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The truckstop diaries I've just spent two days talking to

7th March 2013, Page 2
7th March 2013
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Page 2, 7th March 2013 — The truckstop diaries I've just spent two days talking to
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drivers about the new Iveco Strolls at the South Mimms truckstop. And it's about these three subjects that I thought I'd share my views this week.

Drivers: I have a huge admiration for them. During two days, I heard so many horror stories, and it amazes me that we don't have a bigger driver shortage. One driver told me that he's had his fuel stolen twice — once while parked in a supposedly secure truckstop, and the other while over-nighting in an industrial estate. His anti-fuel-siphoning device proved redundant, as on both occasions the thieves simply punctured a hole in the bottom of the tank. Another driver told me how earlier that week he'd witnessed a gang of criminals stealing diesel from a truck parked next to him. He says they sprayed a substance into the night heater (to supposedly knock the driver out) before draining the tank. Not wanting to risk getting hurt, he wisely remained in the cab and discreetly called the police. But by the time they arrived, the gang was long gone.

New Stralis: it's the International Truck of the Year — and, judging by the comments I heard at the Strolls road show this week, deservedly so. Every driver I spoke to was impressed. The general consensus was that the old Strolls was a good truck let down only by the quality of its interior, a problem that is addressed in the latest version.

South Mimms MSA: clean toilets, an abundance of parking and a variety of fresh and healthy food — too bad I'm talking about the public area. Unfortunately, the • overcrowded, urine-drenched truck park, with its rather less appealing toilets and smaller choice of refreshments, is a different story. But you certainly can't fault it for the variety of porn on offer! top Will Shiers


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