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by BeBop
Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I've always been under the impression that road sweepers are o licence exempt. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Replies: 10
Views: 916

Re: I've always been under the impression that road sweepers are o licence exempt. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

pafdisques wrote: Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:14 pm So they don't need to go onto an o licence even though it sweeps roads for hire/reward? I've always thought they were exempt but a CPC training guy told me different so just wanted to get your thoughts
would you put a loader/backhoe on an operator's licence? They also go out for hire and reward.
by BeBop
Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I've always been under the impression that road sweepers are o licence exempt. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Replies: 10
Views: 916

Re: I've always been under the impression that road sweepers are o licence exempt. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Surely a road sweeper is plant machinery rather than a goods vehicle.
Certainly ran on red diesel although that is coming to an end for construction plant operations.
by BeBop
Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Does anyone know how long they are currently taking for o license applications to be processed?
Replies: 12
Views: 529

Re: Does anyone know how long they are currently taking for o license applications to be processed?

Firstly, and most importantly, it depends on the quality of your application.
If you are a GENUINE applicant and you supply ALL the information required in the correct order it will greatly help to move your application through the process.
Lots of information, photographs, financial evidence etc.
by BeBop
Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Renault 460 any good.?
Replies: 26
Views: 1066

Re: Renault 460 any good.?

Like mine a lot. Frequently pass the other's whilst fully loaded.
Courtesy of Border Trucks, Carlisle.
by BeBop
Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Renault 460 any good.?
Replies: 26
Views: 1066

Re: Renault 460 any good.?

izetan wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:05 pm Mate i’ve got one and i really like it 🙂 good on fuel , good engine , just buy one after 2016 as the one 2015 has a holo camshaft:)
camshaft upgrade available.
by BeBop
Mon Sep 27, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Planning to put a pair of LED work lights on the rear. Is there a maximum permissable power for lights to the rear?
Replies: 2
Views: 211

Planning to put a pair of LED work lights on the rear. Is there a maximum permissable power for lights to the rear?

Planning to put a pair of LED work lights on the rear of my trailer connected to the reverse lights.
Is there a maximum permissable power for lights to the rear?
by BeBop
Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I’ve just pick up a newer wagon with a digital tacho, what’s the easiest device needed to download info?
Replies: 14
Views: 771

Re: I’ve just pick up a newer wagon with a digital tacho, what’s the easiest device needed to download info?

I don't know how much DOT from tachomaster can tell you but the tracker I use links to the vehicle's canbus and is more of a TMS platform with reminders for maintenance based on date or mileage, job allocation and it just happens to also have the remote download capability all for the prices I alre...
by BeBop
Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I’ve just pick up a newer wagon with a digital tacho, what’s the easiest device needed to download info?
Replies: 14
Views: 771

Re: I’ve just pick up a newer wagon with a digital tacho, what’s the easiest device needed to download info?

kulinar wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:32 pm I use a tracking company that can do this as part of the tracker £150+vat install then £15 per month with daily vehicle and driver card (if in the tacho head) downloads.
expensive.
DOT Tachomaster no upfront installation and £15 a month. Cancel anytime.
by BeBop
Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I’ve just pick up a newer wagon with a digital tacho, what’s the easiest device needed to download info?
Replies: 14
Views: 771

Re: I’ve just pick up a newer wagon with a digital tacho, what’s the easiest device needed to download info?

Tachomaster and DOT. downloads every day. Never need to think about it again. Information available as soon as you turn your computer /smartphone on.
by BeBop
Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I'm trying to get as much info about to become cpc transport manager. Anyone knows where can I get any name of the book
Replies: 5
Views: 328

Re: I'm trying to get as much info about to become cpc transport manager. Anyone knows where can I get any name of the b

Jazy wrote: Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:15 am
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otherwise known as Lowe's Transport Managers Handbook and updated annually.
by BeBop
Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Does anyone have experience with Iveco. I'm looking for a fair assessment of the vehicles (6x4/6x2 rigids)
Replies: 7
Views: 378

Re: Does anyone have experience with Iveco. I'm looking for a fair assessment of the vehicles (6x4/6x2 rigids)

Iveco Dealer Network.................maybe that's a contradiction of terms.
I'll never set foot in one again, EVER!
by BeBop
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Does anyone have any recommendations for the purchase of 200 litre barrels of ad blue
Replies: 6
Views: 445

Re: Does anyone have any recommendations for the purchase of 200 litre barrels of ad blue

dl3as wrote: Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:32 am Why buy barrels? We buy an IBC ... £100 deposit. Gets changed every 5 weeks ish £250... = 25 p per litre.... We use Greenchem... Lots of people doing it similar money...
because I need it in barrels. If I simply wanted cheapest per litre I would install a tank and buy it in bulk!
by BeBop
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:29 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Does anyone have any recommendations for the purchase of 200 litre barrels of ad blue
Replies: 6
Views: 445

Does anyone have any recommendations for the purchase of 200 litre barrels of ad blue

Does anyone have any recommendations for the purchase of 200 litre barrels of ad blue, delivered please.
There seems to be a vast range of prices.
by BeBop
Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:44 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: How many Drivers are members of a union? And which are the best Drivers unions in UK?
Replies: 5
Views: 434

Re: How many Drivers are members of a union? And which are the best Drivers unions in UK?

Yaelxv wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:43 pm correct no political subs
the RMT certainly used to be a very left wing organisation.
by BeBop
Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: How many Drivers are members of a union? And which are the best Drivers unions in UK?
Replies: 5
Views: 434

Re: How many Drivers are members of a union? And which are the best Drivers unions in UK?

Yaelxv wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:41 pm was in T&G for years when it became unite , joined URTU.
There are only 2 genuine transport unions, URTU and RMT, both do well for their members and have no political affiliations
the RMT have no political affiliations?
Really?
by BeBop
Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:03 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: How much does a national haulage cpc refresher course cost
Replies: 6
Views: 426

Re: How much does a national haulage cpc refresher course cost

I paid £350 for two days, one to one, face to face near Chester.
by BeBop
Fri Aug 20, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Looking to buy a general purpose tarpaulin for a 45 ft trailer. Any recommendations for best size and supplier?
Replies: 0
Views: 177

Looking to buy a general purpose tarpaulin for a 45 ft trailer. Any recommendations for best size and supplier?

Looking to buy a general purpose tarpaulin for a 45 ft trailer.
Any recommendations for best size and supplier?
Anyone looking to sell a good second hand tarp?
Happy to organise a pallet collection.
by BeBop
Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Does anyone have experiance of pulling unaccompanied trailers out of the docks?
Replies: 15
Views: 1016

Re: Does anyone have experiance of pulling unaccompanied trailers out of the docks?

dl3as wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:53 am good luck with that one... 😁 Normally you get told the rate .. take it or leave it... There's no negotiation...
simply say no. No point in running at break even or less.
by BeBop
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: What your opinion on getting paid from the larger company's people say they don't and hold money owed back
Replies: 6
Views: 508

Re: What your opinion on getting paid from the larger company's people say they don't and hold money owed back

I do have a lot of my own work but always had 30 days most my work is self unload either hiab or Moffett so charge a lot more in 1st place I've seen rates people get paid weekly or fortnightly on containers and I personally couldn't run a truck on it ,I doubt 10% of owner drivers got all there own ...
by BeBop
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: What your opinion on getting paid from the larger company's people say they don't and hold money owed back
Replies: 6
Views: 508

Re: What your opinion on getting paid from the larger company's people say they don't and hold money owed back

unless you have all your own work for a customer which is rare most companies I work for on bricks won't use owner drivers they call in the big boys xpo had some wincanton stobarts wincanton etc if you take a load its there terms 60 days is wincanton when they pay is fine ,if problem with paperwork...
by BeBop
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:58 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.
Replies: 18
Views: 1229

Re: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.

Whodathunkit wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:57 am mmmm personally I'd be suspicious as I rang at least 7 places and nobody could touch what I ended up paying but as with any insurance they do what they want
nothing suspicious about Avis Insurance. Premium paid, Policy documents received and full receipt supplied.
by BeBop
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.
Replies: 18
Views: 1229

Re: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.

Whodathunkit wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:56 am We have liability elsewhere due to work we do but put a truck on the road 2 a week ago.
£6k 2 named drivers and git at standard 1300pt... if wanted any driver over 30 was another £1000...
one name, GIT and PL £2525.00
by BeBop
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.
Replies: 18
Views: 1229

Re: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.

tinte wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:55 am Towergate do a great combo package
they didn't even bother to return my call.
by BeBop
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:46 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.
Replies: 18
Views: 1229

Re: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.

potku wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:42 am Insurance your going to pay about 5k for the year … just factor this into your costings until you get a unit , as they will not be bothered until this happens…
£2900 actually, including public liability and GIT.
by BeBop
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:41 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.
Replies: 18
Views: 1229

Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.

Recommendations for new start owner driver insurance, liability and GIT providers.
Phoned lots of companies who are advertising but very few have bothered to call back.
by BeBop
Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Can anyone recommend me a good fuel card please? Thank you.
Replies: 6
Views: 808

Re: Can anyone recommend me a good fuel card please? Thank you.

Try Certas. Particularly good if you make the effort to refuel at their bunkering sites.
by BeBop
Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Can i still get a MOT done or would i have to put it back on o license first.
Replies: 3
Views: 484

Re: Can i still get a MOT done or would i have to put it back on o license first.

fakerunner wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:14 am Only thing will be is that the test will not go towards your OCRS?
works both ways if it fails though.
by BeBop
Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:57 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Could anyone explain in more details how a factoring account can help with New Operator Licensing
Replies: 16
Views: 1337

Re: Could anyone explain in more details how a factoring account can help with New Operator Licensing

reefcrazed wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:56 am By the time the cost of factoring is added to costs, profit margin collapses. Always interesting how companies showing large losses always seem to meet financial standing rules?
access to funding is different to profitability.
by BeBop
Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:55 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Could anyone explain in more details how a factoring account can help with New Operator Licensing
Replies: 16
Views: 1337

Re: Could anyone explain in more details how a factoring account can help with New Operator Licensing

Just to separate a bit of fact from fiction. Invoice finance can be brilliant for a company so long as it’s used correctly, I.e working capital and not Capital Expenditure. Working in this industry for over 25 years and when you peel back the layers to see where the cash has gone, more often than n...
by BeBop
Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:48 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Could anyone explain in more details how a factoring account can help with New Operator Licensing
Replies: 16
Views: 1337

Re: Could anyone explain in more details how a factoring account can help with New Operator Licensing

If they charge you 5% and you are lucky enough to be making 10% clear profit they are taking HALF of your profit.
I have NEVER known a company who is factoring to survive in the 40 years that I have been in business.
by BeBop
Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: Is anyone using any insurance against engine failure or any big mechanical problems? Is it worth getting one?
Replies: 4
Views: 521

Re: Is anyone using any insurance against engine failure or any big mechanical problems? Is it worth getting one?

Any insurance /extended warranty will be sold to you with the expectation that they will make a profit. Therefore, on the law of averages, you are better off keeping your money and paying your own bills. Of course, you may be unlucky, however if you put a little aside each month you can build an eme...
by BeBop
Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:32 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: need recommendation based on experience on repairs,reliability and fuel consumption,got a budget of £35,000 for tractor
Replies: 25
Views: 2002

Re: need recommendation based on experience on repairs,reliability and fuel consumption,got a budget of £35,000 for trac

oihat wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:30 pm Not during my ownership, I should maybe get it checked the next time it is serviced. Any idea what the specific issue is ?
what mileage have you put on it and do you have the camshaft upgrade?
by BeBop
Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: need recommendation based on experience on repairs,reliability and fuel consumption,got a budget of £35,000 for tractor
Replies: 25
Views: 2002

Re: need recommendation based on experience on repairs,reliability and fuel consumption,got a budget of £35,000 for trac

oihat wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:29 pm Ive been running a Renault for the last three years, can't really fault it.
no I don't, but I understand that the replacement is an upgrade.
Usually cheaper to change by appointment than wait for a bang.
what about the camshaft? Prone to problems around 500Kms I understand.
by BeBop
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Haulage companies | Owner-drivers and fleet owners | General discussions
Topic: why firms are still paying subcontractors shit rates when motor Transport banging on about how bad the driver crisis is
Replies: 7
Views: 916

Re: why firms are still paying subcontractors shit rates when motor Transport banging on about how bad the driver crisis

For every firm paying said rates there is a sub-contractor accepting said rates.
If they are daft enough to work at a loss you can hardly be surprised if it's allowed to continue.
by BeBop
Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: Ads about anything – training courses, insurance, vehicle finance, fuel cards, businesses for sale, apps, miscellaneous
Topic: BREAKDOWN COVER What we got peeps
Replies: 4
Views: 775

Re: BREAKDOWN COVER What we got peeps

Cira_G wrote: Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:01 pmrac
never seen an RAC unit attend to an HGV breakdown.
How much p. a.?
by BeBop
Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Hi, looking to attend a 2 day haulage cpc refresher, any suggestions?
Replies: 24
Views: 2310

Re: Hi, looking to attend a 2 day haulage cpc refresher, any suggestions?

spello wrote: Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:10 am you can do it online at www.jcoates.co.uk
many of us cannot do it online as our Internet connection wouldn't hold up for an extended period.
by BeBop
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I have full HGV entitlement and DCPC my question is whether or not my original CPC is still valid.
Replies: 29
Views: 3104

Re: I have full HGV entitlement and DCPC my question is whether or not my original CPC is still valid.

It's valid for life however, you should do a refresher each year to ensure you stay up to date with legislation and best practice. You can do your refreshers online now. This is a great one > https://www.ntponlinelearning.co.uk/courses/transport-manager-cpc-refresher-in-road-haulage we can't all do...
by BeBop
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: I’m going to get the David Lowe CPC TM book mentioned on here. Thing is I’ve noticed price varies wildly on EBay
Replies: 12
Views: 1277

Re: I’m going to get the David Lowe CPC TM book mentioned on here. Thing is I’ve noticed price varies wildly on EBay

Buy the most up to date you can find. You'll be referring to it for the foreseeable. Probably best replaced at least five yearly.
by BeBop
Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:08 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: What route planing app or software are people using to workout routes and timings please?
Replies: 6
Views: 747

Re: What route planing app or software are people using to workout routes and timings please?

PaulusB wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:07 am but how to you factor in the correct route for weight and speed of the vehicle
ignore their timings and use your own experience.
Generally, 50 mph on a decent long distance run.
by BeBop
Sat Jun 12, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: Im just looking into doing my TM CPC for something to do/broaden my knowledge needed for my restricted licence.
Replies: 10
Views: 1108

Re: Im just looking into doing my TM CPC for something to do/broaden my knowledge needed for my restricted licence.

If you have read and retained the information from Lowe's Handbook you have more than enough knowledge to apply for a restricted licence. If you go for the full CPC you may as well apply for an unrestricted licence and give yourself the opportunity to carry out work for others if you have or can mak...
by BeBop
Sat Jun 12, 2021 2:42 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: got a mate who’s looking at starting hiring out a little mini digger. What does he need to do this using his Land Rover
Replies: 13
Views: 1425

Re: got a mate who’s looking at starting hiring out a little mini digger. What does he need to do this using his Land Ro

menz01 wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 2:41 am not if he's delivering it to be hired by customers to use them selves
sorry, but no.
Plant hire companies can operate on restricted.
by BeBop
Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
Topic: we’ve a driver booked on a 4 day ADR course next week as a renewal of his licence.
Replies: 19
Views: 2009

Re: we’ve a driver booked on a 4 day ADR course next week as a renewal of his licence.

wkuzma wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:08 am yeah I bet. What’s the average honest wage for a normal class 1 nowadays ?
what's 100K worth when your load goes BOOM.!!!

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