The Glendinning brothers on Biglorryblog. 'The Boss' pays a suitable tribute...

'The Boss' is obviously having a bit of a break from Continental tramping along the highways and byways of la belle France as he's sent me this selection of very smart fleet trucks from the West Country. Yes it's Glendinning---the company to have the last Foden in the UK (or so The Boss insists and who am I to argue with him?).

Anyway, along with these cracking snaps he's also sent me a potted history of the company which follows: "BLB, 50 years ago this year two lads from 'oop' north came down to Ashburton, here in the West Country. Shovels in hand, they began digging a hole in the ground and so E.& J.W Glendinning was founded."

He goes on to say: "Through hard graft the company grew to the position it is in today. Unfortunately, neither Ernie or Jack lived to reach the company's 50th. Ernie actually calling it a day in the company's 50th year. I have known those running this company for a long time, not flash people, grafters and my only thought is that in another 50 years what will the company (which will still be going) be running then?"

"The company had the unique priviledge of owning what was believed to be the last Foden to go on the road.however DAF are  now starting to be favoured in the fleet.The 50th anniversary Daf  CF FTP 460 supplied by Wessex DAF, (discreetly marked) looks just right and will be driven by long serving driver Adrian Barber,who should be a very happy man. Grateful thanks to Brothers G for the story and photos. The Boss" And that goes for BLB too---FTP? My favourite 'small-wheeled' 6x2. Those 17.5in wheels sit nicely in the chassis, saving space and weight. Some operators don't like them--can't see why, maybe they like carrying excess weight around on a bulker...?

Meanwhile click through here for a 'kitemark' treat.....there now, I've given it away...