TRUCKSTOPS – THE OPERATORS’ VIEW
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Glynn Moulton, transport manager, Keystone Distribution’s Heywood DC “Our policy is to ask drivers to use recognised truckstops or secure parking areas. Lay-by parking is not allowed. The key priority for any driver is a truckstop that recognises the importance of safety and security.” Nigel Cook, MD, Elddis Transport “I don’t think there are enough truckstops and their quality isn’t up to standard compared to sites on the Continent – there are some good ones, but a lot could do with being modernised. We would welcome more facilities.” Geoff Hill, MD, Rase Distribution “We are disappointed with the security level at truckstops and tell drivers not to stop in certain ones. We’d pay more to know they are safe.” Iain Mitchell, MD, John Mitchell Transport “We encourage drivers to use recognised truckstops, but the cost of overnight parking at some is prohibitive. Security is poor at most.”