What the A.R.O. is Doing A MEETING of the Public
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Relations Committee of the Associated Road Operators was held, on Tuesday last, when the Association's policy and programme for the Commercial Motor Show was considered. Several ideas for propaganda were discussed, amongst these 'being the use of pennants on commercial vehicle radiators and A.R.O. labels on windscreens.
On Wednesday a meeting of the Membership Committee was held, followed by a joint meeting of the Finance Committee. The situation as regards the membership campaign was reviewed, and arrangements were made for continuing the campaign. Appointments of additional organizers were confirmed, and it was reported that there ale at present twenty organizers in the various areas.
Complaints have been received by the A.R.O. from members specially B26 concerned in the carriage of livestock. It is said that the onerous conditions imposed upon them, as compared with the owners of stock who were allowed to convey animals on their own vehicles, has led to representations being made to the Ministry of Agriculture. It is understood that the Ministry has expressed sympathy with the conditions disclosed and has promised to consider any suggestion that might be put forward by the interests concerned.
Thefl Association has received a request from the Ministry of Agriculture for details of the facilities offered by its members for the carriage of fresh fruit to markets and canning factories. This information is required in connection with a survey of the fruit and vegetable industry.
The A.R.O. has been in 'touch with the Port of London Authority with a view to exploring methods for expedit
ing the loading of vehicles at the various docks controlled by the Authority. It is reported that useful suggestions were made by both sides.
A curious anomaly has arisen with regard to the carriage of petrol. The Petroleum Spirit (Conveyance Regulations) 1932, issued by the Home Office, require that vehicles with a carrying capacity of over 1,500 gallons must have two men in constant attendance upon the vehicle; vehicles with a capacity of under 1,500 gallons must have one man in attendance. According to Section 31 of the Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933, a driver must take his rest period away from the vehicle after 51 hours driving. It, therefore, becomes impossible for operators to comply with both regulations. , This matter has been taken up with the Home Office and the Ministry of Transport by the Association.