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Contents – Issue 29 Truck and Track
The Haulage & Logistics Buyers Magazine
4 Business News
26 Contracts & Orders – Highlights
MT Mills n Harris Transport n Amey for Gloucs Foreword
County Council n Hayton Coulthard Transport n by Barbara Ryan, Publishing Director, Truck and Track
Goodyear Dunlop Truckforce n Fagan & Whalley
KNOWLEDGE
In this Issue 29 which ushers in our eighth year of
n Sixt Rent-a-Truck n Gibbs Surfacing n London
publication, we cover key industry talking-points such as
Reclaimed Brick Merchants n Oakham Ales delivery drones, Brexit, the driver shortage and the eight-
32 Satellite Asset Tracking Globalstar year high in HGV registrations. Then we preview two
biennial trade shows – the 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles at
34 Telematics Quartix Hannover and Euro Bus Expo at the Birmingham NEC, the
latter with reference to the technology crossover between
36 Transport Management Mandata the two worlds of goods and passenger carrying vehicles.
IS POWER
38 Battery Management Rotronics On Page 7 Chris Billing of SNAP Account gives you his views on the world’s largest
truck park in Kent, whilst on Page 38 Rotronics Battery Management Solutions
40 Components & Accessories Truck & Trailer
Components (Unipart Group) Truck and Track
makes you an offer you can’t refuse! Ken Clark’s workshop team will monitor and
improve the health of fleet batteries via a six-month trial in conjunction with
Truck and Track.
42 Trailers Krone Dry Liners for Warrens The Haulage & Logistics Buyers Magazine
Warehousing n Gray & Adams “Ultra-Low Carbon” Moving on, we report on our facilities tour of Unipart Group company Truck
trailers for Waitrose and Trailer Components (TTC), with its 25,000 product lines and 100,000
sales orders processed annually (Pages 40-41). We met the TTC Customer and
45 AdBlue Tennants Distribution (Greenox) Technical Support team who handle over 500 phonecalls a day at the site, the
headquarters at Cowley.
46 Oils & Lubricants Groeneveld UK
We delve too into the “Internet of Things”. This comes in Globalstar’s fascinating
48 Fuel Management Merridale description of satellite-enabled asset tracking (Pages 32-33), Unisto’s discussion
Rotronics Battery Management Solutions has been delivering 49 Ports Quality Freight & Fuchs Cranes n Trans- of security in the brave new world of self-monitoring devices (Pages 66-67) and
TimoCom’s take on Smart Logistics 4.0 (Page 72).
European Port Services & Port of Felixstowe n BG
its “Battery Management Programmes” for over 10 years. Freight Line & Arkon Shipping n Hireco at DP World Moreover we highlight Quartix’s deal with Nextbase, combining award-winning
London Gateway n MSC Sofia Celeste at London telematics and “Which” Best Buy dash cam technologies in one package to aid
Container Terminal, Tilbury n DFDS Seaways n the safety of mobile workers (Page 34).
Samskip & Euro Container Line
With a wealth of knowledge and experience as the UK’s Midtronics partner, delivering leading Further on the subject of safety, Labeline International gives the agenda on
54 Railfreight Network Rail & the Settle-Carlisle Pages 56-57 for its eagerly awaited Dangerous Goods Roadshow in November
edge battery and charging technologies supporting the Automotive and Battery Industries. Line n GB Railfreight & Sibelco Europe n Mercedes- at the Heathrow Sheraton Skyline, East Midlands Airport Hilton and Aberdeen
Benz Unimogs at InnoTrans 2016 Airport Crowne Plaza. MiX Telematics too announces a one-day informational
safety event with demonstrations, at Doncaster Racecourse in October, which
56 Dangerous Goods Labeline International n includes a presentation by Sir Clive Woodward (Page 22).
Ali Karim of the Hazchem Network
Proactive fault diagnosis Last but far from least, the North of England’s four principal Ports groups –
centered on Liverpool, the Humber, Teesport and Tyne – have agreed a ground-
62 Pallet Networks Association of Pallet Networks
n UPN & Martyn Barratt Transport n Palletways n breaking new partnership under the Northern Powerhouse agenda (Page 24). It
Solve your battery problems long term Pall-Ex is clearly nonsensical if, as they say, 60% of freight destined for the North is being
delivered to Southern ports, leading to unnecessary motorway traffic, delays,
Minimise failure 65 Safety & Security Vision UK n Unisto pollution and inefficiency.
SAVE UP TO 20% 69 IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016 So what are your views and stories? As your industry mouthpiece, Truck and
Track waits to hear from you too!
Peace-of-mind that your vehicles will get where they need to on battery replacement Continental Automotive n Renault n Volvo n
Mercedes-Benz n MAN n Hankook n Jacobs With best regards from the Truck and Track team
& non-start costs Vehicle Systems n Webasto n TimoCom n Krone
Less down time Trailers n Joloda International n Curtiss-Wright
Barbara Ryan
Corp – Industrial Division n Seven Telematics To advertise, contact Barbara Ryan, Publishing Director, Truck and Track Ltd,
Prolong battery life 76 Euro Bus Expo 2016 Giti Tire Europe (GT via email barbara.ryan@truckandtrack.com, or phone +44 (0)121 733 2810.
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Radial) online, just go to www.truckandtrack.com
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Business News
Truckcom – an easy choice for
WaterSide
WaterSide Logistics Ltd of Felixstowe offers a full range of logistics
services in the UK distribution and container haulage market.
Managing Director Steve Jones has been using Truckcom since he set up
the business in early 2015 but, as he explains here, his association with
Truckcom began long before that:
“I was first introduced to Truckcom in 2005 whilst working for a large
haulage operation. At the time the company was using an old-style system
which was adequate but had no flair or ingenuity. A few systems were
investigated, but Truckcom stood out because of its many user-friendly
functions.
“Another big plus was Truckcom’s PDA system for the vehicles. This meant
that jobs could be planned, the drivers could see the job and within a few
clicks they could acknowledge and follow it without the many phone calls
that it would normally have taken.
“In addition to this was the realtime defect reporting system, which gave an
edge to the business. We could sell ourselves better because we could see
every truck, including subcontractors, and we were able to give this visibility there is little training needed. As a new company the pay-as-you-go system
to customers who could then see the trucks working on their own jobs – a is perfect. There is no huge outlay in system costs and licence fees: it is a pure
good USP in today’s market. plug-and-play exercise.
“At this time there were many updates and changes made, EDI links, “I would recommend Truckcom to any logistics company as it can cover all
accounts functions changed or added, and all done in a timely manner and bases, but the big wins are tracking for live information, defect reporting for
in many cases at no cost. drivers and cost. It is a well-rounded package for any company to use and
“I moved companies in 2009 and used an alternative system which was be comfortable in the knowledge that behind the scenes there is a team of
frankly poor in comparison, so, when it came to starting my own business, people looking to better the product and support their customers with live
WaterSide Logistics, it was an easy choice for me to talk to Truckcom about help should it be required.
how we could get the system working for us. For us as a new company with “I have only really touched the surface of what the system can actually do
minimal staff, it means we can plan a large number of jobs in a smart way and in time I intend to dig into it deeper, to get even more out of it.”
with no time lost on unnecessary phone calls.
www.truckcom.co.uk
“Truckcom is very user-friendly – it’s easy to get started, easy to use, and
Tightening up of EU Traffic Infringement
Regulations
For the many readers of Truck and Track will be penalised as usual. The Appendix of the new Regulation provides
across the EU, the new EU Regulation a detailed list separated into: serious infringements, very serious
2016/403 will be valid as of 1st January infringements and most serious infringements. In the event of repeated
2017. It is an extension of the existing infringements, the freight forwarder’s transport manager will be held
Regulation 1071/2009. The latter accountable.
Regulation made it possible to dispute
the good repute of freight forwarders in The individual ultimately responsible for transport operations at a freight
the event of repeated and serious traffic forwarder, the so-called “holder of professional suitability”, is usually the
infringements. However there was no Managing Director himself. The Managing Director’s licence may therefore
unified application across all EU member be taken away, and Brussels believes that the new Regulation will eliminate
states. the black sheep alive and well among haulage operators.
Marcel Frings of TimoCom
In Germany for example, a small number TimoCom, Europe’s largest freight exchange, could not agree more.
of freight forwarders were closed down for Whilst its Chief Representative Marcel Frings is generally pleased that the
repeated infringements. The new Regulation is stricter and designed to Regulation is being unified to create a level playing field across the EU, he
unify the penalties for serious infringements. This Regulation expands the nevertheless believes that the laws still need adjustment.
list of “deadly sins” from Regulation 1071. These are infringements that, if Frings told Truck and Track: “In a common economic area such as the
repeated within five years, can lead to the loss of good repute. Even though European Union, decisions that lead to the equalisation of differing
the Regulation is months away from implementation, it is already having an competitive conditions must be viewed positively. However, neither a
effect. All infringements dated 1st January 2016 or later will be taken into transport company nor its transport manager can control this list of driver
account during evaluation. infringements. In our opinion traffic infringements should not be the sole
That is the theory. Nevertheless previous implementation has shown that, reason to revoke a company’s licence.”
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Business News Business News
Culina wins CILT Award for Warehouse The world’s largest truck park in Kent
One itemised bill. Simple.
Operations & other matters
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A light-hearted, your
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Director of SNAP through
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Salford is providing customers of Culina and General Mills with tri-modal
number theplate recognition and its
needs of over-45,000 all free!
distribution options via road, rail and short-sea shipping. Culina’s ambient
responsible for managing parking UK and foreign registered HGVs
facility, which went live in April 2016, provides 280,000 ft2 of warehousing
space, houses 45,000 pallet spaces and has a dedicated specialised contract Streamline your admin with cashless payment through
packing zone.
www.culina.co.uk www.generalmills.co.uk
number plate recognition
24th June to 13th July were the days between
the Brexit result, David Cameron announcing his - and Obamaits allthings
free!
USA, Australia and our other ex-colonies . . . but, hang on a minute, leaders
like President are saying like ‘you’ve now gone to the back of
resignation and Theresa May being appointed the queue for trade deals!’
www.peel.co.uk/port-salford Prime Minister.
With the best will in the world, every country has a limit to its negotiating
In that period Government Ministers who knew resources. Experience shows that doing things quickly does not generally
that they were about to be sacked furiously get you the best results, and so Britain will be in the queue behind whatever
signed off projects which they were fully aware deals countries are either already working on or committed to.
they would not have to worry about fulfilling,
since each one would become the responsibility It’s always struck me that a lot of the legislation and rules which we blamed
The Culina Group at Port Salford of their successors. Chris Billing of SNAP
on Brussels were actually home-grown, yet blaming the EU has been a
Account popular way of dealing with unwelcome news.
The collaboration at Port Salford between the Culina Group and
If business ran like this, we would all be bankrupt
– just imagine a boss giving someone their Want to
ITV’s topical, satirical show Newzoids showed what it thought was the next
mis-selling scandal ‘Have you been mis-sold Brexit? – Mr X from Norwich
General Mills UK & Ireland was recognised at the annual CILT North-
SAVE
Want10%
marching orders with three weeks’ notice and saying: ‘Do whatever you like
to
West Annual Awards at a gala event this Summer at the Titanic Hotel, with your department in the meantime, because nobody cares!’ was promised £350 million a week by an unscrupulous salesman (politician)
Liverpool. General Mills is one of the world’s largest food companies, and has seen nothing!’ I’m not sure that even Boris and company have deep
with offices or manufacturing facilities in more than 30 countries. In the Transport sector, the Disneyland-sized truck park got the rubber stamp,
Patrick McLoughlin managed to squander £250 million with the stroke of
on fuel costs
enough pockets to compensate the elements of the 52% who did not get
what they expected, or were told they would have. SAVE 10%
onforever?
A massive, £138m investment by the Peel Ports Group, Port Salford is a new a pen on his way out of the door, before becoming an ex-Minister and a
freight terminal adjacent to the Manchester Ship Canal, about six miles
west of Manchester city centre at M60 Junction 11.
Knight of the Realm. fuel
And people asking for Article 50 of the Treaty on European
costs
Union to
be invoked immediately included a small group demonstrating outside
So the “CILT Warehouse Operations Award” was presented to the Culina
Since my article in the last issue of Truck and Track was published, the
(influential?) Parliamentary Transport Committee criticised the project,
Parliament proclaiming ‘We are the 52%.’
forever?
Come see us at
Group for “World-class performance in warehouse operations that suggesting that the Department for Transport was trying to justify the So what about the 48%? To my mind, about half the stand 4a18
country at the
wanted out,
demonstrate continuous improvement and productivity utilising the most based on things like giving £350 million a week back to the NHS, and about
appropriate equipment and software and a fully engaged workforce.”
reasons for its decision rather than looking objectively at the alternatives.
Come CV see
half the country wanted to stay in. Under these circumstances,Show us atthat
I believe
I wonder how many other projects have been irresponsibly signed off in the the Government will have a hard job to satisfy the stand 4a18
electorate, at thewhat
no matter
General Mills received the “CILT Environmental Improvement Award” for dead time between Prime Ministers? they do!
“Outstanding achievement in the reduction of environmental impact in Pictured here, left to right, at the 2016 CILT North-West Annual Awards, as Culina receives the CV Show
transport.” Warehouse Operations Award: Beverley Bell – Senior Traffic Commissioner and Chair of the It seems that the nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point in Somerset is being re- I predict that, when all is said and done, we will have a group of civil servants
judging panel; Tom Middlemiss – Culina Operations Director; James Preston – Culina Projects thought – why should one of the smallest countries have the biggest, most and consultants who have grown fat on ‘negotiation spaghetti’, and there
The substantial investment in the unique multimodal facility of Port Implementation Manager; Graham Dixon – Managing Director of Esprit Warehousing & Docks
Ltd, sponsor of the Award category. expensive, untested, unproved reactor in the world? will be no noticeable change to either taxes or the NHS. I think we will all be
in longer queues when we arrive at EU destinations and will inevitably pay
The answer is that it ties in rather neatly with having the largest truck-park more for holidays and air travel, but that’s the cost of ‘getting our country
in the world: in case you are unaware of it, the monster truck park capable back.’
Ekeri side-loading rigid body proves ideal of holding 3,000 lorries at Westenhanger, a small village in south-east Kent,
would be five times as large as its nearest rival in Iowa, USA. I have a good idea: perhaps we can start a new tourist trail to the two
”
newest wonders of the world. Our small island may house namely both the
Why are we trying to make people believe that we are bigger and better
for removals company
most expensive single structure in the world at Hinkley Point and the world’s
than anyone else in the world when we just need to ‘wake up and smell the largest truck park in Kent.
coffee’?
It is, however, possible that this vast truck park could become the new
Anyway, now that ‘Brexit means Brexit’ nobody is any the wiser – we are reception area for all the migrants whom the French authorities allow to
In July Jason Williams Removals of Pembrey, Carms, displayed its five- “You can do anything with it. Pallets, individual items, mixed loads, all all waiting to see what type of bureaucratic spaghetti will be created by the cross to Britain post-Brexit, which may dilute the park’s appeal somewhat as
year-old Ekeri rigid at the 10th anniversary All Wales Truck & Transport have plenty of internal space and, because of the locking bars and the solid 180 top Whitehall minds and another 120 (presumably Brits) seconded to a tourist attraction.
Show staged at the United Counties Showground in Carmarthen. construction, there’s no body flexing during transit. Certainly the time Brussels, probably with costs in excess of £2 million a week.
Such was the interest shown in the multi-access Ekeri body that the and money which we have saved using this vehicle means we would not www.snapaccount.co.uk
company is lining up to exhibit at next year’s Ireland Truck Show too. consider buying anything else.” Never mind, we’llParking Washing
be able to secure great Recovery
deals with other nations like the Repair Dartford Daily Checks
Five years ago owner Jason Williams declined the opportunity to purchase Savings have also been made on the service and maintenance side of
a conventional box body and instead opted for the Ekeri solution, owing things. Each time the Mercedes-Benz Actros cab is serviced, the bodywork, Parking Washing Recovery Repair Dartford Daily Checks
to its potential for easier and more secure loading. He reports: “It was a doors and joints are checked over and, says Williams, nothing has needed
simple choice to make. The Ekeri body has six doors which open along the any attention in the five years it’s been on the road. “And believe me,” he
nearside and a tuckaway Zepro taillift for loading through the rear tail flap. remarks, “this vehicle works hard!”
This combination, along with the internal load locking bars and multiple
strapping points, make the vehicle far more flexible and easier to load than Jason Williams Removals provides a local and nationwide service for
any ordinary removals lorry. both residential and commercial removals and storage, supported by a
comprehensive packing service and experienced handling team.
■■ OEM AB Ekeri Oy of Kolppi, Finland, is a major producer of box trailers
and box bodies with side doors. Ekeri specialises in side-opening trailer and
body designs and manufactures box trailers, semi-trailers, jumbo trailers,
centre axle trailers, city trailers and truck bodies. The bodies are insulated
for refrigerated and ambient use to ATP class FRC and FNA standards.
Popular across Europe, the company exports over 70% of its output. Annual
sales exceed 40 million Euros, and the company employs some 160 people.
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Burntwood Services Ltd of Chelmsford, Essex, is the sole agent for Ekeri in
the UK and Ireland.
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Business News
Fast-growing TruTac enlarges its
premises & workforce at Coventry
Westwood House, Westwood Business Park, Coventry and launching an
intensive recruitment campaign to strengthen its team.
“The last few years have seen rapid growth for TruTac in both the HGV and
PSV industry sectors,” reports TruTac Managing Director Terry Ramsey. “New
products and services have been introduced and proved hugely popular. The
company has worked closely with customers old and new to provide ever
more innovative solutions for effective compliance management and cost-
efficient fleet control.”
Being supported in this expansion by local property consultancy D&P
Holt Property, Senior Surveyor Nick Holt says: “We are delighted to have
assisted with TruTac’s property requirements to facilitate their expansion
programme.”
Ramsey sums up: “As we’ve been in business for over 20 years, we are
committed to a long-term growth plan. We’re investing and building on our
The TruTac team at Westwood House, Coventry formidable expertise to ensure continued success, both for TruTac and our
customers alike.”
TruTac, the logistics software and tachograph analysis specialist based
in Coventry, has reported a record year and is undergoing a large www.trutac.co.uk
expansion phase. TruTac is doubling the size of its existing premises at
New HGV registrations achieve 8-year high
The HGV market achieved steady growth in the second quarter of 2016 – up 7.6%, with more than 11,000 new
vehicles registered, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The
performance marks the fifth quarter of consecutive growth for the sector, boosting year-to-date registrations by
12.9% to 21,434 – the highest volume for the period since 2008.
Continuing a trend set in Q1, rigids drove growth for the second quarter, with registrations of vehicles in the 6t-16t
segment and those weighing in at more than 16t experiencing significant growth, up 25.5% and 20.5% respectively. The
rise offset declining demand for three-axle artics – down 11.4% – whilst tractor units were the most popular body type,
accounting for 39% of the HGVs that hit British roads in Q2.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, commented as follows: “It’s encouraging to see HGV operators continuing to invest
following the growth seen last year – the result of pent-up demand created by regulatory upheaval in 2014. We’re now
seeing fleet renewal patterns return to normal, and all the signs point towards further growth, albeit at a steadier rate.
Maintaining business confidence must
Mike Hawes – SMMT Chief Executive now be a priority to ensure this crucial
sector’s ongoing success.”
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Business News Business News
New distribution hub for Macfarlane Packaging at Baillieston
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s largest
distributor of protective packaging products, is
investing in a new Scottish distribution centre
in Glasgow within the newly opened distribution
We’re Talking
and storage hub of Bullet Express, one of
Scotland’s leading logistics businesses.
Brexit come what May The move follows Macfarlane’s £1.8m acquisition
in May 2016 of the packaging business of Glasgow-
based Edward McNeil and sees Macfarlane
combine the operations of the McNeil business
with its current distribution centre at Linwood, 100% Compliance!
The hands-on approach to Brexit . . . Andrew Baxter at the wheel Renfrewshire, into one state-of-the-art facility. The
new facility is in the Glasgow suburb of Baillieston
Andrew Baxter, the Managing Director of ambitious logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group, is
“
about seven miles east of the city centre and
will complement Macfarlane’s other Scottish
a vocal supporter of the benefits of Brexit. Andrew provides comment for the first time on the new distribution centre located in Inverness.
Prime Minister (with whom he is acquainted) and her new Cabinet. Macfarlane is establishing its new Scottish
distribution hub in 28,000 ft2 of the facility’s
I think I’m in a good place to comment, as someone who supported Referendum. This has been avoided, which is very good news, as it allows 190,000 ft2 of storage and distribution space at
Brexit when the new PM Theresa May supported Remain. Her stable government in this critical period. Baillieston, close to the main Scottish arterial
appointment is great news for the country and ensures that the drawn motorway network. As part of this imaginative
out nine-week party leadership process has been avoided. Whilst Brexit I do not believe that we need to be in any great rush to trigger Article 50.
Cabinet Ministers should take time and space to consider our position before deal, Bullet Express, which provides transport
is great for Britain, a void of leadership in the period immediately post and logistics services to over 400 customers UK-
the Referendum would have been very damaging. negotiations begin. The timing of this trigger could well be an important
wide, will source all its protective packaging from
card in our renegotiation strategy and therefore should be actioned only Macfarlane Packaging. Then Macfarlane will utilise
Brexit is a very significant change in Britain’s relationships with Europe after careful consideration. Bullet Express’s logistics services to support its
and around the World, so that immediate confident leadership post the existing distribution service.
Referendum was essential. Clearly Cameron and Osborne could not provide It is becoming increasingly clear that the negative consequences of Brexit
”
that leadership, considering the negative things that they said about that were put forward by the Remain campaign are not coming to fruition. The ten-year deal means that over 75% of the
the consequences of Brexit during the campaign, so new leadership was 21,000 pallet spaces within Bullet Express’s new
Brexit was never for the faint-hearted, but on balance, with the appointment Baillieston facility are now let.
essential. of Theresa May, I am more than satisfied with the current position.
David Machin, Group Regional Director of
Theresa May has made a very confident start, and I think this restores I believe that Britain will grow in confidence and global respect over the Macfarlane Packaging, commented: “Investing in
confidence in Britain both at home and abroad. I’m very pleased to see that coming months, and it will be increasingly recognised that Britain will be this move underlines our commitment to growing
David Davis, Liam Fox and Boris Johnson have been appointed in the key economically safer, more secure and more prosperous outside of the EU. our protective packaging distribution business
roles of implementing Brexit, overseas trade and foreign policy respectively. in Scotland. Our new facility at Baillieston will
■■ The Europa Worldwide Group employs around 600 people across 11 Our fleet is relied upon to deliver on-time while remaining efficient, safe and
accommodate our growth plans at a location that
Theresa May has done well to bind in both Leave and Remain elements of sites in the UK plus Hong Kong and is represented in 100 countries. For is well situated to more effectively service our 100% compliant. TruTac’s intuitive software suite provides complete management
the party, allowing the Conservative Party to reunite post the Referendum. further information visit www.europa-worldwide.com customer base in Scotland.” control of our transport assets and personnel. The TruTac package allows us
It is easy to see how the Conservative party could have torn itself apart post-
David McCutcheon, Managing Director of Bullet to keep tabs on each of our 20 drivers and vehicles. We can assess hours, analyse
Express, remarked: “We offer Macfarlane Packaging tacho information, debrief drivers and monitor infringements at the click of
Andrew Jamieson heads Scania truck sales in UK a warm welcome to our new site at Baillieston.
Macfarlane was our first customer when we set
up business in 1990, so having them on site is
a button. That saves time, keeps us legal and above all, keeps our delivery fleet
on the move!
Andrew Jamieson has been appointed to the Claes Jacobsson, Managing Director of Scania (Great particularly significant. I have enjoyed working Lee Parker. Transport Manager, Arden Wood Shavings.
position of UK Truck Sales Director for Scania (Great Britain), declared: “Andrew’s extensive experience is with the Macfarlane team to make this deal come
Britain) Ltd. His appointment follows the news that sure to serve him well as our UK Truck Sales Director. alive, and we look forward to supporting them going
Martin Hay, the current incumbent, is moving to He is well known and highly respected both by our forward.”
Scania CV AB in Sweden to take up the post of Head customers and within the UK Scania network, and as ■■ Founded by Lord Macfarlane in 1949 and For compliance peace of mind
of Sales (Trucks) there. such is the ideal choice for this challenging and key role. headquartered in Glasgow, nowadays the
Macfarlane Group plc employs 700 people at and fleet control, contact TruTac
Andrew Jamieson has worked within the Scania UK “I would also like to thank Martin Hay for the excellent
organisation for more than 20 years, during which work he has carried out in the UK, where he has led the
22 sites, principally in the UK and Ireland. The
Group services over 20,000 customers in the UK,
today! 024 7669 0000
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Marketing, Contracts, Used Truck Sales and Rental. our market share at around the 20% mark. On behalf
Europe and the USA across a wide range of sectors sales@trutac.co.uk
including consumer goods, logistics, electronics,
Prior to returning to Scania (Great Britain) Ltd last year of the entire organisation, I wish both Andrew and food manufacturing and retailing, the internet and www.trutac.co.uk Complete Compliance Control
as Operations and Risk Director, he spent seven years as Martin every success as they progress their careers with mail order.
Managing Director of the West Bromwich-based Scania Scania.”
dealer Keltruck. http://macfarlanepackaging.com
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Guessing the weight of Unisto’s
anniversary cake at Multimodal
As part of Unisto’s celebration of 90 years
in business, they ran a “Guess the Weight
of the Birthday Cake” competition, which
was hosted on the Truck and Track stand
at Multimodal 2016. The lucky winner was
Gillian Morgan, Import / Export Operations connection and providing a log of openings and
Manager based in Lancashire at BAE Systems closings. Nokē can also be managed and shared
plc, the British multinational defence, securely amongst family and friends by sending
TruTac systems keep Arden’s delivery fleet on the move security and aerospace company.
And Gillian was lucky too . . . she made a
the Bluetooth passcode between smartphones,
avoiding all the hassle of keys.
remarkably close guess of 4.7kg. The weight was Gillian Morgan is pictured here, delighted to be
Arden Wood Shavings, a specialist in animal bedding, has renewed its Lee Parker again: “Thereafter the checklists can be easily referenced for actually 4.685kg! receiving her prize from Donald Miller, Sales &
fleet compliance and security systems contract with TruTac and looks workshop maintenance and inspections at a later date. Really, it couldn’t be Marketing Director of Unisto Ltd
For this achievement Gillian won a state-of-the-
forward also to improved vehicle safety as TruChecks, the mobile driver simpler.” art Nokē keyless padlock operated by Bluetooth www.unisto.co.uk
inspection app, is added to the suite.
TruChecks also features enhanced graphics with easy-to-manage functions,
Arden has over 30 years’ experience of supplying wood shavings and and the device captures all of the information required by VOSA Inspectors.
sawdust bedding for a wide range of applications, including the poultry
and equestrian sectors, dairy farming and for miscellaneous industrial Arden uses TruTac’s TruControl and TruTime systems too. These provide
automated digital tachograph analysis and failsafe clocking of all drivers
Children’s fire engine trailer restored for next generation
businesses. From its central location in Solihull, Arden operates a high-
technology, fully automated, production facility housed in bio-secure, and employees. Data and reports for attendance and drivers’ hours are all Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service were delighted with the end
purpose-built premises. web-based, and can be accessed via any internet-connected device. All result and quality of repairs. Training Instructor Derek McLachlan said to
TruTac systems have user-defined security access with encrypted passwords, TruckEast: “The unit was unsafe and unusable by crews due to its state.
“With such an extensive product range and customers throughout the automated reports and seamless integration to reduce administration. This is now back as a charity resource across Northamptonshire. Thanks to
country,” explains Transport Manager Lee Parker, “our vehicle fleet is relied the fantastic job on the children’s fire engine trailer, you have ensured it’s
upon to deliver on time while remaining efficient, safe and 100% compliant. “Basically,” he concludes, “the TruTac package allows us to keep tabs on each availability for the next ten years!”
To this end TruTac’s unique software systems work in unison to enable close one of our 20 drivers and vehicles without the need to push paper and with
management and control of our transport assets and personnel.” very little margin for human error. As a former driver myself, I know what it Its official unveiling took place at Corby’s famous annual Highland
used to be like. Now we can cover hours, analyse tacho information, debrief Gathering, where it raised over £300 from trailer rides.
Accordingly, TruChecks, a tried-and-tested mobile system, allows drivers to drivers and monitor infringements at the click of a button. That saves time,
complete daily vehicle inspections quickly, accurately and without the need keeps us legal and, above all, keeps our delivery fleet on the move!” www.truckeast.co.uk www.kurthobbscoachworks.co.uk
for manual form-filling. Available on Android, Apple and Windows operating https://www.facebook.com/Northantsfire
systems, the app features a configurable checklist which is easily utilised www.trutac.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/CorbyHighlandGathering
by the driver and automatically emailed to the office for data storage or www.ardenwoodshavings.co.uk
remedial action if required.
George gets 17.1 mpg out of his Actros
truck was hauling a cargo of bulky but light pharmaceuticals in a
13.6m refrigerated trailer to a customer in Vienna, working at a gcw
combination weight of approximately 20t. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s children’s ride trailer
Plated for operation at a maximum of 40t gcw, the 4x2 Actros 1845 was has undergone much needed restoration, with bodyshop specialists
supplied by Blackburn dealer Ciceley Commercials. TruckEast bringing it back to life. In fact Wellingborough-based Scania
dealer TruckEast has a longstanding relationship with the Northants
The unit was powered by a 330 kW (449 HP) 12.8-litre, six-cylinder engine, Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) in supplying Scania chassis for their
which transmits its output to the road via a 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift regional fire appliances.
3 automated gearbox. Like all new Actros tractors, it also came fitted as
standard with the Mercedes-Benz FleetBoard telematics system – which TruckEast Director David Hall commented: “The trailer does a great job
recorded the remarkable mpg figure. raising local fire awareness and funds for the firefighters’ charity, so there
was no question about supporting NFRS in restoring their mini fire ride.” SERVICE, SALES & SPARES
The Actros was assigned on delivery to experienced driver George
McGlashan, who has been driving for more than 30 years. He enthused: “I’d Originally built by a team of firefighters from Mereway Station, the trailer
never driven a Mercedes-Benz before, but within a week I’d been won over. unit had been in service for over ten years, used at local open days and ATF Facilities
The truck is fantastic.” events attended by the fire brigade. However, for the last two years it had
been stored outside, leading to deterioration in its condition, with weather Tacho Services
Nine weeks after the Actros entered service, Ciceley retrofitted a Mercedes- damage causing the panels to swell and split.
Accident Repair
Benz Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) system. PPC is an innovative
cruise control that employs digital 3D mapping and GPS data to scan the Accordingly TruckEast’s bodyshop came to the rescue and gave it a
Heavy & Light Recovery
road ahead. With this information it manages gear changes and vehicle makeover. After a full service and inspection undertaken at the company’s
speed, utilising the truck’s EcoRoll function to restrict diesel consumption Corby branch in which the trailer received various repairs including a New & Used Scania Sales
and CO2 emissions. new jockey wheel, the unit was transferred to the Wellingborough site for
restoration. The plywood front and side panels were stripped down and All Makes Service and Repair
Established 15 years ago, Mercedes-Benz FleetBoard is a fully integrated plated with a metal sheet, which then had a metal channel applied across Genuine and Replacement Parts
part of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks family. The company operates in 40 all the top edges to protect against future weather.
countries and serves 6,000 customers, monitoring 180,000 vehicles. Mobile & Workshop based technicians
FleetBoard equipment is standard on all new Actros tractor units and can Other additions included a new entrance door at the rear for the children
also be specified on other models – or retrofitted to vehicles already on the and two Scania steering wheels fitted to enhance the interior and realism
road, including trucks by other manufacturers. of the unit. The whole exterior, body and frame, were prepared and painted
Back from Austria, George McGlashan of GBA Services with his Actros using TruckEast’s full height spray booth and Sikkens colour match system. For more information contact your nearest branch today
www.gbaservices.com https://www.fleetboard.co.uk
www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/trucks The final touch was applied by Northants-based Kurt Hobbs Coachworks,
A Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor unit belonging to Preston-based who designed and fitted vehicle livery, including a front grille to replicate
GBA Services has recorded a stunning fuel consumption figure of www.ciceleymercedes-benz.co.uk www.truckeast.co.uk
the look and feel of the Scania engines on the Service’s fleet.
17.1 mpg over a 100-mile run through Austria. The six-month-old
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Retailers say Brexit may lead to changes in the VDO now selling digital tacho
location of their supply chain
costs to their customers and will instead look
upgrades online
for other ways to tackle supply chain issues. The
really significant news is that a third of retailers Continental Automotive are launching a new online solution via the e-commerce site
surveyed intend to increase domestic supply www.vdoshop.co.uk for companies looking to upgrade vehicles to the latest VDO digital
chain activity. At a time when we’ve all got to tachograph.
pull together to encourage growth in the UK, The Marketing Manager for Continental Automotive, Jackie Dougall, explained to Truck and Track:
this is a very positive sign, and, at Barclays, we’re “The decision was easy, as we need to ensure that it is as easy as possible for all our customers of all
committed to doing all we can to support our sizes to upgrade tachographs via as many channels as possible. With an existing network of Premium
clients with their supply chain strategy and to Tachograph Workshops, it will be so easy for customers to place an order, pay online, select their closest
help businesses thrive.” Workshop for installation and have the unit installed. It will give the customer the added convenience
The research showed that there were mixed that they can place the order from any location at any time of the day or night.
feelings amongst retailers when considering “It will also mean that they can get expert help – crucially direct from the manufacturer – about the
the effect of the referendum vote on their correct unit to be installed in the vehicle, if they have any doubts.
supply chains. Although half (52%) think that
their business is unprepared for Brexit, a small “This is a really exciting project for Continental Automotive and represents a new sales channel for VDO.
majority (56%) actually think that Brexit will It is just the beginning. In the future we have many more ideas to make our e-commerce technology
have no real impact (41%) or a positive impact more dynamic and user-friendly.
(15%) on their supply chain.
“We are looking forward to the continued support of our VDO Premium Tachograph Workshops, which
Cost management was already high on the are integral to the success of our new initiative and will be key players for putting the concept into
agenda of finance directors before the EU vote. practice. In the meantime, do watch this space – there will be more to follow on the topic in the coming
However, there are some reassuring findings on months.”
the cost implications of the referendum result,
as most retailers (59%) expect supply chain www.vdoshop.co.uk
Amazon warehouse costs to remain the same or just increase slightly.
TruckEast inspire the apprentices of
Consumers will also be relieved to discover that
The origin of the products on British shelves could change as retailers only a third of retailers (31%) expect cost changes to result in price increases
adjust their supply chains following the UK’s vote to leave the EU, for customers.
according to new research published by Barclays. A survey of retailers
tomorrow
carried out after the EU referendum, showed that many are already As might be expected following the recent moves in the currency
reviewing how their supply chains operate, as a result of the vote to markets, foreign exchange concerns are high on the list of supply chain
leave the EU. considerations. Four in five retailers (81%) expect the effect of Brexit on
foreign exchange rates to have a negative impact on their supply chain
Retailers are looking to build more efficient supply chains (76%) – and are and 70% will be reviewing their currency hedging strategy in light of the Designed to inspire and motivate young people to explore their career
considering changing suppliers (30%) and sourcing from different countries referendum result. options, initiatives like Open Doors from the Northamptonshire
(28%). Enterprise Partnership (NEP) provide direct insight into local industries
A separate survey of retailers and consumers carried out before the Brexit and apprenticeship schemes available. As a business TruckEast
In a potentially positive sign for the British vote found that close to two thirds of retailers (63%) believe that their are strong supporters of apprenticeship schemes, so that, when
economy, a third of retailers (32%) predict supply chains are not cost-effective. the opportunity arose to participate in the 2016 NEP Open Doors
that they will source more from the UK, with programme, it was immediately welcomed.
only 12% expecting a reduction. Asia could The continued rise of online shopping and the associated challenges of
also be a winner: 52% expect to increase meeting consumer expectations for faster delivery times and multiple Not only does the scheme enable stronger links with local schools, it provides
supply chain activity in India and 43% in delivery options is a key supply chain issue (78%). In response, the average the option to capitalise on the young talent available on the doorstep.
China. Consumers can expect to buy more number of delivery options from large retailers is expected to increase from
seven today to ten by 2019, with greatest customer demand being for faster TruckEast’s Regional General Manager Graham Broughton comments: “The
products with an African supply source more people we can inspire, and more we can explore the rewarding careers
(38%), but Europe fares less well, with 43% delivery (59%), Sunday delivery (43%) and specific timeslots (37%).
available in the industry, the better. With the help of programmes such as
of respondents anticipating a reduction in Likewise the unpredictable nature of consumer demand is a significant Open Doors and by forging and cementing relationships with local schools,
what they source from the region. consideration for retailers’ supply chains (72%). Consumers have their own we can and will challenge perceptions.”
Commenting on the findings, Ian Gilmartin, concerns, 63% stating that retailers increasingly seem to stock products
which are unsuitable to the weather. Therefore TruckEast’s Wellingborough branch opened its doors this
Head of Retail & Wholesale at Barclays, Ian Gilmartin – Head of Retail & Summer to a group of twelve Wrenn Academy secondary school students
said: “Getting your supply chain strategy Wholesale at Barclays Bank
Gilmartin added: “The boom in online retail puts huge pressure on supply from the same town. They spent a couple of hours at the Stewarts Road
right can be the key to success for retailers. chains. Unpredictable consumer demand, coupled with rising expectations premises, in which they had an introduction from John Biggin – Managing
It’s a mixed picture, but there are some encouraging findings in our post- around delivery options and speed of fulfilment, mean that cost pressures Director, presentations from Scania GB and TruckEast, and a guided tour of
Brexit survey. Retailers are not overly pessimistic about the impact of the are going to remain an issue. It’s important that retailers work with their the business. This provided a direct insight into the day-to-day life of a truck
vote on their supply chains, and yet they are still thinking carefully about suppliers to make sure consumers receive the level of service they want, and dealership and the opportunities awaiting them in the commercial vehicle
what they need to do now, in particular with regards to which regions they indeed now expect as standard, in the most cost-efficient way possible for industry. Intrigued students gather for a visual presentation of a Scania R450 engine by TruckEast’s
source from and their foreign exchange strategy. the retailer.” Regional General Manager Graham Broughton
“It’s also reassuring to note that most retailers don’t intend to pass on https://www.barclayscorporate.com/insight-and-research.html Whilst taking a tour of the workshop, one of the highlights for the students
was a cylinder balance test, during which the technician checked fuel
Hungarian Vecsera takes over at Gefco UK
delivery and performance efficiency on each cylinder using diagnostics
software. They also witnessed a cab tilt and remote light test, followed by
a visual presentation of a 13-litre Scania R450 engine. Finally they had the
Gefco UK has continued its expansion in logistics industry experience, having held the position of Managing Director opportunity to explore the interior of a truck – an experience new to the
the transport and logistics arena with at Gefco Hungary since March 2011. students but one they won’t forget.
the appointment of new Managing
Director Zsolt Vecsera, to help continue Prior to joining Gefco Hungary, Vecsera was Managing Director at Raben TruckEast offer a variety of successful apprenticeships each year including
and steer its direction of growth. Logistics of Mönchengladbach, having previously spent over six years at parts, administration, technical and bodyshop. The apprenticeships present
Waberer’s Holding plc as Group Key Account Director. Along with a high opportunities for young talent to progress, and this is reflected by the
Replacing Frenchman Tristan Balayn who level of expertise and industry experience, he brings with him significant success achieved by those on the programme. Indeed TruckEast apprentices
had been in the job for five years and now business acumen, having successfully doubled the revenue and profit of won Scania GB’s prestigious “Apprentice of the Year” award in both 2014
moves to a Director role in international Gefco Hungary in only five years. and 2015.
business development elsewhere within
the Group, Zsolt Vecsera has a wealth of Website: http://uk.gefco.net. Linkedin: GEFCO UK Ltd. Wrenn Academy students arrive on their visit to TruckEast www.truckeast.co.uk/careers
Twitter account: @GEFCO_Group. www.northamptonshireep.co.uk www.wrenn.northants.sch.uk
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Celebrating 30 years of supplying BOC gases
across Isle of Wight
Steve Porter Transport is celebrating ■■ First established in 1981 as a sole trader business, the Steve Porter
30 years as the Isle of Wight’s sole Transport Group has evolved and grown into a major niche player in UK
agent for BOC gases. Over the past transport and logistics. Following the acquisition of Red Funnel Distribution
three decades Steve Porter has safely Ltd, the Group currently employs over 70 full-time staff across five sites in
delivered almost one million gas Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
cylinders to Island-based businesses,
supporting a wide number of Steve Porter Transport operates 40 vehicles and 80 trailers from around
industries from hospitality through 145,000 ft2 of warehouse, office and yard space. Additionally it uses a
to manufacturing and medical. number of small hauliers and subcontractors. Furthermore, as one of the
longest serving licensees of the Fortec pallet distribution network, the firm
The Managing Director of Steve Porter is able to deliver and collect pallets throughout the UK and EU.
Transport, Malcolm Gibson, comments:
“As the only licensed operator able to www.steveportertransport.com
bring BOC gases to the Island, we are
Malcolm Gibson – Managing Director responsible for the storage, sales and
of Steve Porter Transport
distribution of Industrial, Medical and
Cellar gases across the Island. A wide
range of businesses are heavily reliant on this supply, and we pride ourselves
on a timely provision of this vital service.
“We typically handle in the region 3,000 cylinders per month and supply
all of the Island’s bars and restaurants, through to many engineering firms
and the life-critical requirements of the Island’s hospital. This volume
has steadily increased over the years, indeed we have seen a 20% rise in
Fixed-price RAC product helps manage breakdown costs
deliveries over the last year alone.”
The recent spike in volume has led to further investment in the Steve Porter
fleet, with specially adapted vehicles designed for the safe delivery of this
hazardous cargo. The firm also operates a specialist Cellar Gas vehicle,
UK firms running van and HGV fleets could be losing more than £7,000 subscription fixed cost for commercial breakdown cover, which means they which services the pub, restaurant and hospitality trades.
a year through vehicles being off the road due to breakdown, according know exactly what they are paying for each vehicle in their fleet every year,
to new research commissioned by RAC Business among 500 UK firms with cover for up to four breakdowns. ■■ The BOC operation is a division of Steve Porter Transport, with its own
ranging in size from SMEs to large corporates. team operating from the firm’s Newport, IoW, depot.
“Not only does this benefit cashflow and service, maintenance and repair
The study revealed that a majority of firms, 41%, which run commercial (SMR) costs, but also provides peace-of-mind, as it’s our job to make sure
vehicles (3.5t vans up to 44t HGVs) suffer vehicles off the road from those vehicles get to where they’re going and keep the wheels of the
breakdowns at least twice a month. The same research also identified that a business moving.”
third, 32%, of those surveyed say that breakdowns cost their business up to
£300 a day. This means, in the worst cases, that businesses could be facing Fuel & Tank Management Systems
losses of £7,200 a year because vehicles are idle as a result of breakdown. Lack of healthy eating options
at truckstops
According to other research from RAC Truck Rescue, the words ‘low fat’ or • Over twenty years dedicated experience of
‘sugar-free’ might not appear on most truckstop menu boards, yet that is
exactly what four out of ten businesses state that their HGV drivers want! ✦ Fuel management
The inability to find a healthy snack whilst toiling each day on the UK’s ✦ Fuel pumps and controllers
road network is actually seen as one of the biggest frustrations facing
commercial drivers, with 41% of firms saying lorry drivers in particular have ✦ Fuel storage tank monitoring
reported this.
For lorry drivers it came out • Flexible configurations to suit your business
above other issues on the
road, including using mobile • Scalable from one to many depots
phones (40%), poor standard of
overnight facilities (39%) and
middle lane ‘hoggers’ (34%). The • Minimum supported life-span of ten years
Matt Dallaway – Manager of RAC Truck Rescue findings also suggest the end of
the traditional image of truckers • Upgradable as technology improves or as your business
Accordingly Matt Dallaway, the Manager of RAC Truck Rescue pictured here,
munching Yorkie bars. expands
insists that having the right kind of breakdown cover in place is vital for any RAC Truck Rescue spokesman
business relying on its vehicles, especially those covering long distances in Matt Dallaway feels says this is a positive sign for the HGV community, since
the UK and Europe. research by the Morrisons supermarket chain in recent years found that
nearly one in three (28%) truckers were obese or morbidly obese, against a
He spells it out: “RAC Truck Rescue is a specialist part of the RAC which
national average of a fifth (22%). FUEL MONITORING SYSTEMS FUEL PUMPS FUEL TANKS TANK GAUGES MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
specifically looks after vans, trucks and HGVs, managing more than 100,000
truck incidents a year and attending around 300,000 vans at the roadside. Matt Dallaway remarks: “Of course we recognise that service station Sales Service & Support
facilities are always improving, and more and more food outlets are opening
“Managing cashflow is the top concern for every business, which is why at Sales: 01902 350 700 Email: sales@merridale.co.uk Service: 01902 350 701 Email: support@merridale.co.uk
up for drivers, but there is clearly still more that can be done.
the RAC we’ve looked at doing things differently for commercial fleets when
it comes to payment models. “The haulage industry has struggled with concerns over the health of its
workforce, so it’s really encouraging to see this shift in attitude, but the Merridale Works, Lower Walsall Street, Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton, WV1 2EU
“Traditionally truck fleet managers have paid on use for their breakdown
facilities need to be there to cater for those looking for a healthy option.”
cover, but that is a cost that can escalate if we have a harsh Winter, or if you www.merridale.co.uk
happen to have a run of incidents. The RAC now offers customers an annual www.rac.co.uk/business/more-services/truck-services/truck-rescue
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