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Now here's a company that seems to be doing things right..and it's certainly going about it the right way when it comes to being featured on Biglorryblog...wouldn't you say so?

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And what an excellent name for a company don't you agree? And not just on the front....

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But on the back too....not that the name of the company has influenced Biglorryblog in any way..oh no. So by now you're wondering what's it all about? Well click through here and all will become clear...

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Word reaches me thatLWell word reaches me that leading plant hire and  transport company Brianplant (Humberside) has marked 25 years in business by having the cab of its latest DAF painted in a stunning silver.  And why not? The FAD CF85 eight-wheeler joins a fleet of 15 tippers operating in a 40 mile radius from the company's Grimsby base delivering aggregrates, both new from the firm's own limestone quarry and recycled from its transfer station, as well as 'muckaway' services, large earthworks projects, and other site clearance work.

Brianplant director Simon Beveridge (no relation) tells BLB: "We get high productivity out of our DAFs, along with good fuel economy. Parts support is good too, which is especially important as we maintain our own trucks. And if there's any warranty or more technical work required, then our local DAF service dealer, who is on our doorstep, provides a first-rate service including doing work out of hours so that we lose no downtime."

Meanwhile, Terry Hunter, Brianplant's longest-serving driver, is at the wheel of the new DAF. He's said to be delighted with its performance and particularly the generous amount of power delivered by the MX265 engine, which is rated at 410 bhp to give an ample 12.8 bhp per tonne. "It drives well and pulls superbly whatever the load or road conditions," he says.  The chassis was supplied factory-finished in silver and air horns and hazard beacons on the cab roof were also fitted during build along with a full width smoked sun visor to complete the truck's head-turning appearance. And speaking of head-turning I wonder how long it will be before I'm sent a press release featuring 'BLB Transport'...the clock is running guys..

 

Juist watch out for that bit of reinforcing rod in the picture---I'd hate to have my 'own' truck damaged!

 

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