In a remarkable coincidence of anniversaries, haulier A.E. Gough and Sons of Llandrindod Wells, Mid-Wales - which was founded 81 years ago in 1927 - has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 80th Anniversary Limited Edition truck. In addition, Derek Gough, a senior partner in the family-owned business also celebrated his 80th birthday in March this year.
According to Derek, the Euro 5 compliant FH Anniversary truck, which was supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre Wales and West, is equipped with Volvo’s collision warning system. When it’s switched on, if the truck gets too close to the vehicle in front, the brakes are applied. Additionally, if the driver pulls out and crosses the ‘white line’ without indicating, an audible noise is heard. If the driver continues, the brakes come on. These active safety features are designed to reduce the incidences of drivers falling asleep.
A.E Gough are also fans of Volvo’s class-leading I-Shift automated gearbox. “It makes for easier driving, better fuel consumption and you can put any driver into it, any time,” says Derek, adding that the combination of the FH’s torquey 520hp D13 engine and the I-Shift transmission is ideal for the company’s bulk tipper operation.
Derek has been involved with the business since he was 17. He started driving for his father at the end of the Second World War, working with him to become a Partner with his brother in the business in 1967. Since then, his sons Michael and Simon have become actively involved in the business, becoming joint partners in 1994.
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