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ew rules added to The H ighway Code, as well as pending updates to London s Direct ision tandard regulations, will result in greater demand for vehicle safety devices. That’s the message from Brigade Electronics, which believes that The H ighway Code updates will see the introduction of a ‘ hierarchy of road users’.

As a result, it means those who are most likely to be seriously harmed – i.e. pedestrians and cyclists – will have greater priority over other road users. Truck drivers will be ranked at the lowest level and, therefore, will have the greatest responsibility towards other road users and are more likely to take the blame in the

P edestrians and cyclists w ill have greater priority over other road users event of an incident. Changes to the rules include drivers being told they must not cut across cyclists when going straight ahead, turning into a junction, changing direction or changing lane – making the requirement for vehicle cameras, sensors and alerts on lorries to eliminate

blind spots and prevent incidents even more important. “ The introduction of The H ighway Code’s road user hierarchy is putting even more pressure on fleet operators, ho are already facing severe driver shortages and desperately trying to attract new talent

with bigger salaries and more appealing benefits pac ages, said Emily ardy, oad afety Expert, rigade Electronics . “ H owever, safety still remains a top priority and The H ighway Code hierarchy will now reinforce this. “ Even if you are not driving in reater London, the approved solutions for the Direct Vision Standard, along with other industry accreditations, such as and L , are ideal templates for mitigating the risks of collisions, added ardy. “ Fitting safety devices and vehicle T to a fleet ill provide peace of mind for drivers in the wake of the changing regulations and allow them to operate their vehicles ith more confidence.

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The news comes as it is revealed that an estimated one billion tyres around the world reach the end of their useful service life every year. W hile many technical challenges around the use of recycled and recovered materials from tyres are understood, barriers remain when it comes to achieving material FITC 185x135 08-2021.qxp_Layout 1 17/08/2021 10:46 Page 1 circularity – certainly at the scale necessary to realise a more sustainable mobility ecosystem.

For example today, less than one per cent of all carbon black material used globally in new tyre production comes from recycled end-of-life tyres, due to a weak supply pipeline for the recovery and reuse of carbon black. “ Increasing use of recovered carbon black in tyres is critical to achieving Bridgestone’s Blind Spots in Heavy Goods vision for sustainable mobility, and Construction vehicles said a e nsholt, ice Astra ClearView – low level passenger door President of Strategy and windows help to improve direct vision by reducing Transformation, Bridgestone the blind spot area, whilst maintaining full operation of the electric side window.

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The formerly diesel Dennis Elite 6 vehicle features a Dennis O lympus twin pack body and is one of many trucks that ill be retrofitted ith electric capabilities as part of Islington Council’s response to climate change. “ The climate emergency is a pressing issue and it’s clear that urgent action is needed to ensure that present and future generations can live healthy, independent lives, said llr o ena hampion, slington Council’s Executive M ember for Environment and Transport. “ That is why the council has worked tirelessly to create a

cleaner, greener, healthier borough. The ongoing electrification of our fleet is a key aspect of our ambitions to create a net zero carbon borough by the year , she added. “ The unveiling of slington s first retrofitted electric vehicle is a symbol of our innovative, forward-thinking approach to tackling the climate emergency. W e have been able to work positively ith efuse ehicle olutions on this project, which will help bring cleaner air to Islington’s streets .

W ith projects such as the retrofitted refuse vehicle, is attempting to change the transport industry’s perception of what an electric vehicle can do. “ O ur technology is the

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W ithin the toolkit, there is a separate driver guide, posters and the toolbox talk.

The talk offers practical advice to help operators reduce engine idling and minimise congestion.

Aimed at truck, van and PCV operators, the manager toolkit provides advice on procuring different types of technology and developing campaigns. In addition, there is help on how to introduce an anti-idling and congestion-cutting policy, as ell as briefings for drivers.

Tips on vehicle fitness, routing and planning, reducing idling and fuel saving are also included in the driver guide. It

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With COP26 all over the news recently, environmental concerns are at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds.

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It’s what is sometimes referred to as a dropin fuel. It’s more stable than ordinary diesel, with a low water content

ransport operators agonising over how best to reduce the impact of their trucks on the environment may be unaware that there is a simple step they can take today that will cut their CO 2 output and reduce harmful tailpipe emissions.

It does not involve switching to radically-different and eye-wateringly-expensive technology, or having the ranges of their trucks compromised – or making a massive investment in new refuelling facilities at their depots.

All they have to do is stop using conventional diesel immediately and switch to H VO – hydrotreated vegetable oil – instead. Classed as a paraffinic diesel, it is made from rene able aste materials such as vegetable and animal fats and can cut well-to-wheel CO 2 emissions by up to 90 per cent or more, claim its advocates. unning truc s on can reduce a truc s x emissions by up to 29 per cent, contends Green Biofuels CEO , W illiam Tebbit. H is Andover, H antsbased company supplies the fuel under the Green D+ banner. ts use undoubtedly leads to improved air quality, he states. “ Particulates come down by up to 8 5 per cent and here I’m especially thinking about what are no n as superfine particulates. They are not caught by a truc s particulate filter and can pass through your skin and get into your bloodstream. “ Tailpipe CO 2 emissions are do n by five to six per cent too, adds Tebbit.

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ordinary diesel in a haulier’s bulk tank – no special storage arrangements are required – or a truck’s running tanks. “ It’s what is sometimes referred to as a drop-in fuel. It’s more stable than ordinary diesel, ith a lo ater content, says hil oon, ar eting anager at D . “ It doesn’t smell, it’s not carcinogenic – and, if it gets into the ground, it biodegrades in 52 days. It burns very cleanly and produces no smoke at all,’ reasons Tebbit. “ Another advantage is that because it produces less NO x, the truck consumes around 20 per cent less d lue. ne leading ba ery company s fleet has covered around million miles on and reported no problems ith it.

M oon says things have changed a lot in a short space of time. “ Go back a couple of years and there was certainly a lack of awareness, but a number of operators have no gone over to it completely, he states. “ In other cases they are using it in trucks running out of just one of their depots so they can assess its performance.

N o maj or changes needed

Vehicles that run on it do not require any additional servicing, he says, and filters do not require replacing more frequently. “ If anything you’ll probably be able to extend your service intervals subject to the manufacturer s agreement, adds Tebbit.

Changing to H VO has zero impact on a truck’s second-hand value, M oon adds. If you subsequently decide for whatever reason that H VO is no longer for you, then you can easily revert back to fossil diesel.

“ There is no difference in performance between the t o, says Tebbit.

H VO ’s use is now widely approved by truck manufacturers. ll our Euro engines are certified to run on it and it is suitable for inter use, says O liver Soell, H ead of Product at M ercedes-Benz Truc s . There are no changes to service intervals and no change to service life.

M eanwhile, M oon says that all current DAF engines can operate on it. H e believes transport companies should give it serious consideration.

Let s suppose you run a truc that covers , miles annually at an average 10 mpg, which means it burns 10 ,0 0 0 gallons/45,40 0 litres of fossil diesel a year, he observes. This means it emits . tonnes of CO 2 yearly; but if you switch to H VO you can cut that figure by . tonnes.

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Drawbacks to H VO ? “ It’s around 10 to 12 per cent more expensive than standard diesel, says Tebbit.

Also, it’s not available at service stations. Green Biofuels can arrange for Green D+ to be delivered in bulk to hauliers’ premises however – “ we can deliver up to , litres at a time, says Tebbit – and can offer businesses an environmentally-friendly bulk tank to hold it if they do not already have one.

Several well-known oil distributors are starting to supply H VO , says M oon, so it is starting to move away from being a slightly-exotic fuel to one that is rapidly becoming more mainstream. “ If you buy H VO in bulk then it could work out cheaper than buying ordinary diesel at a forecourt, he adds – and

the pump price of fossil diesel has of course been rising steeply.

Some vehicle makers remain cautious about H VO ’s use. For the avoidance of any doubt, any light commercial fleet contemplating introducing it should get written approval from the manufacturer or manufacturers concerned to ensure warranties are not invalidated.

Somewhat surprisingly, H VO is subject to the same rate of duty and VAT as conventional diesel, despite its green credentials. “ That does seem a bit daft given that it s not a fossil fuel, remar s Tebbit.

H e is not arguing for the rate to be changed, however. Instead, he is suggesting that hauliers who use H VO should be entitled to claim a rebate from ustoms and nland evenue that is equivalent to the difference between the price of H VO and the price of fossil diesel. “ So if the former is 10 p a litre more, then users should be able to get that p bac , he suggests.

Even with the price premium it attracts, H VO is growing in popularity. “ O ur sales are doubling annually, he says. e supplied million litres in our last financial year and that should rise to million litres in our current one.

W hile that is undoubtedly laudable, it has to be vie ed in the context of the hopping billion litres of fossil diesel the consumes annually.

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News s Finnish group N este is a leading producer of HVO and markets it under the N este MY Renew able Diesel banner

from feed stocks that include tallo , used coo ing oil, fish oil and all inds of organic matter, Tebbit says. “ That means it’s sustainable.

Finnish group Neste is a leading producer of H VO and markets it under the este ene able Diesel banner. Further emission reduction benefits it cites include hydrocarbons do n by per cent and carbon monoxide down by 24 per cent.

O ther European producers HVO’ s use is now include Eni, epsol and Mercedes- Benz TotalEnergies. All H VO has to be made to the same standard – EN15940 .

M oon admits that DAF isn’t saying H VO is a forever fuel. H owever, it can deliver immediate environmental benefits until zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell truc s become firmly established.

H VO is not the only drop-in EN15940 compliant paraffinic diesel available.

TL is a potential alternative.

The initials stand for gas to liquid and

w idely approved by truck manuf acturers such as

its use can cut particulates by up to 50 per cent and x by as much as per cent compared ith mainstream diesel, according to Certas Energy. ts product portfolio includes hell TL, hich it distributes in the .

Li e , hell TL is delivered to fleets ith their o n bul tan s. Li e too, it is pricier than ordinary diesel. It is also made from a fossil fuel, which puts a dent in its CO 2 credentials. n response, hell points out that TL is available with carbon offsets; the energy giant is engaged in a variety of projects worldwide in order to offset CO 2 emissions.

They include the protection of peat land in Indonesia and a vast forest in Peru, plus a reforestation pro ect in the , hich has resulted in over 42 million trees being planted.

Customers offered an environmentally-friendly alternative In 20 20 , New Era partnered with Green iofuels Ltd ,a hampion, to supply Gd+ H VO , a more sustainable, biodegradable, low emission, odourless fuel to bring customers an environmentallyfriendly alternative to fossil fuels, heralding the dawn of another new era. Gd+ H VO is the latest direct drop-in replacement for diesel, offering reduced carbon footprint and a cleaner air solution.

Gd+ H VO is made from 10 0 per cent renewable raw materials. It is a drop-in, direct replacement for diesel on road, off road and marine and can be used in all

diesel engines. It is also an enhancement of that reduces x levels up to per cent also reducing dblue inta e , reduces CO 2e levels up to 90 per cent, PM levels by 8 6 per cent and improves local air quality.

The additive added to the H VO which further enhances the fuel and makes Gd+ H VO contains no metals unlike many other additives and it is 10 0 per cent organic.

There’s no need to modify existing infrastructure as it meets standard E European standard , D merican and diesel

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Direct vision

Standard practice for London Truck operators whose vehicles ply London’s trafficclogged streets have been busy getting to grips with the Direct Vision Standard. By Steve Banner

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et up by Transport for London TfL , the Direct ision tandard D finally came into force on 1 M arch 20 21. The standard means that every 12-tonne-plus truck entering or operating within reater London – unless qualifying for an exemption – must be covered by a free TfL safety permit. ver 90 ,0 0 0 have been issued to date.

In force around-the-clock every day of the year, the scheme adopts a star system to grade vehicles depending on how easy it is for their drivers to spot vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians from behind the wheel. The grading

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runs from zero to five stars, ith over , safety permits now issued for 5-star trucks, which offer the highest level of direct vision. M ore than 60 ,0 0 0 truc s rated from one to five stars have been granted safety permits automatically. f a vehicle is zero rated, a category that TfL says encompasses around half the trucks operating in London, all is not lost. truc can comply ith TfL s requirements if it is fitted ith a pac age of approved safety devices referred to – logically enough – as a Safe System.

This system includes a Class V mirror mounted

on the truck cab’s nearside, a Class VI mirror mounted at the front and clear markings that alert everybody to the vehicle’s presence and the risks it may present. ensors must be fitted to the nearside to warn the driver that vulnerable road users may be sitting in the truck’s blind spot, which has to be monitored by an onboard camera. An audible warning device has to be installed which triggers when the driver is about to turn left.

Side under-run protection bars have to be mounted on both sides of the chassis and are there to stop cyclists from ending up underneath the vehicle.

P ermit details

T he T hames T idew ay proj ect is a supporter of the DVS and FORS

Industry ef f orts

Truck manufacturers have worked hard to ensure that their customers understand which models comply with which rating. The situation is more complex than might be supposed.

The dedicated M ercedes-Benz DVS website, for example, states that all of its low-entry Econics with

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Z ero-, 1-, and 2-star permits are valid until O ctober hile , , and star permits are valid for years. The requirements placed on 0 -star trucks will be imposed on all 1- and 2-star trucks from O ctober 20 24, when the minimum DVS rating will increase to three stars. Any suitable safety equipment not available in 20 20 that is not cost-prohibitive will be added to the list subject to a public consultation to be conducted in 20 22. The resulting package will be known as the Progressive Safe System and will have to be fitted to star vehicles too.

D s ar eting anager, hil oon, believes that TfL should offer guidance as to hat the ne system is likely to include now. “ Bear in mind that its introduction is less than three years away – and operators looking at acquiring new trucks want to no hat they ill need to specify, he observes.

An operator of a truck that is not DVS-compliant, but should be, will be issued with a penalty charge notice of up to

by TfL. t ill be reduced by half if settled within 14 days.

TfL can also suspend or revo e a permit if a vehicle covered by one is later found to be in breach of the permit conditions.

M ore than 150 ,0 0 0 trucks that fall within the scheme enter London every year, according to TfL figures. ntroduced ith the support of the London boroughs, DVS is a key plank of the mayor of London s ision ero plan to eliminate all deaths and serious in uries from London s streets by .

A scheme similar to DVS looks set to be adopted by the European nion starting in .

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full-height folding-glass passenger doors are 5-star, regardless of their tyre size. An Econic with a hinged passenger door drops down to four stars, however, and the exact rating will be tyre-dependent.

Even comparatively minor differences in wheel and tyre sizes and spring settings can result in trucks that are on the face of it identical being categorised differently because they mean that the driver of the one sits slightly higher than the driver of the other.

M ercedes-Benz makes the point that the presence of M irrorCam, its compact, camera-based replacement for conventional mirrors, can have a bearing on how its trucks are viewed. W hen fitted to ctros and rocs, it improves the driver s sideways vision because the blind spots caused by conventional mirrors are eliminated. The M ercedes website allows operators to check the rating of their chosen truck. It also enables them to generate a D certificate should one be required. t s quite a smooth process, says liver oell, ead of roduct at ercedes enz Truc s .

T he FORS ef f ect

DVS has attracted the backing of a number of fleets and site operators, including prominent members and supporters. The list includes the giant £ 4.2bn Tideway Tunnel construction project; a huge se er designed to stop ra effluent from being discharged into the Thames. ays Traffic and oad Logistics anager, ordon Sutherland: “ Tideway adopted a number of vehicle safety measures at the outset of the project in

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20 14. Since then we have ensured our supply chain operates vehicles that meet the conditions of the safety permit scheme. “ W e’ve committed to moving materials by river wherever possible, which is safer, cleaner and better for pedestrians and cyclists, he continues. hen we need to use trucks, however, then our supply chain s compliant star fleet ill ensure this is done as safely as possible. “ In fact, we have a set of contract requirements that mean any operator involved with the project must meet ilver as a minimum, says Sutherland. “ That applies to everybody, including owner-drivers, in order to reduce any risk to vulnerable road users. If a company happens to be ronze then it is given six months to get up to ilver and ill help it to do so.

Peter Parle, Senior Transport M anager at leading evenoa s, ent based member Conway, adds: “ W e’re proud to support the mayor of London s safety permit system. afety is at the heart of our business and the DVS 5-star rated M ercedesBenz and Dennis Eagle tipper grabs we use give us the safest cab view for our drivers and for the cyclists and pedestrians who share the streets with them. ne ell no n old member that opted for star truc s a hile bac is east London based construction and engineering contractor ilnbridge. ts fleet line up includes tonne Econics ith full height glazed passenger doors, typically fitted ith H yva skip-loading equipment. “ W e opted for the Econic because it represents the benchmark in terms of ergonomics and offers terrific visibility, says ilnbridge lant and Logistics Director, Thomas Barrett. “ As well as ensuring that our drivers are at the same eye level as pedestrians and cyclists, the lo floor cab with its wide-opening driver’s door scores very highly thanks to its outstanding ease of entry. “ This reduces the risk of drivers sustaining injuries, particularly as the consequence of slipping while getting in and out of the cab on construction sites.

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Trailer developments

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ONG story After a trial that has lasted for almost 10 years, the widespread use of longer semi-trailers has finally been given the go-ahead.

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fter much anticipation, Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has rubber-stamped the agreement that will allow longer semitrailers L Ts onto roads. reviously slated to run until 20 27, a trial that was the subject of a consultation by the Department for Transport last November was brought to an early end.

The consultation closed in Ja nuary and, at that stage, , L Ts ere in operation as part of the trial and ere clearly delivering benefits in terms of reduced mileage and emissions, plus increased productivity. They were able to do so because they can carry more goods, which means fewer journeys – up to one in eight trips could be eliminated, their advocates suggest. Two lengths were assessed – 14.6m and 15.65m – with the latter capable of transporting four more pallets than a . m single deck semi-trailer. esults recorded from to sho ed that 2 output by 48 ,0 0 0 tonnes and L Ts had reduced cut road mileage by . million miles. They ere also involved in fewer incidents resulting in personal injuries than standard semi-trailers. “ Some 57 per cent of those surveyed in the government consultation felt L Ts should be in general circulation and they could see the positive effects the move would have on both the road haulage industry and Britain’s efforts to lead the

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fight against climate change, happs says. The trial saw a reduction in the number of lorries making journeys across the country, with an average eight per cent reduction in miles covered by freight as well as a 6.2 per cent reduction in pollutants expelled.

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Their benefits chime in neatly ith the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan. oad safety continues to be of paramount concern though, happs adds. hile the trial sho ed the use of L Ts caused fe er collisions resulting from fewer journeys being made, additional mitigations are under review to ensure hauliers and road users are ept even safer still.

The decision to end restrictions on the use of L Ts has been applauded by transport industry trade associations and by trailer manufacturers; but the welcome has been tinged with a mood of caution. “ W e’re starting to get orders coming in, but I don’t thin L Ts ill ta e over from . m semi trailers, reveals ichard ens, roup ar eting anager at Stoke-on-Trent-based Don-Bur. “ They’re still relatively specialist pieces of kit and,

although they are heavier than . m trailers, they remain limited to tonnes.

That means that while they can carry a lot of lightweight bulky cargo, their payload capacity is restricted. The Government intends to launch a trial of 48 -tonners, but solely on intermodal work hauling containers to and from railheads.

O wens adds that while they are more than capable of performing effectively on the public high ay, L Ts can face challenges hen it comes to manoeuvring in yards and backing up to loading docks. “ Y ou need a long straight section of yard surface you can use to lock out the self-steer axle hen you are reversing, he says. f you do not have that then the tyres on the axle concerned are liable to end up going sideways and suffer severely from scrub. “ Y ou can always specify a positive steer axle instead of course, but it ill cost you more, he warns.

W hile 15.65m appears – understandably – to be the most popular bet, manoeuvrability concerns may oblige some businesses to opt for 14.6m instead. “ W e’ve had a couple of enquiries for semitrailers at that length, ens reports.

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f a transport fleet can ma e full use of a . m semi trailer, then the productivity benefits can be astonishing; especially if they opt for a doubledecker. “ If you go for a straight-frame then you can carry pallets – on each dec , says ens.

Choose a step-frame instead and your capacity falls to 52 pallets because you lose eight at the front, he adds, but the ability to transport that many at a time is still worth having, especially given the current driver shortage.

T he long and short of it

M eanwhile, both M ontracon’s plants in Doncaster and allus , orthern reland can build L Ts. e have orders for them in our system, although I wouldn’t say e ve got customers banging on the door, admits ales perations anager, Dean idgill. That could, of course, change if gross weights were to increase to 48 tonnes. The ma ority of orders for L Ts ontracon is receiving are for the 15.65m option. hen L Ts ere first introduced, e built a number of flat beds, but these days e re tal ing about boxes, curtainsiders and step-frame doubledec ers, reports idgill.

Some operators have already had considerable experience of L Ts and the benefits they can bring.

Among them is third-party logistics provider H oward Tenens, which put three 15.65m step-frame doubledeck box vans, built by Tiger Trailers, into service a while back on a contract with Toolstation, one of the s fastest gro ing suppliers of tools and related accessories. itted ith self steer axles, the L Ts can transport

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up to cages – on each dec , ith an additional 11 on the neck. The three-quarter length hydraulic moving deck is rated at up to seven tonnes, while a fixed dec has been incorporated over the step frame. The latter is used to carry plastic piping and other awkwardly-shaped items, freeing up cage space. n onboard eighing system is fitted, hile the aerodynamic sloping front of the roof helps to lower drag and reduce fuel consumption.

During the trial period SDC developed a skeletal semi-trailer which has been employed by M alcolm Logistics – ell no n for its commitment to intermodal transport – to move 50 ft containers when extended to 15.65m. The design allows two 20 ft, or one 40 ft, or one 45ft box to be transported when the trailer is closed.

W ith an unladen weight of 5.5 tonnes, the latest design uses a pneumatically-powered rear with a lever switch to power it in and out on a twin beam.

A self-steering axle is installed with a soft docking system fitted to the bac to avoid any damage hen the trailer is reversed up to a loading bay.

Says M alcolm Group Chief Executive, Andrew M alcolm: “ SDC’s extended skeletal trailers allow our customers to move 15 per cent more freight per journey over the largest available conventional container. By using a combination of our eco-friendly road and rail services, e are able to achieve a per cent reduction in CO 2 emissions per pallet.

T railers gaining traction

ore recently, ronze member enzies Distribution has announced that it is acquiring a further L Ts in a move that ill ta e its fleet of 15.65m semi-trailers to over 90 . It runs a mixture of single- and double-decker box van and curtainsider L Ts to move light eight, bul y items such as packaging.

No matter what length of trailer ordered or who it is ordered from, customers may have to wait many months before it is delivered, thanks to bulging order books across the industry and component shortages. The collapse of Cartwright Group took production capacity out of the trailer industry, although Schmitz Cargobull’s decision to open a factory in M anchester looks set to go some way towards redressing the balance.

O wens says Don-Bur is typically working on a lead time of around 12 months at the moment. “ At M ontracon we’re quoting delivery dates in Ju ly/ ugust , adds idgill. o ever customers ho ant flatbeds may have to ait until the end of next year, depending on the specification.

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Trailers

The back-seat sustainability driver There is a big focus on the green revolution when it comes to tractor units, but there are opportunities for environmental improvements in trailers, too

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P aul Avery, Schmitz C argobull’ s U K Managing Director of Operations

perators are all too a are of the Government’s so-called ‘ greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 20 50 , which includes the phasing out of diesel trucks by 20 40 . Y et while the targets are clear, the options and infrastructure around alternativelyfuelled trucks is less so, with many operators far from making any decisions on how their businesses will comply. o ever, hundreds of fleets are already reducing their emissions by making environmentallyconscious decisions about their trailers, according to German manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull. “ The focus on decarbonisation in transport is completely ustified, but shouldn t ust centre around tractor units, explains aul very, chmitz argobull s M anaging Director of O perations. “ There are carbon reductions to be made by operators who choose to pull responsible and sustainable trailers.

Schmitz Cargobull reefers have long been renowned for being lighter while at the same time more robust than competitor products because of their patented panels made from Ferroplast – a high-quality expanded, closed-cell, polyurethane foam housed between steel skins. The technology ensures a complete vapour diffusion-tight surface, meaning each trailer is energy efficient, hygienic, age resistant and easy to repair.

The products are also sought after for their galvanized chassis, which comes with a 10 -year warranty against rustthrough. In addition, the chassis is said to increase service life by three to five years compared to a painted chassis – a feature known to add to high residual values.

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But Avery says there are additional far-reaching environmental advantages for operators running Schmitz Cargobull trailers. “ The lightweight nature of our trailers – and the fact our chassis are durable and low-maintenance – make good sense for operators on a day to day basis, he says. They look to maximise loads and reduce downtime.

Therefore, they save time and money. “ As a European-based manufacturer, Schmitz Cargobull is committed to low height, while maintaining useable internal height, adds Avery. “ M any operators spend a lot of money on aerodynamic features, but one sure way to reduce aerodynamic drag is to reduce the frontal area of a vehicle – keeping the height down as the width is fixed, so you are not trying to force as much vehicle through the air.

Schmitz in the mix

Avery reveals that all Schmitz Cargobull chassis include a mix of galvanized steel and aluminum and are produced at modern energy efficient hot dip plants. “ By using dipping processes as opposed to wet spraying, we are keeping the emission of VO Cs – Volatile O rganic Compounds – to an absolute minimum, he says. e are also providing a much better coating, with a substantially longer life. t s a dual approach for us, he continues. e re focused on sustainable and responsible use of

Focus on the f uture

It’s this environmental focus that led to the launch of the EcoGeneration range of aerodynamic semitrailer curtainsiders at the beginning of the year.

The vehicles, hich include the Eco , Eco LE and Eco , are designed to save fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, while operating at full internal height for volume transport where needed.

“ The EcoGeneration curtainsiders have been designed to be aerodynamic, reducing drag and therefore fuel consumption and emissions, very explains. “ In practical use, fuel savings of more than 10 per cent have been achieved with the EcoGeneration concept. That adds up to significant cost and carbon savings for busy fleets.

It may come as no surprise that the next innovation from Schmitz Cargobull is a completely electric reefer semi trailer – the . e L T – equipped ith an electric refrigeration unit which uses energy from its electric trailer axle, eliminating carbon emissions completely.

Several prototypes are currently on trial, including one with Albert H eijn supermarkets in the Netherlands in conjunction with rental specialist TIP. ll being ell, products could be available to operators as soon as . The all electric . e meets the demands of zero emission zones before they become commonplace, says very. t has an electric axle and an electric refrigeration unit with integrated power and a battery system on the landing gear. “ The electric axle also recoups energy during braking which means it’s charging as it’s going along, he adds. t s fantastic technology and nothing less than the market expects from Schmitz argobull.

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natural resources throughout our production processes, reducing our own energy consumption and carbon emissions where possible, as well as helping our customers to reduce theirs.

The Schmitz Cargobull production process is based on Toyota principles, with emphasis on efficiency and sustainability. rinciples include avoiding waste, glueing instead of riveting, folding instead of glueing, bolting instead of welding, steel instead of plastic and using steel instead of aluminium where possible.

It also insists on lasering instead of chemical cleaning, cold forming and cold joining instead of high-energy welding and galvanizing instead of painting.

In its factories across Europe – including the latest facility in W ythenshawe, M anchester – the company favours thermally optimised buildings, energysaving lighting and purchasing green electricity.

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Speedy does it!

With over 175 operating centres and 1,100 vehicles few, if any, businesses are more committed to FORS than Speedy. Steve Banner talks compliance with the UK’s leading tool and equipment hire company

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In 2016 Speedy was at the forefront with vehicle innovation, putting two electric BMW i3s, specially converted into vans, into service

ith a fleet that embraces everything from all electric axus vans and i s that have been converted into vans, to a tonne all electric truc , peedy is old accredited at all of its locations. “ Safety and innovation are at the heart of everything e do, says areth ones, roup leet Compliance M anager at Speedy. “ That includes opening a depot in ilton eynes, hich is our blueprint for developing bespoke and innovative solutions to ensure our service and support centres become more sustainable. W e will be showcasing our innovative products there and will operate our fleet of vehicles entirely on fuel.

An environmentally-friendly alternative to ordinary diesel, H VO – hydrotreated vegetable oil – is made from renewable waste materials read more about it on pages . “ All our vehicles have the latest safety innovation systems, from cameras to side scanners, adds ones. e are also the first in our industry to fit the FH O SS H alo side protection system for pedestrians.

This shows vulnerable road users the turning circle of the vehicle during night-time working. e fit the best equipment available to us, he adds.

Saf ety systems

O nboard cameras sourced from Vision Track are integrated with a M asternaut telematics package. hould there be an incident, the fleet team can see exactly what has happened and take appropriate action. “ They often know about it before the driver

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has climbed out of the cab, says ones.

Around 750 of the company’s vehicles are light commercials, of which 98 per cent are Fords. “ The fleet consists of flatbed Transit . tonners ith tail lifts, Transit onnects and anger pic ups, confirms ones. e are currently trialling the ne Ford onboard telematics solution. This system gives us an instant view of any problems the vehicle may be having, such as overdue oil changes and being low on AdBlue.

C lean- up operations

“ Speedy has long been committed to cutting emissions in line ith the tandard and our o n internal strategy, led by our E environment, social and governance Director, melia oodley, and our ead of leet, aron o ell, says ones. “ In 20 16 Speedy was at the forefront with vehicle innovation, putting t o electric i s, specially converted into vans, into service.

At the heavier end of the spectrum, the Speedy fleet also boasts an electric tonne Electra Econic H GV. Jo nes says the company is leading from the front when it comes to reducing CO 2. “ W e also have two electric 7.5-tonne Fuso eCanters in build – and two Isuzu 7.5-tonne electric conversions, he adds. These vehicles ill help us reduce our carbon emissions in London as ell as make valuable congestion charge savings. “ The light commercial line-up additionally embraces a pair of electric axus . tonners. e make a four-hour collection-and-delivery promise on our top products, of hich ill fit into these electric vehicles.

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include curtainsiders with tail-lifts, beavertail plantcarrying bodies and dropsides.

M oving up the weight scale, Speedy is looking at the advantages of hydrogen as a combustion fuel and is interested in learning more about DAF’s new X F H ydrogen prototype. ur head of fleet has already added our first hydrogen fuelled car to the fleet, reports ones. urthermore, e are loo ing to introduce our first plant bodied hydrogen fuel cell truc in .

The company makes a point of operating a modern fleet that meets the latest emission and safety standards. “ W e have introduced a company car list consisting of only plug in hybrids E s or fully electric cars, adds ones. e eep our light commercials from three to four years and our trucks for around six years.

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One of the BMW i3 s that has been converted into a van

Around 7 5 0 of the company’ s vehicles are light commercials, of w hich 9 8 per cent are Fords

principles. “ W e felt it was good to have an independent set of standards to work to – and e still do, ones says. “ H aving to monitor everything from our fuel usage to our incident rates ensures we take appropriate action if we need to and this has helped reduce our fleet insurance premiums.

Controlling fuel usage cuts costs and reduces overall CO 2 emissions. Adopting a proactive approach to reducing collisions reduces repair costs and vehicle downtime. It also means there is less risk of someone being seriously or fatally injured. embership of helps demonstrate to customers the high level of compliance Speedy adheres to, which can be invaluable if it is tendering for a contract. e ve also got Earned ecognition from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, we’ve done the H S2 module and e meet the requirements of L T – London o er Tunnels – as ell, says ones.

T rained to FORS req uirements

ll peedy s drivers are trained in line ith requirements, but the Covid-19 pandemic has made classroom training problematic over the past 18 months.

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The latest eLearning courses have proved useful and we’ve put them on to our own e-learning platform so we can run them as many times as we feel is necessary, he says. e believe strongly in continuous professional development.

An enthusiastic cyclist – “ I got my cycling proficiency badge bac in hen as , he smiles – ones is a een supporter of rofessional afe rban Driving. t involves truc drivers taking to two wheels in city centres so that they can see highway conditions from a bike rider’s viewpoint. “ It’s good for drivers to get out of the cab for a day and undergo a different type of experience, he says. “ It helps them to appreciate the hazards vulnerable road users face.

Ex tra turning alerts

W ith the need to protect them in mind, Speedy is having right- as well as left-hand turning alerts installed. uch systems aren t confined to commercial vehicles operating solely in London. hile London may have the Direct Vision Standard, there are vulnerable highway users all over the country.

Speedy’s willingness to invest in training may have helped it to hang onto drivers at a time of severe shortage. “ W e’ve got about 60 vacancies at present, but our overall retention rate is running at 60 per cent, ones says a more than respectable rate in today’s tight employment market.

As well as recruiting from outside, which is undoubtedly a challenge at present, Speedy regularly takes younger employees who express an interest and have the aptitude and trains them to become drivers.

That is not their only role though. They may also have to show the customer how to start and use the machine they are delivering; machines which may be complex and present possible safety risks. emember that our drivers aren t ust drivers, Jo nes concludes. “ Their role is often wider and they are, of course, Speedy’s ambassadors.

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Operator focus

Golden opportunities Safety-focused Kilnbridge has no doubts of the benefits of its FORS Gold accreditation. Director Thomas Barrett explains all to Steve Banner

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ith over employees, east London construction and engineering contractor ilnbridge is putting every effort into ensuring that the high standards it has reached to obtain old accreditation are maintained.

The figures spea for themselves, says Thomas arrett, Director of the company s lant equipment and plant services operation. H e points to the

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percentage improvements the business, which runs a substantial fleet of truc s, has achieved over the past year. “ W e’ve reduced our NO x emissions by 67 per cent, our CO 2 emissions by . per cent and our particulate emissions by . per cent, he reports.

The measures ilnbridge has ta en include trialling the use of H VO – hydrotreated vegetable oil – in

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ilnbridge ma es use of subcontractors and, in doing so, adopts what Barrett refers to as a flo do n approach. e commit to only using the contracted services of ilver and old members to ensure that anyone subcontracting for us meets the same standards that e do, he says.

Driver recruitment is a challenge for all businesses and ilnbridge has responded by casting a ide net. “ W e work hard to attract drivers from a broad demographic, including the long-term unemployed, females and ethnic minorities, adds arrett.

The company promotes the industry it serves by visiting colleges and attending job fairs. “ W e are committed to helping promising individuals enter the industry and upskill into a career path, he continues. “ This is particularly true for individuals who are ex military, as ilnbridge is a dedicated member of

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n recent years, ilnbridge has invested heavily in brand-new M ercedes-Benz models – and in Econics in particular. Their low-entry cabs make it easier for drivers to spot vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.

Econics with full-height folding-glass passenger doors meet the London Direct ision tandard s top 5-star rating. The Econics are quieter than some of the truc s ilnbridge has previously used, as ell as delivering lower carbon emissions. “ W e encourage cleaner modes of travel for all our

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We’ve reduced our NOx emissions by 67 per cent, our CO2 emissions by 31.8 per cent and our PM10 particulate emissions by 31.7 per cent

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its diesel vehicles. M ade from renewable waste materials such as animal fats, H VO can be used as a direct alternative to ordinary diesel without the need for engine modifications. t can cut ell to wheel CO 2 emissions by up to 90 per cent or more, say its supporters. “ As well as switching our diesel vehicles to greener fuels, we’ve started replacing them ith electric models, says arrett.

staff, ith an incentivised bicycle scheme, explains Barrett. “ The company headquarters is based within a dense network of public transport links, which we encourage all staff to use. In addition, we monitor all modes of travel employed and the associated carbon footprint.

Traffic incidents have reduced by per cent compared with 20 20 . “ There continues to be a reduction in lo speed urban incidents, says ilnbridge s hief Executive fficer, Dermot cDermott, ho founded the firm years ago. “ I believe this can be attributed to improved driver training, especially the rofessional afe rban Driving course.

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Operator focus

K ilnbridge has invested heavily in brand- new MercedesBenz models – and in Econics in particular

the ilitary ovenant. The operator gives all its staff the training and resources to incrementally reach their full potential, from no qualifications to fully accredited. ilnbridge and the general public can be assured of the competency and safety credentials of our drivers, says arrett. e are also proud to have a ractitioner, ith years experience, ho is no helping us, he adds. “ H is skills and experience will help us elevate our team’s performance to the next level, including tackling the amount of time vehicles spend idling. nnecessary idling spells asted fuel, asted

money and an increased output of CO 2 along with harmful emissions – none of these can be classed as desirable.

O ver the past year or so ilnbridge has been involved in a number of major projects, including work related to the construction of the H inkley Point C nuclear power station and the redevelopment of Gatwick Airport railway station.

Perhaps the most important development, however, is its transformation into a business owned by the people who work for it. M cDermott made the decision to transfer his entire shareholding into an employee-owned trust, having spent three decades gro ing ilnbridge as a privately-owned company. The trust holds the shares collectively on behalf of all the employees while he continues as chief executive. “ To be able to provide the team with a stake in their company and an opportunity to have a say in its future success, while staying true to the values and ethos e hold dear, is both reassuring and exciting, says M cDermott. “ As we move forward on the next stage of our journey, I know that employee ownership will be a great fit for our business.

TRAD accreditation update Group member and construction industry contractor T D caffolding has attained ilver status at its ar ing, London, site. ister company T D , hich sells and hires out scaffolding and related safety systems, has achieved ronze at five of its depots, and Silver at a sixth. accreditation allo s us to demonstrate that we follow best practice and we win contracts as a result of having it, says ealth, afety, Environment and uality fficer and Transport o rdinator, aul othero.

t is time consuming, but he is a firm believer in one-on-one training wherever possible. “ If you work with people individually then you get their attention. Y ou can also start addressing some of the risks associated with transporting scaffolding.

Simple q uestion

“ A good place to start is by asking a driver a simple question. ‘ H ow high is your load? ’ If they reply by saying ‘ well, it’s about.....’ then that’s not good enough.

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Y ou have to know exactly, which is why we’ve issued our drivers with load height measuring sticks. e rely on them to be professional, othero continues. l ays remember that action can be taken against your licence if drivers don’t behave themselves on the high ay.

Action will certainly be taken by the enforcement authorities if a load is insecure. “ W e always say to drivers that once they’ve finished chec ing, chec it again, he comments. Don t ta e chances.

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Technology

Coach operator cuts infringements and saves time

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kills Group, the Nottingham-based coach operator, has reduced driver infringements and improved staff working time control since switching to TruTac’s Confederation of assenger Transport T accredited tachograph analysis and management soft are.

CPT Tacho Analysis and TruTime are web-based software

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products which manage tachograph analysis and working time for drivers and employees.

The CPT closely worked with TruTac to develop the specific CPT Tacho Analysis software, based on the rule set.

According to Skills, the system has made tachograph management, driver debriefing and compliance reporting faster, more accurate and easier to control. Plus, with fully -automated email reporting, the company can more efficiently manage drivers’ hours and driver debriefing.

Group Compliance M anager, Paul H arper, said: “ Since our drivers started using the TruTac app, they have been able to head-off infringements because they can clearly see their own driving records, plus we have no backlog at the end of the month. Also, being able to do driver debriefings electronically and with remote downloading of data, we have gone paperless which, during the pandemic, has been a big help. “ M eanwhile, in the backoffice, TruTac s time and attendance system, TruTime, has helped to save time and reduce labour costs by accurately recording staff movements – using digital tachograph driver cards or employee smart cards – while also providing ‘ clocked’ versus tacho start and end times.

According to TruTac, the system as designed for fleet operators and departments who need to manage and monitor all their driver and personnel activities in one place.

Functions include detailed lead-in and lead-out reports, driver CPC hours management, holiday requests and clocking facilities for remote workers.

Clocking can also be done via the app which is also geolocated for accurate location control.

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The company has always been at the forefront of vehicle lighting, championing LED lights – flashing side markers etc. – all based around the simple and robust 'Plug and Play' wiring harnesses.

Now Aspoeck is releasing an extensive range of flexible LED strips for use both externally and internally on vehicles.

The strips are available in lengths of up to 5m currently and can be softened or clear. Longer strips can also be cut down to size if a shorter length is required. Three different sized profiles are available and the lights just require a single 12V or 24V power supply – no controller is necessary. They are IP6K9K-rated, so suitable for external applications.

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Two of these is more than enough to illuminate the interior of a trailer. Compared to a system using multiple single lights the LED strip provides up to four times more illumination but also the effect

is much softer making the environment more comfortable for operators during loading / unloading.

• Roadside loading illumination – red strip used to highlight the outline of the vehicle – particularly useful for loading operations where the normal road lighting may be obscured.

In the coming months Aspoeck intends to homologate the following: • Front marker strip – Illuminating front pillars of trailer • Rear marker strip – Run across top/bottom of rear or up the outside edged of the body • Side marker strip – Fully illuminate the side of a trailer with a single strip or multiple shorter ones.

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