In this issue

A bumper issue focusing on the so-called driver shortage, featuring the views of drivers, the attitude towards rookie drivers and an operator that actually listens to its drivers and has set up an innovative driver training scheme. Plus a driver tells how flesh-eating bugs nearly killed him; Part 1 of a 19,143km Long-Distance Diary supporting The Cure; A long-serving driver gets his choice of truck – a Scania S730 that makes Ed’s Choice; A battle of the rigids between a Daf CF440 and a Scania R450; Show truck restoration; Hauling static caravans; A driver’s three million miles and 43 years at the wheel; And a reader rants about crap in truck windscreens

Giving Drivers a Voice

New industry lobby group United Drivers pledges to get in the face of government and other decision-makers and represent only the needs of professional drivers

4 mins

'Flesh Eating Bugs Nearly Killed Me'

What began as a normal evening for one driver turned into a nightmare that still haunts him more than a year later, having been saved only by his wife’s quick thinking

5 mins

Bang for His Bucks

Eric Tranter started out hauling ordnance for the Ministry of Defence; 43 years and three million miles later, he is still at the wheel – of a Volvo FM400 8x4 for Besblock

4 mins

Static Charges

Moving large but light static caravans is a challenge, but use the right kit and it becomes that much easier

6 mins

Free Love

A driver’s dream is having free rein with the choice and spec of your truck. Gary Hindmarsh is the lucky man, Kelvin Parker the kind boss, a superb Scania the wagon

7 mins

From the Sharp End

Is it true that bosses can’t get bums on the seats of their cabs? If so, why? The best answers will come from the horse’s mouth, so we ask drivers for their view

9 mins

Rigid Opinions

This month it’s a battle between F G Bond & Son’s 6x2 rear-steer rigids: Daf CF440 takes on a Scania R450. Our opinion is followed by the views of their drivers

3 mins

Listening in Launceston

If you want to help improve your profits, argues North Cornwall Transport, where an innovative training scheme has been set up, drivers have to be properly listened to 

6 mins

Screen Dump

Good visibility is essential for safe truck driving – so why, asks Mick Rennison, do so many drivers still clutter their windscreens with flags, toys and suchlike?

3 mins

Show Truck Starter

If you have aspirations to buy, restore and operate a show truck, just how easy is it? Here is some valuable advice from someone who’s been there and done it…

9 mins

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Truck & Driver Magazine Description:

Truck & Driver Magazine is a monthly magazine for truck drivers published by Kelsey Media. It was first published in 1986 and is currently one of the most popular truck driver magazines in the UK.

The magazine covers all aspects of truck driving, from technical advice to industry news. It also features interviews with truck drivers, reviews of new trucks and equipment, and travel features.

Truck & Driver Magazine is a popular read for many truck drivers, and is known for its informative content and practical advice. It has helped many truck drivers improve their skills and knowledge.

Here are some of the things you can expect from Truck & Driver Magazine:

* Technical advice
* Industry news
* Interviews with truck drivers
* Reviews of new trucks and equipment
* Travel features
* Safety tips

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