Van Den Bosch are best known for their bulk and tanker work, but they had a heavy haulage divsion too, which eventually ended up in the hands of v.d. Vlist.
DIG:
I think we all at some point had some unpleasant “tête a tête” with law enforcement.
About 8 of us got detailed to take some SMPT’s from Boro depot to Albasserdam in Holland- Econo had loaded out a yacht onto a Ocean barge in S.Africa and it was going to Holland to be fitted out - the SMPTs were to lift it off the ocean barge to one that would fit in the canals to get it to the outfitters - we were supposed to have a week off (on pay) on the ■■■■ in Albasserdam, until someone remembered we had a 6 axle semi in Lastras yard in Breda - I got "volunteered to go pick it up and take it to Rotterdam and put it on the ferry.
Now my old DAF would do 50MPH- flat out in top gear - but at that speed it was screaming its testicles off and to be a bit honest it was painful to the ears so I used to happily sit at 40 just out the green on the rev counter so I had a week to get from Breda to Europort so gave my ears a rest
Trouble is being empty I wasnt permitted so could move when I wanted- and Holland has the no overtaking by HGV’s rule - which led to a little build up behind me- first I knew of an issue was in my passenger side downside mirror I couldnt see the car just a lolllipop going round in circles so ignored it, a mile or so later the cop car pulled ahead still in the outside lane and waved his lollipop (not a euphemism) even more viigoursley
As we appraoached the services he obviously had enough and waved me in- walked over and asked for “permit” - I Looked blank and said “empty” he went and consulted obviously found out I didint need a permit came back and said YOU must go faster 
I pointed out that it doesnt go any faster- its built for heavy not speed- he goes away and consults again, comes back as says I must pull into every service area to let the traffic go behind me, then let me go
Well I really wanted to get back to Albasserdam as I knew the other guys would be out on the town- so set off but I did pull into every service area (straight through no stopping) and it may have been coincidence but at every one there was a Traffic cop car sat at the exit to see if I did
I do have another story about Holland, a PIlot car and being taken off route and some “Difficulties” but thats probably not a story to be publicaly published
pv83:
Some from the Sarens archives, with the Antar, modified by MOL and powered by a Deutz engine, as highlight of the day
the MOL was still being used as a shunter in Wolvertem for many years, with the box off and a fifth wheel I parked next to it a few times
pv83:
Some from the Sarens archives, with the Antar, modified by MOL and powered by a Deutz engine, as highlight of the day
Heres a bit more about the Mighty Antar Patrick. 
Click on pages twice to read.
DIG:
oiltreader:
A double dolly and the chap at the back with remote steering control… a rope, no idea what the prime mover make is
OilyMe too Oily re the truck and I am wondering if the load is the barrel of of one of those huge WW1 railway mounted guns.
Dig
Rikki-UK:
DIG:
I think we all at some point had some unpleasant “tête a tête” with law enforcement.About 8 of us got detailed to take some SMPT’s from Boro depot to Albasserdam in Holland- Econo had loaded out a yacht onto a Ocean barge in S.Africa and it was going to Holland to be fitted out - the SMPTs were to lift it off the ocean barge to one that would fit in the canals to get it to the outfitters - we were supposed to have a week off (on pay) on the ■■■■ in Albasserdam, until someone remembered we had a 6 axle semi in Lastras yard in Breda - I got "volunteered to go pick it up and take it to Rotterdam and put it on the ferry.
Now my old DAF would do 50MPH- flat out in top gear - but at that speed it was screaming its testicles off and to be a bit honest it was painful to the ears so I used to happily sit at 40 just out the green on the rev counter so I had a week to get from Breda to Europort so gave my ears a rest
Trouble is being empty I wasnt permitted so could move when I wanted- and Holland has the no overtaking by HGV’s rule - which led to a little build up behind me- first I knew of an issue was in my passenger side downside mirror I couldnt see the car just a lolllipop going round in circles so ignored it, a mile or so later the cop car pulled ahead still in the outside lane and waved his lollipop (not a euphemism) even more viigoursley
As we appraoached the services he obviously had enough and waved me in- walked over and asked for “permit” - I Looked blank and said “empty” he went and consulted obviously found out I didint need a permit came back and said YOU must go faster
I pointed out that it doesnt go any faster- its built for heavy not speed- he goes away and consults again, comes back as says I must pull into every service area to let the traffic go behind me, then let me go
Well I really wanted to get back to Albasserdam as I knew the other guys would be out on the town- so set off but I did pull into every service area (straight through no stopping) and it may have been coincidence but at every one there was a Traffic cop car sat at the exit to see if I did
I do have another story about Holland, a PIlot car and being taken off route and some “Difficulties” but thats probably not a story to be publicaly published
Nice story Rikki Were the coppers driving the famous Porsches? As it would have been in that era I believe? At least they did let you go with a warning, something they’re not keen on doing nowadays…
This happened 10 or 11 years ago, came off the ferry in Europoort with some sort of working platform (loaded that in the old yard of Somerscales) and was destinated for a shipyard in Krimpen a/d IJssel (Rotterdam region), we had just one pilot car (there were two of us loaded with a platform) and when we got of the motorway I had a little “touche” with the car in front of me. Coppers came out and first thing they asked was where the second pilot car was… we all got fined E450, and had to wait for a second pilot car…
Shortly after this event a colleague and me were coming from eastern Germany with wide cases, and had to tip them at Rotterdam docks, permit stated that we needed a pilot car from the junction to the offloading address, which was only 2 clicks away from the junction. We pulled into the street and 200m before turning into the yard we got stopped by the old bill… E350 each for not respecting the permit… I’ve tried to stay away from the Rotterdam area ever since!
What was the DAF plated for? And the gig in Alblasserdam, was that at the shipyard? Or at the IHC yard?
Rikki-UK:
pv83:
Some from the Sarens archives, with the Antar, modified by MOL and powered by a Deutz engine, as highlight of the daythe MOL was still being used as a shunter in Wolvertem for many years, with the box off and a fifth wheel I parked next to it a few times
I wonder how many of the old wagons are still parked up behind the shed, I saw some interesting stuff there when I was in their yard some years ago, it was mostly modified trailers and the odd mobile crane though.
DEANB:
pv83:
Some from the Sarens archives, with the Antar, modified by MOL and powered by a Deutz engine, as highlight of the dayHeres a bit more about the Mighty Antar Patrick.
Click on pages twice to read.
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Cheers Dean
Dennis Javelin:
2DIG:
oiltreader:
A double dolly and the chap at the back with remote steering control… a rope
OilyMe too Oily re the truck and I am wondering if the load is the barrel of of one of those huge WW1 railway mounted guns.
Dig
Some great detective work there Dennis, cheers! What would have been the weight of that barrel? As it looks massive!
oiltreader:
Slovenia 1962.
Oily
Interesting Oily, as Kaeble isn’t very well known outside Germany, ta for posting
oiltreader:
Thanks to PS-Truckphotos for these.
Oily
Looks like the double drive Kubler DAF is fitted with Volvo’s hub reduction axles?
All credit to the driver Rab Lawrence for his photo.
Oily
oiltreader:
For old times sake Patrick
Oily
I reckon that’ll haunt me for the rest of my life Oily
pv83:
oiltreader:
Thanks to PS-Truckphotos for these.
OilyLooks like the double drive Kubler DAF is fitted with Volvo’s hub reduction axles?
Maybe Meritor axles?
pv83:
Dennis Javelin:
2DIG:
oiltreader:
A double dolly and the chap at the back with remote steering control… a rope
OilyMe too Oily re the truck and I am wondering if the load is the barrel of of one of those huge WW1 railway mounted guns.
Dig
Some great detective work there Dennis, cheers! What would have been the weight of that barrel? As it looks massive!
As far as I can work out it would seem that the barrel and breech combined would have weighed over 160 tons. Further info can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BL_18-inch_Mk_I_naval_gun