PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engines in the popular LF and CF trucks. With much of the emphasis on a new van and coach, it was a pretty quiet time for MAN trucks in Hannover. Interior and exterior tweaks to the TGL, TGM, TGS and TGX vehicles were evident, as well as powertrain improvements to help cut operator running costs. Beyond that, RIO was in the news – not because of the Olympics or Paralympics – as that is the name of MAN’s (or Volkswagen Truck and Bus’s) digital solutions brand. According to the company, RIO is “an open, cross-manufacturer business and technology platform that provides individual and uniquely intuitive digital services for the entire transportation and logistics ecosystem. Digital recording and processing and wide-reaching, cross-company utilisation of data forms the basis for the intelligent control of logistical processes”. Next Generation Scania The unveiling of Scania’s new R and S series trucks was the big news of the show. The new slippery shape will save another 2% on fuel bills, and upgrades to engines and transmissions will boost that to 5%. Described by Scania, the S series stands for space, style, storage and sophistication and is their first flat-floor

upgrades to the PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engines in the popular LF and CF trucks

flagship. The instrumentation is all new, with bluetooth and voiceactivation, and a new touchscreen display. The driver’s seat has been shifted a bit too - only something you can do when you build a new cab. There’s a new 500hp version of the 13 litre straight six engine, and then the familiar three V8s take over. Horsepower ratings stay at 520, 580 and 730hp for the 16-litre models, and the 13-litre engines now run from 370 to 500hp. With the Opticruise gearbox getting a novel new twist, gear shifting is now almost twice as fast Intelligent Iveco With the Concept Z Truck, Iveco was highlighting its eco efforts and the bright blue vehicle was aimed at providing a ‘fully sustainable logistics solution’ with zero emissions thanks to the adoption of LNG and bio-methane as a fuel. The Italians are also claiming a zero accident rate with the truck, thanks to the clever accident avoidance technology onboard and zero stress and waste, referring to autonomous driving. Iveco revealed that the Concept Z Truck has 29 patents, all relating to technologies that will be seen on Iveco trucks in the next few years. New Production Metal Back to current day technologies and Volvo was celebrating

15 years of I-Shift. CEO Claus Nielsen revealed that the technology was installed in 92% of Volvo trucks around the world and 95% of those sold in Europe. He also highlighted the I-Shift dual clutch transmission as an integral part of the 2,400bhp Iron Knight record-breaking truck. Three years after its official launch the Renault Trucks T range has been given a refresh and was displayed at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany in September. Improvements to the chassis and driveline have helped increase fuel economy – by 2% – and payload – by 114kg – making it even more desirable to fleets. The T 2016 also features Optivision, a predictive cruise control system that works with the vehicle’s GPS. Fuel economy improvements have been made thanks to a built-in spoiler under the front bumper and new lightweight roof deflector without a metal frame. On the chassis, in comes a new drive axle and an improved air suspension system. Customers also have the option of an aluminium fifth wheel. The DTI 11 and DTI 13 engines have also benefited from an upgrade, enabling them to further improve their combustion and thereby reduce consumption. They all comply with the upcoming Euro 6 step C standard, which becomes mandatory on 31 December 2016. ●

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The trucks of tomorrow

If 2014’s IAA CV show in Hannover was all about Euro 6, then 2016 was the year of the concept truck

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upgrades to the PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engines in the popular LF and CF trucks

The starting point was our customer base and their expectations from future trucks

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Artistic

impression DAF Driver Magazine has previously reported on how DAF Trucks and 14-18 NOW are working together to move an iconic art installation around the UK. We can now take a closer look at how MTEC, the specialist company using those DAFs, gets the job done.

2017 Wave & Weeping Window Locations ■ Maritime Museum, Hull Weeping Window, 22 March - 29 May 2017 ■ The Barge Pier, Shoebury, Southend-onSea. Wave, 12 April - 25 June 2017 ■ Silk Mill Museum, Derby. Weeping Window, 9 June - 23 July 2017 ■ CWGC Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth. Wave, 15 July – 19 November 2017 ■ The National Assembly Building Y Senedd, Cardiff. Weeping Window, 5 August - 24 September 2017 ■ Ulster Museum, Belfast. Weeping Window, 14 October – 3 December 2017

he ‘Weeping Window’ and ‘Wave’ sculptures by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper, from the 888,246 ceramic poppies that filled the moat of the Tower of London in November 2014, in remembrance of the fallen British soldiers of the Great War until the end of 2018, the ‘Wave’ and ‘Weeping Window’ sculptures are on a UK tour, supported by DAF Trucks. A specialist art movement and installation company, MTEC of Ware in Hertfordshire, has been contracted to deliver the artwork to multiple locations around the UK. 14-18 NOW, is the major cultural programme taking place across the country to mark the centenary, and its stand-out project is the sea of ceramic poppies. Phil Moon, marketing manager at DAF Trucks in the UK, commented, “We are proud sponsors of the 14-18 NOW ‘poppies’ project, and as part of that we are obviously very pleased to supply the specialist contracted hauliers, MTEC, with DAF XF and CF tractors for the extensive duration of the tour.” He added, “They are covering a lot of miles, and I understand that they, and their drivers, are very happy with the trucks’ performance. They run a mixed fleet, and I think our trucks have been a bit of an eye-opener for them.” Specialisation David Williams, managing director of MTEC, says that unlike other art movement companies, theirs does nothing else. He says, “It’s that policy that has allowed us to attain the level of expertise and competence that has brought us this iconic project.” He also says that the DAFs have been performing exceptionally well. “We have the use of three DAF trucks, as and when required, and our drivers have been especially impressed with them.” He says that the adaptive cruise control (ACC) on the XFs and CF that they are running has been reported as working better than in other premium marques on their fleet. He adds, “Before the DAFs arrived, we already knew that the DAF Super Space Cabs would be going down well with drivers – the four nights away running back from Kirkwall was a clincher for them.” With his operational hat on, Williams also said he was very pleased with fuel economy in the “high twelves” and that the comfort factor of having the UK’s bestperforming call-out service up his sleeve in DAFaid, was reassuring. “Anyone can have a minor accident, and with an average seven days to set up and five days to break down an installation, we have deadlines that need hitting.” Expertise Williams set up MTEC in 1993 after working as a sub-contractor for another art movement company. His co-directors bring freight and groupage expertise gained at Deutsche Post and DHL in the form of Malcolm Clark. Scott Carpenter who is director of their projects division, is a home-grown talent and that reflects Williams’ methods. He says, “That’s the way we like to do it here. Most of our employees have been with us for 15-20 years, and our ethos is to promote from within. That way we accrue a very concentrated base of knowledge and expertise.” For the ‘Wave’ and ‘Weeping Window’ installations, displayed mostly in historic buildings, site assessments, foundation surveys, structural engineering designs, access and method statements - they are all ramped up to a new level. Getting planning for an extension on your house is a walk in the park compared to this. The pair of XF FTG Super Space Cabs, a 510 and a 460 – one in DAF’s ‘Building Britain’ livery, the other from DAF dealer Northwest Trucks - and a CF 460 FTG tractor in support, will be up and down the UK until the end of 2017 and finally in Stoke-on-Trent in 2018 (where many of the ceramic poppies were made). If you see them on the road, give them a cheery wave, they are a unique combination of DAFs and poppies you won’t see again. ●

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Artistic

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Best in show

Neat exhaust installation

One of the summer highlights at the truck shows is the latest XF510 run by family-run Lowfield Haulage, which claimed the inaugural Daf Driver Magazine’s Best Show Truck.

Even the suspension controls get the custom touch

n 2011 Steve Gighall was invited by truck spotlight bar specialists Kelsa to put his new truck on their stand at Truckfest. He enjoyed it. Ever since his presence at the industry’s premier truck show has grown. “Now when we go to Truckfest at Peterborough it’s as a company; Lowfield Haulage,” he explained. This year he took his new DAF XF Super Space Cab 6x2 tag along with seven other vehicles from an 11-strong fleet, collecting a ‘highly commended’ in the Best Kept Fleet category. “That,” he said, “was pleasing as it rewards all the trucks.” Individually the XF won DAF Driver Magazine’s Best Show Truck at Peterborough. Editor Matthew Eisenegger believed the truck stood out for its specification and application. “A clear winner,” he said. Gighall specified it with a twin-wheel tag axle from the PACCAR factory in Eindhoven, the bodywork was done by Tranz Tech, based in Wisbech, while an interior with a state-of-the-art sound system and leather seats (to name two) was completed by the Dutch company Noah’s Cab Interiors. At Truckfest Newark it captured the Best New Working Truck award. Lowfield Haulage is based at Whitgift, near Goole, East Yorkshire. The trucks work out of Immingham docks hauling inbound European trailers across the UK. He admits to being a little lavish with each truck but there are practical reasons too. Optional extras add weight to the tractor but as incoming trailers with cargo rarely get above 27 tonnes he can go for a longer chassis to fit a larger fuel tank, as he did on the second new XF tag, to suit his business. Before 2011 fleet additions were second hand. Buying late-year trucks or ex-demos helped him grow the company prudently after taking over from his father, Nick Gighall, in 2000. “He started the company in 1973 and named it after our original base at Lowfield House, Reedness, just down the road,” Steve explained. 18 DAF Driver // Autumn 2016

The first Daf on the Lowfield Haulage fleet was a brand new 2300 4x2 tractor in orange bought in 1980.

His father sold cars before moving into commercial vehicles at the Triangle Garage, in Kingston-Upon-Hull, selling Commer and Dodge. When a part-ex Commer flat-bed six-wheeler rigid came in Nick decided to buy it and employ a driver, while continuing to sell trucks. When he realised haulage paid well he quit the day job and took to the road in a second truck. Early customers included Plumrose Foods, Carlsberg and BRS out of nearby Goole. Steve joined his father on road trips but when he left school in 1983 he joined local company Sweyne Coaches as an apprentice mechanic. Once he qualified he helped his father with maintenance and drove the trucks with ‘L’ plates. Steve would spend weekends working on the trucks. “Saturday,” he recalled, “was maintenance day.” Like many sons joining a family business, he was thrown in at the deep end. He took his test in Grimsby using his dad’s truck and a 40ft container trailer. “On the way back my mum collected dad at J2 off the M180, and I set off for Kellogg’s at Trafford Park, Manchester. I was on my own,” he said. Much of the early years was general haulage but in the late 1970s the company started to do

traction only hauling trailers out of the docks at Hull for Ellermann Keyway Shipping Company. “At the time ferry trailers were a new thing. Basic ferry trailers were a metal frame with a sheet thrown over the cargo. “Before ferry trailers you’d run with your own trailer to collect a load that had been shipped over. You’d need several trailers so each could be loaded while you were on the road,” he explained. “Traction meant not having your own trailers and all the headaches that come with it.” When Ellermann Keyway pulled out of shipping Nick found work with other shipping companies. Today Lowfield Haulage works primarily for Cobelfret (better known as CLdN). While the company has had to adapt to the ever-changing working environment it has also had to survive several domestic upheavals. Nick, now 79, only fully retired this year. Being a Type 1 Diabetic, his license was rescinded in 1993. He moved into the office to concentrate on running the business. In 1998, Nick’s wife Cynthia passed away having only just been diagnosed with cancer at the start of the year. Steve said: “My mum was the driving force behind the company. My dad was quite happy with three trucks. With his health and

A secondhand Leyland Buffalo was Nick Gighall’s first tractor unit, bought in 1973.

disappointment at losing his license he lost a little enthusiasm. The business had been through a lot, with some companies going bang owing us a lot of money. He might even have sold it and got out. My mum kept at him to keep it going so that I could take it over and to his credit he did. I wanted to grow the business; she saw that it could be my future.” In 1999 Steve married Sharon and the following year took over the company from his father, and relocated from Lowfield House to Whitgift. In 2005 Sharon left her job as a veterinary nurse to join Lowfield Haulage full time. This coincided with starting a family, Jodie was born that year, allowing Sharon to work from home. She is a partner in the company and handles the administration and the back office. In 2011 Ellis was born. Buying second hand trucks allowed the company to grow but not too big or too fast. “We expanded the fleet, usually when a truck got to the point that it didn’t owe us anything, and then we’d buy another second hand one,” he said. That changed in 2011. “We wanted to give a new driver a new truck because we knew he would look after it. All our trucks have a large cab and a strong specification. I firmly believe that good trucks attract good drivers and a happy driver is a productive driver,” he stated. Lowfield Haulage now employ nine drivers who drive nine working trucks, Steve has a show truck – an MAN 18-680 V8 XXL 4x2 left-hand-drive on a 59-plate – and there is a spare truck. He tends to hop between trucks acting as cover. MAN make up the bulk of the fleet so to bring in two new DAF XFs in the last two years is a departure. “We decided to buy a DAF XF510 E6 Super-Space Cab with a four point four-tonne mid-lift axle from Imperial Commercials in Hull. It was the right truck at the right time. Then we bought another XF. The driver Steve Twigg chose it for the manoeuvrability, ride handling and extra fuel capacity,” he said. ● Autumn 2016 // DAF Driver 19

Best in show

Neat exhaust installation

One of the summer highlights at the truck shows is the latest XF510 run by family-run Lowfield Haulage, which claimed the inaugural Daf Driver Magazine’s Best Show Truck.

Even the suspension controls get the custom touch

The first Daf on the Lowfield Haulage fleet was a brand new 2300 4x2 tractor in orange bought in 1980.

A secondhand Leyland Buffalo was Nick Gighall’s first tractor unit, bought in 1973.

Individually the XF won Daf Driver Magazine’s Best Show Truck at Peterborough. Editor Matthew Eisenegger believed the truck stood out for its specification and application. “A clear winner,” he said.

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between love & madness lies obsession

Owner Steven Gighall with wife Sharon and children Ellis and Jodie

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Gighall specified it with a twin-wheel tag axle from the Paccar factory in Eindhoven

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between love & madness lies obsession

Owner Steven Gighall with wife Sharon and children Ellis and Jodie

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Gighall specified it with a twin-wheel tag axle from the Paccar factory in Eindhoven

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Reproduced courtesy of Commercial Motor

Make & model: DAF CF 510 8x4 rigid with chassis extension and 10x4 conversion by ST Truck Engine: PACCAR MX-13 375 with EGR/SCR Euro-6 emissions Max power: 510hp @ 1,4251,750rpm Max torque: 2,500Nm @ 1,0001,425rpm Transmission: ZF AS-Tronic 12-speed automated Pump: CIFA K60-H

ALL WRIGHT NOW W

right Minimix, based at Warmley, in between Bristol and Bath, and its B&B Concrete stablemate, are parts of the LGW Group; a business with a £20 million turnover, but like all large businesses, it started from humble beginnings. In this case, Len Wright started off in 1997 with one mixer. It was hard work, with 18 hour days not uncommon, and young Sam (pictured), now 26, virtually grew up in a truck cab. He was operating mixers at seven years of age and pumps at 12. The business gradually expanded, and in 2004, Gordon Ogden joined and added a new level of professionalism, while the third director, John Pyatt who joined in 2011 is the floor laying expert. The firm continues to expand, with a new five-acre site at Avonmouth for the pre-cast concrete business, and away from the Bristol area, it has depots in Newport and Southampton, with three more recently opened in the London. The business has become increasingly competitive, but Wright claims this is the only company that does everything with concrete. “We have no aspirations to be nationwide, but we aim to be number one locally in every respect”. Its 24 DAF Driver // Autumn 2016

We have no aspirations to be nationwide, but we aim to be number one locally in every respect

aim is to satisfy all concrete needs from mixing to laying and screeding with one call. Jobs range from a two cubic metre load into wheelbarrows on a Saturday to a nuclear bunker. Although it isn’t big on advertising, its word of mouth reputation is aided by the fact that a third of management time is spent on quality assurance. While the core business is concrete in all its forms, concrete in the yard is a fairly useless commodity. A reliable fleet of trucks to get it to the end user is an essential part of the operation. In the case of Wright Minimix, the fleet comprises 23 mixers, 22 pumps, three static pumps, four 8x4 tippers, and three batching plants, with another on the way. Although the majority of the fleet comes under

road transport jurisdiction, concrete pumps and mobile batching plants are classed in the same way as mobile cranes. Although the situation is currently under the official spotlight, it means they are exempt from the testing regime that the tippers and mixers enjoy, and also from drivers’ hours rules, although not the Working Time Directive. They can also operate at the truck’s design weight, often significantly higher than the plated weight. Apart from some work done at dealers under R&M contracts, all other maintenance is carried out in-house with three fitters and a transport manager. The fleet has FORS Silver recognition, with a green OCRS score and 100% test pass rate, despite the arduous conditions some work

While the core business is concrete in all its forms, concrete in the yard is a fairly useless commodity

involves. The only compliance problems have been when a driver drove a plant vehicle, not covered by the O-licence, back to the yard with a damaged tail light, and an occasion when DVLA misspelt a Polish driver’s name on his Driver Qualification Card. The fallout from this led Len Wright to comment “DVSA should be here to help operators, not punish us.” The company has a firm belief in young drivers. Everyone starts at the bottom. Wright’s philosophy is “Get them young and train them. The best staff are home-grown although they’re not always the cheapest as you have to allow them to make mistakes. But they don’t bring in bad habits learned elsewhere.” With what he describes as “a yard full of killing machines”, using kit operating at up to 70bar, quality training is essential. A local plant hire company assists with the training, while Wright is an accredited assessor. Evidence of the policy is a 20-year old, currently working on a 15-tonne pump. At the time of our visit, four new pump operators were in training ready for the London expansion. With a new pump needed, the spec of the DAF was Sam’s idea. The local Renault and DAF dealers were approached, but it was DAF, in the form of Imperial Commercials in Bristol, that impressed. The truck started life as a regular 8x4 tipper chassis, albeit one with numerous bespoke options, mainly around ancillary component packaging, air tanks and similar. From that stage, it was taken to ST Truck Systems in Milan to have the chassis extended and fifth axle fitted. Once back in the UK, it was off to Danfords Ltd in Leominster to have the CIFA K60-H pump mounted. The whole build from standard chassis to delivery took just three months, in time for it to be displayed at this year’s Concrete Show in mid-February, and enter service on 1 March. At 62 metres, the DAF has arguably the longest reach in the UK and can get in tighter spots than most. Sam Wright describes it as “the most flexible bit of equipment of its type in the country”. Father Len adds “I thought it would just be a flagship and wouldn’t make any money, but its operational cost is much lower than expected”. Helped by 11mpg compared with its predecessor’s 3mpg, it’s already making a contribution to company profits. Its flexibility is bringing in lots of new work, and negotiations are currently ongoing to acquire a second one. While the market for concrete pumps tends to be on a Europe-wide basis, hence many being left-hand drive, the DAF was specced as right-hand drive, “because it’s used in the UK, and we’re not bothered by its future value”, explains Wright senior. Our introduction to the Wright Minimix DAF CF was slightly daunting. Sam Wright handed over the keys to the £600,000 truck with the words “I’ll watch the road while you reverse it out.” Great, except that being Monday morning, the yard was rather busy and the road outside was chock-a-block with mixers and customers for the snack caravan outside the gate. After a few minutes adjusting the seat and mirrors, even more carefully than usual, we engaged the ‘tortoise’ manoeuvring mode so that whatever we hit, it would be gently. Although familiar with shunting longer artics, somehow the prospect of a 14.5m rigid seemed more daunting. However, by not rushing and paying close attention to the comprehensive camera system, we safely made it outside the yard, pointing in the right direction. Although the CF’s fifth axle doesn’t lift fully, just having a weight transfer dump facility, it does steer, which helps in tight spaces. As delivery locations can range from wide open industrial sites to house builds in normal residential streets, manoeuvrability is crucial and the DAF’s ability in this area is its unique selling point, undoubtedly creating extra business. We headed off in the direction of a decent bit of dual-carriageway, but first there were plenty of those challenging residential streets with randomly parked cars to negotiate. Fortunately, aided by the fact that most of the local truck drivers recognised the truck and its need for plenty of space, we made it safely, even shrugging off a few mini-roundabouts on the way. It just needed plenty of awareness of the longer than usual rear overhang. With its 48-tonne running weight being in excess of most fully-freighted artics, the performance provided by the Euro-6 MX-13 510bhp engine was adequate, if not dramatic. It had no problem keeping up with the traffic flow, though, and soon reached the same 56mph limited speed as all the other trucks. The AS-Tronic transmission did its usual efficient job of looking after the gears leaving the driver to concentrate on avoiding the scenery. While the kit on the back requires years of experience to operate, we at least proved that the DAF makes getting to the site within the grasp of mere mortals. ●

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Reproduced courtesy of Commercial Motor

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We have no aspirations to be nationwide, but we aim to be number one locally in every respect

While the core business is concrete in all its forms, concrete in the yard is a fairly useless commodity

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A sniff at ÂŁ600k

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Sam Wright - Concrete pump operations manager

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A sniff at ÂŁ600k

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Sam Wright - Concrete pump operations manager

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Fairalls stays with DAF as fleet grows Two new DAF rigids meet continuing growth of 115-year old family business

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ith 115 years in business behind them, and now focussed on their four south-east sites, the independent, familyowned firm of Fairalls (Builders’ Merchants) Ltd. continues to grow steadily, necessitating a recent increase in fleet numbers. A DAF CF 330 FAN 26-tonne 6x2 rear-steer has just started work at the company’s Godstone headquarters in Surrey, with a DAF LF 180 FA 16-tonner joining it. Both vehicles carry rear-mounted Atlas cranes. The business now runs 11 trucks, all DAF. Asked about the latest additions to the fleet, Transport & Plant Manager, Paul Burke, said, “In truth, the 260-tonner was going to be a replacement vehicle, but the work keeps growing, so we have kept the older vehicle and both new arrivals are now pure fleet additions. “The 26-tonne DAF CF 6x2 was spec’d with rear steer to cope with the rear-mounted Atlas crane. It will deliver 1.8t at its maximum reach of 7.5 metres, so it needed a good solid base to work from. The rear-steer CF gives us great manoeuvrability as well as a genuine 12-tonne payload, even with the big crane, so we can get into tight corners of sites and deliver right where customers want. The DAF LF 16-tonner is a 4x2 of course, but for the same reasons of wanting to get the rear-mounted crane onto a stable base and delivering into tight corners, this one specifically for our retail work in urban areas, we spec’d the short wheel base version. Both work well for us. You can’t really beat DAF for our sort of work. They are the right price and reliable.” Fairalls buys its trucks on outright purchase with standard DAF MultiSupport R&M. It then relies on local dealer, Channel Commercials, for routine maintenance and service work, with which Paul Burke declares himself, “Very happy. Channel offers us overnight and weekend servicing, and even a courtesy van to our drivers so they don’t have any problems getting home or back to the depot.” Even the occasional roadside emergency has had Paul smiling. He said, “One of our vehicles had a minor breakdown while out on a round of deliveries a few weeks ago and, entirely by chance, there was a DAFaid van going in the other direction. The driver spotted our truck, turned round, came back and 28 DAF Driver // Autumn 2016

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Very happy. Channel offers us overnight and weekend servicing, and even a courtesy van to our drivers so they don’t have any problems getting home or back to the depot

helped it out. OK, it was a happy coincidence they were on the same road, but that was pretty exceptional service, and I’m not sure you’d get that level of support anywhere else. To be honest, even putting that incident to one side, I think DAF has it just right with DAFaid. For me it’s the best service there is.” Fairalls new DAFs are returning ‘better than average’ fuel we are told, and their drivers are very happy with them. The company, an active FTA member, tries hard to give its drivers a good place of work, adding air-conditioning and more comfortable seats as part of the basic spec on all vehicles they buy. The fleet, all managed by Paul Burke, now in his fifth year with the business after a background in general haulage and pallet networks, operates across all four of the company’s depots: two in Godstone, one in Gatwick and one in Sevenoaks. The vehicles are largely based at the company’s main site in Godstone, formerly one of the family’s sand quarries in the early years of its business life, with a couple working out of the more distant Sevenoaks site. Their work is spread across general trade builder customers, large and small developers and a very active ‘retail’ sector – the latter covering everything from a few patio slabs to all the materials for a complete home extension. The business also has its own bagging operations at Godstone, filling sand, gravel, ballast and decorative aggregates into everything from 25kg packs up to 1-tonne builders’ bags. ●

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Fairalls stays with DAF as fleet grows Two new DAF rigids meet continuing growth of 115-year old family business

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Meet Mandy

Day-two started bright and early as we wanted to be down at Scrabster harbour with the film crew for some atmospheric shots on the harbour at sunrise

Take the Highroad The last few months have taken me across the UK with journalists keen to get behind the wheel of our XF 510 FTG 6x2 tractor.

DAF – our ‘press test’ unit – has been my baby for the summer! One of the best trips was in September with John Henderson from Transport News, who boasts certainly the most scenic, and possibly the most demanding, test routes in the UK – extending right up to the far North or Scotland. The route, from Edinburgh to Scrabster (near Thurso on Scotland’s north coast) and back, is a two-day, 540-mile journey through the highlands, tackling tough climbs and long descents, and giving the 510hp MX-13 and the MX engine brake plenty of opportunity for a work-out at 44 tonnes. It would also give John the chance to try out DAF Predictive Cruise Control in the hills, where it can really help to save every drop of fuel. Scotland was enjoying some late summer sun. It was warm, the forecast good, and I was itching to get on the road from our meeting point at Lothian DAF near Edinburgh. So, with his daily checks completed, and after I had taken John through the key safety, economy and comfort features of the XF, we hit the road over the Forth Road Bridge and north for the Highlands. 30 DAF Driver // Autumn 2016

I have two personas on press test work. On one hand, I’m a friendly ‘passenger’; on the other, I’m a coach for the journalist behind the wheel. They need to experience the truck fully, including all its features, but I don’t want to be continually on their backs. I try to use subtle encouragement rather than instruction. I know the truck’s capabilities but I want them to find out for themselves. So, while the view out of the window may be spectacular, I am constantly scanning the road and advising - I have to make sure that my journo uses each of the driving situations we encounter to properly evaluate the vehicle’s features. After all, they have to be able to give a full and fair appraisal of its capabilities – and often only after a relatively short time in the cab. I want to make

sure they don’t get into a situation which could prove uncomfortable for them, other road users and me! I’m happy to say that John took to the XF in his stride and was duly awarded a Yorkie bar for his efforts! In fact he was so at home that at one point we had our own version of truck karaoke whilst listening to Radio 2’s golden oldies! Weather over the two-days was superb. The further north we went the more enjoyable and less congested the roads became. John could really ‘drive’ the roads, such as the hairpin at Berriedale Braes, which tested both truck and driver. We arrived in Thurso at the end of day-one refreshed and happy. Day-two started bright and early as we wanted to be down at Scrabster harbour with the film

crew for some atmospheric shots on the harbour at sunrise and just as the boats came in. The results were stunning. Driving back down the Berriedale Braes on the way back was just breath taking. Wow, what a road! John was confident and kept the speed well under control using the MX engine brake. He did a sterling job; controlling the truck superbly – which was great, as I’m a wuss when it comes to heights! Just south of Tomatin whilst we were cruising along, I was scanning the road ahead and noticed a sheep with its head caught in the wire fence. “STOP!”, I yelled at John, “pull in here”, and almost before the truck had come to a standstill I’d launched myself from the passenger seat and down the hill on a sheep-rescue mission! She was distressed and had obviously been there for some time as the ground had been trampled bare. However, after much tugging and yanking the sheep broke free and we were able to get on our way. John had no idea what I was up to and was much relieved when I explained my sudden exit from the truck was no reflection on his driving. Never a dull moment on test! Why not watch the film of John’s Transport News trip in the XF 510. ● Autumn 2016 // DAF Driver 31

Meet Mandy

Day-two started bright and early as we wanted to be down at Scrabster harbour with the film crew for some atmospheric shots on the harbour at sunrise

Take the Highroad The last few months have taken me across the UK with journalists keen to get behind the wheel of our XF 510 FTG 6x2 tractor.

Predictive Cruise Control

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Dawn at Scrabster

fitted to 1 DAF is an optional extra designed to maximise fuel economy on hilly and undulating routes. PCC uses GPS and integrated mapping to see where the vehicle is on the road network. The mapping includes detailed information about gradients which enables the vehicle’s cruise control set-speed to be adjusted automatically to make the most of every last drop of fuel. This can mean speeding up approaching the bottom of a hill to give it a good run up. It can also mean easing off towards the top of a climb to save fuel before taking advantage of the next downhill to make up the speed again. The first time you experience this it can be a little disconcerting as it may feel like the engine has suddenly run out power, when in fact it is because PCC understands there is enough momentum in the vehicle to make it over the top. Of course, whilst this saves fuel, it can increase your journey time. That’s why the amount PCC modifies the cruise set speed can be adjusted using the switch, and why PCC can be switched off completely – sometimes The PCC control switch journey times are allows the driver to choose between economy and more critical than journey time fuel economy.

Ready to attack the infamous Berriedale Braes on the A9

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Predictive Cruise Control

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Dawn at Scrabster

Ready to attack the infamous Berriedale Braes on the A9

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wo very different DAF CF models make the pages of this edition of DAF Driver Magazine. The first is manufactured by popular Dutch model specialist WSI. This is a 1/50 scale DAF CF based on the 4x2 ‘FT’ chassis and tri-axle trailer. Features include full aerodynamic side skirts not only on the tractor unit, but also on the trailer as well. Alloy wheels all round and a fully tilting cab with engine detail are also featured on this model. The unit itself features the now familiar orange corporate paint finish, but with the new ‘DAF Transport Efficiency’ logos on both sides and

rear trailer doors. A full array of mirrors, all of which are already attached to the model are included and being WSI, they are fairly robust. This CF is minus a cab sun visor, which at first looks a little strange. However, it does mean this makes the model a little bit different as well! The DAF CF ‘Transport Efficiency’ is available from your local DAF dealer or online at dafshop.com. The part no is M003818. The second DAF CF, again is 1/50 scale but this model is a refrigerated 4x2 rigid. Alloy wheels are featured on this model, as is a detailed Thermo king top refrigeration unit. DAF corporate colours stand out well on this

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as does the DAF CF logo featured on both sides and the rear end doors. Lift the cab and a very detailed MX11 engine can be seen. Side guards on the body and mirrors all round (including the front view) bring this model bang up to date with legislation. The model is manufactured by Tekno, meaning the mirrors are supplied in the box and not attached to the vehicle unlike WSi models. Detailed lamps and chrome steps complete this outstanding version of the medium sized DAF CF. The model is available to order now either from your local DAF dealer or online at dafshop. com. The part no being M003764. ●

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DAF TRUCKS UK DEALER LOCATOR & CONTACT DETAILS The quality of a truck depends on the quality of the organisation behind it, which is why the DAF dealer network offers a unique advantage with the best geographical coverage of the UK, the most heavy truck experience and the longest opening hours of any truck franchise.

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Dealer name Interparts Drumalee Ltd DAF Truck Services Cork Ltd Guilfoyle Truck Sales Ltd Grove Motors Ltd North Dublin Commercials Ltd Galway Truck Centre Ltd

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Dealer name Interparts Drumalee Ltd DAF Truck Services Cork Ltd Guilfoyle Truck Sales Ltd Grove Motors Ltd North Dublin Commercials Ltd Galway Truck Centre Ltd

Road No. N3 N20 R445 R772 M1 N84

Telephone 00 353 49 433 1777 00 353 21 430 1202 00 353 505 23333 00 353 1281 9803 00 353 1802 0139 00 353 91 751 984

IT’S HERE!

NEWS

The UK’s largest All Makes Truck and Trailer Parts range is featured in this new TRP catalogue – it’s the essential parts guide for every CV workshop! Almost 500 pages of detailed information on quality truck and trailer parts, available from the UK’s largest dealer network, now also supported with new TRP Shops in several locations!

24/7 Online Parts Ordering Ask your dealer about access to webshop, our online parts search and ordering facility

THE TRP RANGE

• • • Have you registered for a MAX Card? MAX Card holders can claim regular discounts on quality truck and trailer parts! Ask your dealer for details

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Over 75,000 parts and counting Parts from approved manufacturers to ensure they meet OE standards All parts covered by a full DAF warranty A one-stop-shop for All Makes of Truck and Trailer parts Great value for money over the lifetime of every product Comprehensive range of accessories and safety equipment Huge range of workshop consumables and lubricants

AVAILABILITY

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A comprehensive network of dealers Fully trained parts technicians State-of-the-art COLLECTiX parts identification system 150,000 square feet of parts storage at our PACCAR PARTS Distribution Centre Multiple daily deliveries across the network Growing number of TRP Shops in new locations

www.TRPparts.com

PICK UP A COPY AT YOUR LOCAL DAF DEALER 40 DAF Driver // Autumn 2016