You Call, We Haul: The Life and Times of Bob Carter (Old Pond Books) Inspirational Story of the Founder of Haulage Company, Trans UK; Explore British Transport in the Heyday of…
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Best known for founding international haulier Trans UK, Bob Carter was involved in the groundbreaking 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, Carter went on to be a driver, office worker, and, finally, company owner.
Never afraid to get his hands dirty, Bob was able to turn his hand to any aspect of his business operation, from repairing mechanical defects to operating forklifts and driving his own trucks. In 1975, he set out on Trans UK’s maiden run to Iran in his Humber Sceptre with four 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.
Including nearly 300 previously unpublished photos, You Call, We Haul is an inspirational story which will appeal to those with an interest in the heyday of Middle East travel, and those with a general love of great British transport companies.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Old Pond Publishing, Reprint edition (1 Aug. 2019) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 191215840X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1912158409 |
| Dimensions | 21.08 x 1.02 x 29.46 cm |
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by Timothy Byrne
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book.
by Robert Keith Rickells
Excellent. Interesting subject and anyone with an interest in trucking will enjoy this
by robo
really enjoyed it, a great read and well written
by Ray
I’m a lorry driver found it very interesting
by Animalmanphil
Brilliant read with good photos. I really enjoyable book for people interested in the days of the middle east runs when truck driving was adventurous, dangerous, fun and very skilful.
by MARK SMITH
INTERESTING and well packed
by Cabcurtains
What a great book, 100’s of photos and really nicely written. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down.