Case Study 104

Dave is driving a 40,000kg articulated tractor unit and semi trailer. He usually works Monday to Friday, 6 am – 3 pm, although Wednesday was a long day due to mechanical issues when his steering wheel suddenly became heavy to turn.

The breakdown resulted in him taking a rare reduced daily rest period.

Saturday and Sunday are always rest days for Dave.

His vehicle is a few years old and has a diff-lock that is useful on muddy building sites, ABS, a two speed axle and power steering.

The company he works for supplies bricks to building projects throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands. He often leaves the builders merchants close to his maximum payload.