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he American trucking scene•
The heavy truck is accepted ;t the Average American 3an important part of the ation's way of life — because ucks have good perfor lance and do not create affic hold-ups, they are -nart, they are over signed and do not contri ite significantly to road accidents; the customary closed van obviates the spillage of loads; the driver is a professional and is trained to extend courtesy to other road users; and meticulous selection of personnel is the rule."
These were some of the impressions which Roger Denniss reported on his return from a three-week visit to the States. In this session he will elaborate on US operating and engineering practices — and explain why he thinks some of them could with advantage be adopted over here.