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haulage very seriously. However, once a week our quirky corespondent, the Hawk, steps off his perch to take a humorous look at the industry to keep us all sane. If you have any off-beat yarns that illustrate the stranger, or sillier, side of the business, he'd like to hear from you. As a softhearted old bird, he's also happy to publicise charitable works— and is always interested in events for the vintage vehicles he drove as a fledgling. Drop the Hawk a line at Commercial Motor, Dird's Eye View, Rm H203, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5AS, or fax him on 0181 652 8969.
Gentlemen of the road
ith their shields held aloft are the three winners of the William Blyth Driver of the Year for 1997 award. In third place Paul Hillam stands next to Transport Manager Andy Ashworth; next to him is overall winner David Wade; and in second place is Keiron Farnworth. David is the recipient of this prestigious award for the second time, previously claiming the title in 1991.
As well as al:50 cheque he also received a jacket from ERE This year the scheme was run in conjunction with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. It is marked by eight assessors who can award up to 100 points over a 12-month period.
The points are awarded for vehicle maintenance records, tachograph and hours, road safety, mechanical sympathy, driver's attendance and customers' service record. David is a worthy winner.