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'Van men' need to be reined in
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MOTS FROM the first ■ ear of registration on vans..., what a great idea ('RMIF demands MoTs for three-tonne vehicles', CM 25
March). And why not bring in working hours and tachos for them as well. What's next? Speed limits that mean something?
As an ex-pat truck driver and transport manager. I have always thought that the small van got away with murder. I'm sorry for the extra costs involved to the small operator, if it happens. hut that is life.
All the big boys have had to buckle down to the rules for years and these guys have had it far too easy for far too long.
Parcel firms, security firms, oneman traders; local delivery firms... the list goes on. They all fight to make money, but at the same time. don't take as much responsibility as they should.
Look at the tightening up of the rules that happened to coach and truck operators. They all screamed, yes. But the roads are now safer because of it, and, as you point out. the pass rate on vehicle tests for them is 90%(ish). That can't be a had thing.
One of the reasons. of course, is the draconian (to some) measures and prices (not just in fines but in cost or vehicle re-tests) imposed.
If people can't (or won't) do the right thing voluntarily, then force them to do it.
I worked for good and bad in the UK, but the ones I liked working for were the companies who did it right!
David Beal Regional technical sales manager Fuchs Tanzania