Three ARO. Sub-areas Hear S.T.R.
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WHEN Mr. G. Lester, hon. secretary . W of the Gloucester Sub-area of A.R.O., was shown, a short while ago, one of our circulars calling attention to the meeting which S.T.R. was to address at Devizes, he was so impressed with the obvious utility of these lectures that he at once communicated with us and arranged to hold a similar meeting at Gloucester.
He went further, and, acting on the principle that a good thing should, wherever possible, be shared, communicated with the hon. secretaries of the neighbouring sub-areas of Stroud and Forest of Dean, inviting them to bring their members along, too. The result was a representative gathering of about 40 hauliers in Gloucestershire, and a real quick-fire of questions.
Of the many questions, there was one which, judging by its reception, was particularly interesting to those present. It related to the difference in rates which should prevail as between perishable and non-perishable goods.
Apparently, hauliers in that area are willing to quote the same rate for, say, cattle foods or artificial manures as they are for grapes or soft fruits. As they have to accept liability for damage, it is obvious that the perishable commodity should bear a better rate.
Mr. Evans, of Stroud, said he had been reading The Commercial Motor, and, in particular, S.T.R.'s articles, for over 15 years; he recommended others to do the same. He said he was sure that if a bigger percentage of hauliers went to the expense of having their figures audited they would soon
increase their rates. • The chairman, Mr. S. J. Chappell, said that the lecture' had been most instructive, and he hoped that S.T.R. would come again.