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LOCATION: Cregga, Strokestown, Co Roscommon FOUNDED: 1994 CONTACT: Alexis Casey
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FLEET SIZE: One (Daf 85CF) CONTRACT: Road construction work for Lagan Asphalt The Casey family has certainly made its contribution to Ireland's road transport industry. Out of four brothers, three are drivers. Alexis' first introduction to the wheel was at the age of 12 when he learned to drive the tractor on the family farm.
He and his brother began the business in 1994 and he reduced his three-truck fleet to one when his brother left the company.
"Trying to find someone who would match the standard was hard," he explains.
For the past two-and-a-half years Lagan Asphalt has provided Casey with the work he likes best: transporting road construction material.
"The road across the Curlew mountain was the first major job I was involved in," he says. "Now I'm transporting asphalt to the new Kinnegad-Kilcock section of the M6."
"Long may road construction last" is Casey's attitude: "We're hoping that the company will secure the next section of the motorway towards Kilbeggan."
It's steady work, the runs are short and it keeps him away from city traffic, road tolls and hold-ups.
Casey has a 2001 Oaf 85CE "Buying secondhand suits my business best," he reports. 'Because it has lost some of its value already you're not buying depreciation."
The latest safety device he has had fitted is a reversing camera. "It's an insurance requirement now and it's great peace of mind," he says.
Casey looks after the basic maintenance work himself; anything too complex or time consuming is handled by two local mechanics -"both equally good," he smiles.
A long-standing member of the IRHA, his last big involvement was in the national protest against diesel prices in September 2000. His task was to guard the Shannon crossing at Termonbarry.
Casey regularly takes part in the truck convoy charity run from Longford to Mullingar which is organised to raise money for St, Christopher Services for the Handicapped, Longford.
"I get sponsorship from tyre manufacturers, diesel suppliers. I try to get something back from them for my custom." he laughs.