You Call, We Haul (Paperback)

Best known for founding international haulier, Trans UK, Bob Carter was involved in the ground-breaking changes occurring in British transport of the 60s and 70s. Beginning in the army where he witnessed nuclear testing on Christmas Island in the 1950s, he went on to be a driver, office worker and finally company owner. Bob was able to turn his hand to any aspect of his business operation, from repairing mechanical defects, to operating forklifts and even on the odd occasion, driving his own trucks. In 1975 he set out on Trans UK's maiden run to Iran in his Humber Sceptre with 4 of his trucks in convoy - the first trip of many, for the company. The denationalization of BRS and the implementation of the 'O' licence, the rapid growth of privately owned haulage companies, combined with the Middle East oil boom of the 70s all helped Bob to develop a successful British and international transport operation. A real one-off and Mr. Nice Guy, Bob Carter was held in high esteem and respected by one and all. Including nearly 300 photos, You Call, We Haul is an inspirational story which will appeal to those with an interest in the hey-day of Middle-East travel and those with a general love of great British transport companies.

General

Imprint:	Old Pond Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2019
Authors:	Mat Ireland
Dimensions:	297 x 210 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-912158-40-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Road & motor vehicles: general interest > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > Road transport industries > Road transport & haulage trades
LSN:	1-912158-40-X
Barcode:	9781912158409

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