I’m researching trucking for a story I’m writing, and wanted to ask this forum a few questions…
What are the most respected makes of trucks - historically & contemporary? Any idea what makes of trucks are famous around the world? Someone told me Peterbilt is an American Icon - are there are any iconic UK brands, or worldwide brands?
Have any of you done any international trips? Any stories? Do you know of any famous routes around the world - maybe, for example, through the deserts of Africa or the snow plains of Siberia? Are there any famous (or should it be infamous!) routes - ie longest, most remote, most dangerous?
I’d love to hear any of your thoughts, recommendations and stories.
You have certainly come to the best site there is for the information you need. I am a wannabe driver at the moment, but there is a wealth of information from all the guys and gurls that use and post on this site.
Just keep checking back for all the answers that you need.
Dont forget that you can use the Search feature to find specific things that you are looking for, and there is the old forums that are HERE.
These have pages and pages of info that you will find to be as helpful as you ever need.
Enjoy TrucknetUK, and who knows, might even make you wanna become a Truck driver too eh??..
Just in case people are wondering - I’m a development researcher & I’m developing a programme story idea about trucking round the world (so no deals to make it yet…but you never know!). So I wouldn’t quote any info, recommendations or stories that you tell me (I’m not a journalist!) - I’m just trying to get some great ideas about trucks and routes. I’m thinking the Australian Road Trains or routes across Siberia where (I’ve been told) drivers light fires under the engines to stop them freezing - is that an urban myth?! (You can tell I’m a total truck novice!)
Perhaps you could point me in the direction of any UK based clubs that I could also talk to?
emma:
What are the most respected makes of trucks - historically & contemporary? Any idea what makes of trucks are famous around the world? Someone told me Peterbilt is an American Icon - are there are any iconic UK brands, or worldwide brands?
Well, Britain, to my knowledge, have no more Truck Manufacturers in the country, as they have all been bought out by other continental and international firms. But some of the ionic brands that were around were makes such as E.R.F and Foden.
But Lots of different people like different trucks. You’ll be able to read about the trucks that people like and ones that they hate…LOL
As for American trucks, Peterbuilt is just one of the many ionic trucks of the States. Kenworth is another one, as is Mack…
Have any of you done any international trips? Any stories?
There are hundreds of guys on here that do Continental trips to Europe and beyond. And I’m sure a lot of them will be answering you in the Euro Driving forum.
Good luck on your quest Emma, I’m just sorry I cant be on anymore help…
[/quote]
We have 2 members here who are veterans of Russia, Vince and “the Grim Reaper” who may be worth contacting
Vince has a very informative website whose address escapes me at the moment (Some one help me out here■■? )
For the unusual you might look at the guys who specialise in moving huge loads on the roads… a good satrt for that is a company called STG… their website is at stg.ltd.uk/
Hi Emma
A lot of the old hands who did the middle east in the 70s could tell you some tales but not sure if all are for the ears of a lady.
In recent years the firms like David Croome, Kepstowe, Ralph Davis and Hoggs were doing Russia and Kazachstan. The old overland routes to greece and turkey were fun too but unfortunately the rates and downturn in work has led to this type of work being done by the East European Transport Companies. Overland Trucking in Europe, Asia and North Africa has suffered with the high uk costs and the continually expanding open market.
