I never met the man,but met up with many members of his “Family” on the roads out east.They spoke of him with great respect.
It was most poingnant that he was able to be at the reunion and the launch of Ash’s book,who would have guessed it was his last appearance.
But men like this will never be forgotten,when I met other Astran drivers,we knew we were following in the footsteps of a real pioneer,a man to whom the words,“Can’t be done” were a challenge,and Ash’s book will ensure that his name will live on in the annals of trucking history.
Take it easy now Bob,there are a few mates waiting round the next bend…
RIP