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Cornmers Prominent in Glasgow Hiring
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Company's Fleet
T"year 1909 saw the foundation of the general-haulage business which now operates under the name of the Glasgow Hiring Co., Ltd. In those early days, this concern relied solely upon horse-drawn wagons for its transport contracts. In 1912, however, it acquired its first petrol-enginect lorries, and these won distinction as being the first motor vehicles to be used for hire services in Glasgow. Since then steady progress has marked the company's activities, so that it non' ranks as one of the foremost transport contractors in the city.
The go-ahead policy of acquiring motors to replace horses was steadily continued, and in the intervening years an imposing fleet has been built up. Whereas, at the beginning of the century the fleet of the Glasgow Hiring Co., Ltd., constituted 100 horses, to-day that number has been reduced by half. In forcible contrast, the motor fleet has expanded considerably and now numbers 165 machines, ranging in carrying capacity from l0-cwt,to 12 tons. Included in the fleet are several types, amongst them being vans, tippers, lorries and articulated outfits. This diversity of types affords some indication of the variety of loads carried.
It was not until September, 1936, that the company's first Commer—a 20-25-cwt. model—was purchased, Mat such was its performance on work calling for stamina and reliability that many more were soon drafted into the fleet, and now, after only just over two years, 20 machims of this make are in active commission. These comprise 20-25-cwt. and 11-2-ton,..vehicles, used Mostly for small local hauls, and 2-3-tOn, 4-5-ton and 5i-ton lorries; two of the last-mentioned are Of the articulatpd type, and are used for the heavier gejeral-haulage work. Others carry the names of leading manufac-turers to which vehicles are hired.
The company undertakes the upkeep of its avn fleet in a large repair shop, which it planned and equipped on modern lines. The maintenance scheme followed is rigid.
Great store is also set on the importance of the appearance of the -transport units and, with marked regularity, every machine is brought in to be repainted in the company's own body shop.
GUY GIVES LONG SERVICE ON NEWSPAPER TRANSPORT.
IT was 10 years ago that Guy Motors, 1 Ltd., supplied a 2i-ton lorry to the proprietors of the Edinburgh Evening News. This vehicle has been in continuous service ever since and is still in regular use engaged on delivering rolls of paper from the stores to head office. The distance is only about one mile, but the number of runs varies considerably each day, and it will be appreciated that, in these circumstances, the vehicle seldom undertakes long journeys and has to contend with more than the average traffic work.
The engine, gearbox and axles are those originally fitted and repairs, we are told, have not been heavy, the replacements which have taken place including one or two road springs. In 1932, the vehicle was equipped with pneumatic tyres, and has continued, in the words of the general manager of the Edinburgh Evening News, to serve their purpose admirably.