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COVER SHOT A Renault Range T is helping deliver grain

4-12 All the latest news from the wonderful world of trucks 13 You have your say in our letters page 14 Secret Truckers gets his teeth into another gritty subject 30 Simpson Says: how van drivers are being mistreated 32 Legal eagle: another true story from solicitor Steven Hinchliffe

to Scottish whisky distillers

features 16-17 Scania workshop: keeping UK trucks on the road 18 CV Show: see who’s exhibiting what at the big event 20-21 Meet Swain’s custom DAF workhorse 22-25 Volvo FH lightweight on test with Ian Norwell 26-28 Running against the wind. When to stop in bad weather 31 Win a camping gas stove in our simple competition 35 Another super model truck to be won by spotting the difference

Image shows optional larger screen.

Everyone talks, one delivers. in driver comfort. The new Actros.

s easy to see ultra-comfortable seats and bed and intelligently positioned nomically controls, everything has been designed for maximum The innovative Multimediasystem Cockpit combines with the mum workingMultimedia comfort.Cockpit. Add in a state-of-the-art entertainment steering wheelenvironment. and its Touch Control Buttons to bring enhanced From the multifunction and you have the perfect For working. en coordinated Resting. Andnew playing your favourite tunes in. comfort to the Actros, enabling drivers to operate a varied range of quirement vehicle functions with the greatest of ease. www.mercedes-benz-trucks.com hort journeys. For more information call 0800 090 090 or visit to a bumper 40-page issue us stowage, mbtrucks.co.uk

Welcome

For more information scan the QR code.

this month, packed with news, views, features and road tests, all aimed at keeping you truckers informed and entertained in your jobs. I love this time of year when the clocks go forward, the

days start getting longer and my thoughts turn to that rusty old barbecue in the garage. Did I remove that last burnt sausage from the grill before I put it away

on regardless – and sadly, for some, that’s the last thing they ever do. Turn to page 26 to read our feature.

Meanwhile van drivers are last autumn? Probably not! being killed too, by being Oh well, no point asking the overworked and underpaid. missus to help clean it up – that’s Read Richard Simpson’s harda man’s job in her eyes. hitting piece on page 30. Meanwhile in this issue, we look But this issue isn’t all doom at some serious subjects – one of which is: how bad does the weather have to get before you pull over and park up until it gets better? Too many truckers plug

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Ian Norwell Lucy Radley Advertising Secret Trucker Advertising Sales: David Johns Telephone: 01388 517906 Editorial 07590 Address:547343 Commercial Mobile: Vehicle Media & Publishing Ltd, Email: sales@cvdriver.com 4th Floor 19 Capesthorne Drive, Eaves Green, Chorley, Editorial Lancashire. PR7 3QQ Telephone: 01257 231521 Editor: Frank Wright Email: matthew@cvdriver.com

Art Editor: Leo Gehlcken Telephone: Advertising 01257 231521 Advertising Sales: David Johns Email: design@cvdriver.com Telephone: 01388 517906 Mobile: 07590 547343 Printing Email: sales@cvdriver.com

MRC Print Consultancy Ltd 33 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Editorial Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Editor: Trevor Gehlcken ST3 1NY Leo Gehlcken Art Editor: Telephone: 01257 231521 Telephone: 07764 951927 Email: design@cvdriver.com

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The makes every MRCpublisher Print Consultancy Ltdeffort to the Road, magazines contents 33ensure Uttoxeter are correct. All material published Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, in CV Driver Magazine Staffordshire ST3 1NY is copyright and unauthorised Tel: 07764 951927reproduction if forbidden. The Editors and publisher of this magazine give no warranties, Note The publisher makes every effortand to ensure theno guarantees or assurances make magazines contents are correct. All material representations regarding any goods or published in CV Driver Magazine is copyright services advertised in thisif edition. and unauthorised reproduction forbidden. CV Magazine is this published The Driver Editors and publisher of magazineunder give warranties, guarantees or assurances and anolicence from Commercial Vehicle make no representations regarding any goods Media & Publishing Ltd. All rights in the or services advertised in this edition. licensed materialisbelong tounder Matthew CV Driver Magazine published a licence from or Commercial VehicleVehicle Media Eisenegger Commercial & Publishing All rights inLtd theand licenced Media and Ltd. Publishing may not material belong to Matthew Eisenegger or be reproduced whether in whole or in Commercial Vehicle Media and Publishing Ltd part, without their priorwhether written consent. and may not be reproduced in whole or inDriver part, without their prior consent. CV Magazine is awritten registered CV Driver Magazine is a registered trademark. trademark.

and gloom – there’s plenty of fun stuff inside too. Flick through and as usual - enjoy!

Matt If you are not going to keep this magazine for future reference please pass it on or recycle it.

If you are not going to keep this magazine for future reference please pass it on or recycle it.

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A d Ba m £ Editorial Address: Commercial se fro cen tion ber i L Vehicle Media & Publishing daLtd, ar o m eB om sit 4th Floor 19 Capesthorne Management Acc on Drive, Eaves Green, Chorley, Publisher: Matthew Eisenegger Lancashire. PR7 3QQ Telephone: 01257 231521 Contributors Email: Richard matthew@cvdriver.com Simpson

XPO LOGISTICS PLAYS ITS PART WITH 43 NEW-GENERATION ACTROS

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new fleet of MercedesBenz trucks is playing a crucial role in the campaign to keep the UK’s road transport sector moving during the COVID-19 pandemic. XPO Logistics’ 43 newgeneration Actros are now delivering automotive parts to dealers representing Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans, as well as to members of the manufacturer’s car retail network. These dealers in turn are servicing commercial vehicles that provide a variety of essential services, among them ambulances and supermarket delivery trucks. Most of the vehicles in the distribution network are Actros 2545 StreamSpace tractor units with 12.8-litre, in-line sixcylinder engines that produce 330 kW (450 hp). The line-up also includes 17 rigid 18-tonne 1824 models powered by 175 kW (238 hp) 7.7-litre ‘straight-sixes’,

with ClassicSpace cabs and curtainside bodies by Lawrence David. Mercedes-Benz Trucks and its franchised dealers are doing everything possible to support operators through the pandemic. Working in partnership, the XPO team and Mercedes-Benz European Logistics Centre (ELC) colleagues are providing fast and efficient distribution of more than 750,000 parts numbers. While maintaining distancing to ensure personal safety, the ELC team are demonstrating their commitment daily by maintaining impressive ‘first pick’ service rates that comfortably exceed 90%, even during the coronavirus outbreak. XPO Logistics commenced work at the ELC on January 1, after

signing a five-year partnership agreement with Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics. XPO is managing UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transport network and runs more than 40 routes daily, from the ELC in Milton Keynes, and from its own overnight-delivery depots in Motherwell, Leigh, Wakefield, Gloucester and Taunton. Supplied by East Anglia dealer Orwell Truck & Van, the Actros are being inspected and maintained under Mercedes-Benz Complete Service Contracts at the most conveniently located official workshops. The tractors are the subject of a MercedesBenz Finance operating lease under which each is scheduled to cover 155,000 km per year. XPO has purchased the rigids.

COMPETITION WINNER

The winner of our competition in the May issue of CV Driver for a super sanitiser kit from Ecofleet Cleaning Solutions is Peter Jeavons. Your prize is on Its way. June 2020 CVDriver 3

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COVER SHOT A Renault Range T is helping deliver grain

4-12 All the latest news from the wonderful world of trucks 13 You have your say in our letters page 14 Secret Truckers gets his teeth into another gritty subject 30 Simpson Says: how van drivers are being mistreated 32 Legal eagle: another true story from solicitor Steven Hinchliffe

to Scottish whisky distillers

features 16-17 Scania workshop: keeping UK trucks on the road 18 CV Show: see who’s exhibiting what at the big event 20-21 Meet Swain’s custom DAF workhorse 22-25 Volvo FH lightweight on test with Ian Norwell 26-28 Running against the wind. When to stop in bad weather 31 Win a camping gas stove in our simple competition 35 Another super model truck to be won by spotting the difference

Image shows optional larger screen.

Everyone talks, one delivers. in driver comfort. The new Actros.

s easy to see ultra-comfortable seats and bed and intelligently positioned nomically controls, everything has been designed for maximum The innovative Multimediasystem Cockpit combines with the mum workingMultimedia comfort.Cockpit. Add in a state-of-the-art entertainment steering wheelenvironment. and its Touch Control Buttons to bring enhanced From the multifunction and you have the perfect For working. en coordinated Resting. Andnew playing your favourite tunes in. comfort to the Actros, enabling drivers to operate a varied range of quirement vehicle functions with the greatest of ease. www.mercedes-benz-trucks.com hort journeys. For more information call 0800 090 090 or visit to a bumper 40-page issue us stowage, mbtrucks.co.uk

Welcome

For more information scan the QR code.

this month, packed with news, views, features and road tests, all aimed at keeping you truckers informed and entertained in your jobs. I love this time of year when the clocks go forward, the

days start getting longer and my thoughts turn to that rusty old barbecue in the garage. Did I remove that last burnt sausage from the grill before I put it away

on regardless – and sadly, for some, that’s the last thing they ever do. Turn to page 26 to read our feature.

Meanwhile van drivers are last autumn? Probably not! being killed too, by being Oh well, no point asking the overworked and underpaid. missus to help clean it up – that’s Read Richard Simpson’s harda man’s job in her eyes. hitting piece on page 30. Meanwhile in this issue, we look But this issue isn’t all doom at some serious subjects – one of which is: how bad does the weather have to get before you pull over and park up until it gets better? Too many truckers plug

LSO

r

Ian Norwell Lucy Radley Advertising Secret Trucker Advertising Sales: David Johns Telephone: 01388 517906 Editorial 07590 Address:547343 Commercial Mobile: Vehicle Media & Publishing Ltd, Email: sales@cvdriver.com 4th Floor 19 Capesthorne Drive, Eaves Green, Chorley, Editorial Lancashire. PR7 3QQ Telephone: 01257 231521 Editor: Frank Wright Email: matthew@cvdriver.com

Art Editor: Leo Gehlcken Telephone: Advertising 01257 231521 Advertising Sales: David Johns Email: design@cvdriver.com Telephone: 01388 517906 Mobile: 07590 547343 Printing Email: sales@cvdriver.com

MRC Print Consultancy Ltd 33 Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Editorial Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Editor: Trevor Gehlcken ST3 1NY Leo Gehlcken Art Editor: Telephone: 01257 231521 Telephone: 07764 951927 Email: design@cvdriver.com

Note Printing

The makes every MRCpublisher Print Consultancy Ltdeffort to the Road, magazines contents 33ensure Uttoxeter are correct. All material published Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, in CV Driver Magazine Staffordshire ST3 1NY is copyright and unauthorised Tel: 07764 951927reproduction if forbidden. The Editors and publisher of this magazine give no warranties, Note The publisher makes every effortand to ensure theno guarantees or assurances make magazines contents are correct. All material representations regarding any goods or published in CV Driver Magazine is copyright services advertised in thisif edition. and unauthorised reproduction forbidden. CV Magazine is this published The Driver Editors and publisher of magazineunder give warranties, guarantees or assurances and anolicence from Commercial Vehicle make no representations regarding any goods Media & Publishing Ltd. All rights in the or services advertised in this edition. licensed materialisbelong tounder Matthew CV Driver Magazine published a licence from or Commercial VehicleVehicle Media Eisenegger Commercial & Publishing All rights inLtd theand licenced Media and Ltd. Publishing may not material belong to Matthew Eisenegger or be reproduced whether in whole or in Commercial Vehicle Media and Publishing Ltd part, without their priorwhether written consent. and may not be reproduced in whole or inDriver part, without their prior consent. CV Magazine is awritten registered CV Driver Magazine is a registered trademark. trademark.

and gloom – there’s plenty of fun stuff inside too. Flick through and as usual - enjoy!

Matt If you are not going to keep this magazine for future reference please pass it on or recycle it.

If you are not going to keep this magazine for future reference please pass it on or recycle it.

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A d Ba m £ Editorial Address: Commercial se fro cen tion ber i L Vehicle Media & Publishing daLtd, ar o m eB om sit 4th Floor 19 Capesthorne Management Acc on Drive, Eaves Green, Chorley, Publisher: Matthew Eisenegger Lancashire. PR7 3QQ Telephone: 01257 231521 Contributors Email: Richard matthew@cvdriver.com Simpson

XPO LOGISTICS PLAYS ITS PART WITH 43 NEW-GENERATION ACTROS

A

new fleet of MercedesBenz trucks is playing a crucial role in the campaign to keep the UK’s road transport sector moving during the COVID-19 pandemic. XPO Logistics’ 43 newgeneration Actros are now delivering automotive parts to dealers representing Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans, as well as to members of the manufacturer’s car retail network. These dealers in turn are servicing commercial vehicles that provide a variety of essential services, among them ambulances and supermarket delivery trucks. Most of the vehicles in the distribution network are Actros 2545 StreamSpace tractor units with 12.8-litre, in-line sixcylinder engines that produce 330 kW (450 hp). The line-up also includes 17 rigid 18-tonne 1824 models powered by 175 kW (238 hp) 7.7-litre ‘straight-sixes’,

with ClassicSpace cabs and curtainside bodies by Lawrence David. Mercedes-Benz Trucks and its franchised dealers are doing everything possible to support operators through the pandemic. Working in partnership, the XPO team and Mercedes-Benz European Logistics Centre (ELC) colleagues are providing fast and efficient distribution of more than 750,000 parts numbers. While maintaining distancing to ensure personal safety, the ELC team are demonstrating their commitment daily by maintaining impressive ‘first pick’ service rates that comfortably exceed 90%, even during the coronavirus outbreak. XPO Logistics commenced work at the ELC on January 1, after

signing a five-year partnership agreement with Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics. XPO is managing UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transport network and runs more than 40 routes daily, from the ELC in Milton Keynes, and from its own overnight-delivery depots in Motherwell, Leigh, Wakefield, Gloucester and Taunton. Supplied by East Anglia dealer Orwell Truck & Van, the Actros are being inspected and maintained under Mercedes-Benz Complete Service Contracts at the most conveniently located official workshops. The tractors are the subject of a MercedesBenz Finance operating lease under which each is scheduled to cover 155,000 km per year. XPO has purchased the rigids.

COMPETITION WINNER

The winner of our competition in the May issue of CV Driver for a super sanitiser kit from Ecofleet Cleaning Solutions is Peter Jeavons. Your prize is on Its way. June 2020 CVDriver 3

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GOTHENBURG IN FULL FLOW AS EUROPEAN PORTS FALTER

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orts throughout Europe have been hit hard by the current Covid-19 pandemic. This can be seen clearly in the recently published volume statistics from Europe’s largest ports. They are also feeling the knock-on effect of cancelled calls – in many cases up to 30 per cent. In contrast, the Port of Gothenburg has increased its container volume, there have been no cancelled calls, and none are planned. Figures published by the port authorities reveal that container volumes at the 10 largest ports in Europe fell by an average of five per cent during the first quarter compared with last year. In contrast, container volumes at the Port of Gothenburg increased by eight per cent during the same period. “The European trend is striking although at the same time

we are particularly proud that thanks to our consistently high level of customer service and a flexible and developed product offering we have emerged unscathed,” said Dennis Olesen, chief executive of the container terminal operator APM Terminals Gothenburg. According to Elvir Dzanic, Port of Gothenburg chief executive,

the open approach adopted by Sweden to the world, and the fact that Swedish industry has continued to export during the Covid-19 pandemic, are further factors that make the Port of Gothenburg the exception in the European port statistics table. “We offer a wide range of services, a highly efficient rail infrastructure, and the capacity

to remain sustainable even more testing times. Freight flows from all over the country are being concentrated increasingly on Gothenburg as companies reassess their logistics concepts. Large numbers of calls by ocean-going vessels were cancelled at European ports during the first quarter, disrupting freight flows. In Gothenburg, no direct calls have been cancelled – services to and from Asia using the world’s largest vessels have continued, week in, week out. “Weekly services between Gothenburg and Asia have proved to be the most important lifeline for Swedish imports and exports. Ensuring traffic continues without disruption is vital. And we also see more goods able to become rail born and move through Gothenburg, which is reassuring as it brings

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GOTHENBURG IN FULL FLOW AS EUROPEAN PORTS FALTER

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orts throughout Europe have been hit hard by the current Covid-19 pandemic. This can be seen clearly in the recently published volume statistics from Europe’s largest ports. They are also feeling the knock-on effect of cancelled calls – in many cases up to 30 per cent. In contrast, the Port of Gothenburg has increased its container volume, there have been no cancelled calls, and none are planned. Figures published by the port authorities reveal that container volumes at the 10 largest ports in Europe fell by an average of five per cent during the first quarter compared with last year. In contrast, container volumes at the Port of Gothenburg increased by eight per cent during the same period. “The European trend is striking although at the same time

we are particularly proud that thanks to our consistently high level of customer service and a flexible and developed product offering we have emerged unscathed,” said Dennis Olesen, chief executive of the container terminal operator APM Terminals Gothenburg. According to Elvir Dzanic, Port of Gothenburg chief executive,

the open approach adopted by Sweden to the world, and the fact that Swedish industry has continued to export during the Covid-19 pandemic, are further factors that make the Port of Gothenburg the exception in the European port statistics table. “We offer a wide range of services, a highly efficient rail infrastructure, and the capacity

to remain sustainable even more testing times. Freight flows from all over the country are being concentrated increasingly on Gothenburg as companies reassess their logistics concepts. Large numbers of calls by ocean-going vessels were cancelled at European ports during the first quarter, disrupting freight flows. In Gothenburg, no direct calls have been cancelled – services to and from Asia using the world’s largest vessels have continued, week in, week out. “Weekly services between Gothenburg and Asia have proved to be the most important lifeline for Swedish imports and exports. Ensuring traffic continues without disruption is vital. And we also see more goods able to become rail born and move through Gothenburg, which is reassuring as it brings

THANK YOU

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FOR DELIVERING ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO OUR SUPERMARKETS

ROADKING TRUCKSTOPS WHEEL TRIMS www.wheeltrimsuk.com

TRUCK WASH 24h FUEL STATION

FOR A SMART LOOKING TRUCK

YOU NEED WHEEL TRIMS...

WE HAVE A SUPERB RANGE IN STOCK GIVE US A CALL OR VISIT OUR ONLINE SHOP

200+ SECURE HGV PARKING SPACES LORRY PARK WiFi MODERN BOILER FED SHOWERS FREE CAFE WiFi PEAK 24 HOUR OPENING COIN-OP LAUNDERETTE ATM FRIENDLY SERVICE HOME COOKED FOOD ROOMS AMUSEMENTS LICENSED BAR SNAP & FUEL CARD PAYMENTS

Example: 22.5” Deluxe trims

On behalf of the British Nation, we would like to thank all truck drivers and hauliers for continuing to deliver essential goods the length and breadth of the UK.

PAR-677 PAR-679 O-Trim Premia Stainless Steel Rear Liners

PAR-773 9” PAR-774 8.25”

Stainless Steel Nut Caps

#TransportTogether

Range of sizes for steel and alloy wheels

#KeepOnTrucking #ThumbsUpForTheTrucker

CANNOCK (HOLLIES) M6 - J12 HOLYHEAD (NEAR PORT) A55 - J2 www.rktruckstops.co.uk

Karen Stalker Managing Director Stalkers Transport Distributing goods to UK Supermarkets

Call us on 01728 745 700 www.parmagroup.co.uk

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Calor plugs in with its first FUSO eCanter

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alor is one of the UK’s best-known gas suppliers but the ground-breaking FUSO eCanter now delivering its bottled butane and propane to customers in central London relies on battery power. As well as producing zero exhaust emissions, the fully electric 7.5-tonner is exceptionally quiet, smooth to drive, and highly cost-effective to run. The truck is based at Calor’s depot in Wandsworth, southwest London, and spends much of its time working inside the city’s Ultra Low Emission

Zone (ULEZ). The company’s National Vehicle Engineering Manager Alan Harrison said: “At Calor we like to move quickly to adopt any new technology that can help our business. The FUSO eCanter is a perfect example – it reduces the impact of our operations on the environment, while also making sound financial sense.”

The FUSO light truck range is sold and supported by Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Great Britain. The eCanter is the world’s first fully electric light-duty truck to enter series production and represents a major advance in the battle to improve air quality in towns and cities. The vehicle has a body and

payload allowance of up to 4.5 tonnes and offers cost savings worth as much as 1,000 Euro for every 10,000 kilometres covered, compared to a dieselengined truck. Its electric drivetrain with permanentmagnet motor employs six 420 V and 13.8 kWh lithium-ion batteries, and delivers 129 kW (180 hp) via a single-gear

EASEY DOES IT WITH VOLVO FOR TRANSPORT FIRM Brian Easey Transport has added a fourth Volvo to its fleet, taking delivery of a new FH Lite with I-Save. The most fuel-efficient 44-tonne tractor unit in Volvo’s truck range, the FH with I-Save combines the D13TC Euro-6 Step D engine with turbo-compounding and updated fuel-efficiency features. The engine produces up to 6 CVDriver June 2020

300 Nm of extra torque, which means less acceleration and fuel is required in steady motorway traffic – a perfect fit for the Cambridgeshire-based hauliers’ long distance tanker operation. The new 500 hp 6x2 tractor unit is also equipped with a factory-fitted Lite pusher axle, helping to maximise payload potential.

You swallow around 8 spiders each year in your sleep. Or, you can operate a Scania from just £199 a week.* On a 24-month operating lease, including 12-month driveline warranty, 12-month service contract and 24-month FMS monitor.**

ONLY ONE IS TRUE. YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHICH. You’ll be pleased to hear that, since spiders are sensitive to both vibrations and heat they avoid our sleeping bodies wherever possible. You’ll also be pleased to hear that the Unbelievable Scania Used Event really does have truly unbelievable offers across the entire range.

THE UNBELIEVABLE scania USED EVENT 0845 0343034 usedtruck.uk@scania.com scania-used.co.uk/unbelievable

*INCORPORATED BUSINESS USERS ONLY. Scania Financial Services offer. Selected G 450 Tractor Units only, while stocks last. Weekly terms for illustration only: £862.33 monthly equivalent based on standard Operating Lease; 130,000 km annual mileage; initial monthly rental of £862.33 + VAT, then 23 monthly rentals of £862.33 + VAT on a spread rental profile. Standard arrangement fee of £175 + VAT. Excludes Road Fund Licence, repairs, maintenance and tyres. Service calculations based on 6 weekly inspections, excess mileage charges apply. Calculations based on interest rates and prices at the date of publication and subject to change. Offer subject to status, expires 31/07/20. **Terms & Conditions apply see scania-used.co.uk/unbelievable

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Calor plugs in with its first FUSO eCanter

C

alor is one of the UK’s best-known gas suppliers but the ground-breaking FUSO eCanter now delivering its bottled butane and propane to customers in central London relies on battery power. As well as producing zero exhaust emissions, the fully electric 7.5-tonner is exceptionally quiet, smooth to drive, and highly cost-effective to run. The truck is based at Calor’s depot in Wandsworth, southwest London, and spends much of its time working inside the city’s Ultra Low Emission

Zone (ULEZ). The company’s National Vehicle Engineering Manager Alan Harrison said: “At Calor we like to move quickly to adopt any new technology that can help our business. The FUSO eCanter is a perfect example – it reduces the impact of our operations on the environment, while also making sound financial sense.”

The FUSO light truck range is sold and supported by Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Great Britain. The eCanter is the world’s first fully electric light-duty truck to enter series production and represents a major advance in the battle to improve air quality in towns and cities. The vehicle has a body and

payload allowance of up to 4.5 tonnes and offers cost savings worth as much as 1,000 Euro for every 10,000 kilometres covered, compared to a dieselengined truck. Its electric drivetrain with permanentmagnet motor employs six 420 V and 13.8 kWh lithium-ion batteries, and delivers 129 kW (180 hp) via a single-gear

EASEY DOES IT WITH VOLVO FOR TRANSPORT FIRM Brian Easey Transport has added a fourth Volvo to its fleet, taking delivery of a new FH Lite with I-Save. The most fuel-efficient 44-tonne tractor unit in Volvo’s truck range, the FH with I-Save combines the D13TC Euro-6 Step D engine with turbo-compounding and updated fuel-efficiency features. The engine produces up to 6 CVDriver June 2020

300 Nm of extra torque, which means less acceleration and fuel is required in steady motorway traffic – a perfect fit for the Cambridgeshire-based hauliers’ long distance tanker operation. The new 500 hp 6x2 tractor unit is also equipped with a factory-fitted Lite pusher axle, helping to maximise payload potential.

You swallow around 8 spiders each year in your sleep. Or, you can operate a Scania from just £199 a week.* On a 24-month operating lease, including 12-month driveline warranty, 12-month service contract and 24-month FMS monitor.**

ONLY ONE IS TRUE. YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHICH. You’ll be pleased to hear that, since spiders are sensitive to both vibrations and heat they avoid our sleeping bodies wherever possible. You’ll also be pleased to hear that the Unbelievable Scania Used Event really does have truly unbelievable offers across the entire range.

THE UNBELIEVABLE scania USED EVENT 0845 0343034 usedtruck.uk@scania.com scania-used.co.uk/unbelievable

*INCORPORATED BUSINESS USERS ONLY. Scania Financial Services offer. Selected G 450 Tractor Units only, while stocks last. Weekly terms for illustration only: £862.33 monthly equivalent based on standard Operating Lease; 130,000 km annual mileage; initial monthly rental of £862.33 + VAT, then 23 monthly rentals of £862.33 + VAT on a spread rental profile. Standard arrangement fee of £175 + VAT. Excludes Road Fund Licence, repairs, maintenance and tyres. Service calculations based on 6 weekly inspections, excess mileage charges apply. Calculations based on interest rates and prices at the date of publication and subject to change. Offer subject to status, expires 31/07/20. **Terms & Conditions apply see scania-used.co.uk/unbelievable

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TRANSPORT GROUPS LAUNCH COVID-19 GUIDE

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he Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), have launched the Good Practice Guide for Covid-19. The guide share practical advice from their member organisations on how transport operators and logistics businesses can restart their operations safely, effectively and quickly as the nation emerges from lockdown. David Wells, chief executive of the FTA, said: “As logistics businesses seek to restart their operations, protecting their workforce from contracting Covid-19 is their priority. “Using practical examples shared by the members of FTA and CILT, the Good Practice Guide for Covid-19 is a vital tool for transport operators and other businesses wanting to deliver safe environments for

their staff and visitors to their facilities.” David explained that the combined membership of its two organisations have a “wealth of knowledge and insight” spanning several different sectors. “Their experiences will help other businesses understand how best to implement safe practices during this unprecedented time and get their operations up and running as soon and as safely as possible,” he said. Designed to be used in conjunction with the official UK Government guidance on Safer Workplaces, the document covers key considerations including risk assessments; social distancing in the workplace; cleaning of the workplace; and PPE and face coverings. Kevin Richardson, chief executive at the CILT, said: “The preparation of the Good

Practice Guide for Covid-19 is an excellent example of the profession coming together to share information and generate practical guidance for the logistics sector. “In conjunction with official UK Government guidance on Safer Workplaces, CILT, the FTA and members from both organisations have produced a document that will be of value to all of those operating in the sector to assist in the recovery and restart of activities that are essential.” To view the document, Good Practice Guide for Covid-19, visit www.fta.co.uk/ coronavirus/covid-19-working-goodpractice-guide-for-logistics. l The Government’s guidance on Safer Workplaces can be viewed online here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/workingsafely-during-coronavirus-COVID-19

DAF DOES THE HEAVY LIFTING FOR RECOVERY FIRM Wirral-based recovery and automotive logistics specialist Recovery North West has taken delivery of six new DAF vehicles as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. Covering the full spectrum of breakdown recovery from passenger cars through to heavy duty trucks and buses, the arrival of the six new DAFs is expected to raise the levels of performance, efficiency and responsiveness to even great heights; attributes the business has become famous for throughout its 40-year history serving the region. Four brand new DAF XFs with Super Space Cabs are at the vanguard of the fleet with threeoff XF 530 FT 4x2 tractor units for specialist transport along and one-off XF 530 FAS 6x2 rigid (dual-mounted trailing axle) wrecker with a remote-operated twin 30,000lb hydraulic winch, 30-tonne K boom and a 32-tonne rear bogie to make light work of the heaviest loads. All six were supplied through DAF franchise dealer, North West Trucks located in Huyton, Merseyside. 8 CVDriver June 2020

Supplementing the XFs are a pair of LF rigids at 12- and 16-tonnes GVW, both on rearair. Given the LFs renowned versatility, the 12-tonne LF has been taken as a dedicated and secure covered transporter, while the second LF 16-tonner has been equipped as a full-service roadside recovery vehicle with an SLA tilt-and-slide rear flatbed twin deck with spectacle lift and five-tonne winch. Stephen Hall, managing

director, Recovery North West, said: “Overall, we run a mixed fleet, but when it came time to replace a portion of our vehicles, it was a simple decision to go with the six DAFs as opposed to changing like-for-like. The cost, performance and well-known reliability were deciding factors, while all our drivers – including myself – rate DAFs interiors as the best in terms of comfort no matter the journey. While the product speaks for itself, we have

a great relationship with the team at North West Trucks who guided us through the sales process and will ensure our vehicles are always in peak operating condition through their excellent aftersales and service teams.” Established for over 40 years, Recovery North West has grown year-on-year from a modest recovery agent to one of the largest breakdown and vehicle recovery companies in the region. June 2020 CVDriver 9

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he Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), have launched the Good Practice Guide for Covid-19. The guide share practical advice from their member organisations on how transport operators and logistics businesses can restart their operations safely, effectively and quickly as the nation emerges from lockdown. David Wells, chief executive of the FTA, said: “As logistics businesses seek to restart their operations, protecting their workforce from contracting Covid-19 is their priority. “Using practical examples shared by the members of FTA and CILT, the Good Practice Guide for Covid-19 is a vital tool for transport operators and other businesses wanting to deliver safe environments for

their staff and visitors to their facilities.” David explained that the combined membership of its two organisations have a “wealth of knowledge and insight” spanning several different sectors. “Their experiences will help other businesses understand how best to implement safe practices during this unprecedented time and get their operations up and running as soon and as safely as possible,” he said. Designed to be used in conjunction with the official UK Government guidance on Safer Workplaces, the document covers key considerations including risk assessments; social distancing in the workplace; cleaning of the workplace; and PPE and face coverings. Kevin Richardson, chief executive at the CILT, said: “The preparation of the Good

Practice Guide for Covid-19 is an excellent example of the profession coming together to share information and generate practical guidance for the logistics sector. “In conjunction with official UK Government guidance on Safer Workplaces, CILT, the FTA and members from both organisations have produced a document that will be of value to all of those operating in the sector to assist in the recovery and restart of activities that are essential.” To view the document, Good Practice Guide for Covid-19, visit www.fta.co.uk/ coronavirus/covid-19-working-goodpractice-guide-for-logistics. l The Government’s guidance on Safer Workplaces can be viewed online here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/workingsafely-during-coronavirus-COVID-19

DAF DOES THE HEAVY LIFTING FOR RECOVERY FIRM Wirral-based recovery and automotive logistics specialist Recovery North West has taken delivery of six new DAF vehicles as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. Covering the full spectrum of breakdown recovery from passenger cars through to heavy duty trucks and buses, the arrival of the six new DAFs is expected to raise the levels of performance, efficiency and responsiveness to even great heights; attributes the business has become famous for throughout its 40-year history serving the region. Four brand new DAF XFs with Super Space Cabs are at the vanguard of the fleet with threeoff XF 530 FT 4x2 tractor units for specialist transport along and one-off XF 530 FAS 6x2 rigid (dual-mounted trailing axle) wrecker with a remote-operated twin 30,000lb hydraulic winch, 30-tonne K boom and a 32-tonne rear bogie to make light work of the heaviest loads. All six were supplied through DAF franchise dealer, North West Trucks located in Huyton, Merseyside. 8 CVDriver June 2020

Supplementing the XFs are a pair of LF rigids at 12- and 16-tonnes GVW, both on rearair. Given the LFs renowned versatility, the 12-tonne LF has been taken as a dedicated and secure covered transporter, while the second LF 16-tonner has been equipped as a full-service roadside recovery vehicle with an SLA tilt-and-slide rear flatbed twin deck with spectacle lift and five-tonne winch. Stephen Hall, managing

director, Recovery North West, said: “Overall, we run a mixed fleet, but when it came time to replace a portion of our vehicles, it was a simple decision to go with the six DAFs as opposed to changing like-for-like. The cost, performance and well-known reliability were deciding factors, while all our drivers – including myself – rate DAFs interiors as the best in terms of comfort no matter the journey. While the product speaks for itself, we have

a great relationship with the team at North West Trucks who guided us through the sales process and will ensure our vehicles are always in peak operating condition through their excellent aftersales and service teams.” Established for over 40 years, Recovery North West has grown year-on-year from a modest recovery agent to one of the largest breakdown and vehicle recovery companies in the region. June 2020 CVDriver 9

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aste-to-product company Renewi recently received delivery of the first vehicles in a series of 200 DAF trucks for use in the Benelux region. As an international waste recycler, Renewi aims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations even further by upgrading its fleet. In addition to the low Total Cost of Ownership, innovative new technologies and their long-standing partnership, Renewi opted for DAF because of the flexibility of the chassis configurations. DAF also supplied Renewi with 250 trucks eighteen months ago. The 200 newly ordered DAF CF trucks will be delivered to the Dutch and Belgian branches of Renewi. The order includes 193 rigid trucks fitted with various superstructures. The majority of the chassis are equipped with

a rear loader and compactor system, but the order also includes rigid trucks fitted with a skip loader or hook-lift system or a crane directly behind the cabin for emptying underground containers. The latter truck is equipped with the new 10-ton front axle, which offers extra loading capacity. Completing the order is a series of 7 CF tractors. These will operate in the Benelux with tipper trailers and walking floor trailers for the transport of waste. Long-standing partnership Renewi and DAF have been depending on each other’s expertise for many years already. While DAF relies on the services of Renewi for the sustainable sorting of its waste materials, the 2,400-strong fleet at the wasteto-product firm consists primarily of trucks made by DAF.

1

Chester Motorway Service Area

2

Stafford South

3

M27 Rownhams Services Southbound

4

Strensham Services

5

Tibshelf

6

Taunton Deane Services Northbound

7

Taunton Deane Services Southbound

- M56 J14, Elton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4QZ*

- M6 S.bound, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0EU*

- Between J3 & J4, Southampton, SO16 8AP*

- M5 N.bound, Hill Croome, Worcestershire, WR8 0BZ*

- M1 N.bound between J28 & J29, Derbyshire, DE55 5TZ*

- M5 between J25 & J26, Taunton, TA3 7PF

- M5 between J25 & J26, Taunton, TA3 7PF

* Site is located in the truckpark area

£18.50

£19.50

£18.50

£19.50

£19.50

£19.50

£28.50

Alloys

Minibus

Van

Luton

Rigid Flat <17 Tonne

Rigid Box <17 Tonne

Tipper

£28.50

£19.50

£23.50

£22.50

£25.50

Rigid Tanker

Unit only

Coach/Large Rigid

Unit with Flat/Skelley

Unit with Trailer

£29.50

£23.50

£25.50

£25.50

Artic Tanker

Trailer only

Car Transporter

Artic Draw-bar

STAY SAFE WITH JENNYCHEM

Jennychem has adjusted to the outbreak and is now manufacturing a wide range of anti bacterial and anti-viral products as well as its normal range of products. Jennychem has introduced a wide range of products but one of the most popular among the transport industry being our Covid-19 Response Kit. Each kit contains: 1 x Box 100 Latex Gloves 1 x 500ml Anti-bac Cleaner Trigger Spray 2 x Microfibre Cloths 1 x 250ml Hand Sanitising Gel 1 x pack 25 Surgical Face Masks This is the perfect kit to keep your drivers safe and protected while on the road. Kits are available at www.jennychem.com or call 01634 245 666

Prices from 1st January 2017 / Please phone Gary Taylor on 07970 842 423 to discuss special deals on large fleets

No cash, no receipts, just a vehicle registration number.

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Waste recycler orders 200 DAFs

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aste-to-product company Renewi recently received delivery of the first vehicles in a series of 200 DAF trucks for use in the Benelux region. As an international waste recycler, Renewi aims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations even further by upgrading its fleet. In addition to the low Total Cost of Ownership, innovative new technologies and their long-standing partnership, Renewi opted for DAF because of the flexibility of the chassis configurations. DAF also supplied Renewi with 250 trucks eighteen months ago. The 200 newly ordered DAF CF trucks will be delivered to the Dutch and Belgian branches of Renewi. The order includes 193 rigid trucks fitted with various superstructures. The majority of the chassis are equipped with

a rear loader and compactor system, but the order also includes rigid trucks fitted with a skip loader or hook-lift system or a crane directly behind the cabin for emptying underground containers. The latter truck is equipped with the new 10-ton front axle, which offers extra loading capacity. Completing the order is a series of 7 CF tractors. These will operate in the Benelux with tipper trailers and walking floor trailers for the transport of waste. Long-standing partnership Renewi and DAF have been depending on each other’s expertise for many years already. While DAF relies on the services of Renewi for the sustainable sorting of its waste materials, the 2,400-strong fleet at the wasteto-product firm consists primarily of trucks made by DAF.

1

Chester Motorway Service Area

2

Stafford South

3

M27 Rownhams Services Southbound

4

Strensham Services

5

Tibshelf

6

Taunton Deane Services Northbound

7

Taunton Deane Services Southbound

- M56 J14, Elton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4QZ*

- M6 S.bound, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0EU*

- Between J3 & J4, Southampton, SO16 8AP*

- M5 N.bound, Hill Croome, Worcestershire, WR8 0BZ*

- M1 N.bound between J28 & J29, Derbyshire, DE55 5TZ*

- M5 between J25 & J26, Taunton, TA3 7PF

- M5 between J25 & J26, Taunton, TA3 7PF

* Site is located in the truckpark area

£18.50

£19.50

£18.50

£19.50

£19.50

£19.50

£28.50

Alloys

Minibus

Van

Luton

Rigid Flat <17 Tonne

Rigid Box <17 Tonne

Tipper

£28.50

£19.50

£23.50

£22.50

£25.50

Rigid Tanker

Unit only

Coach/Large Rigid

Unit with Flat/Skelley

Unit with Trailer

£29.50

£23.50

£25.50

£25.50

Artic Tanker

Trailer only

Car Transporter

Artic Draw-bar

STAY SAFE WITH JENNYCHEM

Jennychem has adjusted to the outbreak and is now manufacturing a wide range of anti bacterial and anti-viral products as well as its normal range of products. Jennychem has introduced a wide range of products but one of the most popular among the transport industry being our Covid-19 Response Kit. Each kit contains: 1 x Box 100 Latex Gloves 1 x 500ml Anti-bac Cleaner Trigger Spray 2 x Microfibre Cloths 1 x 250ml Hand Sanitising Gel 1 x pack 25 Surgical Face Masks This is the perfect kit to keep your drivers safe and protected while on the road. Kits are available at www.jennychem.com or call 01634 245 666

Prices from 1st January 2017 / Please phone Gary Taylor on 07970 842 423 to discuss special deals on large fleets

No cash, no receipts, just a vehicle registration number.

UK Truck Clean is an independent member of the Euro Truckwash Network. We accept all fuel cards and credit cards above. Greenox is on trial at Chester only (planned for other sites).

10 CVDriver June 2020

UK Truck Clean are proud members of SNAP Account, a comprehensive cashless payment system for the haulage industry. Call +44 (0)1603 777242 or visit snapacc.com for more information. June 2020 CVDriver 11

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Just what is it that makes a successful transport manager? Top tips and timely advice for new management recruits, from three experienced men in the know

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he transport sector is constantly looking for greater efficiency, cleaner

What makes a successful fleet manager? Lee believes that what makes a successful

operations and reduced expenditure and, for fleet managers who face these challenges every day, finding those solutions

fleet manager is building a sense of equality – “from the directors to the drivers” – which is something he frequently reminds

can never be easy. Here, three fleet managers describe their biggest successes and detail what advice they

his team of. Making them feel valued and part of a unit is something that will pay off, adding that, “It’s amazing how

would give to new fleet managers or those who are new to the industry.

much more productive they become when you do.” But it’s not just about having a

What are the biggest challenges fleet managers face? According to Lee Downer, fleet manager at TJ Transport, the biggest challenge in terms of goods and services is getting value for money – a test that many fleet managers face. However, he has learnt to live by the mantra that “the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”

strong relationship with drivers. Lee also believes that “having a good rapport with service providers is key to getting a good service”, and can make life much easier, whether it be by making regular contact or finding time for workshop visits or building strong relationships with external supporters. He says that even something

He also said that working in such a rapidly evolving industry can undoubtedly come with challenges, but it’s important to be able to embrace change and new developments in technology, including solutions such as Goodyear Total Mobility which provides

as simple as taking the odd box of cakes along can help to establish a “firm, but friendly” working relationship. “It’s the team ethos that makes the success,” he added. Paul agrees that above all else, you have

access to TruckForce – a 24/7 commercial support network that can carry out proactive maintenance and support fleets when tyre-

to be supportive of the whole team. In his 25 years’ experience, he has seen many changes within the industry, but credits keeping

related breakdowns occur. Paul Rymer, fleet manager at ECM (Vehicle Delivery Service) LTD, said:

up with ECM’s ever-expanding fleet and workforce as one of his biggest successes.

him that he appreciated his help. He says it is something he has never forgotten to this day.

“Working closely with all the manufacturers, sharing information and implementing new technologies and innovations to make sure

What advice would you give to new fleet managers? “As a fleet manager, it’s important for

Making your staff feel fulfilled is an important part of managing a team. Lee says: “Members of a team – drivers in particular –

we are getting the best from every product is vital.”

respect to be earned, not commanded,” according to Lee. He also stressed that

should always be listened to because they are the ones out there trying to get the job done.”

As an engineering fleet manager, Gary

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ruckEast, Scania’s dealer for East Anglia, has been awarded Scania’s prestigious Dealer Development Award (DDA) for its performance during 2019. Taking into account a wide range of factors, DDA is designed to encourage and promote the highest standards of customer service throughout Scania’s nationwide dealer network. The competition’s runner-up was Scania’s East Region, with Manchester-based West Pennine Trucks taking third position. “Every year our DDA team set a series of performance targets and standards for our dealers to achieve, with the overall objective being to improve the quality of service delivered to our customers,” says Martin Hay, managing director of Scania (Great Britain). “DDA is highly competitive, as

customer-focused activity.” For TruckEast, managing director John Biggin says, “All of us at TruckEast are naturally delighted to be announced as the winner of Scania’s DDA. “Representing a premium brand means there can be

no compromise in quality in anything we do, and I would particularly like to pay tribute to the staff at each of our 18 locations for all the hard work they put in every day to ensure our customer service is unrivalled within our area.”

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remembers his transport manager coming out in the pouring rain to say thanks and tell

“DIOMYX One Clean is the best product I’ve used in years!” Mr L. Mallard, Wiltshire

As such valuable assets to a transport

like ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ going a long way. When he was a young lorry driver himself,

company, helping out and going the extra mile for them can really pay off, even if it’s

challenging part of being a fleet manager,

Lee recalls being asked, just as he was

just in small gestures like helping to find a

while Paul said “dealing with day-to-day problems such as breakdowns and serious incidents”, was top of his list.

finishing his day, if he could take a lorry back out for just “one quick job”. Despite the horrible weather, he duly obliged, but always

postcode or a petrol station, he adds. Gary believes that your reputation is “your currency in this business” and added that delegation is vital so a fleet manager gets

Using World Health Organisation recognised High Quality Alcohol-based Solutions, ESSENTIAL SANITISING & DEEP CLEANING is achieved quickly and easily with DIOMYX Vehicle Sanitising Kits.

into the habit of managing their own time and that of others. Having been in the transport industry for 42 years, he said: “I look forward

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all our dealers naturally want to be recognised as being the best. My congratulations go to our winners, TruckEast, for an outstanding performance, and to all our dealers for the commitment and effort they put in every year to this important

PROTECTING UK TRUCKERS...

Archer from PD Ports feels that “keeping up with legislation and compliance” is the most

“Members of a team – drivers in particular – should always be listened to because they are the ones out there trying to get the job done”

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Just what is it that makes a successful transport manager? Top tips and timely advice for new management recruits, from three experienced men in the know

T

he transport sector is constantly looking for greater efficiency, cleaner

What makes a successful fleet manager? Lee believes that what makes a successful

operations and reduced expenditure and, for fleet managers who face these challenges every day, finding those solutions

fleet manager is building a sense of equality – “from the directors to the drivers” – which is something he frequently reminds

can never be easy. Here, three fleet managers describe their biggest successes and detail what advice they

his team of. Making them feel valued and part of a unit is something that will pay off, adding that, “It’s amazing how

would give to new fleet managers or those who are new to the industry.

much more productive they become when you do.” But it’s not just about having a

What are the biggest challenges fleet managers face? According to Lee Downer, fleet manager at TJ Transport, the biggest challenge in terms of goods and services is getting value for money – a test that many fleet managers face. However, he has learnt to live by the mantra that “the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”

strong relationship with drivers. Lee also believes that “having a good rapport with service providers is key to getting a good service”, and can make life much easier, whether it be by making regular contact or finding time for workshop visits or building strong relationships with external supporters. He says that even something

He also said that working in such a rapidly evolving industry can undoubtedly come with challenges, but it’s important to be able to embrace change and new developments in technology, including solutions such as Goodyear Total Mobility which provides

as simple as taking the odd box of cakes along can help to establish a “firm, but friendly” working relationship. “It’s the team ethos that makes the success,” he added. Paul agrees that above all else, you have

access to TruckForce – a 24/7 commercial support network that can carry out proactive maintenance and support fleets when tyre-

to be supportive of the whole team. In his 25 years’ experience, he has seen many changes within the industry, but credits keeping

related breakdowns occur. Paul Rymer, fleet manager at ECM (Vehicle Delivery Service) LTD, said:

up with ECM’s ever-expanding fleet and workforce as one of his biggest successes.

him that he appreciated his help. He says it is something he has never forgotten to this day.

“Working closely with all the manufacturers, sharing information and implementing new technologies and innovations to make sure

What advice would you give to new fleet managers? “As a fleet manager, it’s important for

Making your staff feel fulfilled is an important part of managing a team. Lee says: “Members of a team – drivers in particular –

we are getting the best from every product is vital.”

respect to be earned, not commanded,” according to Lee. He also stressed that

should always be listened to because they are the ones out there trying to get the job done.”

As an engineering fleet manager, Gary

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manners play a big part, with simple things

T

ruckEast, Scania’s dealer for East Anglia, has been awarded Scania’s prestigious Dealer Development Award (DDA) for its performance during 2019. Taking into account a wide range of factors, DDA is designed to encourage and promote the highest standards of customer service throughout Scania’s nationwide dealer network. The competition’s runner-up was Scania’s East Region, with Manchester-based West Pennine Trucks taking third position. “Every year our DDA team set a series of performance targets and standards for our dealers to achieve, with the overall objective being to improve the quality of service delivered to our customers,” says Martin Hay, managing director of Scania (Great Britain). “DDA is highly competitive, as

customer-focused activity.” For TruckEast, managing director John Biggin says, “All of us at TruckEast are naturally delighted to be announced as the winner of Scania’s DDA. “Representing a premium brand means there can be

no compromise in quality in anything we do, and I would particularly like to pay tribute to the staff at each of our 18 locations for all the hard work they put in every day to ensure our customer service is unrivalled within our area.”

The ORIGINAL Vehicle Sanitising Kits

remembers his transport manager coming out in the pouring rain to say thanks and tell

“DIOMYX One Clean is the best product I’ve used in years!” Mr L. Mallard, Wiltshire

As such valuable assets to a transport

like ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ going a long way. When he was a young lorry driver himself,

company, helping out and going the extra mile for them can really pay off, even if it’s

challenging part of being a fleet manager,

Lee recalls being asked, just as he was

just in small gestures like helping to find a

while Paul said “dealing with day-to-day problems such as breakdowns and serious incidents”, was top of his list.

finishing his day, if he could take a lorry back out for just “one quick job”. Despite the horrible weather, he duly obliged, but always

postcode or a petrol station, he adds. Gary believes that your reputation is “your currency in this business” and added that delegation is vital so a fleet manager gets

Using World Health Organisation recognised High Quality Alcohol-based Solutions, ESSENTIAL SANITISING & DEEP CLEANING is achieved quickly and easily with DIOMYX Vehicle Sanitising Kits.

into the habit of managing their own time and that of others. Having been in the transport industry for 42 years, he said: “I look forward

A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT for the individual Driver to combat Germs, Bacteria and Viruses.. ...an ESSENTIAL TOOL for Multi-Driver Vehicles Available via Authorised Resellers and Online at diomyx.com

to passing on my knowledge and experience to the younger generation.” June 2020 CVDriver 9

Now available in 500ml, 5 Litre & 25 Litre Refills

...The Professional Quality Vehicle Cleaning Alternative

Become a DIOMYX Reseller

#UncleAlbert 12 CVDriver June 2020

all our dealers naturally want to be recognised as being the best. My congratulations go to our winners, TruckEast, for an outstanding performance, and to all our dealers for the commitment and effort they put in every year to this important

PROTECTING UK TRUCKERS...

Archer from PD Ports feels that “keeping up with legislation and compliance” is the most

“Members of a team – drivers in particular – should always be listened to because they are the ones out there trying to get the job done”

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P-G TIPS! Buying a used truck from a

reputable dealer can be just the ticket to start a business, grow it, or add extra vehicles at short notice Words: Pip Dunn Images: Scania

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lot of people have started, grown or still run their business using good quality secondhand trucks. The used truck market really does have pretty much all things to all men and women. There are challenges and risks with buying secondhand of course, but get it right and you stand to make some substantial savings. Do your sums right and you should be ok, especially if you go for a vehicle with low or average mileage Buying trucks that are three years old from a reputable dealer is usually always a safe bet. The vehicles have the biggest hit of their depreciation yet are in no way shape or form 14 CVDriver June 2020

‘life expired’; in fact they are not even half way through their working life – unless they have been worked exceptionally hard, double shifted and ‘abused’ by drivers. Some of the best deals to be had are those vehicles that were the last off the production line before a new model was introduced. That is why so many Scania G and R models of the old outgoing model are now appearing on the market and they can usually offer an amazingly good deal. You can buy them outright or on operating leases, with the option to end the deal after a year if you need to give, Given the volatility of the logistics market in the current crisis, no one can honestly hand on heart know what they will be doing in a year’s time. This also gives you the flexibility of getting a good truck on the road in the current climate without the need to make a long term commitment. Because, all too often, trucks are sold not just with their buyer’s needs in mind, but with an eye on resale, means frequently vehicles are, possibly, well-specced when ordered for one simple reason - they will be

easier to sell on. OK, that might be a little bit of a simplistic statement to make. For example, if you pay ‘x’ extra to have a bigger cab and can sell it for that same ‘x’ extra than you would if it were a smaller cab, then you as the original operator has enjoyed the benefits of that nicer cab for the duration you owned it. I get that. Plus a truck with a bigger cab will invariably sell quicker. Won’t it? Well, possibly. And that explains why so many of the older style Scania R series were, or indeed in some cases, still are on the road with companies who genuinely do not really need them. Companies I’m thinking of are some of the well-known supermarkets. The reason they go for big cabs is because, basically, that is ‘what they are sold’ by the dealer! They often take the vehicles on contract hire arrangements or agreed buy back deals and when the trucks are returned, the dealers don’t really want a forecourt full of 4x2 day cabbed P series with the 360hp engine as they are just that little bit harder to shift! An R450 6x2 on the other hand, will no doubt sell quicker and for more money. If you do general UK haulage, getting home most, if not every night, then a single bunk sleeper or the slightly roomier Highline high roof cab is ideal. If you are staying out overnight more often, or just

The reason they go for big cabs is because, basically, that is ‘what they are sold’ by the dealer! fancy extra room, then the Topline is far more cavernous. The G450 is available only with a flat roof and Highline options while the R450 has both plus the Topline option. The drive The majority of engines ordered by UK Scania buyers for general 44-tonne work are the 13-litre straight 6, and while it was available at 370hp, 410hp, 450hp and 490hp outputs in the last of the old models, the 450hp was probably, and understandably, the most popular. Working on the ‘industry standard’ of 10hp per tonne, then the 450hp is clearly the best

fit and that explains why it is seen over such a broad range of Scanias. It’s got a reputation for delivering fantastic fuel returns; well into double figures. Last year I took an ‘old gen’ R450 Highline on a decent loaded run and was getting between 10-10.5mpg, yet on the same work with the bigger R730 Topline I was lucky to get over 7mpg. When you add that over a year, it represents a truly massive saving at the pumps. The driveline on that R450 was the DC13 12.7-litre engine which delivers its 450hp at 1,900rpm and has 2,350Nm of torque at 1,000-1,300rpm. It used SCR technology

to meet Euro 6 emission standards. The gearbox is Scania’s impressive 12-speed twopedal Opticruise which is pretty much perfect for general haulage work. Pulling away loaded in second, the R450 soon moves through the gears with effortless ease and it clear this is a nice truck to drive. It handles impeccably and Scania’s cruise control is both exceptionally easy to use and very competent. And continual use of the CC allows you to get the best out of the engine and so deliver the best fuel returns. The R450 featured a two stage engine brake – I know other trucks have more stages, and I have to admit I prefer a three stage brake – June 2020 CVDriver 15

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P-G TIPS! Buying a used truck from a

reputable dealer can be just the ticket to start a business, grow it, or add extra vehicles at short notice Words: Pip Dunn Images: Scania

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lot of people have started, grown or still run their business using good quality secondhand trucks. The used truck market really does have pretty much all things to all men and women. There are challenges and risks with buying secondhand of course, but get it right and you stand to make some substantial savings. Do your sums right and you should be ok, especially if you go for a vehicle with low or average mileage Buying trucks that are three years old from a reputable dealer is usually always a safe bet. The vehicles have the biggest hit of their depreciation yet are in no way shape or form 14 CVDriver June 2020

‘life expired’; in fact they are not even half way through their working life – unless they have been worked exceptionally hard, double shifted and ‘abused’ by drivers. Some of the best deals to be had are those vehicles that were the last off the production line before a new model was introduced. That is why so many Scania G and R models of the old outgoing model are now appearing on the market and they can usually offer an amazingly good deal. You can buy them outright or on operating leases, with the option to end the deal after a year if you need to give, Given the volatility of the logistics market in the current crisis, no one can honestly hand on heart know what they will be doing in a year’s time. This also gives you the flexibility of getting a good truck on the road in the current climate without the need to make a long term commitment. Because, all too often, trucks are sold not just with their buyer’s needs in mind, but with an eye on resale, means frequently vehicles are, possibly, well-specced when ordered for one simple reason - they will be

easier to sell on. OK, that might be a little bit of a simplistic statement to make. For example, if you pay ‘x’ extra to have a bigger cab and can sell it for that same ‘x’ extra than you would if it were a smaller cab, then you as the original operator has enjoyed the benefits of that nicer cab for the duration you owned it. I get that. Plus a truck with a bigger cab will invariably sell quicker. Won’t it? Well, possibly. And that explains why so many of the older style Scania R series were, or indeed in some cases, still are on the road with companies who genuinely do not really need them. Companies I’m thinking of are some of the well-known supermarkets. The reason they go for big cabs is because, basically, that is ‘what they are sold’ by the dealer! They often take the vehicles on contract hire arrangements or agreed buy back deals and when the trucks are returned, the dealers don’t really want a forecourt full of 4x2 day cabbed P series with the 360hp engine as they are just that little bit harder to shift! An R450 6x2 on the other hand, will no doubt sell quicker and for more money. If you do general UK haulage, getting home most, if not every night, then a single bunk sleeper or the slightly roomier Highline high roof cab is ideal. If you are staying out overnight more often, or just

The reason they go for big cabs is because, basically, that is ‘what they are sold’ by the dealer! fancy extra room, then the Topline is far more cavernous. The G450 is available only with a flat roof and Highline options while the R450 has both plus the Topline option. The drive The majority of engines ordered by UK Scania buyers for general 44-tonne work are the 13-litre straight 6, and while it was available at 370hp, 410hp, 450hp and 490hp outputs in the last of the old models, the 450hp was probably, and understandably, the most popular. Working on the ‘industry standard’ of 10hp per tonne, then the 450hp is clearly the best

fit and that explains why it is seen over such a broad range of Scanias. It’s got a reputation for delivering fantastic fuel returns; well into double figures. Last year I took an ‘old gen’ R450 Highline on a decent loaded run and was getting between 10-10.5mpg, yet on the same work with the bigger R730 Topline I was lucky to get over 7mpg. When you add that over a year, it represents a truly massive saving at the pumps. The driveline on that R450 was the DC13 12.7-litre engine which delivers its 450hp at 1,900rpm and has 2,350Nm of torque at 1,000-1,300rpm. It used SCR technology

to meet Euro 6 emission standards. The gearbox is Scania’s impressive 12-speed twopedal Opticruise which is pretty much perfect for general haulage work. Pulling away loaded in second, the R450 soon moves through the gears with effortless ease and it clear this is a nice truck to drive. It handles impeccably and Scania’s cruise control is both exceptionally easy to use and very competent. And continual use of the CC allows you to get the best out of the engine and so deliver the best fuel returns. The R450 featured a two stage engine brake – I know other trucks have more stages, and I have to admit I prefer a three stage brake – June 2020 CVDriver 15

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but nevertheless it is easy to use and very effective, and superior compared with some other marques. By driving sensibly and having a good anticipation of the road ahead, meant driving using mostly the CC and then engine brake seriously reduced the need to rely on the footbrake and accelerator. That makes this a good truck for the driver and the operator. The R450’s single bunk Highline sleeper is perfect for the odd night out and access to bunk for a power nap while waiting is easy enough. Moving around the cab is fine, but for anyone doing a full week of nights out then the Topline roof option might be preferential, but the truth is there is still lots of room in the Highline.

Scania

IF YOU ARE TAKING THE PLUNGE IN SETTING UP A NEW BUSINESS AND WANT THE PEACE OF MIND THAT THE RELIABILITY OF A SCANIA BRINGS WITH IT, THEN THESE ARE SUPERB ‘STARTER’ TRUCKS

Conclusions Late build ‘old style’ G and R series Scanias at 450hp are excellent trucks that are perfect for general UK haulage. They may have been usurped by the New Gen Models – which I admit are superb – but the older models nevertheless have all the power you need, they are easily accessible and they are a pleasure to drive. They ooze Scania’s quality, they are well-built and are still up to the job. If you are taking the plunge in setting up a new business and want the peace of mind that the reliability of a Scania brings with it, then these are superb ‘starter’ trucks. If you need to expand your fleet quickly, then again, they fit the bill. Or if you just prefer to buy nearly new, then again they should tick most, if not all, of your boxes. At the end of the day, they will earn you more money than a V8 as they are cheaper to buy, cheaper to run and will certainly get you started in the game. If you really are cautious then a 66-plate G450 6x2 Highline at £199 per week represents a shrewd deal. The R450 highline is £224 per week while the R450 Topline is £279 a week. Based on that, we’d go for the G450 unless you need, or just want, a Topline. Likewise, if you have a small fleet and are reluctant to shell out on new wagons, or sign up to lengthy contract hire deals, then against these are great buys – they offer a lot of truck for the money. The majority of older trucks still on the road that you see tend to be from Swedish marques, and there’s a reason for that; they are well built and really can go the distance. In fact, you can argue a three year old Scania is really only just about ‘broken in’! ■ 16 CVDriver June 2020

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but nevertheless it is easy to use and very effective, and superior compared with some other marques. By driving sensibly and having a good anticipation of the road ahead, meant driving using mostly the CC and then engine brake seriously reduced the need to rely on the footbrake and accelerator. That makes this a good truck for the driver and the operator. The R450’s single bunk Highline sleeper is perfect for the odd night out and access to bunk for a power nap while waiting is easy enough. Moving around the cab is fine, but for anyone doing a full week of nights out then the Topline roof option might be preferential, but the truth is there is still lots of room in the Highline.

Scania

IF YOU ARE TAKING THE PLUNGE IN SETTING UP A NEW BUSINESS AND WANT THE PEACE OF MIND THAT THE RELIABILITY OF A SCANIA BRINGS WITH IT, THEN THESE ARE SUPERB ‘STARTER’ TRUCKS

Conclusions Late build ‘old style’ G and R series Scanias at 450hp are excellent trucks that are perfect for general UK haulage. They may have been usurped by the New Gen Models – which I admit are superb – but the older models nevertheless have all the power you need, they are easily accessible and they are a pleasure to drive. They ooze Scania’s quality, they are well-built and are still up to the job. If you are taking the plunge in setting up a new business and want the peace of mind that the reliability of a Scania brings with it, then these are superb ‘starter’ trucks. If you need to expand your fleet quickly, then again, they fit the bill. Or if you just prefer to buy nearly new, then again they should tick most, if not all, of your boxes. At the end of the day, they will earn you more money than a V8 as they are cheaper to buy, cheaper to run and will certainly get you started in the game. If you really are cautious then a 66-plate G450 6x2 Highline at £199 per week represents a shrewd deal. The R450 highline is £224 per week while the R450 Topline is £279 a week. Based on that, we’d go for the G450 unless you need, or just want, a Topline. Likewise, if you have a small fleet and are reluctant to shell out on new wagons, or sign up to lengthy contract hire deals, then against these are great buys – they offer a lot of truck for the money. The majority of older trucks still on the road that you see tend to be from Swedish marques, and there’s a reason for that; they are well built and really can go the distance. In fact, you can argue a three year old Scania is really only just about ‘broken in’! ■ 16 CVDriver June 2020

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Operator profile

FARRALL’S FAMILY The Farrall’s Group has been transporting goods across the UK for

Operator profile

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hile most of his friends were whiling away their weekends and school holidays messing around down the local park, a 12-year-old Matthew Farrall was busy learning the ropes at the family business. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that, at the tender age of 29, Matthew alongside his sister Kat, two years his senior, is now steering the ship of one the north west’s most well-respected haulage and warehousing companies. Chester-based Farrall’s Group has a long

and rich history in the transport industry. Started way back in 1956 by the siblings’ grandparents Eddie and Joan Farrall with just one truck – an O’Type Bedford that the couple decided to buy instead of getting married – the business has come a long way from its humble beginnings. “We’re the third generation now,” says Matthew. “It had already grown to roughly half-a-million-pound turnover when my dad, Mike, took over in the late 1980s. He ran the business with my uncle, Mark Farrall, and mum Elaine. They were the three directors at that point, and they took it from half a million

pound turnover up to about a £8-£9million. “We had an external MD in place for four or five years after my dad stepped aside, and then me and Kat took over in June last year. Kat was previously the financial director. She has stayed with the business throughout, straight from leaving University at 21 and worked her way up. I started working for the business when I was just 12 years old, helping in the warehouse and loading pallets onto the trucks at weekends and in the holidays. I joined full-time straight after leaving school, but then I left for about five years. I went to University to study logistics

Chester-based Farrall’s Group has grown from a one-truck firm in 1956 to one of the north west’s most well-respected haulage and warehousing companies

more than six decades. CV Driver caught up with joint managing director Matthew Farrall to learn more about the family values and principles that remain at the core of the haulier’s success. Words & Photographs: Matthew Eisenegger

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FARRALL’S FAMILY The Farrall’s Group has been transporting goods across the UK for

Operator profile

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hile most of his friends were whiling away their weekends and school holidays messing around down the local park, a 12-year-old Matthew Farrall was busy learning the ropes at the family business. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that, at the tender age of 29, Matthew alongside his sister Kat, two years his senior, is now steering the ship of one the north west’s most well-respected haulage and warehousing companies. Chester-based Farrall’s Group has a long

and rich history in the transport industry. Started way back in 1956 by the siblings’ grandparents Eddie and Joan Farrall with just one truck – an O’Type Bedford that the couple decided to buy instead of getting married – the business has come a long way from its humble beginnings. “We’re the third generation now,” says Matthew. “It had already grown to roughly half-a-million-pound turnover when my dad, Mike, took over in the late 1980s. He ran the business with my uncle, Mark Farrall, and mum Elaine. They were the three directors at that point, and they took it from half a million

pound turnover up to about a £8-£9million. “We had an external MD in place for four or five years after my dad stepped aside, and then me and Kat took over in June last year. Kat was previously the financial director. She has stayed with the business throughout, straight from leaving University at 21 and worked her way up. I started working for the business when I was just 12 years old, helping in the warehouse and loading pallets onto the trucks at weekends and in the holidays. I joined full-time straight after leaving school, but then I left for about five years. I went to University to study logistics

Chester-based Farrall’s Group has grown from a one-truck firm in 1956 to one of the north west’s most well-respected haulage and warehousing companies

more than six decades. CV Driver caught up with joint managing director Matthew Farrall to learn more about the family values and principles that remain at the core of the haulier’s success. Words & Photographs: Matthew Eisenegger

18 CVDriver June 2020

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Operator profile

Operator profile

CHESTER-BASED FARRALL’S GROUP HAS A LONG AND RICH HISTORY IN THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. STARTED WAY BACK IN 1956 BY THE SIBLINGS’ GRANDPARENTS EDDIE AND JOAN FARRALL WITH JUST ONE TRUCK – AN O’TYPE BEDFORD THAT THE COUPLE DECIDED TO BUY INSTEAD OF GETTING MARRIED

Farrall’s Group has recently put four new hi-spec Volvo FH Globetrotter tractor units into operation

and supply chain management, worked with a few other companies and then eventually came back as joint MD alongside Kat.” Running a transport operation can be a highly stressful venture at the best of times, not to mention when you’re working so closely with a member of your own family. Is there not any tension or sibling rivalry between the brother and sister bosses, CV

Driver asks, tentatively. “No, not all,” laughs Matthew. “With her FD experience, Kat tends to look at more of the finance elements of the business, while I look after the operations and commercial side of things. We have a really strong relationship and it seems to work well.” The pair have certainly made an impressive start. This year, despite the best efforts of

Matthew Farrall and his sister Kat – working together without sibling rivalry

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Covid-19, the Farrall’s Group is on course to break through the £10million turnover mark for the first time. “We were on target, after quarter one, to record something like £11.5million but even after everything that’s happened over the last few months we should still be comfortably over £10m by the end of the year, so we’re in a pretty strong position all things considered.” They certainly are. The firm now runs a fleet of 55 vehicles transporting a wide variety of goods all over the UK, with a staff of more than 100 employees – including Matthew and Kat’s younger sister Laura, the marketing executive and third member of the family currently working full-time at the business. At the core of the Farrall’s Group’s success are two strong fundamental strategies – an investment in top quality machinery and, perhaps even more importantly, an investment in people. “Our attitude has always been, if you’re going to do the job, do the job right,” says Matthew. “Quite a lot of hauliers buy cheap and cheerful, but we want to give our drivers the best possible tools for the job. “We like to look after our staff. In some

companies, employees can sometimes just be regarded as a number, but at the Farrall’s Group we are proud of our traditions and still hold those family values very high. Kat and I know every single driver in the company by name and we pride ourselves on making sure they have the right kit to do the job, ensuring our customers get that top end service they have come to expect from us.” As part of that commitment, Farrall’s Group has recently put four new hi-spec Volvo FH Globetrotter tractor units into operation. The company has been buying Volvo trucks for decades and is a big admirer of the Swedish manufacturer. Indeed, founder Eddie Farrall, has gone on record to describe the current Volvo FH as “the greatest truck ever built”. Supplied by Volvo dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials, the latest 6x2 tractor units to join the fleet have had to hit the ground running – helping the company meet an increased demand for deliveries to supermarkets and RDCs during the coronavirus pandemic. “All the drivers love them,” says Matthew. “We’ve been working with Volvo to have this continuous investment in the fleet. It’s all part of the plan to make sure the drivers

have got the best kit on the market. It’s so important that they are happy with them because they are the ones who are out on the road, living in them, so we have to make sure it’s right for them. In turn, we then attract the right drivers to the business.” That care and duty for their drivers is something that is deep-rooted in Matthew and Kat’s DNA. It is clearly a subject they are passionate about. Indeed, one big positive Matthew has seen during the coronavirus pandemic is the new-found nationwide respect for the UK’s ‘haulage heroes’. “I do think the whole Covid-19 situation has sort of united the industry to a certain extent,” he says. “A lot of the hauliers in the UK are saying to each other ‘we’ll get through this together’. There has been this almost positive morale boost within the industry, brought on by an improved respect for what we do. I just hope it continues, and once it is all over that it doesn’t go back to where it was in the past – with truck drivers seen almost as second class citizens, when really they are anything but. “They are the ones out there keeping the economy going. They are finally being recognised as key workers, and that’s how it should be, just like all the other workers, such as nurses, that are doing the country proud at the moment.” Like many other haulage firms, Farrall’s Group has had to adapt and think quickly on its feet to negotiate the pandemic. While parts of the business have struggled, others

have boomed. “There’s been ups and downs for sure,” says Matthew. “We’ve seen big drop offs, particularly in the construction sector. Some people are really struggling, with many manufacturers shutting down. “But there have been some big positives in other areas. We are a founding member of the PalletForce network and have 10 rigid trucks that we run solely on that part of the business. The work in that area has almost tripled in terms of the goods we have moved during the pandemic. There has been a huge spike in the demand for garden landscaping supplies and furniture, for instance, with people being stuck at home and having more time on their hands to do those kinds of things. “So, where we see the decrease in work in one department, we have managed to pick up in another. It’s about trying to be as flexible as possible and work in as many different sectors as we can. The business has been forced to diversify and adapt in certain ways. And, of course, just like so many other companies, what we’ve had to do is really knuckle down and look at the internal processes to cut back on costs where possible.” While they may be younger than most directors, Matthew and his sister have grown up in haulage and that experience has certainly helped the business through one of the toughest times the UK economy has ever seen. They grew up in a house next door to the Farrall’s Group yard and Matthew admits it was unlikely that either of them would end up working anywhere else. “We weren’t forced into it, but we always lived and breathed the business,” he says. “I do really value that spell I had outside of the company. It allowed me to see how other places work and pick up a few different things that I can now bring back home, if you like. I think that has probably been beneficial over the last few months. Thankfully, we seem to have come through in a healthy position and, when things do start going back to normal, we can continue to take the business forward – providing the best support and logistics solutions for all our customers.” It seems then, with Matthew and Kat firmly at the helm, the Farrall’s Group is in safe and secure hands – all set for many more decades of continued success. “Running the family business is a great challenge and something I wouldn’t change for the world,” he says. “I started here when I was 12 and I certainly won’t be leaving again!” ■ June 2020 CVDriver 21

Operator profile

Operator profile

CHESTER-BASED FARRALL’S GROUP HAS A LONG AND RICH HISTORY IN THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. STARTED WAY BACK IN 1956 BY THE SIBLINGS’ GRANDPARENTS EDDIE AND JOAN FARRALL WITH JUST ONE TRUCK – AN O’TYPE BEDFORD THAT THE COUPLE DECIDED TO BUY INSTEAD OF GETTING MARRIED

Farrall’s Group has recently put four new hi-spec Volvo FH Globetrotter tractor units into operation

and supply chain management, worked with a few other companies and then eventually came back as joint MD alongside Kat.” Running a transport operation can be a highly stressful venture at the best of times, not to mention when you’re working so closely with a member of your own family. Is there not any tension or sibling rivalry between the brother and sister bosses, CV

Driver asks, tentatively. “No, not all,” laughs Matthew. “With her FD experience, Kat tends to look at more of the finance elements of the business, while I look after the operations and commercial side of things. We have a really strong relationship and it seems to work well.” The pair have certainly made an impressive start. This year, despite the best efforts of

Matthew Farrall and his sister Kat – working together without sibling rivalry

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Covid-19, the Farrall’s Group is on course to break through the £10million turnover mark for the first time. “We were on target, after quarter one, to record something like £11.5million but even after everything that’s happened over the last few months we should still be comfortably over £10m by the end of the year, so we’re in a pretty strong position all things considered.” They certainly are. The firm now runs a fleet of 55 vehicles transporting a wide variety of goods all over the UK, with a staff of more than 100 employees – including Matthew and Kat’s younger sister Laura, the marketing executive and third member of the family currently working full-time at the business. At the core of the Farrall’s Group’s success are two strong fundamental strategies – an investment in top quality machinery and, perhaps even more importantly, an investment in people. “Our attitude has always been, if you’re going to do the job, do the job right,” says Matthew. “Quite a lot of hauliers buy cheap and cheerful, but we want to give our drivers the best possible tools for the job. “We like to look after our staff. In some

companies, employees can sometimes just be regarded as a number, but at the Farrall’s Group we are proud of our traditions and still hold those family values very high. Kat and I know every single driver in the company by name and we pride ourselves on making sure they have the right kit to do the job, ensuring our customers get that top end service they have come to expect from us.” As part of that commitment, Farrall’s Group has recently put four new hi-spec Volvo FH Globetrotter tractor units into operation. The company has been buying Volvo trucks for decades and is a big admirer of the Swedish manufacturer. Indeed, founder Eddie Farrall, has gone on record to describe the current Volvo FH as “the greatest truck ever built”. Supplied by Volvo dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials, the latest 6x2 tractor units to join the fleet have had to hit the ground running – helping the company meet an increased demand for deliveries to supermarkets and RDCs during the coronavirus pandemic. “All the drivers love them,” says Matthew. “We’ve been working with Volvo to have this continuous investment in the fleet. It’s all part of the plan to make sure the drivers

have got the best kit on the market. It’s so important that they are happy with them because they are the ones who are out on the road, living in them, so we have to make sure it’s right for them. In turn, we then attract the right drivers to the business.” That care and duty for their drivers is something that is deep-rooted in Matthew and Kat’s DNA. It is clearly a subject they are passionate about. Indeed, one big positive Matthew has seen during the coronavirus pandemic is the new-found nationwide respect for the UK’s ‘haulage heroes’. “I do think the whole Covid-19 situation has sort of united the industry to a certain extent,” he says. “A lot of the hauliers in the UK are saying to each other ‘we’ll get through this together’. There has been this almost positive morale boost within the industry, brought on by an improved respect for what we do. I just hope it continues, and once it is all over that it doesn’t go back to where it was in the past – with truck drivers seen almost as second class citizens, when really they are anything but. “They are the ones out there keeping the economy going. They are finally being recognised as key workers, and that’s how it should be, just like all the other workers, such as nurses, that are doing the country proud at the moment.” Like many other haulage firms, Farrall’s Group has had to adapt and think quickly on its feet to negotiate the pandemic. While parts of the business have struggled, others

have boomed. “There’s been ups and downs for sure,” says Matthew. “We’ve seen big drop offs, particularly in the construction sector. Some people are really struggling, with many manufacturers shutting down. “But there have been some big positives in other areas. We are a founding member of the PalletForce network and have 10 rigid trucks that we run solely on that part of the business. The work in that area has almost tripled in terms of the goods we have moved during the pandemic. There has been a huge spike in the demand for garden landscaping supplies and furniture, for instance, with people being stuck at home and having more time on their hands to do those kinds of things. “So, where we see the decrease in work in one department, we have managed to pick up in another. It’s about trying to be as flexible as possible and work in as many different sectors as we can. The business has been forced to diversify and adapt in certain ways. And, of course, just like so many other companies, what we’ve had to do is really knuckle down and look at the internal processes to cut back on costs where possible.” While they may be younger than most directors, Matthew and his sister have grown up in haulage and that experience has certainly helped the business through one of the toughest times the UK economy has ever seen. They grew up in a house next door to the Farrall’s Group yard and Matthew admits it was unlikely that either of them would end up working anywhere else. “We weren’t forced into it, but we always lived and breathed the business,” he says. “I do really value that spell I had outside of the company. It allowed me to see how other places work and pick up a few different things that I can now bring back home, if you like. I think that has probably been beneficial over the last few months. Thankfully, we seem to have come through in a healthy position and, when things do start going back to normal, we can continue to take the business forward – providing the best support and logistics solutions for all our customers.” It seems then, with Matthew and Kat firmly at the helm, the Farrall’s Group is in safe and secure hands – all set for many more decades of continued success. “Running the family business is a great challenge and something I wouldn’t change for the world,” he says. “I started here when I was 12 and I certainly won’t be leaving again!” ■ June 2020 CVDriver 21

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and fridge trailer which was commissioned to celebrate the winning of Transport News’ “Scotland’s Most Innovative Haulier of the Year 2011” award. The models have again been produced exclusively for Search Impex by WSI Collectibles as a certificated, Limited Edition (175 pieces). The Scania tractor unit is the latest addition to the Mackirdy fleet which also embraces Volvo, MAN & some long serving and much loved ERF trucks, together with a variety of trailers, including fridges, curtains, flats, tankers and tippers. Based on

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o as we barrel through this coronavirus crisis, how are we going to come through it? Downcast, defeatist, dragging our poor weary selves along and bemoaning our lot? No way – it’s time to lift up our heads, stand tall and step forward. We are the survivors! We are resilient, resourceful and ready for the challenge that lies ahead. Renewing confidence, rebuilding the economy, restarting the engines of trade, travel and transport and getting the wheels turning again. Speaking of wheels, remember you can’t scrimp on safety and hope to get away with

the Isle of Bute, the origins of John Mackirdy Haulage can be traced back a staggering 145 years of continuous family ownership. Born in 1835, founder, John Mackirdy’s first real foray into transport involved the use of horses and carts to shift construction materials following the family’s decision to move out of milling and into building.

For details of availability of this and other models, collectors can visit the Search Impex website at www.search-impex.co.uk or call on 01332 873555

Search Impex have supplied a 1:50 scale Scania Streamline Topline (6x2) tractor unit and 3 axle, curtain trailer. Simply circle the four differences in the above image. Once completed either cut out or photocopy and post to: CV Driver Magazine, 4th Floor, 19 Capesthorne Drive, Eaves Green, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 3QQ. Closing date: July 2nd, 2020

Full Name.............................................................................................................................................. Address.................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................

Post Code......................

Telephone.............................................................................................................................................. Email........................................................................................................................................................... Terms & Conditions: Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The winner will be notified within 30 days of the closing date either by letter, telephone or email. All entrants will be placed in a hat and selected at random by a third party. No money alternative will be offered.

Winner’s details will be displayed in the Summer 2020 issue of CV Driver Magazine

22 CVDriver June 2020

it. Now is the time to Plan And Revise your Maintenance Agenda and ensure that even if the wheels of the country look wobbly, those on your fleet are secure and staying on. We’re not going to emerge from lockdown scruffy and bedraggled, unkempt and unwashed, war-weary and weathered, are we? Get started on a Polish And Refurbish Makeover Activity. Pass out into the sunshine confident and gleaming – ready for action, unbowed, undeterred and upbeat. Sure, it’s like a new world – we can’t rely on a Churchillian announcement that ‘at

Contact PARMA for wheel security, cleaning chemicals and equipment, shiny new wheel trims and accessories plus a whole range of PPE – get in touch via www.parmagroup. co.uk or call 01728 745700. Better still, as we’re Planning A Really Modern Approach, how about a Zoom call with some of the team to see how we can help you? Email a request to sales@parmagroup.co.uk and we’ll send you an invite.

Sponsored editorial

midnight hostilities will cease’ and the fight is far from over. But, we can take it, we’re not just marking time and we’re certainly not going backwards. So let’s look to the future by Preparing And Revitalising Marketing Activity in our drive towards prosperity. Don’t overlook the need to consider for the safety of others: drivers, customers, passengers, suppliers, in fact everyone we meet. Take the necessary steps and obtain the items we all need to Protect And Respect Mankind Around us.

Sponsored editorial with Juratek

BRAKES - A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

A

regular inspection is important to the proper operation of your braking

rounding the edge of the disc at the inside or outside diameter of the braking surface,

system and should be included in

along with high spots on the opposite side of the disc. These cracks and spots are always caused by excessive heat which is usually caused by faulty callipers or torque imbalance which shifts a greater share of the braking function to only a few of the vehicle brakes. Cracked discs must always be replaced.

your regular maintenance programme. The following information is designed to help identify common problems that may be encountered during service. Natural wear The minimum disc thickness is shown on the outside diameter of the disc. The minimum dimension applies to the cross

Scored discs A scored disc is indicated by defined grooves appearing on the disc surface. If the depth of

section measurement between the two braking surfaces. This measurement should be made at several points around the entire

A disc that shows signs of blueing has been subjected to extremely high temperatures

circumference of the disc. If the thickness is below the minimum dimension shown, the disc must be replaced. Blue discs A disc that shows signs of blueing has been subjected to extremely high temperatures.

thickness is correct and the calliper should be checked for proper adjustment and clearance. Heat checking Heat checking is the appearance of numerous short, thin radial interruptions of the braking

This condition may be caused by continued hard stops or by brake system imbalance.

surface and is a normal phenomenon of the disc brake function. Heat checks are

It is not necessary to replace or resurface as long as the disc remains within the allowable tolerance. To correct this problem the brake system should be checked for proper balance. The disc should be checked to make sure the disc

not detrimental to the function or the performance of the braking system and no corrective action is required. Cracked and spotted discs Braking surface cracks are seen as radial cracks appearing in the braking surface and

the scoring exceeds 0.015in or 0.5mm and the braking surface can be resurfaced while remaining within the recommended thickness then it should be resurfaced to restore smoothness. Lining transfer Lining transfer is indicated by a thin layer of lining material which has become welded to the braking surface. Initially, the lining deposits will be spotty. However as the problem progresses the deposits will become larger covering more of the braking surface. This will accelerate the lining wear. The disc can be resurfaced, provided doing so does not reduce the braking surface below the recommended thickness. June 2020 CVDriver 23

Tel: 01332 873555 www.search-impex.co.uk

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A look through to the future

Spot the difference

BUTE-IFUL SCANIA! Derbyshire-based promotional model vehicle specialist, Search Impex, is pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Scania Streamline Topline (6x2) tractor unit and 3 axle, curtain trailer, customised in the classy livery of Scottish operator John Mackirdy Haulage. This new model follows on from the earlier, sell out, release of the DAF XF105

How to win:

and fridge trailer which was commissioned to celebrate the winning of Transport News’ “Scotland’s Most Innovative Haulier of the Year 2011” award. The models have again been produced exclusively for Search Impex by WSI Collectibles as a certificated, Limited Edition (175 pieces). The Scania tractor unit is the latest addition to the Mackirdy fleet which also embraces Volvo, MAN & some long serving and much loved ERF trucks, together with a variety of trailers, including fridges, curtains, flats, tankers and tippers. Based on

S

o as we barrel through this coronavirus crisis, how are we going to come through it? Downcast, defeatist, dragging our poor weary selves along and bemoaning our lot? No way – it’s time to lift up our heads, stand tall and step forward. We are the survivors! We are resilient, resourceful and ready for the challenge that lies ahead. Renewing confidence, rebuilding the economy, restarting the engines of trade, travel and transport and getting the wheels turning again. Speaking of wheels, remember you can’t scrimp on safety and hope to get away with

the Isle of Bute, the origins of John Mackirdy Haulage can be traced back a staggering 145 years of continuous family ownership. Born in 1835, founder, John Mackirdy’s first real foray into transport involved the use of horses and carts to shift construction materials following the family’s decision to move out of milling and into building.

For details of availability of this and other models, collectors can visit the Search Impex website at www.search-impex.co.uk or call on 01332 873555

Search Impex have supplied a 1:50 scale Scania Streamline Topline (6x2) tractor unit and 3 axle, curtain trailer. Simply circle the four differences in the above image. Once completed either cut out or photocopy and post to: CV Driver Magazine, 4th Floor, 19 Capesthorne Drive, Eaves Green, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 3QQ. Closing date: July 2nd, 2020

Full Name.............................................................................................................................................. Address.................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................

Post Code......................

Telephone.............................................................................................................................................. Email........................................................................................................................................................... Terms & Conditions: Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The winner will be notified within 30 days of the closing date either by letter, telephone or email. All entrants will be placed in a hat and selected at random by a third party. No money alternative will be offered.

Winner’s details will be displayed in the Summer 2020 issue of CV Driver Magazine

22 CVDriver June 2020

it. Now is the time to Plan And Revise your Maintenance Agenda and ensure that even if the wheels of the country look wobbly, those on your fleet are secure and staying on. We’re not going to emerge from lockdown scruffy and bedraggled, unkempt and unwashed, war-weary and weathered, are we? Get started on a Polish And Refurbish Makeover Activity. Pass out into the sunshine confident and gleaming – ready for action, unbowed, undeterred and upbeat. Sure, it’s like a new world – we can’t rely on a Churchillian announcement that ‘at

Contact PARMA for wheel security, cleaning chemicals and equipment, shiny new wheel trims and accessories plus a whole range of PPE – get in touch via www.parmagroup. co.uk or call 01728 745700. Better still, as we’re Planning A Really Modern Approach, how about a Zoom call with some of the team to see how we can help you? Email a request to sales@parmagroup.co.uk and we’ll send you an invite.

Sponsored editorial

midnight hostilities will cease’ and the fight is far from over. But, we can take it, we’re not just marking time and we’re certainly not going backwards. So let’s look to the future by Preparing And Revitalising Marketing Activity in our drive towards prosperity. Don’t overlook the need to consider for the safety of others: drivers, customers, passengers, suppliers, in fact everyone we meet. Take the necessary steps and obtain the items we all need to Protect And Respect Mankind Around us.

Sponsored editorial with Juratek

BRAKES - A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

A

regular inspection is important to the proper operation of your braking

rounding the edge of the disc at the inside or outside diameter of the braking surface,

system and should be included in

along with high spots on the opposite side of the disc. These cracks and spots are always caused by excessive heat which is usually caused by faulty callipers or torque imbalance which shifts a greater share of the braking function to only a few of the vehicle brakes. Cracked discs must always be replaced.

your regular maintenance programme. The following information is designed to help identify common problems that may be encountered during service. Natural wear The minimum disc thickness is shown on the outside diameter of the disc. The minimum dimension applies to the cross

Scored discs A scored disc is indicated by defined grooves appearing on the disc surface. If the depth of

section measurement between the two braking surfaces. This measurement should be made at several points around the entire

A disc that shows signs of blueing has been subjected to extremely high temperatures

circumference of the disc. If the thickness is below the minimum dimension shown, the disc must be replaced. Blue discs A disc that shows signs of blueing has been subjected to extremely high temperatures.

thickness is correct and the calliper should be checked for proper adjustment and clearance. Heat checking Heat checking is the appearance of numerous short, thin radial interruptions of the braking

This condition may be caused by continued hard stops or by brake system imbalance.

surface and is a normal phenomenon of the disc brake function. Heat checks are

It is not necessary to replace or resurface as long as the disc remains within the allowable tolerance. To correct this problem the brake system should be checked for proper balance. The disc should be checked to make sure the disc

not detrimental to the function or the performance of the braking system and no corrective action is required. Cracked and spotted discs Braking surface cracks are seen as radial cracks appearing in the braking surface and

the scoring exceeds 0.015in or 0.5mm and the braking surface can be resurfaced while remaining within the recommended thickness then it should be resurfaced to restore smoothness. Lining transfer Lining transfer is indicated by a thin layer of lining material which has become welded to the braking surface. Initially, the lining deposits will be spotty. However as the problem progresses the deposits will become larger covering more of the braking surface. This will accelerate the lining wear. The disc can be resurfaced, provided doing so does not reduce the braking surface below the recommended thickness. June 2020 CVDriver 23

LEGAL ADVICE

Who’s afraid of the driver shortage? The transport industry is about to face a perfect storm that will impact drivers and their employers, but quite possibly lead to better times for both, says Richard Simpson

T

he past few years have seen the British transport industry reliant on an ever-shrinking pool of drivers. I’ve seen this for myself, with the average age of drivers roughly keeping pace with my own age, in the 30-something years I’ve been reporting on the industry. And, as if I needed reminding, a recent brush with the grim reaper has left me sporting a sparkly new titanium-armoured, laser-welded pacemaker and a renewed admiration for the hard workers at the NHS coalface, has just reinforced the reality that no one lives, or works, forever. As older drivers were falling off the perch, they were being increasingly replaced by bods from abroad. Sure, younger people here were passing their tests and trying their luck in the industry, but most didn’t stay long – for reasons to be discussed later. And, while the arrival of drivers from mainland Europe were keeping the lid on wages following the normal laws of supply and demand, canny drivers were boosting their take-home income by switching from employment to agency and working as a one-man-band limited company. This enabled them to avoid paying normal income tax, and also 24 CVDriver June 2020

allowed their employer (who was no longer their employer because they were subcontractors) to avoid a host of obligations including having to pay sick leave, holiday or National Insurance. It couldn’t last, and it won’t. This April, HMRC is closing what it describes as the IR35 ‘loophole’ that allows drivers and others to class themselves as contractors, while Traffic Commissioners are clamping down on what they describe as ‘fake self-employment’ among drivers. Combine this with clarification from the Government that would-be truck drivers from the EU will not be allowed into the UK and, with what is seen as an increasingly less appealing environment for those that are already here, it’s obvious that not only will the flow of foreign drivers cease, but at least some of those already here will be seeking opportunities elsewhere. You don’t have to be a genius to see where this is leading. Drivers are going to be thin on the ground and those who have been working as ‘contractors’ are going to be looking or substantial salary increases, just to stand still in real income terms. This scenario could actually be a good thing, long term, for all in the industry, whether drivers or employers. Some of

the many thousands of people who have acquired HGV licences and then decided that the industry is not for them, could be attracted to return if wages rise sufficiently to make the profession attractive again. And a higher wage industry will lead to better attitudes on both sides, an increasing emphasis on recruitment and retention, rather than just asking the agency to provide another batch of steering-wheel attendants and even improved roadside facilities as drivers’ disposable income rises. There is plenty of evidence that young people are interested in driving as a career, but rapidly become disillusioned by the reality of long hours, a low hourly rate and poor roadside facilities. Drivers are going to become a more valuable asset for the industry, with a probable switch from agency to direct employment. And this makes investment in good-quality training more important than ever before. The old joke about “What happens if I train my drivers and they leave?” “What happens if you don’t train them and they stay?” has never rung truer. DAF is leading the way in driver training, with every sales dealer employing its own driver-trainer – and training being made available with the delivery of every new CF or XF truck. The deal here is a one-to-one, 90-minute static vehicle handover, followed by up to 60 minutes of on-road instruction, with emphasis on the new fuel-saving systems on the vehicle. Training sessions for additional drivers are also available. Compulsory training under the Driver CPC umbrella has got a mixed reputation in the industry. Its initial introduction caused a great deal of resentment and some of the training offered was of very poor quality. It’s fair to say that it gave training a bit of an image problem in the transport industry, and that’s putting it mildly. However, with the second cycle now complete, many of the worst trainers have left the sector and DAF, as the UK market-leading truck manufacturer, has stepped in to offer approved courses thorough a select number of JAUPTaccredited providers. Again, offering drivers a regular, structured approach to Driver CPC with a credible trainer, will be an increasingly important tool in attracting and retaining quality employees.

with Hudgell Solicitors

Keep on trucking, but pay extra attention to road safety during unprecedented times

B

efore the UK entered ‘lockdown’ and we began to experience these somewhat increasingly uncertain times, the sheer number of vehicles on the road was often cited as the reason for there being so many serious accidents. But even though roads have been deserted in recent weeks and traffic has been at its lowest level for years, there have still been a number of accidents involving lorries up and down the country. Not just minor accidents either. Some of the incidents making the headlines have involved very serious events. On only the second day of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown, the M25 was closed in Surrey after a lorry overturned and caught fire in a massive crash. Fortunately, no-one needed to be taken to hospital but the police were joined by various fire and rescue crews to extinguish the flames. In Hull, where our head office is based, both carriageways of the A63 were shut for several hours as fire crews cut a driver free from his overturned lorry. The incident, on a flyover of one of the city’s busiest roads, could have been far worse had the vehicle toppled onto the opposing carriageway. In Nottinghamshire, the police and other emergency services were called to Sneinton after a lorry crashed into a telegraph pole at 7.40am in the morning, with the driver needing to be taken to hospital.

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors BE CAREFUL WHEN TIRED As well as these significant incidents, many more road traffic accidents have occurred during ‘lockdown’. Studies usually suggest that speed and being distracted are the biggest contributory factors in the majority of accidents. However, in my experience, tiredness often plays a significant role. Having seen the Department for Transport relax the drivers’ hours rules for the movement of essential items during the epidemic, extra responsibility has now fallen on drivers to take even greater care. As a personal injury lawyer who frequently deals with the devastation caused by serious accidents and fatigue, any suggestion of relaxing driving regulations would have been one I’d have been likely to oppose. However, I fully understand that

this temporary relaxation of the rules is a reflection of the unprecedented circumstances which have stemmed from the COVID-19 outbreak. This exceptional step has been taken to reduce the risks of disruption to vital supply chains across the country. It’s now imperative that professional drivers not only maintain their usual levels of attention, but also take extra care, especially working at night. DON’T TAKE ANY RISKS According to UK law, workers have the right not to work if they believe they would be placed in danger. To successfully defend a compensation claim, a business must prove they took every reasonable step possible to prevent exposure to the risk of harm. If you’re a driver who is having to operate a vehicle when more tired than usual, take extra care and be sensible. If you are feeling fatigued, I would urge you to tell your employer and don’t do anything that could potentially pose a threat to other road users. Coronavirus is a major issue which is having a devastating impact on everyone’s lives. But if we follow the safety advice laid out by our Government, I’m sure the impact of this virus will gradually reduce. In the meantime, stay safe – especially when you’re out on the roads – and don’t do anything which could put the safety of yourself or others at risk.

If you have any questions concerning an accident, call Hudgell Solicitors’ specialists on 0808 231 4613 or visit www.hudgellsolicitors.co.uk

Injured on the road or at work? Get free advice from specialist solicitors today

We see the person, not just the claim

0808 231 4613

hudgellsolicitors.co.uk June 2020 CVDriver 25

LEGAL ADVICE

Who’s afraid of the driver shortage? The transport industry is about to face a perfect storm that will impact drivers and their employers, but quite possibly lead to better times for both, says Richard Simpson

T

he past few years have seen the British transport industry reliant on an ever-shrinking pool of drivers. I’ve seen this for myself, with the average age of drivers roughly keeping pace with my own age, in the 30-something years I’ve been reporting on the industry. And, as if I needed reminding, a recent brush with the grim reaper has left me sporting a sparkly new titanium-armoured, laser-welded pacemaker and a renewed admiration for the hard workers at the NHS coalface, has just reinforced the reality that no one lives, or works, forever. As older drivers were falling off the perch, they were being increasingly replaced by bods from abroad. Sure, younger people here were passing their tests and trying their luck in the industry, but most didn’t stay long – for reasons to be discussed later. And, while the arrival of drivers from mainland Europe were keeping the lid on wages following the normal laws of supply and demand, canny drivers were boosting their take-home income by switching from employment to agency and working as a one-man-band limited company. This enabled them to avoid paying normal income tax, and also 24 CVDriver June 2020

allowed their employer (who was no longer their employer because they were subcontractors) to avoid a host of obligations including having to pay sick leave, holiday or National Insurance. It couldn’t last, and it won’t. This April, HMRC is closing what it describes as the IR35 ‘loophole’ that allows drivers and others to class themselves as contractors, while Traffic Commissioners are clamping down on what they describe as ‘fake self-employment’ among drivers. Combine this with clarification from the Government that would-be truck drivers from the EU will not be allowed into the UK and, with what is seen as an increasingly less appealing environment for those that are already here, it’s obvious that not only will the flow of foreign drivers cease, but at least some of those already here will be seeking opportunities elsewhere. You don’t have to be a genius to see where this is leading. Drivers are going to be thin on the ground and those who have been working as ‘contractors’ are going to be looking or substantial salary increases, just to stand still in real income terms. This scenario could actually be a good thing, long term, for all in the industry, whether drivers or employers. Some of

the many thousands of people who have acquired HGV licences and then decided that the industry is not for them, could be attracted to return if wages rise sufficiently to make the profession attractive again. And a higher wage industry will lead to better attitudes on both sides, an increasing emphasis on recruitment and retention, rather than just asking the agency to provide another batch of steering-wheel attendants and even improved roadside facilities as drivers’ disposable income rises. There is plenty of evidence that young people are interested in driving as a career, but rapidly become disillusioned by the reality of long hours, a low hourly rate and poor roadside facilities. Drivers are going to become a more valuable asset for the industry, with a probable switch from agency to direct employment. And this makes investment in good-quality training more important than ever before. The old joke about “What happens if I train my drivers and they leave?” “What happens if you don’t train them and they stay?” has never rung truer. DAF is leading the way in driver training, with every sales dealer employing its own driver-trainer – and training being made available with the delivery of every new CF or XF truck. The deal here is a one-to-one, 90-minute static vehicle handover, followed by up to 60 minutes of on-road instruction, with emphasis on the new fuel-saving systems on the vehicle. Training sessions for additional drivers are also available. Compulsory training under the Driver CPC umbrella has got a mixed reputation in the industry. Its initial introduction caused a great deal of resentment and some of the training offered was of very poor quality. It’s fair to say that it gave training a bit of an image problem in the transport industry, and that’s putting it mildly. However, with the second cycle now complete, many of the worst trainers have left the sector and DAF, as the UK market-leading truck manufacturer, has stepped in to offer approved courses thorough a select number of JAUPTaccredited providers. Again, offering drivers a regular, structured approach to Driver CPC with a credible trainer, will be an increasingly important tool in attracting and retaining quality employees.

with Hudgell Solicitors

Keep on trucking, but pay extra attention to road safety during unprecedented times

B

efore the UK entered ‘lockdown’ and we began to experience these somewhat increasingly uncertain times, the sheer number of vehicles on the road was often cited as the reason for there being so many serious accidents. But even though roads have been deserted in recent weeks and traffic has been at its lowest level for years, there have still been a number of accidents involving lorries up and down the country. Not just minor accidents either. Some of the incidents making the headlines have involved very serious events. On only the second day of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown, the M25 was closed in Surrey after a lorry overturned and caught fire in a massive crash. Fortunately, no-one needed to be taken to hospital but the police were joined by various fire and rescue crews to extinguish the flames. In Hull, where our head office is based, both carriageways of the A63 were shut for several hours as fire crews cut a driver free from his overturned lorry. The incident, on a flyover of one of the city’s busiest roads, could have been far worse had the vehicle toppled onto the opposing carriageway. In Nottinghamshire, the police and other emergency services were called to Sneinton after a lorry crashed into a telegraph pole at 7.40am in the morning, with the driver needing to be taken to hospital.

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors BE CAREFUL WHEN TIRED As well as these significant incidents, many more road traffic accidents have occurred during ‘lockdown’. Studies usually suggest that speed and being distracted are the biggest contributory factors in the majority of accidents. However, in my experience, tiredness often plays a significant role. Having seen the Department for Transport relax the drivers’ hours rules for the movement of essential items during the epidemic, extra responsibility has now fallen on drivers to take even greater care. As a personal injury lawyer who frequently deals with the devastation caused by serious accidents and fatigue, any suggestion of relaxing driving regulations would have been one I’d have been likely to oppose. However, I fully understand that

this temporary relaxation of the rules is a reflection of the unprecedented circumstances which have stemmed from the COVID-19 outbreak. This exceptional step has been taken to reduce the risks of disruption to vital supply chains across the country. It’s now imperative that professional drivers not only maintain their usual levels of attention, but also take extra care, especially working at night. DON’T TAKE ANY RISKS According to UK law, workers have the right not to work if they believe they would be placed in danger. To successfully defend a compensation claim, a business must prove they took every reasonable step possible to prevent exposure to the risk of harm. If you’re a driver who is having to operate a vehicle when more tired than usual, take extra care and be sensible. If you are feeling fatigued, I would urge you to tell your employer and don’t do anything that could potentially pose a threat to other road users. Coronavirus is a major issue which is having a devastating impact on everyone’s lives. But if we follow the safety advice laid out by our Government, I’m sure the impact of this virus will gradually reduce. In the meantime, stay safe – especially when you’re out on the roads – and don’t do anything which could put the safety of yourself or others at risk.

If you have any questions concerning an accident, call Hudgell Solicitors’ specialists on 0808 231 4613 or visit www.hudgellsolicitors.co.uk

Injured on the road or at work? Get free advice from specialist solicitors today

We see the person, not just the claim

0808 231 4613

hudgellsolicitors.co.uk June 2020 CVDriver 25

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WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST IN A DRIVER TRAINING PLATFORM?

W Introducing

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hen budgets are cut and money is tight, employee training is often the first thing to go. However, this is not a sound move for a leading organisation forging its way in a competitive industry. While training is worth the investment, running a program for the sake of ticking a box is a waste of time and money. It’s not easy to get drivers to attend training and being a driver is not a popular career for young people. That’s why things have to change. Training and development are only worth the investment if they are effective and engaging, easy to implement and provide return on your investment. ANET360 can do all of that and more From the start, ANET360 has been developed in collaboration with drivers who work on the road, day in day out, so we understand their needs and pain points. We know what they are looking for and how to make training enjoyable. Here is what else we can offer – flexible learning techniques. It’s not possible to deliver training in person at the moment. So, you can either do nothing and wait until the situation has improved to start training again, or you can look for an alternative approach that also means you will be prepared

should something like this happen again. DVSA has allowed trainers temporary authorisation to deliver approved courses remotely via digital platforms. But this is not intended as a permanent substitute for classroom training. ANET 360 is not intended as a permanent substitute for classroom training. Instead, we offer a blended learning product, which combines traditional workshop methods with digitised learning tools. Quick and easy to implement You don’t have the option of weeks of downtime while you set up a new system. Our dedicated team will work with you to help make the onboarding process quick and painless and to ensure everyone understands how the technology works. Our simple and straightforward system is fl exible and easy to implement, meaning you can start training drivers straight away. After an initial learning curve that you get with any new technology, you’ll fi nd that using ANET360 software saves time and makes your job much easier. Always at the cutting edge Change isn’t easy, but you can’t afford to

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Advertorial: Training with ANET360

WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST IN A DRIVER TRAINING PLATFORM?

W Introducing

., TRUCKMATE BRIDGE-SAVER

hen budgets are cut and money is tight, employee training is often the first thing to go. However, this is not a sound move for a leading organisation forging its way in a competitive industry. While training is worth the investment, running a program for the sake of ticking a box is a waste of time and money. It’s not easy to get drivers to attend training and being a driver is not a popular career for young people. That’s why things have to change. Training and development are only worth the investment if they are effective and engaging, easy to implement and provide return on your investment. ANET360 can do all of that and more From the start, ANET360 has been developed in collaboration with drivers who work on the road, day in day out, so we understand their needs and pain points. We know what they are looking for and how to make training enjoyable. Here is what else we can offer – flexible learning techniques. It’s not possible to deliver training in person at the moment. So, you can either do nothing and wait until the situation has improved to start training again, or you can look for an alternative approach that also means you will be prepared

should something like this happen again. DVSA has allowed trainers temporary authorisation to deliver approved courses remotely via digital platforms. But this is not intended as a permanent substitute for classroom training. ANET 360 is not intended as a permanent substitute for classroom training. Instead, we offer a blended learning product, which combines traditional workshop methods with digitised learning tools. Quick and easy to implement You don’t have the option of weeks of downtime while you set up a new system. Our dedicated team will work with you to help make the onboarding process quick and painless and to ensure everyone understands how the technology works. Our simple and straightforward system is fl exible and easy to implement, meaning you can start training drivers straight away. After an initial learning curve that you get with any new technology, you’ll fi nd that using ANET360 software saves time and makes your job much easier. Always at the cutting edge Change isn’t easy, but you can’t afford to

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DVSA Earned Recognition Audits

Get ready for HS2

Transport Compliance Audit

Pre-Audit support with FORS Bronze, Silver and Gold

External Transport

Management

If you need to top up or renew your Driver CPC, you can now do it online!

Policies and Procedures, Manuals, Drivers Handbooks, Risk Assessments

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www.milebay.co.uk

www.angliacompliance.co.uk

0808 178 9977

info@angliacompliance.co.uk

* If your DQC expires between 1st March & 30th September 2020 you can defer your renewal, but for older cards, you do need to renew your card to drive professionally. (Correct at 3rd April 2020)

01245 847635

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See the whole picture

Docklands truckstop and truckwash Samantha’s Diner

At Goole M62 junction 36 DN14 6UD

With smart dashcams, Lytx provides you and your drivers 360° visibility to help you predict and reduce risky driving incidents and exonerate your drivers if they are falsely accused.

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Visit lytx.co.uk/telematics to learn how you can optimise your fleet.

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Docklands truckstop and truckwash

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38 CVDriver March 2017 docklands.indd 1

25 - 27 April NEC BIRMINGHAM

At Goole M62 junction 36 DN14 6UD

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