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Truckstop News went to press, the Mercedes-Benz has Artist’s German manufacturer said the design is impression announced Arocs, a as unusual as the complete truck, which of the new features steel elements on the bumpers, new specialist truck AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving – Merc a robusta radiator guard and optically position, optimised to provide better view of the road. This is promises Volvo Trucks hasJ lifted the lid on its orwich-based Medler Haulage “After the initial impact, I remember for construction work, integrated construction-specifi folding new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window areac and an Cooling attributed trying to jack-knife so as not to cross the all-newdriver FHPaul series ofhas heavy trucks, Also oftough benefit to drivers are improved seats and driving entry step. will be innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. which is set to follow his wellbeing to the design and central reservation,” said Paul. While his view of the road. This is position, optimised to provide a better has in lifted the lid on its New for the Arocs are the product designedVolvo with Trucks the driver mind Stalks and arranged in priority so area the most aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window and an safety features incorporated in the Volvo actions almost certainly prevented him all-new FH series of heavy trucks, oncab the ofunit the new Loader and Grounder. The important ones are groups now closest to the driver, and the The new Mercedes-Benz and aheels focus on fuel economy. innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. of the FH tractor he was drivingActros from premium crossing into oncoming traffic, they The new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium steering wheel now has aare neck tilthas function – another Arocs Loader been fully optimised designed with the driver in mind Stalks and controls arranged in priority so the most Actros for long-distance following a horrific road trafficunit accident also meant the cab took a significant long-haul tractor range was the star world-first in theto truck reduce its kerb weight, important ones are nowworld. closest to the driver,and and the long-haul tractor unit range was the star and a focus on fuel economy. Details were scarce when we went to on March 22, 2016.for some of the North-West’s blow to the rear from his own trailer, Safety is high on agenda, Anthe all-new cab attraction steering wheel now hasthe a neck tiltsaid function – another transport the Antos Mercedes-Benz result provides pressThe ahead of and thewhich official launch on attraction for some of accident, happened on the North-West’s which at the time was fully loaded with structure more upright4x2 A-pillars, which world-firstfeatures inpayload-optimised the truck world. tractor units September 5, but the Swedish Details were scarce when weoperators, went to leading road transport at a theheavy-duty eastbound carriageway of the A14 operators, Thermalite blocks. for shortisan high on the agenda, all-newspace. cab give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAninterior leading road at a press of transport theNews official manufacturer told ahead Truckstop thelaunch on which are among the lightest vehicles near Welford in Northamptonshire, “I have to say I was absolutely amazed structure features more upright A-pillars, which launch event staged by leading an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of This means September 5, but thestaged Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro incab thean construction sector – as well as from radius 3 of interior launch event by the leading give the additional m space. saw the distribution. nearside of the cab the integrity of the cab after such a big storage capacity, as well as 1greater comfort on told sustain Truckstop Newsat 5 and 6 form,manufacturer and pack a dealer vast amount Enza. 8x4/4 concrete mixers with 32-tonne This means an extra 300 litres (10.5 cu ft) of board.“The cab is optimised both for work and impacts to both and rear accident,” Paul said. “I honestly believe dealer Enza. new improvements. FHs will front be available in both Euro of heavy upgrades and storage capacity, as well as comfort on onwards, the the German maximum permissible weight. leisure time,” Nilsson said. “Agreater better bed, 5 and 6 form, and pack a vast amount asrom Paul2013 jack-knifed against central I’m still here thanks to the safe design Leading the charge for fuel board.“The cab is optimised both work and vehicle manufacturer said allone its The Arocs Grounder is for designed ofon upgrades and improvements. integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low reservation what is arguably and build quality of the truck.” efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See leisurefor time,” Nilsson said. extremely “A better bed, tractor units used for operating under difficult Leading the charge for fuel noise levels among other features, all increase Held atUK’s theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire,The the accident forced the closure of the of trucks the busiest sections of dual function (Truckstop News, issue 301). integrated parking cooler, new lighting and low Centres efficiency is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the onand off-road applications in the conditions. According to Mercedes, the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good event gave invited guests their first chance to put the carriageway. A14 in both directions for several hours. noise levels among other features, all increase The system, function which works alongside the across the (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers are less construction sector will be known under it is extremely stable and resilient vehicle through its paces on UK roads. UK the chance of pleasant relaxation and a good I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on premium UK roads. tired and more alert.” New Actros theby ultimate for longthe name Arocs. andwhich has been idling speed. Maximum tractive power a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, in turnmanufactured means driversto arebe less to cut consumption five per cent by truck I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed We give £5 to Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truckranges for longProduction of uncompromising thealert.” Volvo FH will start in spring distance transport. From the outset, designers and tired and more The dump trucks, all-wheel drive and robust for2013 the and two steering front axles. Fourabout the route the truck storing information to cut consumption by five per cent byand from 1000 to 3000 Nm and will charity for distance transport. From the designers engineers were determined tooutset, provide the best possible for the European market. Driver Paul Cooling escaped with just a scar to his forehead Production of the Volvo FH will start in spring 2013 dump trucks, concrete mixers, tractor toughest jobs on the construction site. be achieved by the four engine sizes: axle versions with one front and three drives along. “The next time the truck uses thethe route thepossible truck storing information every medical engineers were determined to about provide best comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity and for the European market. the same I-See operates the time drives along. “The next units and route, drop-side chassis vehicles willthe truck TheofArocs will premiereFH at stood the Bauma 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 and 15.6 litre. The latter rearwestbound axles, a wide range of was air-sprung The carriageway shut the cab the nine-year-old up comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates theis completely new and comes in the accelerator, gears andthreebrakes to ensure besizes, available as two-, and fourtrade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteto enable the air ambulance to land and to the impact sufficiently well that, once operating economy, as well as a sweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” axle vehicles, with 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer to chassis attend Paul. with single-tyred drive my seatbelt was released, I was able to sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly foreconomical any application. progress is as as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck ranging fromClaes 238 bhp to 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs will also be tandem are examples of the variety tailor He returned to work just three weeksof exit the cab via the offside door virtually perfectly for any application. Thevehicles current Actros holds the Guinness World Record Nilsson, president, Volvo Truck Corporation. The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. later, or 0870 6091540 new with Arocs versions available straight a scar running from above his off as normal,” Paul said. Corporation. An fuel additional fiveatper cent saving in new seven per cent cent more frugal for economy 40istonnes butfuel roadThe tests have power will be transmitted toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions engine’s theeye production line. left up across his forehead the only Paul’s boss and managing director at J Anmodel additional five gvw, per saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated signThe of the accident. “I’m ascabs fit asavailable a fiddle Medler Haulage, Dean Medler, added: “I Arocs has seven Package. This package encompasses while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four per when specified to meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package. This package encompasses now,” he said. “I had 30 stitches to tidy have to say I was surprised Paul walked available for order as a Euro 6 fi tted as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training andultra-clean monthly assistance – Fuel cent whileimprovement. the Euro 6 version shows–aFuel four per training and monthly assistance up the wound to my head, butinthe scar’s away with comparatively minor injuries version only. programs are available which have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs L, M or Advice – and its aim is to cut fuel costs by Cotswold Medicals Ltd Theimprovement. 81 guests took turns to head 17-mile Advice – and its aim is toout cut on fuela costs bytest cent Coverdale House already healing over and I’m just glad to after such a serious accident. We were The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be changing driving styles and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81 guests took turns to head out on a 17-mile test Little Sodbury End Accident occurred on the be back at work.” all delighted when he returned to work Bristol BS37 6QE asdriving in-line six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fi tted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge of how to drive for maximum knowledge of how to drive for maximum conditions. The route included singleand dualdrive, carefully chosen to simulate a variety of typical A14 near Welford in March reckons the new Mercedes-Benz is ʻbrilliantʼ. “Despite severity of my accident,Actros within just three weeks.” fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cabthe floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator Charges include VAT driving conditions. The route included single- and Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6– driveline trucks provided for the event made 10demonstrator journeys a–totalrange from the 4x2 two-axle Mark May Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the-Arocs carriageway roads. 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They were distribution centre in the North-West of then confronted by a series of challenges that England, then return in the daytime with loads tested every aspect of their skills, knowledge for delivery to supermarkets across Scotland. and professional expertise to the limit. Currie’s placed its biggest order yet “We set up the Dealership Challenge to for trucks bearing the three-pointed star find the very best people and companies in following an “impressive” performance by its our nationwide network,” said Peter Murphy, first four Actros. managing director of ITUK. “It is also a way of “We took a pair of new Actros two years assessing the ability of our dealer network to ago to try them out,” said operations director, ensure we continue to deliver the very highest Allan Jamieson. “We were so pleased with levels of care, sales expertise, parts and their fuel efficiency and with the feedback service technical skills.” from our drivers that we added another The finalists of the 2014 Dealership couple soon afterwards. Challenge were AK Commercials Bristol, “Those four trucks have each been Ferndown Commercials Dorset, DT Trucks covering 300,000 km a year, and none of Essex, Imperial Commercials Glasgow, Harry them has ever let us down. On the strength Moore Commercials Exeter and MC Truck & of that experience, we had no hesitation in Bus Kent. placing our latest order. Thenfield-based winners include a Full Dealership “In simple terms, general we get ahaulier lot more and an Authorised Ltd Repairer plus twoaTop Evenheights has selected new truck for our money when we buy Actros,” Master Technicians, who are sent to Japan Renault Range T for its heavy-duty Jamieson continued. “They’re better to participate for in the global I: 1transport Grand Prix haulage London specifiedwork than ourthe previous vehicles, and challenge at Isuzu Motors Japan, competing network. given their very comfortable cabs it’s no against Isuzu Truck technicians from around The 44-tonne Range T480, surprise they’ve gone down sosupplied well withand our the world. by Norfolk Truck & Van Ltd at maintained Enfield, joined Evenheights’ three-strong fleet in October. The vehicle is fitted with an Amco Veba 936 crane and has a 45 ft all-steer trombone trailer, which extends to 90 ft when required. aitrose, the supermarket Working the night shiftofonthe London’s retail brand John Lewis materials solutions provider streets, uilding the new Range T delivers railway two Partnership, has introduced CEMEX UK has added a fleet of dedicated gas-fuelled Scania tractor units 27 new MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 into service. Based at Waitrose’s Leyland, tractor units for operation out of its cement Lancashire regional distribution centre, the production plant in Rugby. vehicles have an operational range of 350 Sixty MAN units now make up the majority miles are providing daily return-to-base of the 90-strong CEMEX Cement Logistics services to stores throughout northern fleet. England, the north Midlands and north Thehe new MAN fleet has been acquired deadline is now up for voting with Wales. Repairin& our Maintenance cover and on aNews fiveprestigious Truckstop “As an organisation intent on minimising year financial package through MAN Financial Truck footprint, Stop of the its carbon we Year have2015 a keen Services. competition, in association with H&G desire to operate on sustainable fuels,” To complement its focus on safety, Recruitment and John the running asCEMEX hotly said Simon –Gray, Lewis’sisvehicle has specifi ed a range of additional vehicle contested as ever. engineering manager. “While we already safety equipment in line with its let existing fleet. Hundreds of readers have have considerable experience ofus dual-fuel know the names and locations of the vehicles, operating solely on gas takes truck they think are the best the our stops environmental performance to in another country for food, facilities and parking, level.” and Key the Truckstop News team is currently to the vehicle’s introduction has hard at the work sifting through entries been development of a the state-of-theand a shortlist mostby artcompiling gas refuelling station of in the Leyland heestablishments. Driver and Vehicle Standards popular CNG Fuels. 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Mercedes-Benz has announced Arocs, a new specialist truck the international Transline Group, Volvo Trucks has lifted the lid on its for construction work, recruitment all-new FH seriesconsultancy, of heavy trucks, is embarking which set tothe follow Volvo has lifted the on its 1 and on aisrecruitment drive forlidClass designed with Trucks driver in mind all-new FH series of heavy trucks, onClass the heels of the new The Mercedes-Benz Actros premium and focus on fuel economy. 2 drivers. Thea new new Mercedes-Benz Actros premium with the driver in mind Actros fordesigned long-distance long-haul tractor unit range was the long-haul tractor unit range was thestar star than is and a focus ontofuel economy. Details were ith scarce when weofwent stability in employment a minimum 400 attraction for some of North-West’s transport Antos press ahead of and theto official launch on expected for our industry.” roles fithe ll and a period attraction for some of the theusually North-West’s September 5,Details the Swedish were scarce when weoperators, went New to leading road transport at a will be given employees ofbut unprecedented for heavy-duty shortleading road operators, at a press ahead of transport theNews official on manufacturer told Truckstop thelaunch a detailed induction and training growth, the award winning launch event staged by leading September 5, but the Swedish new FHs will be available in both Euro radius distribution. launch event staged programmes by leadingare thorough and business is on the hunt for new manufacturer told Truckstop News the

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Artist’s impression of the new AlsoArocs of benefit to drivers are improved seats and – Merc position, optimised to provide a better view of the promises new aided bytrucks an increase in the cabʼs usable window Also benefit to drivers are improved seats and entry step. will beoftough innovative slimmer rear-view mirror design. position, optimised to provide a better view of the Stalks and arranged in priority so aided by ancontrols increaseare in the cabʼs usable window important ones are now closestmirror to thedesign. driver, and innovative slimmer rear-view steering wheel has aare neck tilt function – Stalks andnow controls arranged in priority world-first in theare truck important ones nowworld. closest to the driver, Safety is high agenda, An steering wheel now on hasthe a neck tilt function – structure more upright A-pillars, world-firstfeatures in the truck world. isan high on the agenda, give Safety the cab additional 1 m3 ofAn structure upright This means features an extra more 300 litres (10.5 cu give the cab an as additional m3 of storage capacity, well as 1greater 300 litres (10.5 This means board.“The caban isextra optimised both for cu storage capacity, assaid. well as leisure time,” Nilsson “Agreater better board.“The cab is optimised for integrated parking cooler, new both lighting leisure time,” Nilsson said. “A better noise levels among other features, all integrated parking cooler, new the chance of pleasant relaxation and a noise levels among other features, all nightʼsthe sleep, which in turn means drivers chance of pleasant relaxation and a tired and more alert.” a four-axle vehicle with all-wheel drive nightʼs sleep, which in turn means drivers Production of thealert.” Volvo FH will start in tired and more and two steering front axles. FourEuropean market. Production of the Volvo FH will start in axle versions with one front for andthe three

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5 and 6 form, and pack a dealer vast amount Enza.ongoing throughout a driver’s employees. dealer new improvements. FHs will be availableEnza. in both Euro of upgrades and rom onwards, the German time at Transline. Performance The2013 Brighouse-based group 5 and 6 form, pack a vast amount Leading charge for and fuel vehiclethe manufacturer said related bonuses, as well as other operates from more than 90all its of upgrades improvements. efficiency is Volvoʼs newand I-See trucks tractor units used for Leading charge for fuel employee locations across thethe UK, with Held at (Truckstop theand Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, the incentives, including function News, issue 301). is Volvoʼs new I-See Held at the efficiency Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, onand off-road applications infirst the chance free training, are also vacancies across the country. event gave invited guests their to CPC putthe the The system, which works alongside the function (Truckstop News, issue 301). event gave invited guests their first chance to put the construction sector will beon known under available. vehicle through its paces UKisroads. Stephen Carr, National I-Shift automated transmission, claimed Theissystem, which works alongside the vehicle through its paces on UK roads. New Actros the ultimate premium truck for longthe name Arocs. idling speed. Maximum tractive power Recently, Transline Group Contracts Manager at Transline to cut consumption by five per cent by I-Shift automated transmission, is claimed Newnew Actros is the ultimate premium truck for longdistance transport. From the outset, designers and The dump trucks, all-wheel drive was a winner BesttoTemporary ranges fromof1000 3000 Nm and will Group, said: “In recent years, storing information about the route the truck to cut consumption by fivedesigners per cent byand distance transport. From the engineers were determined tooutset, theRecruitment best possible Agency theengine sizes: the trucks, demand for our services has the dump concrete mixers, tractor bethe achieved by theatfour drives along. “The next time theprovide truck uses about route truck storing information engineers were determined to provide the bestand possible comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity for the European market. Awards the same I-See operates the time grown hugely. To continue to drives along. “Thevehicles next truck units and route, drop-side chassis willtheRecruiter 7.7,uses 10.7, 12.8 for andExcellence 15.6 litre. The latter rear axles, a wide range of air-sprung comfort, driving dynamics, safety, productivity operating economy, as well as a sweeping rangeand of cab the same route, I-See operates 2014. theis completely new and comes in the accelerator, gears and brakes to ensure deliver the levels of service besizes, available ashigh two-, threeand trade fair in April 2013. vehicles, or a load-optimised concreteoperating economy, as well as afoursweeping range of cab engine ratings and options, allowing customers to accelerator, gears and brakes said to ensure progress is as economical as variants possible,” Specialising in the provision our customers have come axle vehicles, with 16 output form of thetonew OM 473 engine. mixer chassis with single-tyred drive sizes, engine ratings and options, allowing customers tailor vehicles perfectly foreconomical any application. progress is as as possible,” said Claes Nilsson, president, Volvo and on-site management of will also be toThe expect, we need recruit ranging fromClaes 238 bhp totofor 625 bhp. Mercedes said the Arocs tandem are examples of the variety of tailor vehicles perfectly anyTruck application. current Actros holds the Guinness Nilsson, president, VolvoWorld Truck Record Corporation. trained and fl exible supply chain drivers. The current Actros holds the Guinness World Record for fuel economy at 40 tonnes gvw, but road tests have The engines have been designed setting an example with its drive system. new Arocs versions available straight off Corporation. An fuel additional five cent saving in personnel, Transline works “Transline Group isseven afive great new per cent cent more frugal for economy atper 40istonnes gvw, butfuel road tests have toshown meet the future Euro 6 emissions The engine’s power will be transmitted the production line. Anmodel additional per saving in fuel use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel when specified to meet 5 emissions regulations, shown the new model isEuro seven per cent more frugal with some of the world’s most employer. We have some use is possible with Volvo Trucksʼ new Fuel standard, and the trucks will be by the PowerShift 3 automated The Arocs has seven cabs available Package. This package encompasses while the Euro 6 version shows a transmission, four per blue-chip when specified meet Euro 5 emissions regulations, Package. This package encompasses prominent excellent initiatives our available forultra-clean ordertoas afor Euro 6 fittedcompanies. as a standard. Drive in 14 different versions. As supplements training and monthly assistance – Fuel cent improvement. while the ultra-clean Euro 6 version fourbusiness per training and monthly –aFuel The operateswhich across employees, and want you toassistance get shows version programs are available have been to the compact 2.3 m cabs in L, M or Advice –only. and its aim to its cutaim by Theimprovement. 81 guests took turns tofuel head a costs 17-mile testand Canada, and is Advice – is and is costs toout cut on fuel by cent Europe, Asia the best out ofstyles your career. Due The BlueTec 6 engines are designed specifi cally developed for the vehicle’s S versions, the new Arocs can also be changing driving and increasing drive, carefully chosen to simulate a out variety typical changing driving styles and increasing The 81volume guests took turns to head on aof17-mile test fastest growing one of the UK’s to the of work coming our asdriving in-lineconditions. six-cylinder engines with varied range of applications. fitted with spacious 2.5 m variants with knowledge ofknowledge how toThe drive for maximum ofroute to drive for maximum included singleand dualdrive, chosen tohow simulate a variety of typical recruiters. way, carefully we are able to offer more reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. fuel-efficiency. exhaust-gas turbocharger Thedualdrive configurations offered for Mark aMay level cab floor. fuel-efficiency. carriageway roads. Each ofand the four demonstrator driving conditions. The route included single- and Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6the driveline reckons the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is ʻbrilliantʼ. Volvoʼs new I-Torque Euro 6– driveline trucks provided for the event made 10demonstrator journeys a–totalrange from the 4x2 two-axle Mark May Although release images of intercooler to provide good tractive the-Arocs carriageway roads. Each of four which for production ofproduction which for the European of almost 700 miles covered on thethe day. the Arocs were not available as power atprovided little more the engine’s version with rear-wheel drive to 8x8/4, trucks forthan theof event made 10European journeys - a total market get under way in autumn 2013 – and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, market will get under way in autumn 2013 – recorded each trip, thewill mpg figure achieved was of On almost 700 miles covered on the day. should make forfuel additional fuel savings. “Ishould make for additional savings. “Ilogistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 On each trip, the mpg figure achieved was recorded and at the end of the day the winner was Craig Stewart, Torque reduces fueland consumption up450 to bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also Torque reduces fuel consumption by upmpg to bhp V8-powered Actros 2551, 11.8 inbythe With its new Volvo FH series, Volvo is ʻpushing logistics manager at Widnes-based Ray Stewart Haulage, who averaged an impressive 11.4 mpg in the 510 With its cars newpiloted Volvo by FHprofessional series, Volvo is ʻpushing enjoyed ‘hotfour laps’Actros of the Oulton Park circuit inintwo-seater racing drivers. four bhp V8-powered 2551,with and 11.8 mpg theminor 450 bhp Actros 2545 model. Between journeys, guests also the envelopeʼ in re-defining a premium per cent. Together I-See and other envelopeʼ in re-defining what awhat premium PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager Mark May food waste animalthe by-products Pointon & per cent. Together I-See andof other minor enjoyed ‘hot laps’with of the Oulton Park inand two-seater racing cars recycling piloted byspecialist professional drivers. truck canJohn offer. improvements, the result iscircuit fuel consumption truck can offer. Sons, summed up result the feelings many when he said: “It was a great day,recycling very informative and enjoyable, improvements, the is fuelofconsumption PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Transport manager of food animal by-products specialist John Pointonand & can drop byMark up toMay 10 per cent. waste For theand average superbly organised. The new Actros isaverage brilliant. The driving experience was very fantastic and if the fuel can dropsummed by up toup 10 per cent. For the Sons, the feelings when “Itlitres was aofgreat informative and enjoyable, and PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALIST continued. truck, this can equateoftomany a saving of he up said: to 4100 fuel aday, year,” Nilsson performance figures are be Actros believed will belitres an all-round package. The previous is a PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS truck, this can equateThe to ato saving of up to 4100 of fuel experience aand year,” Nilsson continued. superbly organised. new is it brilliant. Theunbeatable driving fantastic and trucks if theActros fuel On-road manners have received much attention, Volvo iswas claiming the new offer exceptional very goodmanners truck - but thisreceived new is a huge step an forward.” On-road have much and Volvo isall-round claimingwe thecan new trucks offer exceptional performance figures are to be one believed itattention, will unbeatable package. The previous Actrosfront is a handling thatʼs much like a car. “To be put things into perspective, even offer independent ARE YOU SUFFERING BECA handling thatʼs much a new car. one “To puta things into perspective, we can This evenworld-first offer independent frontto unsurpassed very good truck - butlike this is huge step forward.” suspension, although initially only on left-hand drive vehicles. takes handling ARE YOU SUFFERING BECA suspension, levels although initially only onNilsson left-hand drive vehicles. This world-first takes handling to unsurpassed We in the truck world,” said. All enquir offer a completely free, no risk service no matter what the outcome of the claim levels in the truck world,” Nilsson said. solicitor -

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Supermarket chain is looking to slash its carbon footprint pressure stations and consequently has a on the road network, the Department for lighter environmental footprint. Transport (DfT) asked DVSA to review “The success of gas-fuelled operation the sanctions it issued at the roadside depends upon a reliable supply of gas for vehicles with defective fuel tanks and and the Leyland installation now provides systems. us with the local support we need,” Gray Last year, HA reported 255 fuel spills, said. “In terms of the trucks themselves, including on dual carriageways and we have plenty of operating experience motorways, resulting in lane closures and with diesel Scanias, and early indications significant delays. are the gas-powered trucks are performing DVSA said aside from the obvious risks well. Moreover, they are quiet to drive to road safety, it takes an average of five and our drivers, who are Partners in the hours to clear a fuel spill, which causes business, are proud to drive vehicles with major disruption to traffic. excellent environmental credentials. “During roadside checks between 2013 to the future, we envisage to “Looking 2014, DVSA examiners detected 2390

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friendly events with a fun fair, model show and its very own high-octane action area featuring stunt shows, displays and awards as well as celebrity guest appearances (details coming soon). Trucking Live Shropshire will feature appearances from Backdraft Wheelie Firetruck and Kangaroo Kid Quad Stunt Man, while Trucking Live South East will play host to The Jason Smyth Adrenaline Stunt Show and Mayhem Monster Truck Rides – with more to be confirmed over the coming months! The show will also feature a trader village featuring hundreds of stands including top manufacturers, an autojumble, truck-related memorabilia, gifts, food and much more! Full show information including what’s on,

event details and ticket booking can be found at www.truckinglive.co.uk If you would like join us at a Trucking Live event, vehicles can be registered by visiting the official website www.truckinglive.co.uk. Truck entry costs just £35 and entry price includes 2 Adults and 2 Child Weekend show tickets, evening entertainment and maximum of 2 judging classes. Both camping and day visitors tickets are available for the shows. Adult day tickets advance £10.00 at show £12, Children (under 15) £5, Family £25 at show £29. Family weekend camping advance £45, includes show admission, family friendly facilities and evening entertainment. Book online at www.truckinglive.co.uk

FH500 IS LOGGER FIRM’S RECOVERY RANGE T HITS THE ROAD FIRST NEW TRUCK

eaver Transport of Whitchurch, Shropshire has taken delivery of its first ever new truck – a Volvo FH500 6x2 tag-axle tractor unit. “My father, Graham, who founded the company some 65 years ago, passed away four years ago this May and I wanted our first-ever new truck to be in his memory,” said managing director, Nick Weaver. “He swore by Volvo, so when it came to ‘biting the bullet’ and investing in a new truck rather than used, I turned straight to the Hartshorne dealership in Shrewsbury.” The FH with a Globetrotter XL cab and medium-height suspension features a tag axle, which was insisted upon by Nick. “We like tagaxles a lot!” he said. “For our business the tagaxle is so much better than a mid-lift as much

of our work is on forest tracks where traction and manoeuvrability are key.” The new truck features a 12.8-litre D13K engine producing up to 2500 Nm of torque, and Volvo Engine Brake providing up to 375 kW of retardation. The new truck joins eight other FH tractor units at the company, all of which were purchased through used truck channels. “There is also a tenth truck, an old F12 that I’m in the process of restoring,” added Weaver. The new truck was also specified with Volvo’s on-board weigh system. “We run close to – or on – the GVW most of the time, so a reliable weigh system is invaluable,” Weaver said. “The system is really good, extremely accurate and definitely something we’d go for again.”

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ollowing a tour of Renault Trucks’ factory in Lyon, France, Karen Yuill Recovery Ltd has switched to Renault for its latest fleet additions. The Hamilton-based light and commercial vehicle recovery specialist has taken delivery of a 40-tonne Range T430 4x2 tractor unit with Night & Day cab and Renault Trucks Master L1 H1, both supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland. The tractor unit, on a 36-month contract hire through BRS Ltd, joins Karen Yuill Recovery’s latest business venture – a multi-car transporter carrying vehicles involved in road traffic accidents for insurance companies. The Renault Master operates as a roadside service van, repairing customer’s vehicles. “I was so impressed by what I saw on the factory tour that I placed an order for a Range T and Master Van,” said Karen Yuill Recovery director, Willie Kerr. “The efficiency, build quality as well as the testing prior to the vehicles going on the road gave me the utmost confidence they were the right trucks for our business. “The new Range T has been brilliant and the driver’s love it, especially the comfort and the ‘fancy toys’, and it’s proving itself well on economy too” he added. “And the service from Renault Trucks Scotland and BRS Ltd has been great.”

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

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Letter THE WRONG AGE FOR ROAD RAGE Having held a licence and at it for 50 years, I reckoned I had seen and witnessed it all; and for one who only does an odd day now and again, you would think there is little more to experience from the aggressive motorist. Oh, how very wrong to think so. So just recently, I was returning back in early believing I’d had a unique day on the road. No toy-boy cut-ups, no vile jibes or offensive gestures, no jumped-up huff and puff of McDuffs superseding their point of intelligence; indeed a near-perfect day as you could get in the rat race which has now become the public highway. Having travelled back over the Manchurian Way, I got to the Liverpool Road end (that’s the stop-and-crawl-along-at-2 mph end. It was at this time I and most of the other motorists in the jam became aware of a honking horn and some loud, foul rantings. Most motorists were mesmerised. Looking around, I spotted a car slowly crawling down the slip road to join into the main carriageway. The car was being driven by a young man and he was clearly directing his loutish behaviour towards me. Why, I don’t know. He was screeching F’s and C’s and jabbing his fist at me, pointing at my motor. I gestured a dismissive wave of my hand, shook my head to indicate I was not playing. I had done nothing wrong. Most of the motorists gazed on, totally mystified at his continued behaviour and threats. Still on the slip road, this lout started to move forward of me, trying to pull into the main carriageway. It was at this point it happened. I doubt if a primate could reenact this move. He leapt out of the car, leaving the door wide open, jumped up the front of my unit, grabbing hold of the wipers, pushed his spitting, screwed-up, screaming face into my windscreen, F’ing and C’ing and making no sense whatsoever.

I didn’t understand a word of it, so I leaned forward and told hime loudly and firmly “to get down now”. Surprisingly, this he did and appeared to move away to the left, still muttering abuse, walking back to his car. Two ladies at the side of me had become very worried and frightened, so I waved them around to go forward in their car. I went into gear and moved off, then a hand grabbed my mirror arm, and up came screaming lout again, putting his screaming head through the open driver’s side window. Well, this then had become a case of impending assault, and my right to self-defence. What else would this crazy lout do next? So I took the initiative by placing my hand against his forehead and aided and abetted Newton’s law of gravity to place this assailant back on terra firma. The lout did not land too gently and he clutched at his leg, screeching “Ouch!”. I then stared right down at him and made it quite clear: last chance, last warning, do not climb up again or I will get out and slap you with my bus pass. I think he then realised how hefty and grizzly I looked, and his loutish persona wasn’t working on me. He had just made himself the laugh of the city bypass. I did get a little cheer from a chap in a van. The last I saw of this idiot was in the middle of the Mancy Way, clutching a limb with not much to shout about. So I returned to the depot, reported the incident and called in at the police station on the way home. I made a complete report, as it happened – and it’s a damn good job I did. I was asked several questions, including if I had collected names of any witnesses (which I hadn’t). So they said they’d check CCTV footage and track down any evidence, though this came to nothing due to high vehicles blocking vision. The police thanked me for my report and

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thanked me for keeping composed during the event, which could only be described as road rage. They rang me a bit later to tell me there had been no complaint towards me, and they had not managed to trace the other party. Around a week later, I was on holiday, sailing around the Canary Islands, when I received a phone call. The police (another region) wanted to speak to me over an allegation of dangerous driving and cutting up a car on the highway. As soon as I got back home, I rang the officer in question who was again very helpful and had no idea I had already reported the full incident on the day it occurred. Apparently, the ‘other party’ made a hasty phone report some days later. The officer apologised for not being aware of my previous report, and I went through it with him again. I then answered the allegation of dangerous driving and cutting up. It is not just luck and coincidence that I have help a squeaky-clean licence for over 50 years. As for cutting up, how can anyone cut up a car that was not even on the same carriageway, and when you’re in a traffic jam doing 2 mph? The officer thanked me and said he would speak to the other party. He was quite convinced I had done nothing unlawful. If you run this story, the point I’d like to make is always report the facts of a serious incident, which could be deemed a criminal act, before some cretin puts in a tale of fiction as a belated cover in the aftermath. Remember, drivers: your licence and CPC can be removed on matters other than driving offences. A lout can be a lout and keep his car licence, though this may not be the case for us truck drivers. Too often, thugs get away with laughable justice, when we get hammered all the time. I hope this point is taken and understood.

John Jones, address supplied

I read the letter from Mr Vick in the April issue’s letters with interest. I miss the days of T forms, obtaining permits from Newcastle, queuing on the stairs at Dover to get paperwork stamped on the way out, stopping at Aachen to get all the paperwork done and the diesel dipped, which meant time for coffee and a chat with other drivers along the way. Having a wallet full of different currency was all part of the fun of driving abroad. I can remember when Felixstowe would be a sea of yellow Curries of Dumfries lorries, Brinor, Morrison Freight, Foulgers to mention a few more local ones. Where have the Thompson Jewitt’s gone, and Lowes of Paddock Wood? Most hauliers that do still undertake European work use more and more East European traction, and it’s no longer Polish trucks – its Slovenian, Croatian, Hungarian, Slovakian, Estonian and Latvian, and more and more of them are pulling unaccompanied trailers out of Felixstowe, Immingham and Killingholme. English, French and German trucks are left to do internal work only, and the sight of an English truck abroad is a rarity as freightforwarders slash rates to the bone. No, the borders coming down was the end for international haulage and if Brexit puts an end to foreign trucks carrying out cabotage in this country, it may be a good thing for us Brits and maybe rates will start to rise.

Michael Gardiner Norfolk

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nless provided by the State or some other benefactor, everything we acquire and every service we use costs us money. However, until March 2013 this was not quite the position with most Personal Injury claims, as up to then anyone injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault could be assured that if their claim succeeded they would keep 100% of their compensation, as their solicitors’ costs in making the claim would be paid by their opponent (usually the opponent’s insurers). If the claim was lost they would have legal expenses insurance that would pay the expenses incurred by their solicitors during the case and also cover any liability to pay their opponent’s legal costs. Fuelled by the insurance industry lobbying, Government changes came into effect in April 2013 and transformed the landscape dramatically. Successful claimants could no longer recover all their legal costs from their opponent and instead became liable to pay their solicitors a proportion of their compensation towards these costs. Fortunately, legal expenses insurance remained available to meet costs liabilities in failed cases.

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“SOLICITORS’ COSTS IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS AND WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU”

“Solicitors make a lot of money - why can’t they absorb the shortfall in costs so the injured person can still have 100% of their compensation?” Attractive as this argument may be, it is a fact of life that firms of solicitors are businesses and without sufficient income to cover their overheads and liabilities they will go bust. In fact, over the last 3 years or so a significant number of firms (both large and small) have failed, usually because they had to borrow too much from their banks to keep going and then found they did not have sufficient income to pay their debts. They fell victim to the new era in Personal Injury claims, which requires firms to be leaner and more efficient, while still maintaining professional standards. “Why do solicitors complain that life is tough, when they now take part of their clients’ compensation to pay their charges?” Even though an injured person now pays part of their own legal costs this usually does not come close to making up the shortfall in the costs previously recoverable from their opponent. In April 2013 when the Government slashed the level of legal costs the guilty party has to pay, it also imposed limits on the amount solicitors can deduct from their clients’ compensation. The formula is complicated, but generally there is a deduction limit of 25% of the compensation, but this can vary depending on the differing contractual arrangements offered by each firm. Usually, solicitors can deduct up to 25% of a client’s compensation, but this must include VAT and therefore just under 21% of the compensation relates to the firm’s actual fees. In addition, some firms charge the cost of a legal expense insurance policy, together with any expenses the opponent has avoided paying (eg for medical records or search fees). Insurance companies set premiums according to risk, and for a legal expenses policy the premium is higher in contested cases where Court proceedings have been issued, and higher still where the level of compensation recovered is more than £25,000 and here a premium of £2,500 would be commonplace. At the other end of the scale, for a low value uncontested claim the premium can be as little as £35. For example, if your claim succeeds at trial and your compensation is £30,000 and you had instructed Firm A, they could charge 25% of your compensation, plus an insurance premium of £2,500 and an unrecovered

Steven Hinchliffe expense of say £350. This would total £10,350. However, if you had instructed Firm B, who agreed at the outset to cap all deductions at 25% of your compensation (including the insurance premium and unrecovered expenses), they would only charge you £7,500. The difference between what the 2 firms would deduct would therefore be £2,850. This shows how important it is for you to double check what your total costs exposure might be before you chose which firm of solicitors to instruct to handle your accident claim. There are other limitations on what solicitors can apply the 25% deduction to. Firstly, they must have done enough work to justify the deduction as the 25% is not a commission. Also, if the claim includes compensation for future losses (eg lost income if the client can no longer work) these must be excluded from the calculation. Generally, if the compensation is a few £1,000 in most cases the full 25% deduction will be justified, but if it is around £50,000 or more and the work done by the solicitors was fairly modest, the injured person can expect a much lower percentage to be deducted. Legal costs is a complicated issue. Do not be afraid to ask your solicitors exactly what their arrangements are as once you have signed their contractual papers it will be too late to change your mind. You do not have to be a professional driver to seek our help - anyone hurt in an accident (eg members of your family or friends) can contact us for advice. Steven Hinchliffe, solicitor and Principal of Hinchliffes Solicitors © Copyright 2016 Hinchliffes Solicitors

The next issue’s topic will consider another “READER’S SUCCESSFUL ACCIDENT CLAIM (PART 51)” - If you have any questions concerning an accident get in touch with us by e-mail to hinchliffes@hinchliffes.co.uk or call 01684 580900 / 0800 138 1348 or contact us via our mobile/device friendly website www.hinchliffes.co.uk quoting “Truckstop News”

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FMGStel Lawor Limited on hand be to offer legal adviceto to Sarah Willmott, Conﬁrmation / amendments by email, fax isshould addressed Truckstop News readers. If you require advice or further Kelsey Publishing Group, 14 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1JA information, head to www.fmgs.co.uk or call on 0844 801 1422.

01733 353 382 Fax: 01733TREATMENT 557 235 HAVE Tel: YOU SUFFERED HARSH E-mail: joseph.harris@kelsey.co.uk BY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS? I had the following letter from a truck driver who felt he had been harshly treated by a roadside enforcement officer. The driver wrote to the authorities as follows: ‘I was travelling from Erith distribution centre back to the Dartford Crossing. I have done this journey only a few times in past. The first time, the access road to the crossing northbound was closed for roadworks, on the last occasion it was open to all traffic and high vehicles had access to Tunnel 2 via a break in the barrier. ‘On approach to the roundabout, the weather was raining and dark and there was no sign indicating restrictions for my vehicle. I approached the roundabout and proceeded to exit the roundabout as indicated for the Dartford Crossing. Just as I entered the slip road, I noticed the sign height – however I was already on the slip and had another vehicle in front and behind me, so it was impossible to stop safely and rectify my error.

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‘I immediately pulled over at end of the slip in a safe position and approached Dartford security officers. I explained what had happened and they escorted me safely back to the roundabout with directions on how I need to access the tunnels with a 4.8 m trailer. On entering the bridge over the M25, I was asked by a patrol officer to follow his to their examination area. At this point, I was requested to hand over my paperwork and licence. I was asked about the error, so I explained what had happened. The officer then issued me with this fixed penalty of £100 and three points. I again explained, but to no avail. This was a genuine mistake and I immediately realised this and made sure I safely corrected it, so I feel this is very unfair given my actions. I sent a letter regarding this to the authorities, but I received an indifferent reply to pay my penalty as soon as possible.’ The response the driver received was as follows:

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‘Thank you for your correspondence. Following consultation with our legal team and the issuing officer, a decision has been made that the above fixed penalty is to stand. Please see below the response from the issuing officer regarding this matter: “Thank you for your letter, as you can see from the map attached there are three signs on

the road you took to get to the Dartford Crossing. Therefore, the Fixed Penalty Notice still stands.”’ This all happened over Easter and has left the driver feeling badly treated. I would be very interested to see whether other drivers have had similar experiences. If you have, please let us know at tsn.ed@kelsey.co.uk

Disclaimer: No information in this column shall be construed as legal advice and information is offered for general information purposes only based on the current law when the article was first written. You should always seek advice from an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specific legal enquiry.

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MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE IF YOU ARE BUYING HGV DRIVER LICENCE TRAINING

n Friday 12th February, RTITB launched its new HGV Driver Training Standard, the first of its kind in the HGV driver training profession. RTITB set out the desire behind the creation of the Standard which was to create a marketplace where everyone knows what high quality HGV driver training looks like and how to find it. The Driver Training Standard has been created to help improve and maintain standards in truck licence acquisition training so that purchasers of the courses can have confidence in what they are buying. The Standard provides an audit-based approval system that checks the standards of instructors, vehicles and premises and provides all approved organisations with dedicated training materials, resources and support for HGV instructors. A licence acquisition training course currently costs around £2000-£3000, with only a 52% (approx.) first time pass rate, it’s a big gamble. RTITB aims to have an overall first time pass rate of 75% for training conducted by Standard approved organisations. “The new Driver Training Standard will greatly benefit drivers, employers, and the transport industry as a whole, particularly as part of the solution to the ongoing skilled driver shortage” says Laura Nelson, Managing Director of RTITB. “This is the first time such a standard has been set. It is designed to improve the quality of the training learners receive. The standard ensures drivers are taught to be

safe and productive at work, and provides a benchmark to measure the training given. It will also help identify organisations which provide good quality training and deliver more than the minimum required to gain a ‘pass’ on the DVSA test. Just look for the stamp of approval.” adds Laura Nelson. The courses delivered are structured around the four modules required for vocational LGV licence acquisition and was developed in conjunction with industry experts, logistics employers (both large and SMEs) and highly experienced and professional training providers. Using a Standard approved training organisation provides assurance that training will be conducted to a high standard; just look for the logo. To purchase Standard approved HGV licence acquisition training please call +44 (0)1952 520200 (option 6) or email lgv_ trgstandard@rtitb.co.uk with details of your requirements. For more information about the standard please visit www.rtitb.co.uk.

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olvo is gearing up to demonstrate its self-driving truck technology for operators in the mining industry, as part of a research and development project involving autonomous vehicles intended to create greater business advantages for mining customers. 10 • TRUCKSTOP NEWS • ISSUE 299 • JULY 2012 “The Volvo Group has been conducting research into autonomous vehicles for several years and we are delighted to have already developed a solution we believe will ultimately revolutionise the mining industry,” said Torbjörn Holmström, Volvo’s chief technology officer. “We expect to be able to significantly increase our customers’ productivity while at the same time improving fuel efficiency and safety.” The research project is a cooperative venture in which the Volvo Group and Saab – through its wholly owned technology consulting the training they received was with a RTITB ran a special competition reputable organisation. company Combitech – are partnering to develop a fully autonomous over the course of two days of the Lucky drivers would get the chance to win transport system. The unique truck, which is a fully fitted out construction their 35 hours of periodic training with one of Truckfest Peterborough show in vehicle, navigates and operates entirely autonomously both above and the following Master Driver CPC Consortium underground. It uses sensors and GPS technology to continuously read conjunction with its Master Driver members: DLT Training Ltd, Transport & its surroundings, navigating fixed and movable obstacles while gathering Training Services Ltd, Gist Limited, the RTITB CPC Consortium members, Academy. data via its transport system to further optimise its route and traffic safety. whereby four lucky drivers could Draws to identify winners were carried out Volvo said the truck requires no manual supervision. twice a day by Ice Road Truckerís star Lisa win 35 hours of Driver CPC “Automation is an exciting field of technology where advances are Kelly at the RTITB marquee. moving quickly,” said Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of Volvo. periodic training. The lucky winners of 35 hours of periodic “Solutions already exist and we expect to see more autonomous With the September 2014 Driver CPC training are: Dave Smith, from Norfolk, deadline fast approaching, this was a prize solutions in the future. But our customers are already benefiting from this Andrew Jennings, from Staffordshire, Leslie coveted by all who entered, not only saving Baker, from Kent, and Michael Currie, from fourthe winners RTITB training Ice Road technology today since weThe apply sameofprinciples to ourflank active safetyTruckers star, Lisa Kelly. them a great deal of money, but also ensuring Essex. systems.” Volvo’s autonomous mining truck can operate without manual intervention

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SAMWORTH SETTLES ON ITS FIRST 35 VOLVOS

New trucks are the first Volvos on Samworth’s 100-strong fleet

n the largest single order for trucks ever placed by the company, 35 FH tractor units have joined the fleet of chilled foods logistics specialist Samworth Brothers Supply Chain. These are the first ever Volvo trucks to enter service with the 100-strong fleet. The company is the transport and distribution arm of Samworth Brothers, a food manufacturer which owns well-known brands such as Ginsters and Soreen. Samworth Brothers Group is a fourth generation family business with headquarters in Leicestershire. The order comprised 34 FH460 6x2 tractor units plus a special white-liveried FH500 driver training vehicle. The latter is equipped with I-Shift Dual Clutch and extra seats. The truck is used exclusively by drivers undergoing training with the operator’s recently launched Driver Academy. As well as developing the professional driving skills of existing drivers, the Driver Academy is also involved in recruiting and training new drivers from both inside and outside the company. Known as the ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ initiative, Samworth Brothers said the programme fits with its vision and values, where a culture of opportunity and learning is in place to allow staff to achieve their full potential. “A significant factor behind Volvo’s success in winning the 35-truck order was the fact they grasped the Driver Academy concept and worked with us jointly to come up with the special training vehicle,” said Samworth Supply Chain general manager, Matthew Preston. “Suppliers need to add value to

Company specified extra seating in its FH500 driver training vehicle what they traditionally would bring to the usual purchasing and supply negotiations. Volvo successfully did that with their proposal to supply the Driver Academy vehicle. We wanted the best truck for exclusive use by the Driver Academy and with the FH500, I-Shift Dual Clutch, with its extra seating, we believe we have that.” The procurement process also involved a fuel trial. “We looked at five makes over a four-week period,” Preston said. “Each manufacturer recommended the truck type they offered for the fuel trial and we measured fuel usage via the truck’s telematics and also at the diesel pump.” Each vehicle was trialled with a mix of single and double-deck trailers to balance the workload and ensure a fair trial. So far, Preston said the new FHs are performing ‘above average’ for the fleet. The trucks, which are all replacements, are maintained in-house by the Samworth Brothers Supply Chain Vehicle Maintenance Unit at Leicester. Support is provided by Volvo Truck and Bus East Anglia’s dealerpoint at Bardon, who were also involved in the training and hand-over process.

FTA RESCUES TACHODISC FROM ADMINISTRATION

arrington-based tachograph equipment and compliance software provider Tachodisc Ltd has been acquired by TDUK Ltd, a subsidiary of the FTA, which stepped in to buy the business and “certain assets” after Tachodisc entered administration in April. TDUK has taken control of Tachodisc with immediate effect, and has charged FTA’s

director of operations, June Powell, with overseeing the business. The company will now trade under the new name TDUK Ltd. “Tachodisc fits well with FTA’s current services and operation, and this acquisition will help ensure the industry remains compliant,” said FTA chief executive, David Wells.

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Truck Bash Charity-raising family-friendly show at Nuneaton Rugby Club, now in its second year and aiming to be bigger and better than ever. http://bit.ly/1SIYF8E

Wessex Truck Show Fourth outing for this show with display trucks, trade stands, live music and more in Yeovil, Somerset. www.wessextruckshow.co.uk

June 11, 2016 Angus Truck Show Plenty of gleaming trucks on show in Brechin, Scotland. Forms and info from Scott Keith on 07786075929, or email skeith79@icloud.com

July 2-3, 2016 Rockingham Truck Show Pick-up racing, Truxx Factor truck show, funny cars, street cars and more at the Rockingham Raceway, Corby Northants. www.steve-horne-racing.co.uk

August 20-21, 2016 Truckfest East Brand new Truckfest event taking place at the Norfolk Showground, Norwich. www.truckfest.co.uk

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July 10, 2016 All Wales Truck & Transport Show Come along to the 10th anniversary extravaganza, held at The Showground, Nantyci, Carmarthen. www.walestruckshow.com

July 16-17, 2016 Truckfest Original New and classic commercials descend on the Newark & Notts Showground, Newark. www.truckfest.co.uk

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September 17-18, 2016 Truckfest North West The best trucks of the North West on display at the Cheshire Showground, Knutsford. www.truckfest.co.uk

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July 16-17, 2016 Cornwall Truck Show Come to the Stithians Showground to see the best of Cornish trucking – and all show profits go to charity. www.cornwalltruckshow.co.uk

July 19-23, 2016 The War & Peace Revival Check out one of the largest military vehicle spectaculars in the world at Folkestone Racecourse, Kent. www.warandpeacerevival.co.uk

July 30-31, 2016 Truckfest Scotland Scottish commercial vehicles take over the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh. www.truckfest.co.uk

August 13-14, 2016 Silverstone Truck Festival Truck racing, Truxx Factor trade stands, show trucks, competitions and more at the Silverstone Circuit, Northants. www.steve-horne-racing.co.uk

Trucking Live Shropshire Come along to one of the friendliest UK commercial vehicle events, held at the Oswestry Showground. http://truckinglive.co.uk/shropshire

October 29, 2016 Classic Commercial Show Fantastic vintage trucks and equipment on show at the Exhibition Centre, Donington Park. www.classiccommercialshow.co.uk

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Dover. The MOTIS Dover facility now includes wet rooms, new toilet blocks, launderette, food and drink vending machines, gaming machines, convenience store, cinema TV lounge, Sky and BT sports, free wifi, digital tachograph download, low-cost ‘phone home’ mobiles and a hand truckwash, all in addition to the existing services. Cargo handling facilities have also been upgraded to include ambient, frozen and chilled storage/transhipment.

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Safety and security has been further enhanced with 1 km of new fencing, upgraded ANPR and additional CCTV equipment. Located within the Port of Dover, the 350-space dedicated truck facility also provides access to HGV levy payments, Dart Charge, Customs Clearance, TIR Sealing and POD dispatch. The Motis Freight Clearance and Truckstop Facility is located off Lord Warden Square in the Port of Dover’s Western Docks, a twominute drive from the ferry. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days per week and is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the UK.

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Michelin said 315/70R22.5 tyres are now the most popular replacement on UK fleets benefits in their own fleets too, it’s driving one of the most notable changes in tyre buying habits we’ve seen this side of the millennium,” he concluded.

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Virtually any driver would be more than happy to go to work in this truck. A Scania R580 LA6x2/4MNA Streamline, it has the superior V8 motor guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of even the most cynical truck driver. Although the interior colour isn’t to our taste (give us black any day), blue is a conservative choice and will have fairly wide appeal. The big Scania has a number of mod cons, not least of which are a coffee maker and microwave oven which come as part of Scania’s ‘Kitchenette’ package. What this truck is all about is the power and the technology. The big V8 has a growl to it that will keep the driver smiling, torque by the bucket load, the Scania GRS0905R transmission with Opticruise automated gear change system takes care of the gear changes and makes the driver’s life a lot less complicated, and the interior fit and finish is of a very high standard – with leather upholstery and a posh and comfy, wide, quilted bunk – all as you would expect from a high-end truck. As you drive the truck which, from the inside, is incredibly quiet, the Scania Driver Support system constantly monitors your performance and quite literally offers you advice via a ‘Driving Tips’ screen, with symbols and pictures that explain and illustrate what it is suggesting you do to improve your driving technique. Being a Scania, the truck has a real presence out on the road. Truckers approaching from the opposite direction pass admiring glances, while parked up in a lay-by to shoot some pictures of it, passing truckers were craning their necks to take a look at the big Scania. The technology here is fitted into a Scania Streamline, a truck designed and kitted out for maximum efficiency and productivity and first introduced with the original Scania Streamline

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back in 1991 – a redesigned 3-series given special attention to detail to aid smoother airflow around the truck and improve overall fuel efficiency.. The cab on the new version has smoother lines, a redesigned ‘wind cheater’ sun visor with integrated spot lights and aerodynamic aids that reduce wind resistance. Scania claims its Euro 6 engines will bring fuel savings of around two per cent alone, and a new Economy mode in its clever Opticruise cruise control (it also has power modes) can provide further fuel savings of between four and five per cent. With power, you need control – and drivers need to keep their driving standards in check. The Scania Driver Support system can do that. As it works in real time, drivers can use the technology to help them maintain high standards of driving, hone their skills while at work (no poring over books in their leisure time needed here!) and keep up their performance levels. Scania back-up has a legendary reputation for its response and effectiveness and it has a comprehensive dealership network that means you are never far from help should the worst happen. So all in all it’s a virtually perfect package!

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FUTURE TRUCK COMP WINNERS PRAISED FOR INNOVATION

he winners of the Future Truck Design Awards have been revealed during a ceremony at the recent CV Show at the Birmingham NEC. The competition, organised in association with Transport for London (TfL), tasked budding designers from schools and universities to transform the traditional truck into a vehicle that’s even safer and smarter for deliveries in busy urban areas. The winning entrants took a variety of innovative approaches, which impressed the judging panel consisting of experts from industry and manufacturers, who said they saw the potential for many elements of the designs to be on the road in just a few years. “Our first Future Truck Design Awards

has been an incredible success,” said Ian Wainwright, head of TfL’s Freight and Fleet team. “We‘ve been overwhelmed by the quality, originality and innovation of the entries. “As London grows and becomes busier, we remain committed to improving road safety for all. By working with the industry they now recognise the safety of other roads users, as well as drivers and passengers, as a key part of the design process. “The Future Truck Design Awards has generated ideas that challenge the traditional look of the HGV, help inform future vehicle design and accelerate the process of building trucks specifically for safe, urban use,” he added. Winners were announced at the recent CV Show

Judges said they were impressed with the feasibility of winning entries

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The winning designs focused on alleviating a variety of challenges posed by traditional trucks. Visibility of other road users from the cab is a particular area for improvement, with entrants developing concepts such as rotating seats, all-round glass cabins and changing the position of the cab. The student designers also looked at ways of informing drivers of their situation without overwhelming them with data, such as computerised cyclist tracking that delivers tactile feedback through the steering wheel, and a communication system that uses the driver’s own sat nav to provide advance warning of manoeuvres to following motorists. The winners collected a variety of prizes, including work experience at Mercedes-Benz Trucks Special Projects Design Studio in Germany, a truck experience which includes discussion with Volvo design experts, a tour of the factory in the Sweden and the

opportunity to drive a truck, cash prizes and trophies. Winning entries were on display at the CV Show and will be exhibited at the Transport Museum in Covent Garden, London this summer.

The winners in full:

● 16-18 years Whole Vehicle Design One Engineering, Suffolk One ● Undergraduate Whole Vehicle Design Ruari Kirwan-Taylor System of Operation - James Ayre ● Postgraduate Whole Vehicle Design Po Yuan Huang and Ting Tian Li Safety Feature Innovation Sam Philpott and Kalle Keituri

RECYCLING OPERATOR TAKES ITS FIRST TGS TIPPERS

AN Truck & Bus has supplied four new TGS 35.400 8x4 tippers to Southampton-based Inert Recycling through the manufacturer’s Trucks To Go scheme. The vehicles were provided via MAN Rental and are on a full repair and maintenance contract. “We currently run a fleet of 25 tippers,” said Colin Donnelly, Inert transport manager. “Our MD, Keith Larner, felt the time was right to trial a new make of tipper to compare performance

against our existing fleet of 23 Mercedes. “The MANs were ready to go through the Trucks to Go scheme and we signed up for all four. They were on the road within weeks, and it has proved to be a very good deal for us.” The trucks will be servicing Inert Recycling’s landfill restoration business carrying inert soil to former landfill sites in the south of England. MAN’s Trucks To Go scheme enables operators to acquire ready-built trucks and bodies without the standard factory build lead times.

Renault said its Range Ts will be charged with transporting its racing team throughout the 2016 season

ange T vehicles fitted with the Euro 6 DTI 13-litre, 520 bhp engines will be transporting the single-seaters, spare parts and various motorhomes of the Renault Sport Formula 1 team to all the European Grand Prix locations during the 2016 season. The trucks will sport a new golden yellow livery adopted by the Renault Sport F1 Team in Barcelona at the Spanish Grand Prix - the first stage of the European season - on May 15. All the vehicles are

4x2 tractors fitted with Eco-Fuel packs designed to reduce fuel consumption, which includes an inhibited power mode, eco cruise control with Optiroll controlled freewheeling, a disengageable air compressor, a variable flow steering pump and automatic engine cut-out.Renault Sport’s other competition activities (Renault Sport series and Formula E) will also have logistics provided by the Renault Trucks Range T vehicles.

Inert Recycling made use of MAN’s Trucks To Go programme

Read the paper online at www.transportcafe.co.uk

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