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The Transport Professional’s Magazine

£3.40 ISSUE 54 2010

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NEWS 6 What does the Budget mean, A75 upgrade and Licence checks on the up

PHIL FLANDERS 9 RHA’s Scottish Director on the addition of delivery surcharges and the downside of wind farms in Scotland

FERRY FOCUS 12 Norfolkline - Scotland’s European connection

CV OPERATOR SHOW PREVIEW 15A look ahead to the NEC and News & Profiles

APSE PREVIEW 29 All roads lead to Aviemore and News & Profiles FLEET MANAGEMENT 44 News & Profiles

TRAINING 46Preview of ScotPlant 2010 and News & Profiles TRAILERS, TIPPERS & TANKERS 48 News & Profiles

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Budget reactionThe latest Budget will damage every sector of the economy, according to HGV refuelling specialists Bunkercard. Paul Davies, Bunkercard Commercial Manager, said: “The Chancellor can try to spin the staging of the 3% fuel duty increase as helpful but, here in the HGV world, we have a firmer grip on reality.”He pointed out the impact of the staged rise on the nation’s hauliers. “The arithmetic is not difficult,” he said. “The 1% rise in April will immediately add about £500 to the annual cost of running an average 44-tonne truck. There will be another hit in October and a third in January. Within less than a year, Mr Darling will have loaded an extra £1500 in costs, per truck, onto hauliers.”“Transport and distribution is the backbone of the economy,” said Davies. “Everything around us will have travelled by truck at some point. This measure will increase the price of food, clothing and everything else. With margins already tight, these tax increases could represent the last straw for some hauliers. Hauliers have a choice between swallowing the raises or increasing their own prices and neither will help them. It is almost inevitable that this will drive some firms to the wall and it is absolutely certain that prices will have to rise for virtually every product we

buy.”Scotland’s largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers has welcomed some of the measures announced in today’s budget, but warned that tough times are ahead.Commenting on the UK Budget, SNP MP and Treasury Spokesman Stewart Hosie MP said: “With the General Election looming, this was Alistair Darling’s last chance to deliver for Scotland and he failed.“While he tried to soften the blow by staggering the increase, the Chancellor is proceeding with a 3p increase in fuel duty between now and next year.“Across Scotland, many hard pressed families are struggling to cope as fuel prices continue to soar - in some rural areas they are now in excess of £1.25 per litre. This 3p increase will be sorely felt by both hauliers and motorists.“The SNP’s campaign against these rises will continue. Tonight, SNP activists will deliver 60 000 campaign cards across Scotland, reminding voters that only a vote for the SNP is a vote for fairer fuel prices. And at Westminster, SNP MPs will continue to push for the introduction of a fuel duty regulator which will prevent spikes such as the one we are experiencing.“In these tough economic times, the Chancellor should have set out a Budget that

supported jobs and recovery as we emerge from Labour’s recession. Instead, he has confirmed he will slash the Scotland’s budget and cut off accelerated capital spend dealing a cruel blow to the Scottishrecovery.“The Scottish Government is delivering a comprehensive Economic Recovery Plan to ensure the fragile positive signs we see across the country are sustained and result in a return to economic growth but Alistair Darling’sactions today jeopardise the Scottish Government’s ability to do this.“With this Budget, the Labour Government have shown they would rather save face with the City than support Scotland’s communities. Only SNP MPs will champion investment in the Scottish recovery and fairer fuel prices for all.”SMMT Chief Executive Paul Everitt said: “Measures to encourage more and better priced lending to consumers and businesses, alongside additional support for investment in low carbon vehicle technologies is further evidence of the new priority given to UK motor manufacturing. There is disappointment that the introduction of the first year VED rates have not been deferred, but the doubling of the annual investment allowance will give a lift to the commercial vehicle market.” A series of measures supporting companies throughout the UK motor industry were announced, designed to support investment in ultra-low carbon technologies: • £30 million allocation from the Strategic Investment Fund to support development of low carbon vehicles • a Nuneaton ‘intelligent transport technology’ test centre • the Technology Strategy Board’s competition to develop low and ultra-low carbon vehicle supply chains • a second Green Bus competition • commitment to greater support for SMEs through the UK ‘finance for growth’ scheme and provision of measures to encourage lendingFurthermore, Government took action to encourage business investment in new vehicles and specifically in ultra-low carbon technology by: • introducing a lower 5% rate of company car tax for vehicles emitting between 1 and 75g/km CO2 • 100% first-year capital allowance for zero-carbon goods vehicles • doubling the Annual Investment Allowance for small businesses to £100K (industry seeks clarity on whether this measure also extends to larger businesses). The success of the Scrappage Incentive Scheme was credited with a 30% rise in sales against expectations, with Government reiterating the importance of a balanced economy and the key role manufacturing has to play.

SMMT Chief Executive, Paul Everitt


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A75 road scheme under way

Driving licence checks quadruple in last year as fleet interest grows

Work on a £6.5m dual carriageway scheme on the A75 was started on March 22 with a ground breaking ceremony by Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson.The A75 Cairntop to Barlae scheme, which will see a new 1.4 mile stretch of dual carriageway, will improve the access to and from the west coast ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan and support businesses, communities and tourism across Scotland.Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson said: “I’m delighted to mark the beginning of this important £6.5m project to improve access to and from Scotland’s west coast

ports.“This Cairntop to Barlae scheme will bring significant economic and social benefits to Scotland, including sustaining 30 jobs during the construction period as well as supporting plans to relocate Stena’s port to Cairnryan, further developing the area and ensuring connections from Cairnryan north and south are not only retained, but enhanced.“This investment will also provide better overtaking opportunities, helping traffic flow along the length of the route, meaning quicker and safer journeys for communities, tourists and freight traffic alike.

“The Scottish Government is committed to improving links across the country and this is one of a number of key projects planned for the A75 and A77. We have recently invested £29m in these routes with a further £60m earmarked for eight more projects in the coming months.”The 12 month long contract will see a new eastbound carriageway constructed on the site of a disused railway line, with the existing A75 set to become the new westbound route, giving both east and westbound dedicated safer overtaking opportunities.

The number of driving licence checks being undertaken by fleet software market leader CFC Solutions has quadrupled in the last year as fleet interest in the issue continues to grow.The company says that its Licence Link product - which checks with the DVLA database online to see whether drivers have any convictions - has become its fastest adopted software in more than 30 years of trading.Neville Briggs, Managing Director at CFC, said: “Since the launch of Licence Link 12 months ago, the level of interest we have seen in the issue of licence checking by fleets has snowballed very rapidly.“What seems to be happening is that employers are recognising that ensuring drivers have the licences and points which they claim is an essential part of any risk effective management policy.“It is something that fleets are taking seriously and so a product like Licence Link, which essentially automates the task of licence checking, is an obvious solution. It is part of the ongoing process of fleets becoming more risk aware.”In the general fleet sector, CFC’s experience with Licence Link

shows that 20% of drivers have between 3-11 points on their licence while one per cent have 11 points.Briggs continued: “Our general findings - that one in five drivers has points on their licence - underlines the importance of employers undertaking regular licence checks. These drivers represent a higher risk than the norm.“Also, the finding that one in a hundred drivers is just a point away from losing their licence is noteworthy. By identifying these drivers, employers can take remedial steps to try and improve their level of risk such as targeted training.”Individual cases highlighted by Licence Link include a driver who had an undeclared full driving ban and another who declared a full licence but only held a provisional one.Briggs said: “Thankfully, the number of drivers highlighted by Licence Link who should not be driving at all has been low but we have found a number of worrying instances.“Sometimes these employees are acting maliciously by, for

example, not declaring a ban because they know they will lose their job. At other times, they made an inadvertent mistake by perhaps being confused over which classes of vehicle they can drive.“However, in all cases, they represented a risk management issue to their employer.”Free to adopt, Licence Link is

designed to help all employers simplify the routine task of regularly checking car and van driver licence information through a web based system - something made essential by the recent introduction of risk management legislation.

Further more information: www.cfcsolutions.co.uk

Neville Briggs

Stewart Stevenson


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£½ million fines now official for accidents causing deathThe Sentencing Guidelines Council has now published its guidelines for penalties under the Corporate Manslaughter / Homicide and Health & Safety legislation.The Council says that a minimum fine of £100,000 should be imposed and for Corporate offences they should seldom be less than £½ million.

This potentially imposes an even greater burden on local authorities whose vehicles are constantly used in close proximity to members of the public and whose employees are have to operate vehicle-mounted equipment.However even public sector fleets with budgets under close scrutiny can take low-cost action that not

only improves safety, but just as importantly demonstrates that safety precautions have been taken.Talking Safety Sounders from O.W.L. Vehicle Electronic Systems now cover a wider range of vehicle applications than ever before. As new vehicle designs strive to be more efficient so

new safety critical situations are identified.Of course safety, or prevention of accidents is by no means a new concept for some vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators. For many years Scotland’s Applied Sweepers have used talking safety sounders on their world famous Green Machines.In addition to their vast range of messages in different languages, O.W.L. will also provide warning systems with local accents if required.In addition to standard talking sounders for reversing alarms and handbrake warnings, the safety product range covers every type of vehicle operated by local authorities, including road and pavement sweepers, refuse collection and recycling vehicles, school buses, mobile libraries, social services ambulances and cash collection vehicles. There’s even a speed and spray control for quad bikes used for grounds maintenance and roadside weed control.O.W.L. Operations Director Simon Phipps said: “Wherever there is a vehicle movement there is potential for accidents. Now that the substantial levels of fines for breaches of legislation have been officially declared no fleet operator should be in any doubt over the need to demonstrate that safety precautions are being taken.“Whilst the talking sounders are suitable and affordable for retro-fit to existing fleets, many operators are now specifying them on all new vehicles. There has also been a welcome move by vehicle manufacturers to offer them as options. Originally customer-driven, more manufacturers now recognise that by offering safety solutions their vehicles become more attractive to safety-conscious buyers.”O.W.L. manufacture both generic and bespoke products and will happily produce a system to any customer specification.

For more information: 01827 60577 or www.safervehicles.co.uk


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Over the past few weeks, a number of hauliers based in the North East and Highlands of Scotland have voiced concern that their fuel card companies have added a delivery surcharge of between 1.5p and 6p per litre as their fuel distributors have charged them extra for deliveries to sites not on main delivery routes. This includes sites on or close to the main Aberdeen to Inverness road. This will add thousands of pounds to hauliers’ costs and as always be difficult to pass on to customers as well as having to be paid at least every fortnight.There are some alternative sites but many cannot take artics and others mean a longer journey. It is not just a North of Scotland problem other parts of Scotland and the rest of the UK are affected. So why add a surcharge now? Why not last year or the year before? At least hauliers have alternatives but how long before other fuel cards follow suit?It’s just another kick in the teeth a month or so before fuel duty rises again by 2.5 pence per litre, a 16% increase since October 2008 when we were well into the economic downturn. In the thirteen years since Labour came to power fuel duty has risen by about 40%. And fuel prices are getting close to double. I remember back in 2000 when the main dispute erupted fuel had increased from about 53p excluding VAT to 65p excluding VAT. Oh for those prices again.With an election looming I thought at least some politicians would have picked up this issue but so far all is quiet. Hopefully that will change as peoples’ livelihoods are really at stake now. Soon politicians will be out looking for your vote. You have an opportunity to tell them how you feel and how all this affects you. It is an

opportunity and opportunities are like windows… they don’t stay open for long.

The recent announcement about the increase in wind farms and the economic benefit to Scotland has been welcomed my many. However, there is always a downside.Transport for these massive new wind farms is set to be done by foreign hauliers. The Road Haulage Association is calling on the government to stop contracts that have been given to Danish and Spanish transport firms that have no licence to operate trucks in the UK.Hundreds of abnormal load movements are involved. These loads are carried out under special regulations because the load cannot be moved on a conventional 44-tonne articulated lorry.Normally, to do UK haulage you have to have a UK operating licence - or be doing the odd load under the cabotage rules, after delivering a load from abroad. Wind turbines are to be made in Spain and in Denmark and sent by sea to ports around the country - in Scotland, the North-east of England and Wales. Once landed in the UK, foreign trucks will take the turbines and other components to the wind farms.Local transport companies are heavily regulated for road safety purposes; and they have the expertise and equipment to do the job. It is scandalous that the wind power sector should be by-passing them to bring in Spanish and Danish companies to operate without a UK licence. This is in breach of cabotage regulations and is illegal.It is possible that the contactors believe that this could be done under the Combined

Transport Directive. It was set up decades ago to encourage firms to develop coastal shipping between countries rather than go by road. Under the Combined Transport Directive, a foreign haulier can deliver within another country provided that: • The sea journey was from one member state to another • The sea journey was of at least 100kms • The final road journey leg was within a radius of 150kms from the port • No domestic haulage other than that related to combined transport is undertaken • If all these criteria are met, however, there is no limit to the amount of time the foreign truck can remain in the member stateAs the wind farm parts are coming in on conventional ships that have to be unloaded at ports we believe the Combined Transport Directive is not valid for these movements.The way wind farm transport is being organised is totally contrary to the spirit of the directive and as a result quite possibly illegal. The actual site owners do not order the transport for these contracts. The way they are set up is that it is the responsibility of the equipment manufacturer to appoint the transport company to carry their goods.It is also extremely damaging to the UK abnormal load haulage sector, in particular those Scottish based experienced hauliers who could do the work and have local knowledge of the roads and problems faced. Things are hard enough for them at the moment with still a significant downturn in business. An opportunity to do these loads may well be a godsend to keep Scottish workers in jobs.

Concerns over delivery surcharge grow

Phil Flanders Scottish Director - Road Haulage Association


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A new plant in Glasgow, is about to begin AdBlue production for GreenChem, expanding yet again their UK production base - from three sites to four, with more planned. The potential for the plant is more than 10 million litres a year. Chris Haynes, GreenChem’s UK Managing Director states: “This further demonstrates GreenChem’s commitment not only to the Scottish truck market but the UK as a whole. It is also ensuring that only AdBlue to the very highest Industry standard is being supplied to its customers”.GreenChem have also developed and released late last a new ‘low cost’, ‘plug and play’ AdBlue storage system called - the ‘Smart ONE’. As the market develops there is an organic

migration away from IBCs towards bunded bulk tanks with higher capacity and this tank is already proving to be the fastest selling self monitoring, bunded tank in the market.This fully bunded system has a capacity of 2900 litres and includes the benefit of Telemetry. GreenChem reads the systems AdBlue levels remotely and refills as and when necessary without the need for the customer to do anything, a hassle free solution all via a tanker from the new Glasgow plant of course.The Smart ONE can either be purchased or hired on a monthly lease basis.

For more information: 01296 468531 or www.greenchem-adblue.com

Phoenix Training (easyCPC.com) would like to apologise to readers for an error in their copy in issue 53. A section of copy in the editorial above their advert was removed before being submitted to FACTS which left the wording suggesting that we

were accredited by the FTA etc - which we are not as yet and should have read that they are “members of”.Comments John Pepperell: “This was a genuine error and Phoenix Training (easyCPC.com) had no intention to mislead. We try to

never get things wrong but if we do we will always admit it and do our best to correct them. We thank FACTS for allowing us this opportunity.”

Perhaps best known as a manufacturer of specialist stainless steel relocated exhaust systems for commercial vehicles, North West England based Astra Vehicle Technologies have rapidly developed a leading position as a “one stop shop” for commercial vehicle chassis conversions.Resulting in reduced vehicle movements and uniquely combining the expertise necessary to relocate sophisticated Euro 4/5 exhaust treatment systems, Astra provides a wide range of modification services including additional axles (tag, mid lift and steered), drawbar packages, wheelbase alterations, mini artic conversions, dual steer systems,

ADR & ‘pet regs’ conversions, specialist cabs, seat belt installations, etc, etc. To provide service in Scotland, Astra have locally based sales representation through Angus Macintosh (AMAC Associates) and for existing design products also offer locally based installation services through Outreach Ltd - Falkirk. Peter Cosgrove, (formerly of TVAC Leyland) is chassis conversion engineering manager for Astra. Peter will be pleased to discuss any specialist vehicle engineering or conversion projects requiring a non standard chassis.

For more information: 0151 348 5777

Scotland’s own AdBlue

Editorial correction from FACTS Issue 53

One stop shop for chassis conversions


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Tuesday May 19 2009 saw Norfolkline’s Scottish Viking berth at Rosyth for the first time - welcomed on the quayside by First Minister Alex Salmond - following its maiden crossing from Zeebrugge, re-establishing Scotland’s only direct ferry route to Continent.FACTS Magazine was there that momentous day and some 10 months later ‘The Transport Professional’s Magazine’ returned to Rosyth for an update from Freight Services Supervisor Craig Easton.“During the last 10 months the volume build up has been very slow as the freight clients wanted to reassure themselves about the schedules reliability which has been proven over the winter. We continue to sail three days a week in each direction between Rosyth and Zeebrugge.“We understand the importance of this service to both passengers and freight customers in Scotland and the Continent. There are significant savings to be made for freight operators by utilising the Rosyth-Zeebrugge route in terms of mileage, fuel and drivers

hours. If you were to take Glasgow as an example for the start of a delivery to the European mainland leaving at 1pm, by road it is 45 miles to Rosyth, 147 miles to Newcastle, 188 miles to Middlesburgh, 280 miles to Hull, 311 miles to Immingham and 513 miles to Dover.“Departing at 1pm from Glasgow to drive to Dover would necessitate a stop-over somewhere in the A1-M25 corridor due to driving hour restrictions. The crossing leaving Rosyth at 1700 hrs GMT gets into Zeebrugge at 1400 hrs CET the next day - which is three hours later than a single manned vehicle driving to Dover and across to Calais - but the driver is relaxed, refreshed and ready to hit the road to his destination.“The facilities on-board the Scottish Viking are first class and drivers receive exactly the same service as general passengers - eating, drinking and relaxing in the same restaurant, bar and seating area. “Norfolkline has introduced a brand new loyalty scheme for freight customers. The Road Kings Freight Drivers Club is based on various initiatives currently in operation on other Norfolkline routes, but has been specially tailored for the Zeebrugge - Rosyth crossing and its customers. “Club members are now entitled to exclusive on board deals and discounts including free breakfast and dinner, complimentary tea and coffee throughout the journey, plus 20% discount in the onboard shop.“The new scheme also offers a frequent traveller reward system. Drivers have the opportunity to collect stamps with each sailing, which can be redeemed against a selection of Road Kings items available onboard from as little as three stamps.“Every crossing enjoys live entertainment as

well as the latest film releases shown in the on-board cinema and there is also a gaming table for those who want to try their luck.“There are a total of 107 spacious cabins, each equipped with shower and toilet facilities, providing drivers with maximum comfort during the crossing. “As already reported in FACTS Magazine, Norfolkline are shipping all Scotland-bound Mazdas direct to Rosyth as well as significant numbers of new vehicles for four other manufacturers. As Scotland’s only direct ferry link to the Continent, this route offers convenience, cost savings and carbon footprint reductions, and it is encouraging to see more and more businesses, such as Mazda, utilising these benefits.”The Norfolkline sales team would be delighted to speak with any freight operators with regard to using the Norfolkline Rosyth-Zeebrugge route in the future.

For more information: 01383 411273 or www.norfolklinefreight.com

Road Kings enjoy Norfolkline’s Scottish Viking

Craig Easton


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Organisers of the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show say that more than 200 exhibitors have already signed up for this year’s event and that many of these are regular exhibitors at previous CV Shows.This year’s show will have a particular focus on the products and services that keep the nation’s transport fleet turning. The recession has meant that many operators have delayed replacing vans, trucks and trailers, often extending maintenance deal. This puts the nation’s workshops even more firmly in the spot light.The Show also covers the complementary and vital maintenance workshop and service garage sector - including franchised or independent garages, bodyshops, motor factors, fast fit and parts and accessory retailers.“In simple terms, the people that keep the UK’s vehicle fleet running will find the CV Operator Show, together with Workshop 2010, is a must-see event. Its unique nature will give visitors the opportunity to see a huge range of those vital support services under one roof,” said Bob Sockl, organiser of the CV Operator Show. “We expect most of the visitors will be looking for service and repair solutions.”New exhibitors are signing up for the Show’s Workshop area, the most important automotive trade and garage equipment shop window this year. This, too, is on course for success.Each aspect of the vehicle maintenance business will be covered in a dedicated location, giving visitors a one-stop shop to update their knowledge of the latest and upcoming technology.Big, well known firms like Somers Totalkare and Stertil will showcase their latest kit alongside a host of other equipment suppliers. Diagnostics takes the lead for many exhibitors, with increasingly clever technology to help cut workshop costs by fast fault-finding on every make and model of car, van and truck.Autodiagnos and Omitec will be there too, while Texa plans to build on its success at last year’s CV Show. V-Tech and Launch

X431 have both booked big stands, with special Show offers and will provide valuable technical advice to visitors.Garage equipment firms are also booking space - Bradbury, Gemco, Maha and Tecalemit are amongst the ‘blue-chip’ companies exhibiting in 2010, attracted by past successes at the CV Show.“If you register online for free tickets to the CV Operator Show, Reed Transport Group will email you a direct link to the digital, online copy of the CV Operator Show Guide well before the event in April,” said Sockl. “Listing exhibitors as well as their stand numbers, details of exhibits and plans for the entire Show, the Guide will help you plan your visit to the Show. Advance registration also means you can pick up your pre-printed free entry ticket on the door when you arrive, and beat the queues.”There will also be hard copies of the Show Guide in both Motor Transport and Commercial Motor a few days before the Show. Pre-registration means you’ll also beat the queues at the exhibition entrances, making the most of your time there. And as a bonus, for registering online you’ll get £2 off the price of the event’s Early Bird Breakfast. So the message is, get registered as soon as possible.By mid-January, potential Show visitors were registering on the Show website - www.cvoperatorshow.com - at a rate more than 50% up on the weekly registration rate for previous CV Shows. This is another good omen for success.The organisers expect the event will deliver millions of pounds worth of business to an already wide and growing range of firms. The Show covers a broad spectrum of products and services to support your business and is expected to attract visitors from all areas of the road transport industry. For three days the CV Operator Show will be the hub of the industry, with firms using it as the main platform to launch new products and services.Major tyre manufacturers and tyre

service firms will be at the Show, with ATS Euromaster, Goodyear Dunlop and Michelin featuring a wide range of their tyres for fork lift trucks through to road-going tyres for the biggest of the heavy mob. Each supplier will be taking orders at the Show, offering special ‘Show Only’ prices and deals.

The Commercial Vehicle Operator Show at the National Exhibition Centre will be open from 8.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 April inclusive. For more information: www.cvoperatorshow.com

Commercial Vehicle Operator Show on track for success


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For over 14 years Everquip have been manufacturing and installing pre fabricated steel inspection pits throughout the UK and Ireland. They have built their reputation as much through their excellent support services as through the quality and comprehensive range of products provided.All Everquip pre-fabricated steel pits are supplied with zonal lighting, compressed air, discharge sump, waste oil discharge facility, entry and exit stairs and are delivered with a fully painted interior and a primer / bitumen coat to the exterior as standard. In addition every Everquip inspection pit carries a 10 year warranty against manufacturing defects and with full certification from a chartered engineer confirming the load bearing characteristics. Every Everquip inspection pit is also fitted with a full skeletal framework to the outer walls and floor to prevent any distortion and all seams welded internally and externally.However, each inspection pit solution that we provide can be tailored to the individual needs and budgetary constraints of each client; our existing clients not only include large national chains with project budgets in excess of £250,000 but also small owner operator workshops looking to improve their existing business. Some of our recent installations in Scotland have included Fergusons Transport, MAN Truck and Bus, Albert Fyfe Haulage, Andrew Black Haulage, Stagecoach, VOSA (Kilmarnock), Kwikfit (Glasgow), Neil Williams Haulage, Grant Welsh Commercials, Billy Davies Coaches, Scottish Borders Council.Everquip firmly believe that the first rule of business is to listen, and that flexibility and first class customer service go hand in hand. Any feedback from their clients is taken on board and then incorporated into the relevant stage of the design, planning, installation or commissioning stages. Everquip’s flexibility and customer service ethos has kept the company ahead of its field for over 20 years. Customers can be confident that Everquip’s ongoing investment in product development and its continued growth as a national and

international supplier will maintain and strengthen our unique market position.With the recent announcement of the ATF contract from VOSA, Everquip would be delighted to discuss your ATF requirements with you. Please

do not hesitate to contact either Stuart Everard or John Branton on 01430 449480 to arrange a site visit.

Visit stand 4420 in hall 4

The complete pit


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QuestionWhat do Sputnik, the shooting down of a Korean Air Lines flight, Lars Ericsson and the modern-day transport office have in common?

Answer1957 saw the dawn of the space age. The USSR launched Sputnik, the first man-made object to orbit the Earth. Not wanting to be left behind in the technology race the United States was spurred on to create the “Advanced Research Project Agency”, which in turn begin the development of what we now know to be called the Internet.As project “Internet” was taking shape other events took place adding more technologies to the mix.In 1983 a Korean Air Lines flight was

shot down by Soviet jets over the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crew were killed in what was described as a navigational error, the flight straying into Soviet airspace. This incident, amongst others encouraged President Ronald Reagan to issue a directive making the US Global Positioning System (GPS) available for civilian use, believing it was for the “greater good”. At first the highest quality signal was reserved for “military use only” however in 2000 U.S President Bill Clinton turned off this filter improving the precision of GPS from 1000 feet to 65 feet.In the mean time the first GSM cellular network was launched in Finland by Radiolinja and Ericsson after which by the end of 1993 over a

million subscribers were using GSM phone networks being operated by 70 carriers across 48 countries.Today sees GPS positioning technology, GSM mobile communication and the Internet used in our every day lives and the transport sector is no exception.After working with and talking to hundreds of transport businesses the directors of Axscend, Tim Steer and Amanda Pack were hearing a familiar message. Tight margins, fuel prices, seeing off the competition by working smarter and improving the bottom line were all subjects high on the agenda. As the need for trailer tracking and management grew it become clear a solution specifically designed for improving trailer fleet efficiency was

required. After extensive market research into what customers needed and what was available on the market Axscend decided to take the challenging step of embarking on its own product and software development. The Axscend team with their years of experience knew exactly what was required from the next generation of trailer management and spent the next two years working with experts to deliver their vision.In 2010, trailerMASTER was born. The convergence of technologies, GPS, GSM and the Internet alongside some clever thinking has made trailerMASTER the future of trailer management.



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The new OTS MultiServ has been developed in response to extensive market research within the industry.It provides an all in one fuelling facility for hauliers and fleet operators, having storage and dispensing for derv, gas oil, Ad blue, and Lube oil, as well as an air and water facility all controlled by an easily operated yet sophisticated management system to give the fleet operator complete control and accountability of its valuable fuel stocks which can be viewed online from any PC.A typical installation of the OTS MultiServ™ station is an island installation for vehicle refuelling from both sides simultaneously. The OTS MultiServ™ station has been designed as an integral system, with specific attention given to environmental issues, such as removing the need for underground fuel pipe work and storage, and security to reduce risk of theft. It also has the option of dispensing bio fuels.

Each tank contains: • an electronic level gauge • hi/low level alarms • common bund alarm • back up bund alarm (battery)Comprising integral: • 20,000 litre derv tank c/w heavy duty commercial pump • 5000 litre gas oil tank c/w heavy duty commercial pump • 1000 litre stainless steel ad blue tank c/w stainless steel pump and pipe work • 1000 litre lube oil tank c/w piston driven pneumatic pumpFuel management system: • automatic air dispenser (up to 145 psi) • water dispenser • litter bin • spill kit • automatic pir lighting • full mains electrics isolation c/w mains circuit breaker • canopy (optional) • we can manufacture any size tank to suit your requirements OTS has over 40 years experience

in tank design and manufacture and is accredited to the highest UK manufacturing standards ISO9000 and OFST/200. We manufacture a comprehensive range of tanks from 1000 litres - 200,000 litres enclosed bunded and can offer a 20 year guarantee on its tanks as recommended by the oil storage regulations.They supply a wide range of tanks either for “purchase or hire” from as little as £5 per week. Tanks for: • lube oil • waste oil • secure diesel storage • water settlement tank • leachate

• effluent • bio-diesel • other services we offer • tank installation and decommissioning • tank refurbishment • hiab lorries and vacuum tankers • adr drivers along with licensed waste carrier transport EAN/933977/CB • secure storage • IOSCA certified oil spill contractors • licensed waste disposal site EAN/WML (86076)



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Delphi are a world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of heavy duty diesel fuel systems with its OE diesel fuel systems found on over five million engines around the world, including Volvo, Renault, Mercedes and DAF. Delphi is now expanding its offering for commercial vehicles by introducing several new product ranges, including heavy duty filters, CV diagnostics and digital tachograph.

New Range Of Heavy Duty FiltersPresent market conditions have commercial vehicle owners

choosing to service and retain their vehicles rather than committing to new purchases. This, combined with the stresses and strains involved in long distance haulage, means that system maintenance is imperative. Effective filtration is therefore critical.To support this need, Delphi has developed a new range of heavy duty filters for truck, marine, agricultural and off highway equipment. The range incorporates a patented technology which repels free and emulsified water, so engines benefit from near 100% separation of

water and removal of particulates down to two microns in size. This ensures the quality and reliability you’ve come to expect from Delphi. The new programme features a rationalised range of spin on filter elements, which will maximise retrofit opportunities. Delphi’s comprehensive range of diesel filters supports over 14,000 applications, providing 95% coverage of the European diesel parc.

Commercial Vehicle Diagnostic SolutionExtending their comprehensive range of diagnostic solutions for passenger car and light commercial vehicles (LCV), Delphi have developed a dedicated diagnostic solution for trucks, busses and trailers.The Delphi Truck Diagnostic solution will provide their customers with comprehensive coverage of the European Truck, Trailer and commercial vehicles market. It enables the technician to perform

dealer level diagnostics and has extensive functionality, covering all of the key systems that are featured on modern trucks. The Delphi Truck Diagnostic solution can access and interrogate the full range of sub-systems featured on modern trucks such as engine management, emissions, suspension, safety & security, transmission, braking systems, comfort and air conditioning and trailers. The Delphi Truck Diagnostic software also includes Delphi’s full LCV coverage and capability which already is part of the Delphi’s existing diagnostic platforms. This will benefit those customers who service and repair light duty and medium to heavy duty applications. Regular software updates will ensure that the tool is updated with all the latest vehicle releases and guarantee that users continue to enjoy excellent application coverage.



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TEXA are a leader in the field of manufacturing diagnostic products in the automotive Industry and are recognised as a prominent supplier of truck diagnostic equipment.TEXA will also be launching at the show for the first time - the New AXONE Smart for car and bike, as well as the NAVIGATOR TXM a pc based interface for marine. Also on hand will be the latest service and diagnostic tools and the Konfort 09 Evolution air

conditioning machine will be on display, including the dedicated unit for

service of agricultural, coach and bus systems.

TEXA also provide gas analysis and oscilloscope testing equipment which further enhances the capability of the products. This is also

backed by technical training, support and

information.

Visit stand 4321 in Hall 4

Manchester based GITI Tire (UK) Ltd have

successfully achieved registration to the internationally recognised internal quality management standard ISO 9001:2008. The revised ISO 9001 have a much greater focus on the management and measurement of business processes and their continuous improvement.This independent assessment was conducted by The British Assessment Bureau (BAB), and clearly demonstrates GITI Tire’s commitment to

customer service and quality. GITI Tire (UK) Ltd. have now earned the right to display the coveted BAB logo to show conformity to the standard.The certification for GITI Tire (UK) Ltd. applies to the supply of truck and bus tyres to the UK market.ISO 9001:2008 is recognised worldwide and It requires organisations to demonstrate that they have a quality management system to ensure consistency and continuous improvement leading to higher levels of performance and customer satisfaction.Managing Director Richard Lyons said: “We are particularly pleased to have achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification as it underlines our commitment to our customers and our focus on quality. This recognition demonstrates we can provide a quality product from quotation through to delivery. “This achievement was a direct result of my team both at head office and out in the field working together effectively to develop and maintain the excellent quality standards we have in place to achieve customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement of our internal processes.”



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LED Autolamps are a leading supplier of an extensive range of European certified commercial vehicle lighting systems.The company’s commitment to research and development and innovative product design has firmly placed LED Autolamps as one of the industry’s fastest growing companies that specialise in solid state vehicle lighting.The company say their products are nsurpassed for quality and reliability and all LED Autolamps products come with either a three or five year lifetime warranty. In addition, the products offer sealed for life electronics to protect against dirt and moisture ingress and 12/24 dual voltage versatility makes the product range suitable for commercial vehicles construction and agricultural machines.

A spokesman said: “Come and meet us at the Commercial Vehicle operator show where we will be showcasing new additions to our range which include the superb Eurolamp and MaXilamp series of rear lamps for trucks and trailers as well as several new and innovative work lamps and interior lamps’“We look forward to welcoming you to our stand.”


Istobal are Europe’s largest manufacturer of vehicle wash equipment. As part of their continuing expansion they have had a permanent base in the UK since 2004.In 2009 Istobal bought the service contracts and accounts of JJ Arnold Services to further expand their size in the UK.A new company was formed in October 2009, Istobal Commercial Services Limited, to solely concentrate on the ever expanding Commercial Wash Sector.Their vast range of products include: • automated truck & bus & tram washes (both rollovers and drive through) • cold and hot water pressure cleaners • water recycling and rainwater harvesting

systems • underchassis systems • chemicals • servicing of most makes of equipment • finance options (lease / rent / contract hire) • civil worksThere seems to be a general dissatisfaction in the market with many current wash companies that although the products are OK the back up service tends to be lacking. In several instances customers are left waiting weeks for a service response and months for an installation to be completed.Istobal pride themselves on providing the same level of service that they have done for years on Petrol Forecourts. Seven days / week, 364 days p.a. 97% of calls are solved within 24-48 hours which makes a refreshing change to the norm.Interest in Istobal products has been tremendous since launch of the new company and they plan to take 33% of the market within two years. The majority of machines in the market are over 18 years old and in desperate need of replacement. Customers are facing bills in excess of £10,000 from competitors to keep old equipment going.



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Thermobile will be exhibiting a selection of what is probably the most comprehensive range of warm air workshop heaters available to the UK automotive trade.Their well known waste oil fired heaters will feature on their stand alongside oil and gas fired units in floor standing and suspended versions.The company’s product range now extends to more than 200 models and also features portable and mobile heaters operating on either paraffin,diesel,propane gas or electric.Thermobile market their range of heaters through an extensive countrywide dealer network including all the main national motor factors plus independent factors belonging to buying groups GAU, IFA and UKPA.With the summer months in mind, a selection of mobile air conditioning units suitable for office and reception areas will be on show plus a range of portable and mobile cooling fans. Thermobile Industries situated in Breda, The Netherlands, have been selling mobile space heaters to the UK motor trade for almost 40 years. A daughter company, Thermobile UK Limited, was established in 1993 and has expanded the range to include floor mounted cabinet heaters, suspended unit heaters and additional products including dehumidifiers and air conditioning. Thermobile offer heaters ranging from a 3KW portable electric heater to floor mounted cabinet oil and gas fired units up to 270KW output.The continuing price increases for oil

and gas are causing concern to commerce and industry, not least the Scottish auto trade. To help ease this problem, Thermobile have available certain high efficiency heaters which qualify for the ECA (Enhanced Capital Allowance) scheme. The ECA scheme provides 100% first year allowances (FYAs) to spend on qualifying energy saving equipment. FYAs are specially increased rates of allowances that allow a greater proportion of the cost of an investment to qualify for tax relief against the profits of a business in the period during which the investment is made.The heaters reouire an efficiency of at least 91% and Thermobile can offer floor standing and suspended unit heaters operating on either oil, natural gas or propane. In many instances the cost of installation can also be claimed for tax relief.” Visit stand 4020 in hall 4


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“On March 23 between 1430 and 1530 we entered “Driver CPC booking online” into Google search engine and surfed the internet to try to find a simple site to be able to book directly online a driver CPC periodic training course. As we have done on a number of occasions since September 2008 and as usual could find nothing”, said John Pepperell of easyCPC.comBut that’s about to change. easyCPC.com will be launching their new look easy to book web site at the CV Operator Show in April which is on the main isle in hall 5 close to the bar and toilets (They like things nice and easy at easyCPC.com)Never used a website to book? Don’t worry everything is EASY with easyCPC.com.From the front page you will be able to look at available courses by date or by location throughout the UK (Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England). The next screen will show you the courses and by clicking on the one of your choice you will be able to see all the details necessary to book. Then enter your name and driver licence details etc. Click book and that it. Oh yes you can even pay for it online too with any credit or debit card.The web site will do the rest. It will send you joining instructions, booking confirmation and invoice and even remind you nearer to the date that you have a course to attend. Nothing could be Easier.But the best is yet to come you will only Pay £35 per day which ever course you choose and stand to win a two week holiday for up to five people with all accommodation paid for.


One of the UK’s leading transport training organisations, Novadata will showcase three exciting new additions to their Driver CPC suite of courses at this year’s CVO Show. These are: Driver as Ambassador, The Road to Fuel Efficiency and Driving Safe & Staying Legal.Managing Director, Derek Broomfield explains: “The demand for all these courses has been high. Driver as Ambassador is a particularly dynamic module. It seeks to build on the more technical aspects of Driver CPC, encouraging drivers and managers

to take responsibility for some of the wider concerns facing the industry and work more effectively in these challenging times. Whether through minimising stress or maximising customer care, it teaches participants how to distinguish themselves and promote their companies.“This course aims to define and expand the ambassadorial role of the professional driver. It encourages self management and confidence.”Novadata will also be demonstrating its state of the art tachograph analysis software solution at the show.Novadata caters for individuals and fleets of all sizes, as well providing approved training for drivers and managers of any make of tachograph.


Trukrax Vehicle Racking Systems, one of the leading manufacturers in vehicle racking for commercial vehicles, shall again be exhibiting at both the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show and APSE annual fleet, waste & ground services seminar at the Hilton Colyumbridge this May.Trukrax, who specialise in Health & Safety equipment, will be showing their brand new ‘Toploader’ ladder loading system. The system has been specifically designed to allow van users to be able to load ladders safely on to the roof of any height van whilst they are stood on the pavement at the side of the vehicle.Already rolled out and having been put into use by several housing associations, Trukrax feel that this new system will inject much needed safety in ladder handling and loading, especially for high roof vans where legislation such as Manual Handling and Corporate Manslaughter have such significance. Scott Finding - Trukrax, UK Sales and Marketing Manager said: “We understand the needs of major employers and with the advent of the new Corporate Manslaughter Act; there has never been a more pertinent time for organisations to speak with us. Being aware of issues across the UK that many companies have been affected by, we can help prevent others make the same costly mistakes”.



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Driving towards excellence in challenging times: changing priorities in a changing environment

APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) are once again hosting their hugely successful event at the Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore from May 4-7 2010.This fleet, waste and ground services seminar remains at the forefront of the delivery of innovative service solutions to meet the challenges of best value, efficient Government, sustainable development and environmental enhancement. This annual event continues to go from strength to strength reflecting APSE member local authorities who remain committed to providing excellence in public services. In an era of increasing challenges and with growing demands placed upon the public sector in local government APSE’s Aviemore event provides a genuine opportunity for like minded officers, elected members and suppliers to come together and look at how collectively they can share best practice and innovation.Whilst it is easy for services such as vehicle fleet, transport, waste recycling and grounds maintenance to be considered as very much in the background when compared to say education or health services the reality is that for many citizens their only day to day contact with the public sector is through getting their bins collected or a walk in the local park or simply living in a street

that is regularly swept and kept clean by the local council.Year on year this event has taken great pride in showcasing the very best in public services and the positive contributions they make to peoples quality of life across Scotland. Public services such as Fleet, Waste and Ground Services all have their role to play in helping making our communities a healthy and vibrant place to live. From initiatives such as greener fleets, through to dedicated recycling and environmental programmes or indeed, inclusive community initiatives to improve the general liveability of an area, quality public services and their partners are integral to the successful delivery agenda.As always APSE is not alone in supporting local services, as well as the vast trade exhibition, they will also have a number of high profile speakers at the conference. This year’s topics will include: • Transport, its impact on the Environment and the role of local authorities • The view of the Traffic Commissioner • The importance of service delivery • A modern approach to transport • Audit and Inspection • Embracing change • Moving towards zero waste • How you and your authority can stay safe at work

This year has proved that the seminar is as popular as ever. However, success comes at a price and again APSE have had no alternative but to restrict the number of external stands due to health and safety guidelines and to ensure that exhibitors receive the best opportunities in which to showcase their products. The calibre of the speakers remains at its usual high standard with confirmed speakers already including Joan Aitken, Traffic Commissioner for Scotland and John Scrimgeour, Freight Transport Association. APSE is pleased to say that there never seems to be any shortage of volunteers to present at this event. The success for the 2010 event can be further highlighted by the number of exhibition stands which have already been booked. Over 80% of exhibition space has already been reserved for the

2010 show, therefore potential exhibitors should book quickly to avoid disappointment. This vast exhibition allows the delegates to adopt a one-stop-shop approach to related procurement needs, and compare at a single visit the options available from a range of recognised suppliers. Sponsors already signed up for 2010 include:• Applied Sweepers• Heil Europe• Terberg MatecAlso this year in order to maximise the exhibitors potential to market their product, there will be opportunities to participate in sponsored commercial breaks should you be interested in thisoption please contact Louise at the APSE office.

For more information: 01698 45 4015 or email [email protected]


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Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd is the sole distributor of Isuzu Motors Japan here in the UK for 4x2 rigid commercial vehicles at 3.5, 5.0, 6.2, 7.5, 11.00, 12.00, 15.00 and 18.00 tonnes GVW. ITUK have built their enviable reputation by being totally focussed on excellent customer service - CARE (Customer facing, Always Listening, Reliable and trustworthy, Efficient and friendly). CARE is a customer service programme that is recognised as industry-leading and ITUK recently won the European Business Awards for the category of customer focus. With 60 dealers nationwide ITUK provides vehicles that stand up to the job with service back-up that’s second to none. In regard to the Isuzu products the new ‘Forward’ N75.190 7.5 tonner offers more body / payload potential than any other vehicle in its class available in the UK today. At 3.5 tonnes the ‘Grafter’ range has the reputation of being almost virtually indestructible and is why ITUK were the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to offer three years unlimited mileage warranty at this weight. This gave operators such great peace of mind that it made ITUK expand this offering. In an unprecedented move ITUK offers 3-years unlimited mileage warranty across its entire product range including the ‘Forwards’ (from 5.0 up to 18 tonnes GVW). What’s more this warranty includes free roadside assistance and recovery if necessary. With the support of specialist bodybuilders ITUK currently supplies 170 local authorities / municipal operators and they’re particularly proud to support so many of these in Scotland.

For more information: 01707 282930 or www.isuzutruck.co.uk

Geesink Norba will show off Europe’s greenest refuse collection vehicle among its product range at Aviemore.

The Plug-in Electric vehicle, which was named Vehicle of the Year by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) last November, uses electricity from a battery mounted behind the cab to power the bin lifts, the crushing and compaction mechanisms which handle the refuse in the body of the vehicle and the tipping mechanisms for removing the refuse. The engine which drives the vehicle plays no part in loading which leads to major savings in fuel, carbon emissions and operating costs. It also results in a further reduction of noise levels, the sound of a large diesel engine revving being replaced by the hum of an electric motor.The battery contains enough electricity to comfortably power the vehicle throughout the most demanding of shifts, at the end of which it can simply be recharged by plugging it into a mains power supply. Alternatively, it can be charged by power take-off (PTO) from the diesel engine as the vehicle operates. Whichever form of charging is used, the savings remain very significant. Geesink Norba is anticipating fuel savings will be in excess of 20%. Several local authorities in Scotland have already placed orders for the Plug-in Electric vehicle and Geesink Norba is arranging trials with others.

For more information: www.geesink-norba.co.uk

Proud winners of the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2007, Q’Straint specialise in the design, engineering and manufacture of Wheelchair Tie-Downs & Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS). Trading for more than 25 years, THEY now distribute their products in over 50 countries worldwide. Q’Straint have been consistent in developing innovative and universal securement systems to suit virtually all installations with the minimum

of fuss including trains, cars, vans, minibuses, coaches, buses and even ships, as well as wheelchairs and their users. The first ever wheelchair tie-down without a tensioning device, the QRT MAX retractor can self-lock and self-tension automatically to allow a one-handed operation. Live demonstration on how to use the system will be perrformed during the show.Q’Straint securement systems have exceeded the dynamic test requirements of ISO 10542 standards to ensure that wheelchair passengers can be transported in complete safety.

For more information: 01227 773035 or www.qstraint.com

It does not seem five minutes since we were last reviewing the latest offering form Volvo Trucks for the municipal / recycling / bulk waste sectors. In the 12 months since the last APSE Exhibition, the Swedish manufacturer has not only launched two new vehicles dedicated to the aforementioned sectors, they have just announced a new and improved version of their

lightweight bulk waste and fleet workhorse, the FM tractor unit. In fact, the FM range, including the popular 6 and 8-wheel rigids, has had a complete makeover and now features the latest technology to bring it in line with the FH in terms of specification. The Volvo FE LEC (Low Entry Cab) is aimed squarely at the RCV market and the company reports solid interest from hire operators and Local Authorities alike. Featuring a first step height of only 440mm when air suspension is specified, the crew cabbed LEC also has doors which open to a full 90 degrees and an overall width of only 2,300 mm. The first example of Volvo’s ground breaking FE Hybrid is already in service with Veolia on a waste collection contract in the City of Westminster. Reported benefits include 30% improvement in fuel economy, lower noise and significantly reduced emissions. On present form, it certainly looks like Volvo have the municipal sector firmly in the company sights.

For more information: www.volvotrucks.co.uk


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Telstar have been a household name in the UK Winter Road Maintenance industry for many years, but over the last couple of years, which have seen some tumultuous times for winter service professionals, Telstar had disappeared off the radar. However, this is set to change as vehicle body builder and distributor CP Davidson & Sons Ltd. has great plans for the brand, as Robert Davidson, Operations Director for the company explained. CP Davidson, based in Chorley Lancashire, has always been active in the maintenance and hire of municipal equipment. The company’s speciality lies traditionally in refuse collection vehicles, when over 10 years ago it took on the body agency for the SEMAT refuse collection body, built in France, meaning that the company imports the body’s and carries out all the fabrication and marketing in the UK.About a year ago CP Davidson acquired the Telstar brand from HN Logistics creating CPD TELSTAR. Davidson explains that this greatly increased the company’s product portfolio.“We are currently working hard to restore the great name that Telstar always had. At one point in time it was the market leading spreader, however this had dwindled, and this year we will be showing the industry that the product is alive and kicking.”

So, what sets the new CPD TELSTAR spreader apart from other products on the market?According to Davidson, there is a tendency to overcomplicate winter maintenance practices, and the new spreader, built at CP Davidson’s headquarters, is all about simplicity. The CPD TELSTAR spreader is based on a simple conveyor belt delivering the salt onto the spinning disc that deposits the salt on the road with accuracy.However, don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the system, as the spinner disc was developed during a long and extensive design process.

Tony Hart, in charge of Technical Services for the TELSTAR, explains that the disc is made out of special plastic, and that an enclosed hydraulic motor drives the disc mounted flights. “One of the key design features that we have incorporated in to our spinner is the low angle trajectory flights that spread the salt at a lower angle than conventional spinning discs, keeping it below vehicles on the road. This will decrease damage claims from other road users, and is also very suitable for inner city spreading where many cars are parked on the side of the road, but it works equally as well on the motorway, as it still enables a wide spread radius.”The unit is controlled by an in-cab display system, which enables the operator to control the speed of the belt and the spinner along with other important functions. The belt and spinner speed are both fully adjustable, and depending upon the weather conditions at the time of spreading, can be adjusted easily to spread the optimum amount of salt on the road. Include this with the facility to spread across multiple lanes at varying speeds, and you have a system to meet all requirements.

For more information: www.cpdavidson.co.uk


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At the annual APSE conference in Aviemore Noblet hope to be exhibiting one or more of their newest vehicles. Their sales team will be on hand to answer any enquiries about any aspect of hire either short term or long term. As they are an established and stable company with a firm base in Scotland following the acquisition of Alex Inglis, they now feel they can offer a more bespoke fully supported service to Scottish customers. A spokesman said: “Our vehicles and engineers are all locally based and unlike our competitors we are not reliant on third party service providers, who although they can be efficient, seem always to be supporting numerous customers at any one time which dilutes their service quality. As we are part of a global corporation we can access finance to support our purchases which gives the end customer the confidence that we will still be in business for the whole of the contract.”Alex Inglis specialise in the repair and maintenance of chassis mounted equipment.Ranging from skips, hooks, RCVs and ejection

trailers in the waste industry to tippers, low-loaders, plant bodies and the like in the transport / heavy haulage industryAlex Inglis are the main Scottish Agent for the GeesinkNorba product range and can offer parts servicing and training.

For more information:www.noblet.co.uk

After the harsh winter experienced, we have all been reminded of the need to ensure that the vehicle fleets can be relied upon, whatever the weather. Allison’s fully automatic gearbox is trusted across many sectors providing reliability, durability and efficiency in a range of applications. With ever tough cost targets, it’s equally reassuring to know that with extended service intervals, comprehensive maintenance packages and novel features to maximise economy, an Allison transmission makes financial sense. Local service support is key too; based in Glasgow, Turner Engine Power Services is Allison’s approved specialist with the aim to keep Allison transmissions in perfect condition wherever they are based or operational in Scotland. Trained Allison Service

Specialists are available 24 hours, 365 days per year and can be immediately mobilised to keep you on the move.The firm have recently increased stocks of key service parts to minimise downtime and keep trucks on the road. Representatives will be on hand at the APSE show to present the latest updates available for your Allison Transmission whether it be in fire, bus, municipal or off-highway application. So whether you require service, parts or a fully refurbished transmission, please visit the stand at APSE to find out more about getting the most from your Allison Transmission.

For more information: 01525 408600 or www.allisontransmission.com


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Hankook Tyre are one of the world’s largest and fastest growing tire manufacturer for radial tyres for passenger cars, light trucks, trucks, and buses.The company also develops cutting edge technologies to upgrade customer satisfaction through high quality products.Through sales in 185 countries around the world they are ranked seventh in global sales revenue.They will be in attendance at APSE this year with Scottish Sales Managers Duncan Findlay and Tommy Traynor there to meet clients and show off the company’s latest products.On display will be a range of company products Duncan Findlay and Tommy Traynor are looking forward to meeting up with representatives from council’s throughout the country and others as they believe they can help them reduce their tyre costs.Tommy said: “The show is a great opportunity to showcase what we do and help take our product to a wider audience.”

For more information: www.hankooktyresuk.co.uk

Midlands based company Red Forge are keen to promote the education of both drivers and fleet managers in the subject of overloading. Although publicity on the subject of LCV overloading has only recently become well known, Red Forge have been fitting systems to vans and similar sized vehicles since early 1984. The latest version, LimitliteTM Plus, offers not only front and rear but also GVW protection against overloads. The weight range has also been expanded, allowing vehicles up to 8.2 Tonnes to have a system installed from prices of less than £1000.The recent demand for traceability has led to the development of sophisticated telematics systems that can provide real-time data from the vehicle during its working life. By integration with the systems, all of the Red Forge Axle Load Indicator range can be used to provide weight data remotely, either to the office or as text message and e-mail warnings. This gives the fleet manager a powerful tool for ensuring that his vehicles are running within their legal limits.

Red Forge will be attending the Tip-ex, PAWRS and RWM shows this year.

For more information: 01527 526112 or www.redforge.co.uk

Ratcliff Palfinger manufacture a full range of tail lifts that will meet all local authority requirements, whether they be providing accessible transport for wheelchair users and the elderly; disposing of waste; offering an accessible mobile library service to schools and the general public or just general lifting requirements to meet everyday transportation and delivery needs.On their stand at APSE they will be exhibiting their brand new ‘C-Thru’ passenger lift which has a lifting capacity of 500kg - that’s 77 stone. With a platform 900mm wide and 1500mm deep constructed from robust steel mesh, it is capable of

lifting today’s larger and heavier electric wheelchairs and scooters. The platform ‘splits’ when stowed to give clear vision ‘through’ the rear of the vehicle. It is also manufactured with an 800mm wide platform - both widths are available with depths of 1350mm and 1500mm.The Ratcliff 24-365 agent network provide a full, guaranteed aftersales service, including breakdown assistance, regular servicing, maintenance contracts, and LOLER examinations, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.Experienced sales staff will be pleased to meet you at APSE and discuss all local authority lifting applications and assist in selecting the correct lift for your own individual applications.

For more information:01707 382880 or www.ratcliffepalfinger.co.uk


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As a regular exhibiter at the APSE show James A. Cuthbertson Limited are demonstrating an uncanny ability to push the boundaries each year. Cuthbertsons, who over the last 71 years have become known throughout the world for innovation and quality of product, are .To complement the range gritters in the Cuthbertson portfolio at present, including small ground drive units, HD towed gritters from 1m³ to 3.5m³, a range of vehicle hydraulic and auxiliary engine demountable and permanent mount gritters from 1m³ to 12m³, the Engineers from Biggar have developed a 1m³ gritter suitable for mounting on three point linkage attachment.By utilising the control valves and spinner

assembly from the existing HD towed gritter range, the engineers at Cuthbertsons have ensured that the gritter will be capable of handling all types of salt available in the market place today.The flexibility to employ sub-contractors with tractors to cover remote and unaccessible areas is one that has been recognised by Shropshire County Council who, after an initial order for seven gritters, returned to order a further 13 units. This gritter, in conjunction with the Cuthbertson agricultural straight blade has proved to be the perfect contractor’s package for Shropshire.Also on their stand Cuthbertsons are showing an agricultural blade snowplough, a 3.050m x 900mm snowplough and the often overlooked Straight Vee ‘Plough.

For more information: 01899 220020 or www.jamescuthbertson.co.uk

Bott is the UK’s leading manufacturer and suppliers of in-vehicle storage equipment. They provide both standard and bespoke solutions for single vehicles through to large fleets.

At APSE Bott will be exhibiting vehicles fitted out with both their Normline & Modulo racking systems.The Bott MODULO range is designed to enhance small panel vans and provide operators with an efficient storage system that helps them make maximum use of the limited space available in their vehicle.Bott NORMLINE is their most popular range of racking and has been used by local authorities, major fleets and many other businesses, for many years.Bott recognises the important health and safety standards and the level of service required to meet the demands of the Scottish Local Authorities. With a wealth of experience working with the local authority sector, Bott can ensure that your preferred solution, whether it be Normline or Modulo, is tailored to meet and exceed your requirements.A wide range of specifications can be created from their standard product ranges, however, if your requirements are more specialised, Bott would be pleased to assist you by designing and manufacturing a bespoke solution.

For more information: www.bottltd.co.uk


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Farid UK are one of the country’s major providers of waste management and collection vehicles. Operating from their UK headquarters in Arundel, they providescomprehensive solutions to the ever-changing needs and diversity of the waste management industry.

Over recent years Farid’s carefully managed expansion in the UK has seem a huge rise in usage of their equipment.Farid’s range of RCVs provides solutions to all the UK’s waste management needs. RCVs range from 3.5t and can accommodate

food waste, recycling solutions (split bodies and other innovated solutions), general and trade waste and of course our vehicle portfolio includes the comprehensive range of Moro tankers.A spokesperson said: “Providing the right equipment is only part of

our story, we pride ourselves on our After Sales Care too. We have a comprehensive service dealership network that covers the whole of the UK and Ireland.” To get a fuller understanding of how Farid waste management vehicles can be of benefit to you please visit them at APSE, they will be delighted to answer your questions.

For more information: 01903 732604 or www.fariduk.com

B&B Contracts are a small family run business formed in 1989 situated in Lanark. They specialise in supplying hotboxes and refuse vehicles for hire or purchase. All their vehicles are high spec at very competitive rates, with a guarantee of an excellent backup service and efficient afetrsales. These asphalt containers are the most cost efficient and ideal method for repairs i.e: pothole filling and repatching roads. They pride themselves on offering a first class service in hire and sales and believe that we are one of the best hotbox companies in the United Kingdom. Scot Barr will be at the APSE Fleet, Waste & Ground Services Seminar 2010 in Aviemore promoting their product where you will be able to see one of their hotboxes in an external stand in the grounds where he will be available to answer any questions regarding the workings or purchase of the hotboxes. Scott looks forward to seeing you at the show, if you do visit their stand please leave a business card where it will be entered into a price draw which will be drawn on the last day.

For more information: 01555 664815 or www.bandbcontracts.co.uk


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Johnston Sweepers is delighted to announce the launch of their brand new CN101 1m3 sub compact sweeper, the latest addition to their versatile range of street cleansing vehicles.Entering the range as a new lightweight sub compact class, the 1m3 CN101 is an exceptionally manoeuvrable machine, ideal for sweeping in urban and pedestrian areas where space is confined. It combines high performance, low cost of ownership and outstanding operator comfort, all in an environmentally friendly package.Among the significant features of the CN101 is its high sweeping performance and, in particular, its low cost of ownership, the simplicity of its design allowing uniquely long 1000 hour service intervals representing typically fifty percent fewer services over the life of the sweeper. The new CN101 will be on display at APSE 2010, along with Johnston’s best-selling CX200 compact, proved in tests to use up to 40% less fuel than other machines on the market. The savings are made through the lower operating engine speed of the machine, and can reduce fuel costs by up to £30,000 over the lifetime of the sweeper. Johnston welcomes the opportunity to take part in APSE 2010 and to demonstrate to visitors our commitment to bringing products to the market which are tough on the streets, easy on the pocket and kind to the environment.

For more information: 01306 884722 or www.johnstonsweepers.com

Terberg Matec UK Ltd arrive again at Aviemore with both internal and

external exhibits displaying sample products from their ‘building block’ approach to offering complete solutions for front-line waste and recycling collection operations and back-office monitoring, analysis and reporting.Nestled indoors, Terberg’s internal stand will play host to an array of modular weighing, data and telematics solutions. Terberg’s modular approach ensures that the system you configure is the simplest possible solution and ensures seamless integration regardless of whether you choose to ‘build a little or build a lot’ into your collection solution.Terberg’s weighing, data and telematics experts will be on-hand to answer your questions and give live demonstrations of their muniTRACK fleet data system, muniROUND round management tool and muniDATA analysis software.On Terberg’s two external stands you will find one space occupied with their popular Toploader bring scheme recycling vehicle solution. The Toploader offers safe and efficient operation for the collection of 2-wheeled and 4-wheeled containers from residential and commercial properties. Adjacent to the Toploader, Terberg will show an RCV fitted with their fully automatic OmniDEL Xtra bin lift powered by eco-Pump, their emission reducing bin lift power source. You can learn just how customers across the UK are specifying eco-Pump to reduce their emissions and bin lift fuel consumption by over 40% by talking with Terberg’s sales team on their stands at Aviemore.

For more information: 01925 283 915 or www.terbergmatec.com


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The Shetland Islands may not be on the tip of most people’s tongues when debates are held on carbon reduction. As a group of islands, 15 of which are inhabited, they may also be considered too small to have any significant effect on cost reduction within the realms of Scottish transport and environmental policy. The truth is that Shetland Council is very much concerned by both of these factors - specifically within their Fleet Management Unit, which manages over 300 vehicles along with the related operational costs; this of course includes fuel. With the advent of the Scottish Climate Bill, which outlines the framework to achieving a reduction in the nation’s emissions by 80% by 2050 and the publication of the more locally aligned Transport Strategy; the onlooker starts to get a sense of purpose behind what the UK’s smallest and most northerly council is trying to achieve. With only 22,000 residents using and benefiting from transport and fleet services, the Islands have comparably low CO2 emissions as a region, however the level per head of population calculation is likely to show a higher than average figure. This is why, amongst other factors such as volatile fuel prices and constraints on funding, Shetland is striving to make an equitable contribution to national targets. All of which brings the reader to life at the coal face. Just how do the challenges faced at a strategic level get managed locally? The Fleet Management Unit has adopted what some people would describe as a fairly old fashioned but effective methodology - measure to manage.

The Unit’s key drivers are to reduce fuel consumption, a major and damaging contributor to both the environment and the reduction of the public purse, by 5% year on year for the next four years, to understand more fully the utilisation of the council’s fleet and finally, to provide visibility of the actual vehicle performance. Sounds admirable but where does the information come from? Technology and in particular vehicle technology has come a long way over the last decade and Shetland Council has enlisted the help of a Lancashire based technology business long known for its specialist fuel monitoring solutions. The company, Triscan Systems Limited, has expanded it’s portfolio of products and services in recent years to go beyond simply recording and measuring what has gone into a vehicle’s tank. The focus is now much more on reconciling basic tank and fuel delivery information with specific vehicle and driver details and reporting on the exceptional mpg results; it does not stop there though. Exceptional results can only be corrected if they are acted upon and this is where the latest advances in technology can be harnessed. The Triscan software, emd (efficiency management delivered) further identifies areas where driver performance can be improved upon. By identifying key deliverables against which performance can be measured and acted upon, emd provides a dashboard that can be configured to report simple measurement criteria such as idling time, road speed, vehicle mileage

and utilisation and CO2 emissions as well as vehicle location. All of this information is provided clearly, cleanly and without the need for manual data entry and multiple spreadsheet analysis. To date 15 vehicles have been fitted with the required CAN enabled hardware from which the raw vehicle information is drawn. Early analysis illustrated almost immediately that in one specific case, a vehicle was being driven at maximum throttle for 86% of the time, there were two harsh braking incidents over a very short trip and that the vehicle was advising on two engine management codes. The implications for identifying the simplest corrections to driving behaviour and the resultant improvements across the fleet are clear. Over a 10 week period the total idling figure for the fifteen vehicles involved in the pilot was 986 hours. Whilst there are certain circumstances in which a vehicle may be legitimately idling, there is no doubt that average fuel consumption whilst a vehicle is in this state can vary significantly depending on its activities and purpose. Further analysis is therefore required to discount true idling and arrive at a ‘real’ figure and in this case a reduction of 20% would mean approximately 200 hours at circa two litres per hour - not insignificant. Only recently managers were praised for reducing the council’s vehicle fuel bill by 8%. In October last year, the audit and scrutiny committee tasked all council departments to reduce diesel usages by 5% for each of the next four years. The council’s Fleet Manager David Polson said savings had been achieved by replacing larger four wheel drive pick ups with smaller vehicles and also through better timing of vehicle use. He is committed to identifying ways of “pushing these figures down further”. The figures presented to the committee meeting showed that during the first six months of this financial year council vehicles had consumed 318,330 litres of fuel, 27,982, roughly 8% less than during the first half of 2007 / 08. As part of the next phase of the project with Triscan, the Fleet Management Unit are formalising a plan to identify each area for improvement relating to idling and vehicle utilisation which in turn will lead to a better understanding of where to focus resource. All of these facts may seem a long way from the strategic objectives mentioned earlier. In the meantime, Triscan are said to be pleased with the progress being made in achieving the desired changes in this area and are working with key fleet personnel to provide a tailored solution.

For more information: 0845 225 3100 or www.triscansystems.com/solutionbs/odysseyIan Jeromson and David Polson


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New colour-changing icons show vehicles’ speed

Specialist truck routing dataset

Innovative map icons that change colour with a vehicle’s speed have been added to Quartix Pay As You Go, the popular online tracking system.Quartix Sales and Marketing Director, Andy Kirk, said: “With increasing emphasis on health and safety, this new feature is exactly what our customers have been asking for.“It’s extremely easy to understand. An operator can see by glancing at their screen whether a driver is travelling a little too fast, crawling along because of heavy traffic or for some reason has stopped completely.“A fleet’s every vehicle is shown in real-time. It’s

possible to see exactly what’s happening, and where, twenty-four hours a day.“In addition, all historical data are held to be used at any time for health and safety/performance reviews.“In April 2009, Quartix, www.quartix.net, became the UK’s first telematics provider to introduce pay-as-you-go, adding it to its lease-finance and outright purchase options. Since then the company has become the UK’s first to provide PAYG with Google Maps and the first to offer a unique on screen ‘dashboard,’ giving at-a-glance, real-time information about a fleet’s performance.

This year, thanks to such innovative features, Quartix anticipates PAYG will account for 80% of sales, with lease-finance and outright purchase taking up the remaining 20%. Mr Kirk added: “This rapid rise is being driven by strong demand.“The reason is straightforward: no-one wants to be tied to a long-term vehicle-tracking contract during a downturn. Quartix Pay-As-You-Go has proved to be just the right product at just the right time

For more information: 0870013 6663 or www.quartix.net

NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions have confirmed that their specialist NAVTEQ Transport data is being integrated into an increasing number of applications and devices.Now available for 25 European countries NAVTEQ Transport provides the transportation and logistics industries with accurate truck-specific attributes and content which can be used in a range of applications such as routing, fleet optimisation and navigation. This range of data includes legal, height, width, weight, hazardous materialsand time or date restrictions plus warnings about upcoming sharp bends or steep hills and also specialist points of interest.

With NAVTEQ Transport, fleet operators and drivers can generate more efficient routes for their vehicles and lower operating costs. The data can be combined with other NAVTEQ content - Driver Alert; NAVTEQ Traffic; Curvature, Slope and Height; Extended Lanes; Fuel Types etc - to produce a complete truck package.Some of the world’s best-known companies in the PND, wireless and enterprise spaces have integrated NAVTEQ Transport into their devices or applications. Commercially available options include: • ALK Technologies CoPilot Live Professional and CoPilot Live Truck - NAVTEQ Transport is available within ALK’s CoPilot Live Professional navigation software suite, enabling enterprises to fully integrate turn-

by-turn satellite navigation within their workforce mobility solutions. Leading companies in the postal, retail, utilities and service sectors are relying on CoPilot Live Professional to keep their mobile employees on the move and on the right route. ALK’s CoPilot Live Truck mobile navigation software also incorporates NAVTEQ Transport, providing satellite navigation for commercial vehicles on a range of smartphones and laptops. • Garmin nüvi 465T - This is the first Garmin nüvi designed specifically for trucking professionals across Europe. It includes preloaded maps of 41 European countries with a truck attribute database for 22 countries in Europe, specialist routing options and lorry friendly points of interest like information on truck stops and washes, truck-specific fuel types at gas stations. Multiple vehicle profiles can be tailored to the vehicle and the load and saved on the system and nüvi also supports a fleet management interface. • Kemper Technology’s Gamba - Specialist software compatible

with most commercially available devices, Gamba supports cross border European navigation using dedicated lorry (or other large vehicle) routing profiles. It features truck stops and truck-specific instructions and warnings and a function to avoid toll roads when routing. • NAVIGON Truck Navigation - Available for download to the NAVIGON 8410 and 6310, this application calculates the best route for HGVs, delivery vans and motorhomes based on the height, width, length, weight and axle load of the vehicle type. Legal restrictions, date and time restrictions as well as three classes of hazardous goods are also taken into consideration for the appropriate route calculation.The service will also navigate the way to over 16,000 additional points of interest, such as filling stations, 24 hour shops or HGV washes. Additionally 20 different profiles can be easily installed, copied and stored.

For more information: www.navigon.com


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Green lorry training proposal to cut carbon emissions

Latest driver CPC information

Brigade have produced a training DVD in collaboration with TNT to take drivers back to basics. The DVD explains the benefits of reversing camera systems, while enforcing the

importance of normal driving practices such as using mirrors.Operators were reporting growing cases of nearside damage caused by reversing

vehicles because drivers were only using their rear view camera and failing to check their mirrors. Brigade’s Director of Marketing, Tom Brett, explains: “Camera monitor systems are excellent visual aides but do not replace mirrors and normal driving precautions. The driver training DVD may sound like we are trying to teach drivers to suck eggs but the content has been requested by our customers because their drivers are using the technology instead of, rather than in addition to, checking mirrors.”The training DVD shows a TNT driver during a normal delivery, with advice for best practice when driving a vehicle that needs to reverse and tips for using Brigade’s reversing camera system. It is an excellent addition to health and safety inductions, with the visual aspect making the message clearer than the usual routine literature.TNT’s Operations Training - Team Leader, Dave Copping says: “the DVD will further enhance the practical training already given to TNT’s drivers ensuring that they use the camera as an aid and not a replacement for the vehicles mirrors.”Brigade plans to develop a series of training DVDs to help customers to better understand their products, providing ultimate safety for drivers and pedestrians.

For more information: www.brigade-electronics.com

A new proposal to encourage more lorry drivers to take eco-driver training could save up to 3 million tonnes of CO2 over five years and £300 million in fuel costs, according to Transport Minister Paul Clark.The plans - which include making eco driver training for LGV drivers a mandatory part of the EU Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) - aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the freight sector.Paul Clark said: “We are absolutely committed to reducing emissions from across the transport

sector. Given that 20% of all transport emissions come from road freight, these drivers must be a priority.“With initiatives like this I am confident we will succeed in creating a greener and cleaner industry fit to meet the environmental challenges we face.”The consultation - which will be open for around 16 weeks - sets out the options which will enable 90% of lorry drivers to receive eco-driver training. Also included are plans to increase promotion of the benefits of eco-driving training to encourage greater take up.

The measures support a commitment by the Department for Transport to save an additional 85 million tonnes of CO2 from domestic transport from 2018-2022.The consultation also considers the possibility of making the eco-driving training a mandatory part of bus drivers CPC.The eco-driving consultation document commenced March 8 2010 and is open until 30 June 2010.

For more information: www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/2010-11

A new website giving bus, coach and lorry drivers everything they need to know about Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) was launched by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) recently.Driver CPC was introduced to the bus and coach industry in September 2008 and to the lorry industry last September.Professional drivers can now

find the latest information about what they need to do to get qualified and stay qualified at: www.direct.gov.uk/drivercpcThe interactive site features drivers sharing their experiences of their training and gives information on the initial qualification for new drivers and the driver qualification card. Drivers can also find details of training providers in their area

and operators can download information leaflets for their staff.Nick Carter, DSA deputy chief executive said: “Our new website gives bus, coach and lorry drivers everything they need to make sure that they are up-to-date with the newly introduced Driver CPC.“I hope that drivers will use the site to find out more about training options for the new qualification as well as providing

answers to any questions they might have.”Driver CPC was introduced to improve road safety by providing better training and qualifications for drivers and to help drivers meet the changing needs of the passenger transport and road haulage sectors.

For more information: www.direct.gov.uk/drivercpc

Back to basics


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Recruiting a new generation to the logistics industrySkills for Logistics is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new website which promotes logistics as a vibrant career choice for young people. The website will help to recruit a new generation of employees and address a worrying gap in knowledge of the industry. Following research last year showing that less than 6% of careers influencers felt well informed about logistics, the Delivering your future programme - funded by the trustees of the Road Haulage and Distribution Training Council and managed by Skills for Logistics - has developed and launched this industry-backed online resource.Young people, teachers, careers advisers and industry stakeholders alike have been closely involved in the development of the website at www.deliveringyourfuture.co.uk, which packages information on jobs, companies and employees. Interactive features including a new game ‘Articulated Monkeys’, a blog, video case studies and lifestyle pages on shopping, driving and celebrities put logistics in a context that teenagers can understand. “There is an expectation that teachers are able to provide detailed, impartial advice about a child’s future choices,” commented Maria Stapenhill-Hunt, Leader of Specialisms at

Thomas Deacon Academy and a key partner in the development. “This website provides an easy to use, but thorough window into logistics - showcasing the people and the businesses involved, and the qualifications that can take you on one of the many career paths in this industry. Delivering your future is an appealing and welcome addition to the resources that are currently available in careers education.” Dozens of businesses, career stories and job profiles are featured, promoting opportunities from shop floor to director level in the sector - across driving, postal services, removals, warehousing and wholesaling as well as air, sea and rail freight. Information is tailored and accessible, with content channelled for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as careers advisers and teachers. A range of case studies are also available in Welsh.Events, advertising and online promotion will publicise the new site over the coming months. But Delivering your future belongs to the industry. We need your support in raising awareness, linking to the new website and adding your own stories to this valuable resource over time. “The Delivering your future website clearly

demonstrates how fulfilling a career in logistics can be,” said Jason Herbert, Director of Operations and Best Practice at Pickfords, a member of Delivering your future’s Steering Group. “This medium will help remove some misconceptions, engage the younger generation and highlight the significant variety of opportunities within the industry. It is imperative that all key players within the industry put their weight and support behind this excellent initiative, it will promote opportunities and attract young talent, which will build our workforce and create business leaders for many years to come. ““This is an excellent new opportunity for young people to engage with the logistics sector and to explore the opportunities that such an exciting and diverse career option can offer,” said Mick Jackson, Chief Executive of Skills for Logistics, “Delivering your future is a great example of what can be achieved when trade associations from across the logistics industry work with Skills for Logistics to present a single view of career opportunities for the whole sector.” For more information:www.deliveringyourfuture.co.uk

Specialising in transport training for over 20 years, Novadata offers a comprehensive range of popular, proven courses including an extensive programme for Driver CPC. These include tachograph and drivers’ hours; manual handling and preventing physical risk; customer care; fire evacuation training; first aid actions in an emergency / driver responsibilities. This last course will also give successful candidates an HSE recognised one day appointed person First Aid qualification which lasts for three yearsIn addition, Driver as Ambassador provides professional development leading to improved public relations, higher standards and job satisfaction. Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving provides practical suggestions while encouraging drivers to evaluate their own driving

behaviour and accept the need to continuously update and refresh their driving style.Novadata’s Managing Director, Derek Broomfield says: “The EU directive requires 35 hours of training over a five year period. We provide drivers with the choice of over 50 hours of vital training experience.“As well as ensuring compliance, Driver CPC training should always be viewed as a profitable investment. By completing these courses, drivers will understand how to drive more safely, lower fuel costs and reduce environmental impact.”Novadata now also offers Train the Trainer for Digital Tachograph - drivers hours, school run & customer care and staying legal for drivers.

For more information: www.novadata.co.uk

Specialist Driver CPC training


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Weight information

New website and corporate identity launched

Wash & go

Red Forge Ltd are extremely pleased to announce that their new product ‘Omniweigh’, with its specific Tipper vehicle features, now not only provides information on both net payload and gross vehicle weight, but is combined with a GVW overload protection warning and Axle Load prediction. Using rugged loadcell technology, the Omniweigh is available as OE through your chosen bodyshop or as retrofit to existing vehicles. Red Forge Ltd have over 30 years of

experience in the field of on-board weighing and already have excellent relationships with most of the major bodyshops, who are familiar with cell installation, which leads to little increase in lead times.The Omniweigh display is compatible with all major telematics systems to provide remote viewing of the vehicle’s load condition, and as an optional extra can be linked to a thermal printer or a USB data stick for information retrieval. A first in on-board weighing systems,

the USB option comes with a data stick containing the software necessary to convert the data into a simple csv format, for easy data manipulation on your computer.Red Forge will be demonstrating their latest equipment at the Tip-ex show in late May, on stand C11.

For more information: 01527 526112 or www.redforge.co.uk

Northern Irish based commercial and agricultural trailer manufacturer McCauley Trailers Ltd have recently launched a new brand identity in order to better position itself within the European trailer market. The move also comes as a result of the company’s acquisition of commercial trailer manufacturer Slemish Trailers in 2009. Having been established in 1955 McCauley Trailers Ltd initially produced trailers for the home markets in the UK and Ireland. An eagerness to grow assured the company now has an international market presence in more than 16 countries; with a growing list of distributors spanning Europe and further plans to expand into France and Germany in the coming months.McCauley Trailers Ltd manufacture its trailers for both home and export markets under two brand names; McCauley for its agricultural range and MAC for its commercial range. As part of the rebrand, the decision has been

made to unify its agricultural and commercial products within the European market under the MAC brand with a unique new identity that incorporates the strength associated with the MAC brand and the red allied with McCauley Trailers Ltd. In the interim period the company’s agricultural trailers will continue to be branded as ‘McCauley’ in its home markets.Jonathan Hanna, Operations Manager, commented: “The recent rebrand of our MAC brand is monumental as it demonstrates as a company we are moving forward. After more than 55 years manufacturing McCauley branded trailers, it goes without saying this was not an easy decision, however, we have found our European customers prefer a single branded supplier. We are still the same company but with a new visual identity, when our customers purchase a MAC Trailer they will still be dealing with McCauley Trailers Ltd.”The rebrand has resulted from the company’s recent growth and subsequent need to

readdress its product offering. Feedback from European distributors also found the MAC brand to be better received than McCauley in export markets. Therefore, it is anticipated the rebrand will better position McCauley Trailers Ltd throughout Europe.Assumpta O’Neill, Marketing Coordinator at McCauley Trailers, continues: “The new logo and image revamp represents an important phase in the company’s growth and represents our move forward as an international business with a strong and clear international image. Today, McCauley Trailers Ltd is one of the fastest growing trailer manufacturers in Europe, producing one of the widest ranges of trailers for the transportation of plant and machinery. Through the rebrand we have applied a new structure to our product offering and have made it simpler for our customers to understand what we stand for.” For more information: www.mccauleys.co.uk

“Wash & Go”, the one stop trailer wash operation offered by GE’s TIP Trailer Services through four of their depots in the UK, is proving as popular as ever, with over 1000 washes already completed in the first two months of 2010. With modern automated systems at their depots in Leeds, Nuneaton, Felixstowe and Dublin, TIP offers a fully integrated service for washing vehicles, including MoT washes for tractor units, rigids vehicles from 7.5tonnes upwards and trailers. Customers of TIP’s “Wash & Go” service have the choice of remaining with the vehicle whilst it is being washed or leaving it at the depot for collection at a later time.“With the cost of a trailer wash as low as £15 per trailer, depending on the number of washes per week, TIP can offer a local cost

effective service, with prebookable wash slots, to ensure that your vehicles look clean, creating the right impression out on the road,” said Karl Davies, Services and Marketing Director, TIP Trailer Services.This service is not just available for existing TIP customers, it is also available to any operator of commercial vehicles and is part of the company’s increasingly popular FleetCare service programme operated through the TIP depot network. This preventative and corrective maintenance service programme includes trailer servicing and MoT’s for example, operated on either a “pay as you” go basis or by opening a credit account.

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Today, every commercial vehicle operator will be all too familiar with the challenges faced from increasing fuel costs and pressure to reduce carbon emissions. For over five decades, Gray & Adams has been responsive to market demands. Gray & Adams has offered products that help to reduce fuel consumption and increase operational efficiency for many years, long before the environment became an issue of such key concern, but today’s economic climate, escalating fuel costs and increased awareness of environmental issues has given these products more relevancy in the modern market. The products that fit under this umbrella have been rebranded as the Gray & Adams ‘Eco-Range’, consisting of the ‘Eco-Aer’, ‘Eco-Max’ and ‘Eco-Low’.The Gray & Adams Eco-Aer refers to the range of modifications that have been developed for new refrigerated trailers or bodies which make the vehicle more aerodynamically efficient. The Eco-Aer has been independently track tested at MIRA and has been proven to offer a significant improvement in fuel consumption, compared with a ‘standard’ specification reefer. Tests carried out proved that, under certain operating conditions and with the full Eco-Aer package fitted, a saving in fuel consumption of 10% can be achieved. Using the average HGV distance of 130,000 km and a cost of £1 per litre of fuel, potential maximum savings equate to a fuel saving of over £4000 and a reduction in CO2 emissions of 11 tonnes per annum!

The main features that make up the aerodynamicpackage are tapered side skirts, radiused top cappings and a modified rear roof section which incorporates a vortex generator. The roof modification delays air flow separation behind the vehicle, while the side skirts and radiused cappings smooth air flow around the vehicle and over the top to reduce drag and consequently reduce fuel consumption. The Eco-Max refers to the extensive Gray & Adams twin deck range, which can encompass fixed or lifting decks and are available in both temperature-controlled and dry freight configurations. Gray & Adams built their first twin deck trailer in the early 1990s but this product has been developed dramatically over the years and today there are around 1000 in operation across the UK and Ireland. Depending on the specification, the Eco-Max trailer can offer up to 70% increased capacity over a standard ‘single deck’ trailer, that’s up to 44 pallets, meaning less vehicle movements are required to move the same amount of product. Gray & Adams has a diverse range of fixed and lifting deck trailers to suit any operation, from parcel delivery to multi-temperature applications.Perhaps the most innovative use of these products is the combination of the Eco-Aer with the Eco-Max. One Gray & Adams customer has recently taken delivery of the first refrigerated twin deck trailer, which not only has the sloping aerodynamic roof to the front, but has also been fitted with large radiused cappings and a vortex generator. This

company is likely to see very significant savings in fuel consumption since most of the company’s double deck operation is trunking work undertaken primarily on motorways so maximum savings can potentially be achieved. The Eco-Low, which was introduced to the market at the 2008 CV show, incorporates modifications and features which restrict noise emissions from vehicle components to 60 decibels in order to protect residents living in residential areas where night time distribution may take place.

For more information: www.gray-adams.com

The Modulmax range enables the assembly, as its name indicates, of modules between 2 and 6 axle lines to carry payloads of 80 up to over 1000 tons. Since the introduction in 2009, the Modulmax has already done testing with some of the most

important names in special haulage in Europe, but it has also already found new outlets in overseas markets.The Modulmax range also benefit from all the complementary components and accessories

available, depending on the kind of transport involved (lowbeds, adaptors, goosenecks, drive shafts, etc.). The interest for the client lies in the fact that this latter product is no longer dependant on a single brand. The client can actually turn to us to obtain a module that is compatible with the material that they are already using and which is not labelled Faymonville, and we may even be able to provide it quicker than their traditional supplier. This is what we term as the interchangeability of Modulmax. In practical terms, it can be exploited in combination with other products offered by other labels operating in the special haulage market. In other words, the client can turn to us for a global, integrated solution. The material we offer can also be used both on the public road and for inter-factory activity.The Modulmax range is also perfectly suited to being used in three or four rows, including a half-module or

complete module linked side by side. A configuration which is particularly suited when hauling with a standard metallic finish on all models.The Modulmax range is encountering an increasing demand in a rapidly growing market. This product has opened up the world market for us. Thus, Faymonville has for example recently carried out projects overseas. From a manufacturing point of view, you should know that the Büllingen plant has been adapted to increase its Modulmax production capacity. It’s important to know that Faymonville is responsible for the entire product, from conception to production. The product therefore meets all the top quality standards set by Faymonville. And its clients can’t go wrong seeing as the year 2009 has surpassed all the rosiest expectations for this product in terms of axle lines sold.

For more information: www.faymonville.com

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