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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

Keywords : Renault, Berliet, Truck

IEFER to certain errors in you litorial (CM, August 15) and ould make the following imments.

The Kenning Motor Group, ho, in your words, are egitimate road transport )erators", have 0-licences in Ill traffic areas. We have an wious "moral obligation" to )ur hirers, of which we are very )nscious; also as operators, we we a legal obligation. If any )hicle owned by the company found to be defective in any 'ay, the company can be rosecuted in Magistrates ourts.

The Licensing Authority can len take further action against ie company which could result the curtailment of any of our I-licences.

1. KENNING froup transport manager :enning Motor Group Ltd :hesterfield, Derbyshire

3uaranteed :ontract hire

4M PLEASED that Transfleet's nique service guarantee ackage for contract hire ustomers has stimulated omment from the industry (G. immons' letter, CM August 81. Transfleet's package simply ndorses their ability to provide quantifiable level of service to ertain key priorities of vehicle peration, ie, breakdown, eplacement vehicle, driver ttendance and vehicle owntime, and is launched as a o extra-cost guarantee. Breakdown rectification by IRS Rescue — which is not trictly the same type of contract ervice as it offers no form of juarantee — has achieved a audable standard, and Fransfleet's own carefully ineasured experience supports Or Simmons' view that the industry will benefit from truly differentiated levels of service. H. K. PATON Managing director Transfleet Services Ltd Stirling

A job? Just let this driver know

I NOTICE in your August 8 issue that Baroness Trumpington has reliable information that there are many vacancies for both bus drivers and conductors in the North-west. Unsocial hours appear to be the reason for the vacancy.

I wonder if the lady would be kind enough to give me details of the vacancies or even a lead. I am an experienced psv man who has been unemployed and bored for two weeks. I am prepared to work anywhere in Britain if the pay and conditions are right. Furthermore, I am available now.

If any companies can use my services they can contact me direct.

WILLIAM SCATTERTY Trainee bus driver 10 Lewes House Castle Drive Woodhatch Reigate, Surrey

Any old-timers for Renault museum?

WE ARE interested in hearing from any of your readers who may have an historic Renault or Berliet commercial vehicle which could be considered for inclusion in a new collection being assembled at the French Automobile Museum at the Chateau de Rochetaillee just outside Lyons.

The museum is run by the city authorities who are planning a Marius Berliet Hall as a memorial to the man who is now recognised as one of the true pioneers of the European motor industry. The first Bernet commercial vehicle emerged 75 years ago in 1906, although he built his first motor car at Lyons in 1894.

Berliet became part of Renault Vehicules lndustriels in 1974, and Marius' son Paul, who is vice-president of the group, is taking a personal interest in the selection of exhibits. Already installed at Rochetailee is one of the biggest vehicles ever built, a 700hp 100-tonnes 6x6 dump truck. One of only four such vehicles, the T100 has returned to Lyons after 22 years' service in Algeria.

Owners of suitable vehicles are invited to send photos and a full description, together with a history, precise details of any restoration work, and approximate asking price.

IAN METCALFE Publicity and promotions manager Renault Trucks & Buses UK Ltd 19-21 Park Royal Road London NW10 7JH

Letting air in on Armitage

I WAS interested to read Steve Abel's recent letter (CM, August 8) regarding the problems that will be created for his company — BRS — if the overall height recommendation by Armitage is adopted.

Our company would find itself in the similar position of transport costs being increased, if we were limited to a vehicle overall height of 4.2m.

Productivity would be affected, particularly within the food industry, where the use of all available cubic capacity in a trailer is of vital importance.

We are currently discussing with several manufacturers the specification for replacements of our trailer fleet and are taking the view that we must continue to buy trailers with an interiol height that enables us to opal at the lowest possible costs, thereby helping to keep our products attractive and good value for the consumers.

I would suggest that not enough concern has been expressed at the effect of imposing a height restriction 4.2m and I would trust that n( only companies and their tra4 associations would take mon an interest in this, but vehicle and trailer manufacturers wo also address themselves to tt potential problem.

BOB SELKIRK Managing director UB Distribution Services Ltd lsleworth, Middlesex.

Late arrival to our guide

MY COLLEAGUE, Jack Brom pointed out to me that our nE does not appear in your Guic Shipping and Forwarding Agents (CM, August 22).

As part of the Atlas Expres Group, Eurofreight has been involved with forwarding in Britain for over 20 years, and would like to feel that our nai is well known in the industry P. R. FARMER Managing director Euro freight Ltd London SEIB


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