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UBER DRIVERS’ CASE AND THE GIG ECONOMY: ENGAGING SELFEMPLOYED DRIVERS! TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR DRIVERS USING MOBILE PHONES!
ASH WASTE SERVICES SMOKING HOT WITH DAF EIGHT-WHEEL REAR-STEERS D-MAX Blade Brings Style To Isuzu’s Workhorse
Contents News
Family Run Skinner's Brewery Enjoys Impressive Milestone
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Adding To Their Fleet Ahead Of 45th Anniversary
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L & J Pallets & Packaging Reflects On Achievements
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8 Latest News Review 26 Kia Cee'd SW 28 Isuzu D-Max Blade
Distribution 30 Skinner's Brewery Road Haulage 32 Alan Davie Transport 34 Hedley's Humpers 36 H & I Transport Specialist 38 40 42 44
L & J Pallets & Packaging R.S.French Simmons Industrial Services Star Autos
Bucks Recycling Grows Through Economic Downturn 46
Waste & Recycling 46 Bucks Recycling Wholesaler 48 JJ Food Service
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Asset Alliance offers extra security for explosives transporter JMD Haulage Liverpool-based JMD Haulage has renewed its road transport fleet with eight new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 tractor units supplied by Asset Alliance on a fouryear full-service contract hire deal. All eight trucks were specified with the manufacturer’s GigaSpace cab, for driver comfort, while four feature additional modifications to make them EXIII-rated - meaning they can haul containers filled with explosives, a requirement needed for some demolition, mining and military contracts. JMD Haulage Director Alan Maguire says: “The staff at Asset Alliance didn’t blink an eye when we asked for EXIII-rated trucks, they just asked what cab we wanted with the additional protection. Although the majority of the work won’t be explosives-related, being able to acquire such vehicles with minimal fuss is excellent. “It’s that level of flexibility that attracted us to Asset Alliance’s full-service contract
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hire agreement, along with a competitive price, and the company’s straightforward approach to business.”
before being returned to Asset Alliance, bypassing any of the stresses associated with used commercial vehicle disposal.
The eight new trucks join a mixed fleet of 62 trucks at the Merseyside company, which includes DAF, MAN and Mercedes-Benz tractor units. The trucks will primarily be used to haul containers to and from Liverpool docks, with occasional runs to the ports of Felixstowe, Southampton and Tilbury.
As part of the agreement, Asset Alliance, which is part of the Asset Alliance Group, and a specialist in commercial vehicle contract hire, finance, rental and leasing, will retain ownership of the tractor units, taking on all the associated costs, including safety inspections, repair and maintenance requirements, servicing, tyre replacement and breakdown cover.
“A full-service contract hire agreement means we can keep our fleet modern and up-to-date, in terms of technology and emissions legislation,” adds Maguire. “Plus, the fixed monthly payments mean there’s no unexpected ‘spikes’ in expenditure – any issues are simply dealt with.” Expected to clock-up 120,000km on the road annually, the new arrivals will serve their full four-year term at JMD Haulage,
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Family-run JMD Haulage was founded in 1976 by John Deveney, a former merchant seaman. Now operating with a fleet of more than 80 sliding skeletal trailers, the company works with the majority of the shipping lines operating in Liverpool, and is one of a small number of UK hauliers to possess a Section 5 firearms licence, which enables the transport of prohibited weapons and ammunition.
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IVECO secures conquest heavy truck order from John Pointon & Sons Sherwood Truck & Van is delivering a fleet of eight IVECO Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 tractor units into service with Staffordshirebased John Pointon & Sons, supplied on a three year lease via IVECO Capital. The new arrivals are the first IVECO heavy trucks to join the customer’s current fleet, replacing older vehicles from two different marques. They were chosen following the successful trial of a Stralis Hi- Way demonstrator, combined with an ultra-competitive monthly lease rate which includes full R&M at Sherwood’s dealership in Stoke-on-Trent – conveniently located just nine miles away. Mark May, Transport Manager at John Pointon & Sons, says: “Jeremy Hulme at Sherwood Truck & Van has been as good as gold in getting the deal done quickly. He found the precise specification of trucks we wanted, and could supply them exactly when we wanted them for a very attractive monthly rate. “We have contracted each vehicle for 160,000 km a year, and we’re confident
they’ll compare well on fuel with the rest of our fleet. The spec of the Hi-Way is also perfect for our business – drivers love a big premium cab with double bunks, plus now we get adaptive cruise control as standard equipment.”
system to reduce energy absorption within the oil pump and provide faster warming of the engine, coupled with an initial-fill of OW-20 low viscosity engine oil to boost engine efficiency and stretch oil service intervals.
Prior to entering service, each of the Stralis AS440S46TX/Ps had been fitted with a tipper wet kit by Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics – ready to operate with a fleet of predominantly tri-axle tipper trailers. The vehicles will support the collection of more than half a million tonnes of animal by-products and food waste each year, providing an essential, reliable and sanitary service for UK industry.
All eight tractors are powered by IVECO’s proven Cursor 11 engine which produces up to 460 hp between 1,500 and 1,900 rev/min, and up to 2,150 Nm of torque between 925 and 1,500 rev/ min. This is achieved thanks to IVECO’s patented HI-SCR system, which meets Euro VI limits without the need for active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. This is a major benefit as it reduces the downtime which vehicles utilising purely EGR may experience on a regular basis during regeneration phases.
With fuel efficiency front-of-mind for the company, each truck features IVECO’s intelligent Eco-Roll function – an advanced system that constantly monitors the road angle, looking for opportunities to safely shift into neutral on downhill stretches, before re-engaging a gear at the end of a descent for normal operation. Additional fuel saving features include a revised engine oil management
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The HI-SCR technology also contributes to the Stralis Hi-Way’s long service intervals for the diesel particulate filter of up to 600,000km.
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Fearing the squeeze?
It seems every day there’s another story in the transport media about one of two stories, the Uber ‘threat’ and driverless vehicles. With promised hordes of poorly qualified (and paid) part-time drivers on one side and mega-corporations talking about investing in fleets of autonomous vehicles on the other, it’s hardly surprising transport companies of all types are getting nervous stuck in the middle. However, the same technologies that seem so advanced, expensive and threatening can actually be used by companies large and small to help grow and ‘future-proof’ their transport businesses. Let’s have a look at some of these technologies and the services that use them. At its core the transport industry is all about location - the origin of freight, its destination and the distance to the next pick-up. With these 3 simple points planners have been running their fleets for years. Nowadays location services extend all the way to real-time tracking of every vehicle and movement. Services like Uber and vehicle automation systems are based on this and the intelligent management of the resources it brings.
Transport companies of all sizes, whether using telematics based tracking or smartphone based apps, can similarly take advantage of sophisticated location-based services. Technologies like S.C.A.L.E. (Smart Context and Location Engine), which powers the Transport Exchange Group’s ‘Courier Exchange’, ‘Haulage Exchange’ and new ‘CXEuro’ services, enable organizations and owner drivers alike to advertise, find and manage vehicle capacity and movements…. whatever the location systems being used by all parties. This brings us to the next key technology area, collaboration. The same technologies that the ‘Ubers’ and ‘Amazons’ of the corporate world are using to offer large fleets of drivers or vehicles can be used to help independent and professional transport companies work together safely, simply and profitably. By combining location systems, communications tools, accreditation checking and robust feedback systems a company with 10 vehicles in South Wales can benefit from a national fleet of 34,000 vehicles … and be the ‘right vehicle in the right place at the right time’ for over 4,000
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other companies. More importantly, with services like Courier Exchange and Haulage Exchange, there’s no-one taking their ‘cut’ of every invoice or load. Businesses can develop and service their own customers and rely on professionals to get the job done on their behalf when they choose not to carry themselves, secure in the knowledge that they’re dealing with a fellow transport company with their own reputation to protect. In 2016, working together, members of Courier Exchange and Haulage Exchange used their shared capacity to carry over £90 million of work for each other. In the process they reduced their empty mileage by over 20%. Rather than being scared of the ‘squeeze’ transport companies are increasingly using those same threatening technologies to safeguard and grow their businesses. They’re showing that with like-minded partners and the tools to support them their skills, professionalism and the value of their reputations are what customers still need the most. For more details ……
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BMD Transport cuts tyre bill by 25 per cent after switch to Michelin Leicester-based bulk aggregate haulier BMD Transport has cut its monthly tyre bill by 25 per cent after switching to a Michelin policy. The family-run company reported the savings soon after switching its entire fleet to the premium fitments, and expects to see further reductions in running costs as it takes advantage of the tyres’ multiple lives. Declan Chokar, Director and Transport Manager at BMD Transport, says: “Although we previously had a premium tyre policy in place with another manufacturer, the return on investment since switching to Michelin puts the company’s tyres head and shoulders above the rest. “It was Michelin’s reputation in the marketplace for offering the optimum blend of safe, reliable, fuel- efficient and long-lasting tyres that made us switch to Michelin rubber throughout our fleet.” BMD Transport’s busy fleet works five days a week and each vehicle clocks
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up nearly 75,000 miles per year. The company fits Michelin X MultiWay 3D XZE all-position and XDE drive tyres to its four 32-tonne and 27 44-tonne predominantly Renault truck fleet. The X MultiWay 3D series is the latest generation of Michelin’s regional tyre range and offers both fuel efficiency and mileage performance. The company’s X Multi T tyres – a range designed to offer improved longevity – are fitted to the company’s 39 predominantly Fruehauf bulk tipper trailers and its 33-strong curtainside trailer hire fleet. BMD Transport is further driving down its operating costs by regrooving as many tyres as possible, extending tyre life by up to 25 per cent, by taking advantage of the additional layers of base rubber built into all new Michelin truck tyres. Later, and thanks to an above-average casing acceptance rate of 86.9 per cent, the firm gives its regrooved tyres a new lease of life by having them retreaded by Michelin into ‘Remix’ tyres. Remix tyres offer virtually the same performance as
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a new Michelin tyre, but cost around 40 per cent less, further increasing the cost savings for BMD Transport. “Not only are we getting more mileage by regrooving and retreading our tyres, this approach is also excellent value for money and helping to cut our tyre bill by 25 per cent. Once you factor in the increased longevity we’re seeing from each casing, Michelin tyres more than pay for themselves,” Chokar adds. BMD Transport has also registered with Michelin’s online portal – Michelin MyAccount – a system designed to help commercial vehicle operators reduce their annual tyre spend through exclusive promotions and added-value services. Established in 1982, BMD Transport delivers gravel, sand and other aggregates to construction sites from its base in Castle Donington. For further information on the Michelin commercial vehicle tyre range visit http:// trucks.michelin.co.uk/
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FTA’s five-point plan to Keep Britain Trading The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has drawn up five priorities for customs and border arrangements to keep Britain trading post Brexit. Deputy Chief Executive James Hookham, who outlined the issues to the Home Affairs Committee in Parliament this afternoon, said avoiding costly delays was crucial – especially if Theresa May’s vision of “tariff-free and frictionless” trade cannot be achieved. The five key issues highlighted by FTA are: · Customs systems must be scaled up to cope with the additional 300 million declarations by 2019 · Shippers and forwarders with no experience of EU customs declarations for the past 24 years must be allowed time to familiarise themselves with the process · Other EU countries must put in place reciprocal arrangements to prevent
delays at all borders, not just those into and out of the UK · Advanced digital customs declarations must be enabled to prevent physical checks at borders · The process must be phased in with no ‘cliff edge’ – transport operators’ systems are already stretched and will not cope Mr Hookham gave evidence at a session on the implications for the transport and logistics industry of the UK’s exit from the EU, where he stressed the importance of keeping Britain trading throughout the process and ensuring as few delays as possible.
“Shippers, forwarders and transport operators in the UK have been used to open borders in Europe for 24 years so it’s going to take time to adjust, it can’t just change overnight. A smooth transition will ensure that Britain’s trade with other EU countries – both in and out – isn’t compromised,” he said. FTA is hosting a ‘Keep Britain Trading’ Conference at The Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster on Wednesday 15 March, where shippers and forwarders can explore the implications of new Customs rules and trade procedures that could be put in place. For further information or to book see http://www. fta.co.uk/events/Keep-Britain-Trading. html
“Hopefully, there will be 'frictionless trade' between the UK and EU, but if there isn't, or a prospect there won't be, then these are the key issues for FTA members. We already know the impact of port delays – just one hour’s delay adds £15,000 cost to the road haulage industry – so a streamlined process is vital.
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Bibby Distribution Unwraps Sweet New Deal With Tangerine Bibby Distribution has signed a multi-million pound contract with confectionery manufacturer Tangerine that will see the 3PL store and deliver some of Britain’s best-loved sweets. Bibby Distribution will handle all warehousing and distribution requirements for Tangerine, having secured the new deal on the basis of its proven track record in delivering continuous improvement on long-term contracts. Stephen Webster, Tangerine’s Head of Logistics and Customer Service, says: “We wanted to work with a long-term partner that shares our values, and can offer us ever-improving services. Bibby Distribution’s management approach is refreshing, and we now have a strategic partner whose operations will support our growth and deliver outstanding performance.” Bibby Distribution will evaluate ways to deploy new technology on the contract to boost efficiency. Delivery tracking is already possible thanks to the 3PL’s full fleet telematics – which is also used to improve driver performance – and plans are in place to implement sign-on-glass proof of delivery for instant updates, and to introduce ‘day one for day two’ delivery, to ensure customers receive their confectionery in rapid time. Whilst consultations are taking place, it is proposed the new contract will operate primarily from Bibby Distribution’s flagship distribution centre in Wakefield. Shunting runs will bring products such as Butterkist Popcorn, BlackJacks, Sherbet Fountains and Refreshers from Tangerine’s factories along the M62 corridor to Wakefield for consolidation, where
they will then be dispatched to wholesalers and supermarkets across the country. Webster says: “Bibby Distribution’s Wakefield facility is perfect for our operations. It matches our business’ centre of gravity, the facilities are outstanding, and with its shared customers, including major supermarkets, we can dramatically cut the costs of logistics thanks to Bibby Distribution’s blend of flexibility and reach.” Tangerine manufactures many of Britain’s best-loved sweets and snacks. With six manufacturing sites across the country, it produces famous products such as Dib Dabs, Wham Bars, and Mojos, in addition to the UK’s brand leader, Butterkist popcorn and ‘retro’ treats.
Traffilog UK joins expansive list of FORS Associates As a top tier supplier to many major vehicle manufacturers in the UK, Traffilog UK uses in-vehicle connectivity to allow Transport Managers to monitor and analyse key data, providing actionable insights to improve fleet operations. Reviewing both vehicle and driver performance, the technology is used to assist with improvements in safety and efficiency, and can be used to educate drivers on best practice. The partnership is a natural fit for Traffilog UK, whose in-cab technology and telematics systems are perfectly placed to help operators meet the requirements of the FORS Standard. For example, the userinterface unit used to communicate with the driver and measure key variables during a journey can be
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detached from the inside of the cab and used to detail the driver walk around check, a key part of the FORS Standard. Drivers can submit reports during their walk around, using the digitalised system which allows engineers to respond and comment using the Traffilog UK system as an audit record. Companies wishing to become FORS accredited need to demonstrate that they are consistently meeting the FORS Standard, and are making improvements where possible to operations in order to progress through the accreditation levels. Traffilog’s platform uses connectivity to provide the insights and records needed to encourage change. With a number of FORS Gold Members already customers of Traffilog, the company is hoping to now help even
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more companies achieve the high standards which FORS promotes. Paul Wilkes, FORS Business Services Manager, said “We are delighted that Traffilog UK has joined FORS as an Associate, providing crucial telematics solutions for our current and prospective members.” “FORS is encouraging operators to engage with the underlying issues affecting fleet performance,” said Ben Copitch, Business Development Director, Traffilog UK. “By delivering crucial data and insights to fleet operators we hope to provide them with the tools to improve their day to day performance and make long term changes which not only help their fleets but also improve conditions for other road users and the environment.”
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Northwards Renews Robust Reefers From Schmitz Cargobull Logistics provider Northwards has readied its robust reefer fleet for business on the Shetland Islands by taking on four new trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. The Lerwick-based firm has been buying Schmitz Cargobull trailers since it was founded in 2002 and based on the proven performance of its existing assets, the German manufacturer was the obvious choice to supply aging replacements on its existing fleet. The assets will be used to transport chilled salmon and white fish to the Scottish mainland with each one suited for ferry operation, coming with hold-down shackles for maximum durability and support when crossing the sometimes- arduous conditions of the North Sea. The new trailers join a growing fleet of 120 at Northwards that needed the trailers to meet increasing customer demand. The business has also specified Schmitz Cargobull for its curtainsider division since 2002. Northwards Commercial Director Neil Leslie says:
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“We have been very impressed with Schmitz Cargobull trailers since we started buying them more than ten years ago. We operate reefers manufactured by Schmitz Cargobull that have put in a decade of service and still provide outstanding performance. “Because of the excellent product quality, Schmitz Cargobull trailers offer a longer service life than conventionally expected. That means the total cost of ownership is far lower and offers fantastic value. These new trailers are likely to last us for at least 14 years, which makes them superb value for money and a great investment.” Leslie adds: “We need our reefers to be robust as they spend 14 hours on a ferry each trip. Our current trailers have been in service for 13 years, so they are built to last. We expect the same from our latest additions to the fleet.” Northwards will also benefit from a lifelong consistent payload capacity, thanks to Schmitz Cargobull’s proprietary FERROPLAST® insulation,
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which uses high quality expanded, closed cell, polyurethane foam housed between steel skins. A special adhesive joining process ensures completely vapour diffusiontight surfaces which are energy efficient, hygienic and age-resistant. Unlike GRP, they do not absorb moisture, so the tare weight of the trailer remains consistent over time, maximising the available payload. Given that Northwards intends to run the trailers for more than a decade, and GRP panels can increase in weight by as much as 1,000 kg in 10 years, the potential savings are significant.
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ASH Waste Services smoking hot with DAF eight-wheel rear-steers ASH Waste Services, part of the ASH Group, has taken delivery of four DAF CF 440 FAX 32-tonne GVW eightwheelers with Heil Farid rear-end-loader bodies and MOBA weighing systems for the company’s trade waste operation. Bodywork incorporates new waste management software from Dataset Solutions enabling real-time data transfer on bin identification, weight and cost. DAF Trucks’ ‘FAX’ 8x2 rear-steer axle configuration was selected to provide improved manoeuvrability on site and in urban environments. The four latest CF 32-tonners will be joined by two further units to be delivery in March. With a fleet of over 80 vehicles, including skip- and hook-loaders, tractor / trailer combinations and multi-axle rigids, DAF Trucks remains the preferred supplier of chassis for ASH Waste with over 75% fleet representation. The company says its loyalty to the DAF brand is due in no small part to the exemplary service support it receives from its local DAF Dealer in Wrexham, Imperial Commercials.
“I’ve dealt with a good number of truck dealers over many years,” said Phil Mottershead, Transport / Compliance Manager at ASH Group, “and I know some very good organisations. But, I have to say that Imperial Commercials really stand out. The aftersales support is second to none. Communications are excellent, day-to-day servicing is hitch-free and they’ll bend over backwards if an issue crops-up out on the road.” In conjunction with MOBA, the new DAF eight-wheelers are fitted with waste management software from Dataset Solutions, allowing the new DAF vehicles to identify specific ‘chipped’ bins and then, in real time, relay their weight and cost directly to trade waste customers. The system was showcased by ASH Waste earlier this year at the CV Show. “Today’s trucks are bristling with state-of-the-art equipment,” added Mottershead, “so it’s important our drivers are fully trained to utilise the technology to full effect. We’ve invested a lot into our drivers,” he said, “and we feel it’s only
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right they have the best tools for the job. DAF’s 32-tonner CF is an excellent truck and the cab certainly has that roomy, bigcab feel – our lads appreciate that.” Based in Wrexham, ASH Waste Service has recently opened a new site in Widnes. The company operates throughout North Wales, the North West and south to Staffordshire and the Midlands.
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Turners’ DAFs bloom at Francis Flower
Turners (Soham) Ltd. has added 18 new DAF XF and CF tractor units to its fleet for a new contract with Francis Flower. The manufacturer and distributor of limestone powder products recently acquired a Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) powder plant in Scunthorpe. The DAF vehicles, a mix of eight XF 440 FTP and ten CF 440 FTP models with light mid-lift axles and all fitted with Space Cabs, will be coupled with 18 new, specialised Feldbinder bulk powder tankers on the GGBS work across the UK. The trucks bring the total of Turners’ DAFs to over 750, virtually half of this 70-year-old family-owned operator’s high-profile fleet. Fleet Engineer, Tim King, said, “When I joined Turners back in 2001, we had an excellent relationship with our local dealer in Cambridge, now called Chassis Cab, and had a good number of DAFs on the fleet already. It was in 2003 that we started to focus on the FTP model with its light midlift axle. It suited our varied work,” he said, “and maximised payload for us. It’s absolutely ideal for the new powder work at Francis Flower, as there’s plenty of space on the chassis for packaging the discharge equipment.” Work comprises a mix of tramping and day deliveries from Scunthorpe. Tim King explains, “Driver acceptance is very good with the new DAF models, we lose a little payload with the bigger unit, but our drivers are the more important factor. They are a key part of Turners’ operations
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and, apart from looking after the ones we have already, we run our own recruitment and training programme specifically to get youngsters into the role,” he said. The connection with Chassis Cab is an important part of the Turners / DAF relationship. However, Tim King is responsible for a fleet that spreads over a further eight main depots beyond the Newmarket head office location, as well as some 50 smaller operating centres. This brings him and his team into routine contact with the DAF network, from which he says he gets ‘good service’. In addition, should things go wrong on the road, he is a big fan of DAFaid. “It’s excellent,” he says, “All trucks break, that happens with anything mechanical, it’s how you fix them that matters. DAFaid is a very efficient and reliable service.” While DAF dealerships take care of all routine and emergency work under DAF MultiSupport R&M packages, Turners also operates its own workshops across the country. These service and maintain its 2,300 strong trailer fleet and any trucks falling outside manufacturer R&M. The company buys all its DAF trucks outright, with between six and eight year packages that depend on the type of vehicle. Rigids tend to be on the longer term contracts as mileages are normally lower per year. The operator then deals with its own disposals, renewing and extending the fleet as it goes along. On the matter of fuel, Tim King is very relaxed about the DAF fleet. He says,
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“The trucks certainly don’t suffer by comparison with any other marques we run. The truth of the matter is that, while we have telematics on every vehicle and each depot monitors its own fleet closely for any abnormalities, each truck and each journey is different, so we expect variations across the operations.” Mick Stovin, commercial director at Francis Flower in Scunthorpe, commented, “Our delivery service will handle 1.3m tonnes of product this year, with deliveries throughout the whole of the UK. Apart from our main production units we have another 60 silo sites around the UK to help meet customer needs, and on top of that we take orders up to 16.00h every afternoon for next day delivery. That’s why we use Turners.” “We have had a long term relationship with Turners and it’s all about reliability and performance for us. We don’t need people saying they can do something if they can’t. Turners link directly into our IT system, so wherever they deliver, we get immediate details on delivery weights, waiting times, part loads and everything else. Their new DAF fleet is the icing on the cake. We know they are a reliable truck and they look great when they turn up at our customers: that all reflects well on the business as a whole. And the drivers like them, which is very important to us, because unless drivers are happy with what they’re doing it just won’t happen.”
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Road pricing must focus on those who have a choice, says FTA The London Assembly’s proposed road pricing scheme to replace the Congestion Charge should target drivers who have a choice whether to use London’s roads, says the UK’s largest transport trade organisation the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
But Christopher Snelling, FTA’s Head of National & Regional Policy and Public Affairs, said FTA had concerns over the complexity of a planned road pricing scheme and the cost impact on London’s businesses and freight transport operators.
but not commercial operators. Unlike car drivers, we don’t operate at a time of our choosing but respond to customers’ requirements – ie the needs of London’s businesses. If road pricing is not just to be a tax on London it needs to focus on those who have an alternative – mainly the car or taxi user. Water, rail and cycle logistics can all play a useful role in places but even used to the maximum it does not change the fact that the vast majority of deliveries in London will be made by vans and lorries,” he said. The freight industry delivers around 400,000 tonnes of goods in London every day and each minute added to a lorry journey costs £1. Mr Snelling said FTA had briefed several members of the committee personally as well as submitting evidence for the report, which was generally a sensible and well thought-out set of policy suggestions.
“The Assembly surveyed car drivers to see if they would change behaviour
“We are pleased to see the issues we raised reflected in the report and
Congestion is the biggest problem facing transport in London and FTA is pleased to see it being addressed in the Transport Committee’s report ‘London Stalling: Reducing Traffic Congestion in London’ which is released today.
we especially welcome the focus on reforming the restrictions on night time deliveries. This has benefits for emissions and cyclist/pedestrian safety as well as congestion. The Assembly’s support for the use of consolidation centres and a workplace parking levy are also welcome,” he said. However, FTA challenges the association of the growth in van use with logistics. As FTA pointed out to the committee, half of van use is actually by tradespeople with tools and supplies and much of the growth in van traffic can be attributed to the growth in the service sector. FTA says before progressing further with ideas such as restricting personal deliveries to offices, the London Assembly and Transport for London should further investigate the exact causes of the growth in van use rather than making assumptions.
Fraikin Full-Service Contract Hire Proves Perfect Recipe For William Sword Cumbernauld-based food manufacturer William Sword has signed a conquest deal with Fraikin for the supply of its entire commercial vehicle fleet. After a competitive tender process involving three providers, Fraikin’s ability to efficiently manage the ownership, financing, compliance and maintenance of a new seven-strong fleet saw them chosen for the four-year, full-service contract hire agreement. The deal comprises six new refrigerated 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans and one refrigerated 7.2tonne Iveco Daily, each supplied in William Sword livery. They will all carry out deliveries of ambient, chilled and frozen produce across Scotland and northern England. Douglas Sword, Managing Director at William Sword, says: “We opted for Fraikin because they understood precisely what we required, tailoring an agreement that best suited our business. We know we can rely on them to keep our vehicles on the road when we need them, alleviating unnecessary pressures on our team and enabling us to focus on our core business. “The full service deal also offers us the most costeffective way of operating our fleet. Aside from fuel and vehicle insurance, our monthly vehicle operating costs are nailed down, so we know exactly how much to budget for the duration of the contract.”
The local Fraikin branch in Bellshill will carry out all safety inspections, servicing and tyre management of the new light commercials, as well as maintaining the Carrier Transicold Xarios refrigeration systems – all on a collection and delivery basis. William Sword also has access to Fraikinview, the powerful web portal that allows customers to monitor the maintenance cycle of their vehicles. Fraikin’s full commitment to minimising downtime for the fleet will ensure William Sword will consistently meet its daily delivery targets. Operating five days a week, each of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinters is on the road from early morning to mid-afternoon, while the added capacity of the larger Iveco Daily is utilised on an overnight route into the Scottish Highlands. Across the four year contract, each of the vehicles is expected to clock up 120,000 miles, all covered by Fraikin’s 24/7 roadside assistance. The new assets represent like-for-like equivalents for the previous fleet, while offering improved performance, driver comfort and efficiency, as well as meeting the stringent Euro VI emissions standard. The Sword family has owned and managed the business since 1894. Originally a small local bakery in Airdrie, William Sword now supplies an extensive range of bread, pastry, soup and meat products to retailers and food manufacturers across Scotland and northern England, all from its current base in North Lanarkshire.
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Same Day Courier Network – The Online Trading Platform for Couriers and Hauliers Managing Director, Richard Mole Gives Transport Monthly the Insight Samedaycouriernetwork.com recently turned 1 year old. Since launching the live site our aim has been to provide the transport industry with a new, clean, simple and easy to use trading exchange platform for couriers and hauliers to buy and sell loads between them. With the help of Transport Media, social media and good old-fashioned hard work on the telephones we have achieved a fantastic result in brand awareness. To be known by so many in the industry in such a small time scale is a testament to our hard work. To offer a fair and low-cost platform has, to be fair, caught the eye of so many transport professionals who really want to see an alternative platform in the marketplace. My belief is that because SDCN promotes fairness, low-cost membership, honesty and transparency as well as strict professionalism by our members, this will only serve to improve and maintain standards by both us and our competitors now and moving forward. Our principles will not change, this our goal and always be. What really stands out as a big success to date, is the fact that we have been approached by some big names wanting to partner with SDCN to bring our members discounts on essential services and products. Big names as Hitachi Capital offering free factoring trials to our members as well as paying their membership subscription moving forward if they factor with them. Big names such as Fuel Card Services offering our
members up to 10p per litre discounts on fuel, FCS Vehicle solutions and Hendy Group offering our members exclusive discounts on new vehicles, Motis looking after our members Ferry Crossings as well as many others, oh and let’s not forget some of the biggest names in telematics wanting to get involved. More on this soon! What happens next now that it’s 2017? Well, that is simple, with new members joining every day, SDCN will only continue to grow, and with low-cost membership fee’s every load bought and sold through the network, it means more profit for our members, with the discounts on offer to our members also means more profit for them. With our aggressive growth plans and further development plans moving forward, I know our members are only going to benefit by being a member of samedaycouriernetwork.com One way we also really helping our members is our flexible payment terms, yes membership is only £100 for the first year but that doesn’t stop us offering monthly, quarterly and bi-annual options to help our members spread the cost. To learn more about this and more reasons why couriers and hauliers regardless of size will benefit from membership with SDCN is also simple, just call us on 01202473666, drop us an e-mail to info@samedaycouriernetwork.com or visit www. samedaycouriernetwork.com and we will be happy to help.
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Tougher Penalties for Drivers Using Mobile Phones! In 2016, whilst riding her bike home from school, a 13-yearold girl was hit and killed by a lorry. The driver was texting his girlfriend at the time. The driver, who then proceeded to delete the texts whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive, admitted the two counts of dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. Consequently, he was convicted of Death by Dangerous Driving and spent 5 years in prison. Not all cases are as serious as this, thank goodness. However, with the new legislation and steeper penalties on using mobile phones whilst driving come into effect, employers really need to be thinking about how this could affect their business, particularly if one or more of their drivers are caught using their mobile phones whilst driving. Drivers caught using handheld mobile phones in Britain are to face "much tougher penalties", with fines and points doubling alongside the high-profile government Think! Campaign. Motorists caught using their mobile phones whilst driving will automatically receive six penalty points and on the spot fines of £200. This figure is double the current three penalty points and on-the-spot fine of £100. For the more experienced drivers there is the also the possibility of going to court if they offend twice, whilst facing fines of up to £1,000 plus at least six-months driving ban. Drivers of buses or good vehicles could face up to a £2,500 fine plus points and a potential court appearance. Mobile phone use rules also apply if you are stationary at traffic lights or are queuing in slow moving traffic or as my dad tells me – any time the engine is switched on! It may also be prudent to note that newly qualified drivers have a ceiling limit of six points within the first two years of gaining their driving licence and as a result if the ceiling limit of six points is exceeded, their licence will be immediately revoked. HOW WOULD THIS AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS!! • What if your driver was banned? What steps could be taken? 1.You need to initially look at alternative roles within your
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organisation (not involving driving) to keep your employee in work If not …… 2.You could dismiss? - When dismissing an employee that is no longer able to carry out their role due to statutory ban this is known as SOSR, Dismissal due to Some Other Substantial Reason. In this case you would need to follow a full formal procedure:a. Investigate b. Invite into and hold a meeting to discuss your findings with the employee giving them the right of accompaniment which can be either a Work Colleague or Trade Union Representative c. Make a decision based on your findings d. Give the employee the right of appeal • Increases in your business’s insurance premiums, can you absorb this cost? • If the story is printed in the newspapers how will this affect you! This is one of the main problems facing companies when a member of staff is convicted of breaking the law. Bringing the company name into disrepute can have huge knock on effects when gaining future clients, decreasing public/client’s perception of the company or being a company that employees wish to work for! It is therefore one of the deciding factors when deciding which level of discipline is appropriate. • Will you have the resources to ensure cover without disruption? • Are your handbooks up to date? Do you have the current policies in place? UNCERTAIN? NEED TO CHECK? NEED ADVICE? Then why not contact Elcons Employment Law Consultants, we are here 7 days a week 24hrs a day, ensuring we provide all our clients with up to date employment law advice when it’s needed. Call Elcons complimentary employer helpline on: Tel: 0800 014 9595 or E: info@elcons.co.uk
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5,000th DAF truck produced in Taiwan DAF Trucks is experiencing impressive growth in Taiwan. The 5,000th truck has rolled off the assembly line less than ten years after it opened in Dadu. With a market share of almost 30% in the 12 ton+ segment, in Taiwan DAF is the undisputed market leader among nonAsian truck brands.
responsible for sales into south-east Asia at DAF Trucks. "The 5.000th Taiwanese DAF truck is a CF 85.410 tractor unit which will be used to transport raw materials for the paper industry."
Every week, DAF Trucks ships components for the popular LF, CF and XF105 series from its factories in Eindhoven and Leyland to Taiwan, where its partner, the Formosa Plastics Group, assembles around four trucks per day. All the vehicles are powered by highly reliable and economical Euro 5 PACCAR engines. Two years ago, the ultramodern assembly line in Dadu was expanded significantly to meet the growing demand for DAF trucks in Taiwan.
The unmatched quality, combined with low fuel consumption is valued highly by the Taiwanese transport operators. "The excellent reliability and low costs per kilometre of the DAF trucks set the standard in the industry", is how Wilfred Wang, President & Director of Formosa Plastics Group, explains DAF’s success in Taiwan. "In addition, a tight network of DAF dealers has developed in a short time on the island, offering top-quality service and parts supply."
"The quality of the DAF trucks assembled in Taiwan is at the same high level as the trucks that come off the production lines in the Netherlands and the UK", says Geert van Genugten, who is
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Conscious choice of DAF DNA Richard Zink, Director Marketing & Sales at DAF Trucks has seen how the Taiwanese truck market has taken
The 5,000th DAF truck built in Taiwan – in the foreground – is delivered to the Asian paper giant Shan-Loong. This is already the 115th DAF truck for the listed company.
DAF to its heart: "We are truly proud of our partnership with the Formosa Plastics Group. Together, we are building fantastic trucks that exceed the customer’s expectations. More and more renowned Taiwanese transport companies are choosing DAF. Just like in the rest of the world, they are consciously opting for our DNA: unprecedented quality, low total cost of ownership, highest uptime and industry-leading comfort for the driver."
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Uber drivers' case and the gig economy: engaging self-employed drivers In the highly publicised decision of Aslam & Farrar v Uber BV & Others, in October last year, an employment tribunal held that Uber taxi drivers are workers - not self-employed - and are therefore entitled to certain employment rights. This is the first significant decision about the status of individuals who provide their services as part of the “gig economy” model.
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You may well be wondering whether the Uber decision affects your business, and what exactly is the "gig economy"? Gig economy People who work in the gig economy have small jobs instead of - or as well as - full time jobs. Instead of a fixed salary, these workers are paid for the 'gigs' they complete, in this instance, a taxi journey. In the UK it's estimated that five million people are employed as independent workers in this network of on-demand platforms, common on apps and websites, which put people in need of a particular service in contact with others who can provide it. The Uber case Uber’s case was that it is simply a technology platform, which puts drivers in touch with passengers and that it is not a provider of taxi services. Uber had complex contractual documentation that underpinned the relationships between it, the self-employed drivers and passengers. The tribunal in this case identified a broad range of factors which did not support Uber’s position, and indicated that Uber exercised significant control over the arrangements for the taxi services. The tribunal decided that the contractual documentation did not correspond with reality and, accordingly, disregarded it. Implications The decision has potential implications for all businesses which seek to offer customers this type of job-by-job service through the engagement of independent contractors. Any arrangements that exist between your business, the individual (or potential worker) and the customer will be closely scrutinised, and contracts will be disregarded if they do not reflect what happens in reality.
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Workers are entitled to a number of specific employment law rights by virtue of their status. In essence, this case brings Uber drivers (and potentially others engaged in a similar way) level with any other 'worker' for any other company; they will be entitled to the national minimum wage of £7.20 an hour for over-25s, holiday and sick pay, and rest periods in respect of their working time. Where individuals are deemed to be workers, employers will need to consider the impact of those employment rights on their business. The workers who signed up to the action may also be able to claim missed holiday pay and back payments for any work which fell below the minimum wage. Recommendations The outcome of this case may affect the relationship between many businesses and their self-employed contractors, so it is advisable to look at your business
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model to ensure that any self-employed staff are precisely that. In the Uber case, the drivers argued that their actions were controlled by Uber, so in effect they were employed by the firm. It is worth noting that this is a first instance decision and Uber has indicated an intention to appeal, insisting its drivers are self-employed. It is also notable that the tribunal made it clear that its decision does not prevent Uber from formulating a different business model which involves engaging the drivers as self-employed contractors. For further help and advice, please get in touch with Charlotte O'Connor, a member of the employment team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors e: charlotte.o'connor@andrewjackson. co.uk t: +44 (0)1482 601292 www.andrewjackson.co.uk @AJLawTalk
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Kia Cee'd SW
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Over the past few years, there has been a string of estates derived from hatchbacks hitting the market – including VW, Ford, Honda, Vauxhall, Seat and Skoda. Kia is the latest manufacturer to give this idea a go, with the Cee'd Sportwagon GT-Line offering up hot hatch styling in the form of an estate car. Exterior: Outside, the Cee'd SW looks much more attractive than other models in its class. The already sporty and athletic lines are complimented by several upgrades on the GT-Line model. Unique front bumpers and large lower grille beef up the front end, adding to the already striking appeal of the car. Other sporty additions include new side sill mouldings, diffuser incorporated in rear bumper along with high-gloss black inserts, dual exhaust pipes and new led lights all round. Interior: The Cee'd SWs dashboard is laid out very well and is driver focused, however, the trim level is basic compared to its rivals with lots of plastic and gloss black and silver detailing. Chrome rings surrounding
the instrument display extend the car's sporty exterior styling, but this isn't the only hint inside towards the GT-Line name as comfortable Recaro front sports seats are fitted. The leather driver's seat and steering wheel are both fully adjustable, allowing you to achieve the perfect driving position There is plenty of room for four adults, although passengers over 6 foot may struggle for legroom in the back. The boot is impressively big at 528-litres, beating out the Ford Focus Estate (476-litres), its closest rival. Performance: Despite its sporty looks, the Cee'd SW's turbocharged diesel engine is underpowered in comparison and not competitive for its class. This isn't a downside though as it makes the ride very comfortable and engine noise minimal leading to a smooth, relaxing and easy drive. Adaptive handling is controlled by Kia's FlexSteer system which allows you to change the weight and responsiveness depending on the driver's needs and road conditions. Kia is well known for fuel efficiency and this is car is no different, it is aimed at value and tax conscious families and business drivers. Economy ranges from 61.4 to 72.4 mpg and the insurance group falls in line with competitors. Where the Cee'd SW really pushes ahead of its
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rivals is its seven-year warranty and competitive service plans, unmatched by any other manufacturer, extending its value for money appeal. Technology: A fully integrated satellite navigation system with 7-inch touch screen featuring TomTom, reversing camera display, DAB radio and phone connectivity. There is also illuminated USB, AUX and two 12V inputs to allow for full integration and charging abilities for long journeys whether they are big family holidays or business trips. Topping this off is an excellent six speaker system providing a nice rounded sound to keep everyone entertained and happy no matter what the occasion is. Kia's Cee'd Sportwagon GT-Line brings the perfect combination of sporty styling, comfort and efficiency. The competition might have more powerful engines or a higher trim level but the Cee'd SW more than makes up for it with plenty of space, striking looks and impressive standard equipment. On top of all these positives, Kia's seven year warranty offers the best servicing of any rival manufacturer, it also most of them on price and running costs too.
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The Isuzu D-Max Blade
D-MAX Blade Brings Style To Isuzu's Workhorse Premium Features Increase Pickup's Appeal
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The Isuzu D-Max Blade sits among a heavily competitive market of premium pickups – competing with Mitsubishi, Ford, Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota and, in the future, Mercedes, Renault and Fiat. While the name is associated with rugged workhorses, the newer rivals are starting to reflect the D-Max's age. Interior: Inside, the D-Max's cabin is spacious and well equipped, with a straightforward layout and many of the features you'd expect. There is a distinctly commercial feel about the interior, as it is trimmed with hard plastics and it would benefit from a more premium material. The seats are firm and not really comfortable for long haul journeys, where you begin to feel stiffness. In addition to the spacious cabin, there are several storage cubbies dotted around the interior and two cup holders for the driver and front passenger. The back is very spacious and makes it perfectly
suited to carrying workmen and their equipment around. Shopping usually ends up getting thrown here too, as it is much more convenient than using the rear loading area. Exterior: Despite the current model's styling being four years old, the D-Max still has quite a modern look to it. The front of the pick-up swoops with a curvy, rugged design that gives it a more sporty look than expected from something in this market. Meanwhile, the rear is pretty much as you expect from any pick-up with the standard folding gates and accompanying body height lights. The D-Max sits higher up than its closest rivals, ground clearance comes in at 235mm versus the 212mm clearance of the Mitsubishi L200. The rear loading area cover is difficult to operate and the instructions don't really help, so it doesn't see much action on the day to day.
Performance: The D-Max is a workhorse and performs as such, with acceleration akin to a van or tractor. That said, it does handle anything you throw at it, from motorway cruising to tight, uphill, rural roads. The handling is really good and feels robust especially when four-wheel drive is engaged. Off road, the D-Max is very capable and holds up to even the most demanding of roads. Fuel efficiency is fairly good for a vehicle of this size, achieving 29mpg, although this is poor compared to the 40+mpg quoted by its rivals. Technology: Unsurprisingly, the D-Max is equipped with all the standard you'd expect to see in a car – from 12v sockets to a Pioneer navigation system. The display is simple but it’s hard to navigate and configuring phone connections or navigation directions is very difficult. Some of the vehicle's features aren't obvious at first site, and you find yourself stumbling on stuff like heated seats when you're looking for something lost down the side of the seat. The D-Max is perfectly suited for its purpose: a workhorse. It's rugged, efficient and has plenty of space for storing tools and equipment, and it's built to last. However, it is maybe too basic for the family and leisure market the premium pickup is aimed at. This, combined with the difficult to grasp features, are what makes the D-Max only suitable for its very basic use of running workers to and from sites.
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Skinner's Brewery
Cornish Brewer Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Isuzu
Family Run Skinner's Brewery Enjoys Impressive Milestone
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ornwall based Skinner's Brewery, have acquired a brand new Isuzu truck to add to their fleet. The company distributes their award winning beer products nationwide and celebrates it’s 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 1997, by Steve Skinner, the firm quickly gained a name for itself in the beer industry while remaining a family run business. There are eight beers in their yearround range, they are available in pubs and restaurants across the UK. Skinner's Brewery boasts hundreds of awards throughout their life, including the Britain's Best Bitter award which they received for Betty Stoggs, their best selling beer. The company's business model is community-based and their brewery is open year round for people to visit and take tours around. Happy with their year old Isuzu, Skinner's decided to acquire another one for the narrow roads around Cornwall. The firm's newly acquired truck features a special narrow dray body, no wider than the cab, which allows them to navigate the tightest of roads with ease. Despite the
narrow body, the Isuzu has a large 6.5-tonne payload capacity that enables them to carry more and reduce fuel use. Skinner's distinctive bright red livery adorns the truck, easily noticeable by passing motorists and providing great visibility for the brand. The working life of the Isuzu will be five years, at which point it will be replaced as part of Skinner's rolling vehicle renewal program. Over the past few years, Skinner's Brewery has grown massively. The company shut down two of their smaller depots as they moved their head office to a 10,000 square feet site. As of 2011, they had 30 employees in the new premises, their small team of Master Brewers works tirelessly to experiment and create Cornwall's finest beers, that pioneer spirit can be tasted in every pint of ale. Skinner's has sold and bought a couple of pubs and currently runs "The Old Ale House" in Truro which serves their own brand beers exclusively. Tel: 01872 271885 www.skinnersbrewery.com
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Alan Davie Transport
Angus Firm Founder Alan Davie, Wins Personality Of The Year Alan Davies Transport Celebrates Ahead Of 40th Anniversary
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amily owned Alan Davie Transport, is one of the longest running transport companies in Angus, Scotland. Over the past few years, they have won multiple awards, including Personality of the Year, which Alan Davie himself won this year. Founded in 1978 by their namesake, Alan Davie Transport is a customer focused pallet network and general haulage company based in Angus, Scotland. The firm specialises in palletised transport, delivering a variety of commodities including animal feeds and medicines, potatoes, jute, paper, underlay, live chickens and styrofoam. They hold special licenses for carrying waste and live animals, making them
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stand out from many of the Scottish transport companies. This is perhaps the secret to their longevity, giving them the ability to carry specialised goods that not many others can. Two branches of the company are maintained by 49 employees, as well as 130 pallet depots being subcontracted for deliveries. These depots allow them to operate nationwide throughout the UK and beyond into European countries. The firm is continually looking into opportunities to expand, but there are no concrete plans in place at the moment. Alan Davie Transport's 44 vehicle fleet, is varied allowing them to use different vehicles for different specialities.
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The company doesn't stick to one manufacturer either, with their fleet including trucks and vans from DAF, Volvo, Iveco, Mercedes, MAN and Ford. All vehicles are internationally compliant and are fitted with TomTom telematics and Dynafleet tracking. Alan Davie Transport has a regular renewal policy in place, ensuring they always have an up-to-date fleet which increases their efficiency. Health and Safety are important and there are several measures in place to make sure everything is done safely, on the road and in their depots. There are health and safety advisors on each site as well ToolBox talks with the staff and regular first aid courses among others.
The company also takes environmental concerns strongly, as they recycle oils and reduce the amount of waste and emissions they produce. Shows and awards are a familiar presence for Alan Davie Transport. The firm regularly attends Truckfest and Ingleston Show Ground and have received multiple awards for their efforts, throughout their almost 40 years of operation. Among the awards they have received is the TPN Depot of the Year for two years running and the Transport News Awards Personality of the Year won by Alan Dave himself, as well several other awards in the past. Over the past year, Alan Davie Transport has expanded their office, employed a number of new staff and increased their fleet size. Looking towards the future they plan on maintaining continuous controlled growth and are looking into new warehouse premises to increase their storage space. This all comes as they approach their 40th anniversary in 2018, showing incredible longevity among a competitive haulage industry. Alan Davie Transport would like to thank the following for their support throughout the years: TPN, Ball & Young, Strathtay Potatoes, Strathmore Potatoes, J & D Wilkie, Lows of Dundee, Superfine Manufacturing, Angus Horticulture, Mackies at Taypack, Greenvale, Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers, Clydesdale Bank Plc and all Employees. Tel: 01382 380680 http://alandavietransport.co.uk/
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Hedley's Humpers
Worldwide Fine Art and Antique Distributor Expands Operations H
edley's Humpers specialises in transporting fine art and antiques worldwide, offering a variety of services. The firm is in the process of expansion as its 45th anniversary quickly approaches in 2018. Steve Hedley founded the company in 1973, to provide swift and secure transport of fine arts and antiques across the world. Since then Hedley's Humpers has expanded into installation and storage, as well as catering to interior design and contemporary furniture requirements. The firm's five branches are spread across London, Paris, New York and the South of France, ensuring maximum potential for catering to the world's biggest territories. Transport teams from all of these branches are experts in the handling and transportation of fragile and valuable items. They also trained to meet high quality installation of gallery exhibitions, contemporary art and interior design projects.
are plans in place to introduce several new Mercedes to the fleet in February as part of the company's ever expanding distribution area. Masternaut Tracking systems are used to ensure maximum efficiency and logistics planning to keep their promise of swift delivery.
Transportation is undertaken through sea and air to worldwide destinations and on road in mainland Europe. Hedley's Humpers fleet consists of 18 rigid trucks and trailers, split between 13 Mercedes and 5 MAN units, every one of them meets either Euro V or Euro VI legislation. There
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Hedley's Humpers Add To Their Fleet Ahead Of 45th Anniversary
The economic climate of recent years has had a big impact on business for the firm. European Road Freight Manager, Kevin Gwynn said, "Everyone is being very cautious on what they are spending their money on and renovating second homes is not on the top of their lists at the moment." This has sadly been the state of affairs for many transport companies, especially with Brexit on the horizon. Speaking on leaving the European Union Kevin said, "We feel this will make life harder for all areas of our business especially with the clients with second homes in Europe." Looking ahead to their 45th anniversary Hedley's Humpers, Kevin said, "We're going to tighten our belts and get on with what we are extremely good at." The firm also plans on expanding its operation into more territories with hopes of opening more offices in worldwide destinations. This will improve their ability to provide world class distribution services to the fine art, interior design and contemporary art sectors. Tel: +44 208 965 8733 www.hedleyshumpers.com
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L & J Pallets & Packaging
Wolverhampton Packaging Firm Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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olverhampton based L & J Pallets & Packaging, buy and sell pallet and packaging solutions for several industry sectorsncluding industrial, agricultural and food. This year they celebrated their 40th anniversary, looking back on all their achievements as they look forward to the big 50. L & J Pallets & Packaging was founded in 1976 by Lee and June Foster. The company had humble beginnings, collecting boxes of recycling from small market growers in and around Worcestershire. From there they have expanded massively and now supply the finest quality new and used pallets, and recycled crates, boxes
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and packaging. The firm offers several sizes and materials or pallets to cater to customers individual requirements. A fleet of seven DAF Tractor units is maintained by L & J Pallets & Packaging, keeping to Euro IV and V legislation. All their vehicles are fitted with satellite trackers and forward facing cameras to ensure efficiency and safety. The firm plans on expanding their fleet in the future as demand increases, although their operation is efficient enough at the moment to not require more vehicles. This is done by employing effective logistics strategies, including, combining deliveries and collection in the same area.
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Going into 2017, L & J Pallets & Packaging plans to continue to expand their fleet as they grow into their new premises. This will mean more DAF Tractor units, staying loyal to their favourite manufacturer which has been reliable and efficient for them for many years. Plans are also in place to get more contracts and increase the number of clients they serve through effective marketing. Tel: 01902715766 www.palletsandpackaging.co.uk
Family Run L & J Pallets & Packaging Reflects On Achievements ''A fleet of seven DAF Tractor units is maintained by L & J Pallets & Packaging, keeping to Euro IV and V legislation.''
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R.S.French
Kent Based Secure Site Accommodation Company Enjoys Big Expansion
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aving gone from strength to strength over the last few years, R.S.French has seen itself grow from a family founded and run business into an established and well respected incorporated company. All the while keeping true to their humble beginnings and customer-led focus. 2016 was a busy year for the company and saw a big investment in the development of their yard, the container hire fleet and their transport division. To aid the expansion of the business a new office complex was erected using the Containex modular buildings of which they are a trading partner here in the UK. The new office complex has provided (for the first time) a dedicated Hire and sales hub, a meeting room, stores, accounts office, director’s offices, reception area and a separate office for the Business Development Manager. The specification at R.S.French saw 16 units configured across 2 floors to meet all of their requirements. The hire and sales team vacated their existing offices, making way for them to be transformed into additional parking for the latest edition to the lorry fleet and a purpose built store room for the transport division. A lot of the developments mentioned above are attributed to the growth of the business and increase in staff numbers required to keep up with customer demand. This also brought with it a requirement for expansion of the container hire fleet and associated vehicles to meet with an ever growing transport department. The latest edition to the lorry fleet comes in the form of a brand new Scania V8 fitted with a Fassi F820RA.2.26 ‘xhe-dynamic’ crane equipped with 6 hydraulic extensions. With the new build going through Central Crane Technicians (CCT) based in Derbyshire the use of Fassi or CCT was never in question. R.S.French have been working alongside CCT for almost 10 years and continue to build on that relationship. In regard to choosing CCT, Matthew French said, “It is great that CCT listens to your requirements and build to them. This provides a ‘onestop-shop’ for custom crane and body installations. Having explored other options and manufacturers R.S.French felt the new Fassi 820 was unchallenged in the 80t/m sector when it came to ‘power-to-weight’ ratio.” When asked about his view on the new build, Oliver from CCT said, “The F820RA, which will lift an impressive 3970kg at a maximum hydraulic outreach of 16.15m. The performance increase achieved is remarkable when you consider the F820RA xhe-dynamic has an increase of +8% tonne metre capacity over the previously purchased F800. The F820RA comes as standard with the new FX900 control system featuring a touch display screen & FSC-SII stability control, allowing the operator even more flexibility when completing lifts. Two front stabilizers were also supplied and integrated into the front bumper, with a Scania NATO tow beam, to offer almost full lifting capacities throughout 360 degrees. Bespoke heavy duty platform bodywork was designed with the help of Matthew French to meet the highest standards required by R S French Ltd. This included a 2400mm long hydraulically extending bar, a galvanised post and ratchet strap edge protection system, air assisted VBG drawbar coupling and full chassis and bodywork painting.” Having taken delivery in November the new lorry only sat still for a matter of hours before being put to work and hasn’t stopped since. With business showing no signs of slowing
down plans have already been put in place for the purchase of the next lorry and already have on order a Fassi 545 to go on a 6 wheeled rigid with the aim of replacing one of the older fleet vehicles. The company's founders, Roy French and his wife Linda, have taken a step back from the company, heading into retirement. As a result, the mantle has been passed onto his sons Matthew and Chris. Matthew heads up the operation from the company’s base in Kent and Chris can be found out and about driving and performing crane operations daily. Roy has a passion for restoring vintage tractors and lorries, he can always be found in and around R.S.French ‘borrowing’ tools and keeping an eye on things. While Linda is a keen dog walker and uses a visit to the yard as a good excuse to go for a walk and drop off some baking to keep the staff happy. 2016 saw R.S.French gain RISQS approval which allows them to operate trackside, becoming a member of the Considerate Construction Scheme and getting re-approval of their FORS Bronze which this year will see them working towards obtaining Silver. With these accreditations now under their belt, it is onwards and upwards for this Kent based company which finds itself constantly striving to stay ahead of the curve and assist its clients wherever, whenever. R.S.French would like to say a special thank you to Anton and Daniel from Containex, who flew over from Austria to assist with the project. The new office block went from flat pack to fully erected, linked and water tight within 4 days. Tel: 01227 752101 www.rsfrench.com
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Simmons Industrial Services
Family Run Croydon Firm Celebrates 25 Years Of Business Simmons Industrial Continues To Grow With Age
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roydon based Simmons Industrial Services celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and has plans to expand over the next few years. Over their life, the company has gone from a simple crane hire company to transporting and installing items plant for the construction industry across Europe. The family-run business was founded in 1992 by Tony Simmons as crane hire company with a small fleet of six mobile cranes and lorry loaders. However, Simmons quickly established themselves as a high-quality plant handling, installation and contract lift service. In addition the company also has an Advisory service in which it
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runs workshops on a variety of Health and Safety related topics to members of the construction industry and also provides Lifting Assurance and Accident/Incident Investigation with regards to incidents involving cranes and other lifting machinery. A big investment in property and in heavy load moving equipment followed this expansion. The company has kept up to date with technology in its purchases but has kept the ethos that it started with and are proud to have expanded its client base whilst retaining most of the original ones. Simmons run a fleet of ten vehicles, varying from Scania trucks, a Kato crane to Ford and Volkswagen vans
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and pickups. On average the fleet is less than a year old and are renewed on a rolling basis every four or five years. The firm plans to invest in more small lorries and trucks over the next year, having signed a major European contract. All the vehicles in the fleet are maintained to Euro 5 & 6 policy, as a result of them working in London and requiring FORS certification. The company is currently certified to FORS Bronze and will attain FORS Silver in the near future. Navman systems are fitted to all their vehicles, acting both as a tracker and satellite navigation for the fleet. Vehicles are also fitted with Brigade Camera Monitoring Systems to ensure the safety of their drivers and other motorists and pedestrians.
Simmons experienced flat turnover for 2 years following the recession in 2008 as did most companies in the construction sector but they have bounced back and are now doing better than ever. Since then, they have traded as usual and even our leaving the EU in the coming years won't bring them down as Ray Simmons explained, "We know our market and we offer a bespoke service so to that end because of the skills we have developed and invested in, in our own work force and the level of service we provide, we're in a pretty good position within our sector." This year, Simmons plans on a major expansion into new markets and upscaling their premises to meet the new demand this will bring. The firm also plans continuing to invest in new technology, in order to maintain the high quality of services they already provide. Simmons would like to give special thanks to the following for their excellent and long-standing relationships with the company: AVKSEG, Powertesting, SPIE, E-Tech Power Management, Bronzeshield Crane Hire, Templeton Cleaning Services. Tel: 020 8688 3553 www.simmons-industrial.co.uk
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Star Autos Ltd
FAMILY BUSINESS GROWS AHEAD OF UPCOMING ANNIVERSARY Bury Based Star Autos Ltd Acquires new Scania
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amily run Star Autos Ltd has been through a few different guises in its’ 21 years of operation, from car breaking to transporting site equipment for the construction industry. The company is always aiming to expand and regularly renews its’ modern fleet. Founded in 1996, Bury-based Star Autos Ltd provided several services including delivery and removal of shipping containers, portable accommodation units and delivery of site equipment. Managing Director, Thomas Mills, started the firm with just one Mercedes truck. This truck was driven by Thomas’ son, Simon Mills, and his keen business insight and eagerness led to a contract being struck with Sheriff Plant Hire, transporting portable offices, containers and site equipment. From there, the company took on a contract with PJP in Radcliffe, moving their plant around which lasted for a few years. The firm now operates nationwide and has ceased all vehicle breaking operations with their last yard being sold seven years ago. To compliment the firms’ main business, they also operate Star Autos Hire in Stoke on Trent. They have worked on several projects with
Manchester Council, including putting up the Christmas decorations in the city centre and providing 15 trailers for the Olympic Parade in 2016. Star Autos also provide transport for many Blue Chip customers, who supply accommodation and welfare units for the building and events industry. Thanks to the business Star Autos are bringing in they have been able to increase their fleet, by acquiring more and more vehicles. Having started with just one Mercedes, the firm now maintains a mixed fleet of 15 Volvo and Scania vehicles. Speaking on why they chose Volvo and Scania over other manufacturers, Thomas said, “They are more robust. There’s more weight capacity on the front axle which allows us to fit larger cranes. The chassis are also more rigid. Basically, they are very well built and more suited to our kind of work.” The company bought their first new truck in 2003, previously they had all been second hand. This is due to changing Euro legislation, which has shortened the life of the trucks they can use. Last March they purchased a new Volvo 6-wheeler and they are currently waiting on a new Scania which will be with them in two weeks.
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A couple of years ago, Thomas semiretired and allowed his sons Simon and John to take on more responsibilities throughout this time. Looking forward, Thomas speaks of plans to fully retire, “I get to retire properly, which I am grateful for. I love my life, I do a lot of activities and I get looked after by the boys. You can’t ask more than that.” He is also very proud of his sons and what they have achieved so far at the company. Thomas said it’s nice to see the legacy and it will be passed down. Both sons have different roles in life, Simon is a chip off the block, he’s like me. John is like his mother but the two in tandem work together.” On top of this, Simon says they are going to constantly modernise their fleet and build their way through the levels of FORS, which will allow them to operate in London more effectively. Star Autos Ltd would also like to thank Jason, their transport manager of 20 years, as well as the admin team and all their drivers for doing a great job, day in, day out. T: 0161 763 5424 www.starautos.co.uk
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Bucks Recycling
Family Run Firm Shows Massive Potential In The First 15 Years
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amily run Buck Recycling provides professional skip hire and waste management services to the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire areas. In their 15 years of operation, they have grown considerably and shown no signs of slowing down. Founded in 2002 by Iain MurraySmith, Bucks Recycling started as a waste management site until Tricia Murray came on board and launched their skip hire services. The firm offers professional skip hire and waste management services to commercial and domestic customers. Over the
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last 15 years, their growth has been exponential and they have gained an exceptional reputation built through customer recommendations. Bucks Recycling does a lot of work with waste brokers and their biggest customer is waste management firm Reconomy. They are particularly proud of this relationship as they have achieved the highly sought after Platinum Supplier title, meaning they meet the highest levels of services and facilities. Additionally, the company has an impressive 65 employees and runs a fleet of 22 lorries. Bucks Recycling's fleet consists of 13 Mercedes, nine DAF and recently
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acquired a Scania. It is made up of a mix of skip lorries and rolling off lorries. In regard to the new Scania, Francesca Murray-Smith, Director, said, "We bought our first Scania in August (2016) which we're actually really pleased with so we may be adding more Scanias to the fleet." All vehicles are maintained at a minimum of Euro V, in line with their environmental policy. The fleet is renewed on a rotating three-year renewal programme, to keep up with the high standard service they provide. Tracking, 360 cameras and cycling awareness are fitted as standard across the fleet. In addition, the skip lorries are now fitted with new autosheeting technology.
Bucks Recycling Grows Through Economic Downturn
Over the past 12 months, Bucks Recycling has invested heavily in infrastructure and consolidation around their site and they've signed a 10-year contract for the site. The roads on and around the site have been resurfaced and made safe and secure to maximise efficiency. The firm also operates an impressive zero landfill policy, none of the waste they collect on the site goes to landfill, which Bucks Recycling are very proud of. Economic downturns usually have a strong impact across all industries, but Bucks Recycling managed to grow through them and barely felt the brunt of the recession in 2008. In
regard to leaving the EU, Francesca said, "We are most concerned about our employees because in our transfer station we employ a lot of Polish and Romanian workers so we're obviously about how that would impact them and therefore our business." Keeping valued employees from Europe is, of course, most company's biggest fears as well as how their business will be affected. This year, Bucks Recycling plans on pushing growth and business so they're hitting the sales front at full force. Additionally, they have started opening their site to other registered waste carriers, which was private until this
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year. This allows anyone, excluding competitors, to use their site to dump waste while they're passing through. All driver have to do is call Bucks Recycling's office and give them their registration number, which is then authorised allowing them to enter the site. Tel: 01296 651678 www.bucksrecycling.co.uk
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JJ Food Service
JJ Food Service Stocks Up on Carrier Transicold XariosTM Units for Fleet Expansion
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ational wholesaler JJ Food Service has expanded its fleet with 20 new 7.5-tonne trucks mounted with insulated bodies and Carrier Transicold XariosTM 600 monotemperature refrigeration units. Carrier Transicold, which operates in the UK as Carrier Transicold (UK) Limited, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The company, which fits Carrier Transicold units across 100 per cent of its fleet of 160 predominantly rigid trucks, describes Carrier Transicold’s refrigeration units as the “reliable workhorse” of its operations, and ideal for the company’s continued expansion into new regions of the UK. “We’re opening a number of new sites this year, including facilities in Dagenham, Leicester and Newcastle,” said Mickey Montague, chief transport officer, JJ Food Service. “Carrier
Transicold will remain our preferred supplier as the fleet grows to match this increased workload, thanks in no small part to our long and productive working relationship with the company. We’ve operated nothing but Carrier for many years now – the company’s systems are the reliable workhorse of our fleet. They’re easy to operate, dependable, and ideally suited to the urban multidrop nature of our work.” The new arrivals will be used intensively, delivering predominantly frozen goods to JJ Food Service’s customers, which include restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, universities and local authorities. The company expects to keep the Isuzu ‘Forward’ N75.190 trucks – which feature Paneltex bodies – in service for up to five years, and will utilise Carrier Transicold’s network service partners for its maintenance requirements. Each network service partner is an independent company
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that provides support to customers operating Carrier Transicold equipment. Capable of maintaining a set point of between -20 and +30 degrees Celsius in vehicles with box volumes from 8-40m3, the Carrier Transicold Xarios range is well suited to JJ Food Service’s intensive operations. The unit’s advanced electronic controller and brushless fans help to ensure high reliability and a long product lifetime, while the system’s ultra-slim evaporators increase available load space, allowing JJ Food Service to maximise each delivery run. Founded in 1988 by restaurateur Mustafa Kiamil at a 3,000 square foot warehouse in Hornsey, JJ Food Service now operates a growing nationwide network of delivery hubs in Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Doncaster, Leeds, Manchester and Sidcup. The firm also operates a number of own-label brands launched to meet changing consumer buying habits. www.jjfoodservice.com
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Courier Exchange and Haulage Exchange members have done it again! For 2016 they broke all previous business activity records. From the most vehicles active in a week (over 20,000) to the total value of work offered by and to members in the year (well over ÂŁ100m), they found more of the work and capacity they needed than ever.
COURIER Exchange
www.courierexchange.co.uk
Come and see how we are helping transport companies get and go that extra mile. See our members say it in their own words at:www.youtube.com/transportexchange To find out more just give us a call on:-
0208-993-7100
HAULAGE Exchange www.haulageexchange.co.uk