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• We met GREGG DAVID, who drives a Leyland Daf 85.400 for Brian Clark out of Gatwick, at BP's Swindon truck stop, The steps are a bit close together," he noted. "Roof height is not a lot more than mine, but any extra is welcome. The trim is a bit plasticky but its practical. It's got good vision. The whole bunk has to be lifted to get access to stowage which means moving anything on top. The engine pulls well and the low down torque makes it very flexible. Steering is very light."
• COUR MOORE drives a Scania 143 360 for Aliens of Banbury. "The steps are wide." he said. "The low engine hump gives a bit of space to walk through. Most cabs don't have enough sockets but this has 12 and 24 volt outlets. The clutch feels a bit fierce," he added, driving off. "An air suspended seat is nice and the lumbar support is just right for me. it's very quiet but the engine pulls well. I can hardly believe it's full loaded. The radio is in the right place where I can see to change channel. The pull down visors are quite good unless they stick down. The gear lever is a little lumpy."
• RUDD ALIEN drives a Renault Manager for Vehicle Movements out of Consett. "An immobilser! Trucks get more like cars every day," he said, disarming it "ft runs quiet enough mind, and its got a bit of lift for 360hp. its real lazy man's driving," he said, switching to cruise control. The seat squab could be a bit wider and the exhaust brake button is too far back; it would give me cramp driving in traffic. ft's a nice gear change. The large steering wheel gives a clear view of the instruments; there's no chance of missing a light flashing up on the warning panel."