M6 JUNCTION 21A-23 WINWICK – WOODHEAD SCHEME

Please be aware of the M6 Junction 21A – 23 Northbound and Southbound scheme.  The works start on Monday 8^th November 2010 and are expected to finish on the 23^rd February 2011 weather permitting. The works are for 24 hour major drainage works to the above location.

 Night time –There will be a single lane of 3.3M only running in both directions.

Daytime – Narrow lanes as follows; Lane 1 at 3.3m, lane 2 at 3.3m and lane 3 at 3m.

The Traffic Safety Control Officers for the works are Night Time John McGowen on 07917171163 And Daytime  Dave Martin 07976266263 and they will advise you if your movement will be able to make a safe passage through the works and help with any other information you may require regarding the scheme.

Regular updates will be posted on the web page.   http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/25164.aspx

I received this on the email this afternoon, so i can only assume it is pretty important. If you can help please call the number.

As it was quite impressive, i thought i would post a quick couple of pictures of a ship! Not just any ship this was the launch of Stena Line’s newest ship, Britannica, sailing on the ever popular Harwich to Hoek route. We were invited down there as one of Stena’s regular freight customers. After speeches, fireworks, bottle smashing and a delicious 3 course lunch we explored the boat. Now i know why so many of our drivers are happy to get the Hoek boat over all the other North Sea routes. The new ship has space for 1200 passengers, is 240m long, has 538 cabins and has 5.5km of lane’s for vehicles and most importamtly a separate bar and restaurant for Truckers!!

Iconic transport and logistics firm, Eddie Stobart, has developed a unique livery on one of its fleet’s trailers to raise awareness about the importance of checking tyres. The trailer design has been developed in conjunction with Cumbria Constabulary and TyreSafe, in support of this October’s tyre safety month and will be used to encourage drivers to make sure their tyres are safe and legal.
“With their distinctive visual appearance, Eddie Stobart lorries are an instantly recognisable sight on our roads,” comments Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “The alternative design and powerful message will be no less striking and one that we hope will help to prevent many unnecessary accidents and injuries. I’m sure that many Eddie Stobart spotters up and down the country will be keeping an eye out for this unique vehicle.”
The special liveried vehicle can be spotted during October throughout Cumbria. As well as being placed at key strategic roadside locations, the vehicle will be used to support Cumbria police who will be conducting a month of roadside checks, targeting motorists who are driving on illegal tyres.
“Tyre safety month is an important campaign and I would like to thank Eddie Stobart’s for their generosity and support,” comments PC Shaun McKeown, forensic vehicle examiner for Cumbria Police Collision Investigation Unit. “Checking your tyres is quick and easy, and incredibly important as we approach the wettest months of the year. I’ve been called to far too many incidents that could have been prevented if drivers had taken this simple precaution. If you don’t know what to look for, then I would urge you to visit one of the many tyre retailers or garages that are offering free tyre safety checks as part of tyre safety month.”
For more details about tyre safety month or advice on how to look after your tyres, visit www.tyresafe.org

Starting on Channel 5 Friday 24th September at 2000hrs is a 6 episode series following the daily life of 6 Eddie Stobart drivers. Each episode is an hour long and covers different trucks in the Stobart fleet, such as a tanker driver, Curtainsider driver, a Fridge and possibly more interestingly the WRC Rally team trucks. So set your digital satellite recording systems so you dont miss it!

This year the East Coast Truckers Convoy had its 25th Anniversary. Every year a group of truckers and there vehicles gather and transport special needs children from Norwich to Pleasure Wood Hills Theme Park, then onto Gt Yarmouth sea front all in the name of charity. This year the convoy totalled an amazing 101 trucks. If you can help out with next year or just want to take part please contact the East Coast Truckers on there website, they always need Marshall’s to help out when they get to Gt Yarmouth. Keep up the charity work, at least some people are keen to promote the goodness of our industry!!
Watch the Video here if video doesn’t appear when yuo click “Read More”