now that would be interesting !.it should be part of the test
learnt to rope and sheet at 14 used to bunk off school to go with my dad still rope and sheet today nothing better than standing back and admiring your work 
as you say should be part of the test
Just being nosy. What’s the story of Terbow Transport.
regards derek
trucking482002:
Just being nosy. What’s the story of Terbow Transport.
regards derek
Can I be nosey too? I was driving down from Telford, through Bridgnorth to Kidderminster last week, and saw two motors that I thought were Terbow, but both had “Freelance” on the doors.
had a little play with the colour balance…
240 Gardner:
trucking482002:
Just being nosy. What’s the story of Terbow Transport.
regards derekCan I be nosey too? I was driving down from Telford, through Bridgnorth to Kidderminster last week, and saw two motors that I thought were Terbow, but both had “Freelance” on the doors.
Terbow Transport was “owned” by the daughter of Peter Bowker. It started many years ago (about 20 IIRC). It had one motor to begin with, a Volvo F12, driven by her then fiance. Over the years the company expanded, and upon the demise of Peter G Bowker Ltd, Terbow took on the work, drivers and trucks. 
In the meantime Freelance operated in a small way, with a few trucks and trailers, some on general haulage, and some on longterm contracts.
Then in september of last year Terbow was put into administration, and Freelance Trading Ltd bought it from the administrator, and continued with its work, drivers and trucks.
During the last year most of the fleet has been replaced, with a mix of Renault, Iveco and MAN. There’s just two more left to swap now.
I doubt you’ll need me to tell you who owns Freelance, but that’s why the Freelance Trucks 240 Gardner saw can easily be mistaken for Terbow.
In reality, all of the above rambling could be condensed into four words… same **** different day.
Confused yet? I am
ps 240Gardner PGB says thanks again or the viewline photos, he thinks he’d like to buy one to restore 
Niall_y
Thanks for fiddling with the photo, feel free to do all the others and mail them to me
Kate:
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ps 240Gardner PGB says thanks again or the viewline photos, he thinks he’d like to buy one to restore
a) you’re welcome 
and
b) that would be very brave of him
Virtually every cab part is different from any other Atki, and various chassis parts are too, because the front axle is further forward, which affects springs, steering and exhaust, for a start.
Still, I’ve got the factory moulds for nearly all the panels…
Bit late gentlemen,but just noticed this thanks for the story.
regards derek
A couple of Peter Bowker’s parked up near Bedford back in 1978
Kate:
Bowker Bros was started in 1926 by my late Grandfather - The greatest man I ever knew. - Sadly this Company is no longer live, But the reason I drive a Truck !!!
These photos are well over 20 years old so the quality will obviously be questionable.
Hi Kate,
I have fond memories of driving TKs for Birkenhead and District Co-Op on coal and furniture when I first passed my HGV test back in '79.
I’ve had a go at twiddling the first of your pics, so I hope you like it
What do you think 
dieseldave:
Hi Kate,
I have fond memories of driving TKs for Birkenhead and District Co-Op on coal and furniture when I first passed my HGV test back in '79.I’ve had a go at twiddling the first of your pics, so I hope you like it
What do you think
Dave, you’ve done a good job there mate, in fact so good you can do the rest now 
In fact, if you’re a genius with this photshop thingy, I have a little job for you…
Kate:
Dave, you’ve done a good job there mate, in fact so good you can do the rest now
Your wish is my command (Well almost… )
They don’t all turn out as well as each other, because it depends on the original pic to some extent, but I do hope you like them
Here goes:
Kate:
In fact, if you’re a genius with this photshop thingy, I have a little job for you…
Now where have I heard that one before…
Top man, dieseldave, Thank you
You have PM
Kate:
You have PM
No probs Kate, you have an answer.