Radclive Transport was formed in 1972 and the first trucks purchased were 4 x F 88 Volvo Tractor Units
The first drivers on the scene from memory were Jack Caddon, Joe Cook, Bill Cook and Alex Christie
One of Jack Caddon’ s first jobs was on tour with Led Zepplin When I joined the company in May 1973 Alex Christie was involved with Joe Cook hauling Live Trees from Hungary to the parent companies ( Radclive Nurseries ) farm for replanting and distribution throughout the UK Something in the region of 70 - 100 loads I believe From there the company progressed and purchased 4 x DAF 2600 Tractors All with non tilt sleeper cabs and split windscreens
More Volvo’s were purchased some new and some secondhand which were rebuilt in Radclives own workshop
In 1976 Radclive obtained a contract to move missiles from Frosinone to Skalstrup in Denmark for NATO The photo of the Radclive truck in Genoa is one such load
Radclive Transport did have some of the best and very able drivers at the time who worked very much as a team and new recruits were taken onboard as recommended by the drivers
A good company which sadly fell by the wayside for various reasons
Drivers with stories and input wouldmake good reading
On a sad note some of the guys are no longer with us the latest being Des Townsend who was given a great send off on Thursday 19 th August. He is most likely having a pint with Rod Sadler and Bobby Smith who also handed their liences in
There is talk of a Radclive reunion So watch this space
Mick S