Second for Ken Allen

Kit Satisfaction

Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol England has gained a reputation for supplying and installing quality Tilt and Slide systems to suit most chassis over 5 tonnes GVW. Their TRS350/400 range is the most popular, manufactured to suit 7.5 tonne to 10 tonne GVW chassis cabs, but all of the TRS range of Slidebacks have been designed for ease of installation which makes it ideal to sell in kit form. Many recovery operators have seen this as an opportunity to buy a quality product and reduce the cost of installation. Among the many operators, Graham Baker Motors of Rushall, Ledbury, Herefordshire is one operator that relishes the DIY approach. After installing a TRS500 onto an MAN 12 tonner with a factory fitted crewcab, the same vehicle was used to collect the next two kits for installation to other chassis cabs.

Gravell's eye for detail

Motor group and accident repair centre Gravells Ltd of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with a design capacity of 3,500 kgs, includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,600 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control, and side winching posts. The installation was to a new Mercedes Atego 816, finished in a very attractive silver. Stephen Thomas says ‘TRS was recommended to us and I must say I am very impressed with the build quality and paintwork, as we are in the business we have an eye for that sort of detail. The vehicle has impressed a lot of people, it’s a great advertisment for us’.

FMC Double Up

FMC Isuzu Truck, part of the Fylde Motor Company Group of Kirkham Lancashire, have taken delivery of two new Isuzu NQR Crewcab, 7.5 tonnes GVW. Fitted with a TRS300 Slideback which includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,100 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. Fylde Motor Company Group FMC, an Isuzu Truck sales agent and authorised repairer in the North West of England were delighted with the build of the recovery equipment supplied by TRS before. Director Michael Weare reiterates ‘ TRS Slidebacks are terrific value, and we have been impressed with the build quality and paintwork. We would not consider buying more if we had any doubt about the quality ’.

Third one for Cuss

Favour from AJ

Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol England has had a busy time since starting preparations to exhibit at the Ireland Assist Conference at Tullamore in the Republic of Ireland. During that period TRS had three new stock vehicles completed in good time to choose one as a Demonstrator to travel to the IAC. Harry Oliver of TRS takes up the story: ‘Two weeks before departure, I had picked the truck, with a crewcab, to exhibit. Plenty of  room I thought, as my wife Carole was to accompany me, with all the luggage that entails. Sadly (hah) the vehicle was sold in that week and the two remaining trucks, four days before we were due to sail’. However a very happy Paul Allen, director of A J Taylor a local Bodyshop came to the rescue and offered to loan their Mitsubishi Canter with a TRS300 Slideback, which was not quite finished and had to be completed upon its return. Paul adds: ‘We were recommended to TRS and I must say we had some very professional advice from them and the job they did exceeded our expectations by a long way’.

J R B's Heavy Stralis

JRB Towing, based at Peterlee Co Durham has taken delivery of a TRS HU17-08\42 Heavy Underlift, supplied and fitted to an Iveco Stralis by TRS (Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd) of Fishponds Bristol. The equipment  includes, a lifting beam with a 4.2 metre reach, an Overhead Winching Boom, dual  D P 30 (13,600 kgs each) high performance winches, four rear Winch Back ‘D’ shackles, a selection of lifting forks and sockets, a heavy duty Tow Bracket and Wheel Stands.  The body  was designed and built to the customers specification by Recovery Bodywork Systems of Kidderminster, Worcestershire.  Proprietor John Murray says, ‘Our requirements include the need to pick up buses and coaches so we specified the longer reach. The lifting equipment is first class, and Martin O’Toole [RBS] has done a superb job with the installation of the bodywork. The attention to detail is second to none, it’s a beautiful truck and performs very well, what more can I say’.     

Bridgend's Second

Accident repair centre Bridgend Garage of  Kilwinning, Ayreshire, Scotland has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol.  The TRS350 with a design capacity of 3,500 kgs, includes a fully independent  second car lift rated at 1,600 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control, hand brake interlock for the PTO, and side winching kit. The installation was to a new Iveco 75E 17S, which was also supplied by TRS included rear windows to the cab. Ayreshire’s largest independent accident repair centre’s Jack Nixon  says ‘This is the second Slideback we have had from TRS as I was so impressed with build quality and paintwork on our first one, and they did everything for us. With supplying the chassis as well, it was a one stop shop’.

Vosper's Accident Unit

Vospers Recovery of Plymouth has taken delivery of a new TRS600 Slideback system, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS600 with a design capacity of 6,000 kgs, includes a PM 14023 crane, fully independent second car lift rated at 1,750 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch and with a hand brake interlock for the PTO. The installation was to a new Iveco 180E 23S, supplied by Hendy Trucks of Exeter. With a note to TRS, David Lang, Service Manager of Vospers Commercial writes: ‘Herewith attached some pictures taken of our new recovery truck which is now fully operational with the police recovery scheme here in Plymouth. It is proving to be a major asset and gives us flexible options when attending any police call out. Like any public service, the police like to see a professional company using the best equipment available. We certainly feel you have provided us the right equipment for the job. Long may it last. Hopefully the pictures will be of use to you.’ For further information contact TRS sales 0117 952 5900 or e-mail sales @trstrucks.com. Vospers 01752 636363.

Four cars for Bayliss

Bayliss Recovery of Ogmore Vale, Mid Glamorgan has taken delivery of a new TRS600 Slideback Twindeck, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS600 with a design capacity of  6,000 kgs, includes a full width 2,000 kg design capacity Overhead Car Carrier which will lie down parallel with the main platform, a fully independent  second car lift rated at 1,750 kgs, a 9,000 lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control and hand brake interlock for the PTO.  The installation to a new Iveco 150E 22S, which was also supplied by TRS is used primarly in their salvage division working within the European End of Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, and is the fourth TRS Slideback system purchased by Bayliss.Bayliss Recovery Ltd was founded by Howard Bayliss 16 years ago with just one vehicle. It has since grown into one of the largest recovery fleets in South Wales, employing 50 people working with, among others, local authorities, government agencies, and large insurance companies.  For further information contact TRS sales 0117 952 5900 or  e-mail sales @trstrucks.com / co.uk Bayliss Recovery Tel 01656 842498 or web site  www.baylissrecovery.com    

Crane for Bayliss

Bayliss Recovery of Ogmore Vale, Mid Glamorgan has taken delivery of a new TRS500 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with a design capacity of 5000 kgs, includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,750 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control and hand brake interlock for the PTO. The installation was to a new Iveco 130E 28S, which was free issued by Bayliss and fitted with a new Bonfiglioli P7200L crane. It is the third TRS Slideback system purchased by Howard Bayliss.Bayliss Recovery Ltd was founded by Howard Bayliss 16 years ago with just one vehicle. It has since grown into one of the largest recovery fleets in South Wales, employing 50 people working with, among others, local authorities, government agencies, and large insurance companies. For further information contact TRS sales 0117 952 5900 or e-mail sales @trstrucks.com. Bayliss Recovery Tel 01656 842498 or web site www.baylissrecovery.com

Heavy for Thomas Ash

Thomas Ash and Sons Ltd of Glasgow has taken delivery of a new TRS Thunderlift HU17-08/42 Heavy Duty Underlift. Supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol in collaboration with Recovery Bodywork Systems of Kidderminster Worcestershire who supplied and fitted the pannier style locker body. Paintwork and decals finished at Thomas Ash and Sons Ltd. The Thunderlift HU17-08/42, installed on a Scania 124L-420 6 x 2, and with a design capacity of 8,000 kgs at the maximum reach of 4.2 mtrs, includes a power tilt and leveling system. The customers specification also includes stiff legs,overhead winching boom, two Ramsey RPH 30,000lb hydraulic winches with winch rope guides and air operated winch rope tensioners. There are four heavy duty winch back shackles to the rear, numerous lifting forks and a towing beam for drawbar trailers and rigid bar towing. Managing Director Thomas Ash FIVR (the only one in Scotland) is delighted with the truck. ‘….it’s been working almost non stop since it was finished, the reach is perfect for us and just look at it, it’s certainly an eye catcher’.

Watch Pat's Space

Pat Byrnes Garage of Newtown Clarina Co Limerick in the Republic of Ireland, has taken delivery of a new TRS400 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol England. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,600 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control is fitted to a pre owned Mercedes Atego 1018.The Flyer style including integral lockers was requested to obtain as much storage space as possible. Other ideas included fitting a special hydraulic oil tank to the rear of the cab to free up chassis space, two steel chassis mounted toolboxes, wrecker kit, in a tray, fitted to the top of the larger box, cone holder poles and six cones to the chassis near the control panel. The trailer board is fitted to the front of the Flyer and the spare wheel carrier to the second car lift. Pat Byrnes says ‘It is the second Slideback we had from TRS built to our own specification, if this performs as well as the first one, I will be very pleased.’ Again Pat insisted on extra outline marker lights on the side raves and Flyer, amber strobes to the front cab panel, extra low level working lights to the rear, foot steps fitted into the side panels, side winching capstan and removable tow bracket for the second car lift.

Narrow and Shorter

J M Motor Salvage of Dromore Co Down have taken delivery of a new TRS300 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS300 especially designed to suit the customers requirements, narrow and shorter than normal for a truck of its’ capacity. Having to be versatile and stand up to the rigors of the salvage industry, the system also has a second car spectacle frame, cranked to suit the short body length. Installed on a new Isuzu NQR, also also supplied by TRS, ‘ It’s a neat and compact little package’ said John Flynn, who came to collect the vehicle. John Megaw explains, ‘ We had to replace an old Isuzu that we used for gaining access to some very tight spots that were difficult to get into with anything much larger than a Transit size vehicle. This is in fact a 7.5 tonne truck and does everything required of it, we are very pleased with it, as expected.’

Delivery MAN

Pat McCarthy Vehicle Recovery of Waterford in the Republic of Ireland has taken delivery of a second new TRS400 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd (TRS) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent 1.6tonne second car lift with removable tow bracket and 9.000 lb (4,000 kgs) hydraulic winch with radio remote control. The installation on a new MAN TG 10-180 day cab, 10 tonnes GVW includes extra steel tool lockers, a centre mounted Flyer with built in crash bar and ball hitch, side wing work light mounts. A long 4 modual bar light with rear facing reds, extra alternating LED warning lights to the front, extra small reds to the rear lighting panel and outline marker lights to the sideraves. The paint livery is eye catching and the truck itself has a host of M A N accessories including an over screen sun visor. Director Roy McCarthy was delighted with the vehicle, Roy adds ‘ It’s superb, this was built and painted to our own specification and we found the attention to detail on the equipment, second to none. Also the service from TRS is very good, the first truck, an Iveco had some side impact damage which we wanted repaired and arranged to swop one vehicle for the other on collection. To save time for us Harry Oliver delivered the MAN on a Sunday to Fishguard, met me off the Ferry and took the Iveco back with him. It meant that I was home in time to have dinner with my family, and the Iveco was a day ahead of schedule, precious time’.

The complete package

7-2-07 Bayliss Recovery of Ogmore Vale, Mid Glamorgan has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with a design capacity of 3,500 kgs, includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,600 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control and hand brake interlock for the PTO. The installation was to a new Iveco 75E 18S, which was also supplied by TRS. Howard Bayliss was very impressed with build quality and paintwork. ‘Our transporters are promotional tools and have to look good. We have previously purchased our own chassis, and kits from TRS, but on this occasion we needed something quick, so went for the complete package. Although there was a delay because they had to paint the cab to our specification, I am very pleased with the result’.

FMC Order another from TRS

07-1-07

FMC Isuzu Truck, part of the Fylde Motor Company Group of Kirkham Lancashire,  have taken delivery of their second new Isuzu NQR, 7.5 tonnes GVW demonstrator. Fitted with a TRS300 Slideback which includes a fully independent  second car lift rated at 1,100 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. Fylde Motor Company Group FMC an Isuzu Truck sales agent and authorised repairer in the North West of England were delighted with the build of the recovery equipment supplied by TRS before. Director Michael Weare explains, ‘ We have seen some TRS Slidebacks around before we bought the first one and have been impressed with the build quality and paintwork. We would not consider buying more if we had any doubt at all ’.

Last Renaults Go West

12-12-06 Two West Country operators recently took delivery of new TRS400 Slidebacks, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd (TRS) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent 1.6tonne second car lift with removable tow bracket and 9,000 lb (4,000 kgs) hydraulic winch. The installations on, probably, the last two of the new Euro 3 Renault Midlum 2 180.10/Bs with crewcab, 10 tonnes GVW, also supplied by TRS, includes a tool locker, Flyer, work lights and a 4 modual bar light . Both Somerset based Cuss Cars of Wincanton and Hinton Rescue of Bath had taken delivery of their new Renault Midlums within a few days of each other. For information on TRS Slidebacks or any of the TRS products call the sales office on 0117 952 5900 or visit the web site www.trstrucks.com

Avonmouth and Motivation

20-12-06 A and M Motors of Avonmouth Bristol have recently taken delivery of a new TRS275 and TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS275 with an independent second car lift, installed on a new Iveco 65C 15D also supplied by TRS. The TRS350 however was installed on a DAF LF 45 Sleeper, sourced by A and M and includes an independent second lift, removable towbracket and side winching facility. A and M Motors is a highly motivated business in Avonmouth, close to the M5 Jnc 18 which services the huge commercial area and docks in Avonmouth, and Jnc 18A where the M49 starts and heads towards the New Severn Bridge and M4. With easy access to a very busy Motorway system and both Severn Bridges, they run a very successful Recovery and car bodyshop operation.

Showtime Success

15-11-06 M B Auto Centre, car, light commercial, Land Rover and Range Rover service and repair specialist, of Dungarvan Co Waterford in the Republic of Ireland has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems (TRS) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with an independent 1.6 tonne capacity second car lift with removable tow bracket, a 9,000lb (4,090kg) hydraulic winch, Flyer, Bar Light, Work Lights and Tool Locker, is fitted to a Mercedes Atego 815, purchased in the UK by M B Auto Centres Henry Beresford. When Henry and his son, Proprietor Michael Beresford arrived at TRS to collect their truck they were delighted with what they saw. Henry explains, ‘I was looking for a tilt and slide system for the business and initially considered a kit, so visited the recovery show in Dublin where I met the TRS boys. I looked at the vehicles they had on display and had a long chat with Harry of TRS who demonstrated the tilt and slide that was on a Mercedes. I came to the conclusion that their bodies were the best value there, especially given the quality, and finish which I assumed was for the show. So, as you can understand, I was delighted to see, at the very least ours was up to the show standard so I am glad we went for the full installation as it was ready to go to work’. And to work it went. Henry, with Michael at the wheel of the Mercedes Atego left TRS for Surrey to collect two Massey Ferguson tractors for delivery in the Ireland. Henry adds,’Timing could not have been better, to link collection of both of the tractors and the truck. You know, when I made enquiries to several TRS users, they all praised the product and the people. In our case, once the deal had been done there was an added bonus, they collected the chassis for us from Herefordshire and did some repairs to the truck cab and arranged for a new exhaust to be fitted. By the way, the roof mounted wind deflector has been removed which makes the truck look even better’.

Used and Useful

13-11-06 Thomas Ash and Sons Ltd of Glasgow had an immediate requirement for a Slideback with a decent payload and with the ability to manoeuvre through the streets of Glasgow. They saw an advertisment in a truck magazine showing a used Mercedes Atego 1017 with a new TRS400 Slideback and Second Car Carrier to the rear. Problem was the colour, blue, not a neutral colour in football mad Glasgow, like the red livery of their own fleet, so it would have to be painted if they bought it. However a good reason to buy the Atego was, it had a sleeper cab, which is easy to convert to a neat compact crewcab. The TRS400 was supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol and in collaboration with Otis Vehicle Rentals of Rowley Regis, West Midlands, who supplied the chassis. Red paintwork and decals were finished at Thomas Ash and Sons Ltd. Managing Director Thomas Ash FIVR, is delighted with the truck, he goes on to say. ‘ There are huge savings to be made by running good used chassis with new equipment on the back’.

West Life for Thunderlift

18-10-2006

Caught on Camera

15-8-2005

Caught on camera an Iveco Stralis with a TRS ‘Thunderlift’ kit attached to the chassis, on its way to the customer’s body builder of choice, Recovery Bodywork Systems of Kidderminster Worcestershire and being delivered by TRS. Alpha Recovery of Cramlington, Northumberland had purchased the TRS HU17-08\42 Heavy Underlift system some months before and were waiting for the chassis to arrive. The Stralis was delivered directly from Iveco toTRS (Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd) of Fishponds Bristol where the kit was securely attached, for transport purposes. The kit included, as well as a 4.2 metre reach, an Overhead Winching Boom, dual Winch Mounting Plates, four rear Winch Back ‘D’ shackles, a selection of lifting forks and sockets, a heavy duty Tow Bracket and Wheel Stands. Alpha’s Michael Burke adds ‘We initially planned for a lift and tow system but this was such good value we decided to have a lot of extra equipment, and yet still stayed within our budget. We then have the bodywork so it’s not over yet. One thing I do know is that having installed quite a few TRS Underlift systems, Martin O’Toole [RBS] will do an excellent job with the installation and bodywork, so the whole project is in safe hands’.

AVRO 2006 Dublin

11-8-2006

David Starbuck and Harry Oliver, who both started their careers in the Industry with Brimec, got together in February 2004 after the collapse of Truk UK Ltd. Disappointed by the nature of the demise of Truk and the way it was dealt with by the directors, they decided to work for together, and formed Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd. Based in Fishponds Bristol, the engineering facility, run by David Barnes (ex Brimec), boasts a ten thousand square feet workshop, with two gantry cranes, and almost double that as secure outside parking. The relationship with Ireland started during the Brimec era when Derek Beahan bought a Transit Spectacle Lift from Harry Oliver. It progressed when, twelve years ago, as a representative of Roger Dyson, Harry introduced the Brimec Slideback range into Ireland, through an invitation from Ireland Assist / Mapfre Asistencia to a conference with an outdoor display of suppliers vehicles held at The Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Of all the agents trucks there, only one had a tilt and slide system, and that was of fairly crude construction. Since then the Industry has moved on a pace with the Slideback as the main recovery system of choice. The TRS product range is almost as wide as the major manufacturers, and includes Slidebacks of all sizes, Plant Transporters, two types of Spectacle Lifts, Multi Car Carriers and two Heavy Underlift models, all of which can be supplied in kit form. They also pre order and stock new and used, popular chassis marques. The TRS Slidebacks span 5 tonne to 32 tonne range of chassis and have all the benefits of constant improvements and attention to detail which make them an excellent prospect. The most popular model is the TRS350/400 designed to suit 7.5 tonne to 10 tonne chassis, there are currently a number of these systems already operating in Ireland. Harry adds ‘All new TRS350/400 Slidebacks have rear under body rollers forward of the knife edge, galvanized chassis subframes and inner bodies, and control panels with polished stainless steel surround and facia. All body parts are shot blasted before assembly and all cross members are sealed before painting. These together with TRS’s policy of continual improvements and the many other unique features, make this the best value tilt and slide system on the market. We will be showing a TRS350/400 and 275/300 and hope with the cooperation of customers, several others will be on display’. If you require further information about TRS’s products or the Company, telephone 00 44 117 952 5900, or Harry’s mobile 00 44 7831 825544, anytime. Ref AvroEx Dublin 2006/HO

WEST COUNTRY OPERATORS CHOOSE THE PREMIER WEST COUNTRY MANUFACTURER

10-7-2006

‘We needed a crewcab vehicle that would carry at least 4 tonnes and quickly’ say’s Trevor Dibble of Meadgate Recovery, Timsbury, Somerset. We bought from TRS a complete package of Renualt Midlum 10 tonner with factory crewcab and Slidback body. Trevor say’s The quality is excellent and after sales back up does not come any better’. Derek Jones of Bristol based Avon Truck and Van recently took delivery of a second TRS Slideback transporter, the first on a Mercedes Atego 815 which they use themselves and the new one on an Iveco for a customer. Derek says ‘As a truck and van dealer we travel to a lot of auctions and many of the traders have Slideback bodies so we were able to compare quality and styling before buying. After careful consideration we chose TRS although four days late on delivery the quality and finish of their slideback was beyond our expectations. I would not fail to recommend TRS’. John A Court Wills of South Street Motors, Wellington Somerset say’s ‘We bought a Completed MAN 7.5 tonner with Slideback from TRS. In the past we’ve bought cheaper Slidebacks and regretted the results. Buying from TRS has shown it pays to buy a quality product’. David Walcott of Hinton Recovery runs one of the countries largest recovery operations and is known for his keen buying strategy. David would say ‘If I’m buying from this company (TRS ) then they have the right price / quality mix’. Kim Bryant of Alltow Recovery, Bristol say’s ‘We have just taken delivery of a Mercedes Atego 815 with a newTRS Slideback body and are delighted with the results. We had a couple of issues with the truck, not the bodywork I hasten to add, but the chassis cab, and they were dealt with very quickly. I can’t fault the service’. Some of our other recent West Country customers are:- A & D Caravans Bruton Somerset The Auto Centre Helston Cornwall Bristol Street Motors Gloucester Castle Recovery Poole Field Services Plymouth Maxfield Motors Wootton Bassett Wilts Motor Services (Bath) Ltd Bath Nigel Jones Recovery Bristol Prestige Accident Management Bristol For further information, where ever you are, about our products or the Company please call us on 0117 952 5900 or e-mail sales@trstrucks.com

Buy in Kit form for self installation.

10-7-2006

Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol, has gained a reputation for supplying and installing quality Slideback systems to suit most chassis over 5 tonnes GVW. Their TRS350 is the most popular, manufactured to suit 7.5 tonne to 10 tonne GVW chassis cabs, but all of the TRS range of Slidebacks have been designed for ease of installation which makes it ideal to sell in kit form. Other products available in kit form include:- The business end of the Spectacle Lifts, both Swan Neck and Low Lift systems. Also with body pods or panels if required. Heavy Underlifts set on a chassis subframe with all hydraulic pipework, control valves, filters and rams in place ready to install onto a chassis and pipe up to a PTO/Pump. Options include overhead Winching Boom with Fairlead, Winch Mounting Plates and Winch Back Shackles. Most surprising is the Low Height Plant Carrier with a special chassis subframe, cross members and the Heavy Duty ‘Tip Toe’ ramps to the rear. Options include rear manual or hydraulic Stabiliser Legs, special Side Raves, Tension Cables, Bolsters and Decking material. Many recovery operators have seen this as an opportunity to buy a quality product and their own skills to reduce the cost of installation.

When I saw the truck I was absolutely delighted

7-7-2006

G Bannerman (Tain) Ltd of Tain in the Highlands of Scotland recently took delivery of a new TRS400 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd (TRS) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent 1.6tonne second car lift with removable tow bracket and 9,000 lb (4,000 kgs) hydraulic winch. The installation on a new Renault Midlum 180.10/B crewcab, 10 tonnes GVW, supplied by TRS, also includes a tool locker, Flyer, work lights and a 4 modual bar light . Due to the distance between Bristol and Tain (home of the Glenmorange distillery), and the fact there was a part exchage vehicle it was arranged that the change over be done on an M6 service station. Gordon Bannerman’s son Neil was the ‘lucky’ driver to make the long journey and met TRS director David Starbuck to swop over trucks and paperwork. Neil seemed very pleased with his new Renault but Gordon said ‘When I saw the truck I was absolutely delighted', it’s got a very good loading angle, and is altogether a superb vehicle. The service from TRS is also very good as we sadly lost a winch control lever, a replacement was sent the day we reported it missing’.

TRS at TruckFest South West

3-7-2006

TRS, supporting Avro, exhibited at TruckFest South West, held as usual at the Bath and West Showground Shepton Mallet Somerset. TRS customers, Colin Ludwell Cars of Bristol, Meadgate Recovery of Timsbury, Somerset and Prestige Accident Management of Bristol kindly loaned their vehicles for the show. They were joined by a new Isuzu NQR 7.5 tonner fitted with a TRS300 Slideback and Second Car Carrier spectacle lift to the rear. Both Saturday the 1st and Sunday 2nd of July were very hot but spirits were high and every one seemed to be enjoying the weekend, especially the campers, despite the disappointment of the England - Portugal result.

It's done everything we've asked of it

23-6-2006

Just over six months ago Manchetts Rescue and Recovery of Burwell Cambridgeshire took delivery of a new TRS Thunderlift THU17-08/42 Heavy Duty Underlift. Supplied as a kit by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol in collaboration with Recovery Bodywork Systems of Kidderminster Worcestershire who installed the kit and supplied the pannier styled locker body. The TRS HU17-08/42, installed on a Volvo FH12-420 6 x 2 , with a design capacity of 8,000 kgs at the maximum reach of 4.2 mtrs, includes a power tilt and levelling system. Manchett's specification includes a'Facelift'ballast bumper/grill including new headlights, stiff legs with single winch back shackles, two 30,000lb Superwinch H30 hydraulic winches with winch rope guides and air operated winch rope tensioners. There are a range of lifting forks and an 8 tonne capacity wheel frame, X type which centrally mounts on the crosshead. The bodywork and ballast bumper was designed and built by Recovery Bodywork Systems and includes special LED lighting and low energy interior lights. Sean Manchett says ‘The TRS system was recommended and performs well within our expectations, It's done everything we've asked of it. Also working alongside other heavies of ours including the Recoverer, they compliment each other superbly’.

Our puchasing must reflect value for money and it is difficult to better what we have here

13-6-2006

CF Motoring Services, of Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland has taken delivery of a second new TRS400 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd (TRS) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent 1.6tonne second car lift with removable wheel frames and tow bracket, a 9,000 lb (4,000 kgs) hydraulic winch. The installation on a new Iveco 100E 18D crewcab, 10 tonner seen here at the recent Corbridge Steam Rally, includes extra tool locker, a centre mounted crash bar and ball hitch, a 4 modual bar light with rear facing reds and fitted to the front and rear, 12 and 24 volt jump leads and sockets. Managing Director Bill Calvert and Fleet Manager Wayne Speight were delighted with the vehicle, Bill adds ‘Our puchasing must reflect value for money and it is difficult to better what we have here’.

Racers return from Spain

16-5-2006

Team Prestige have recently returned from a racing weekend in Almeria Spain with four of their ‘bikes secured to a specially adapted TRS300 Slideback body fitted to a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7C14D with two door factory crewcab and air conditioning. The TRS300 also boasts an adjustable towing beam, 9,000lb (circa 4,091kg) hydraulic winch and front mounted crash barrier with rubber buffers. The adaptation to carry four motorcycles by using a unique, removable quick release system set into the Slideback deck was developed by TRS Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol. Wayne Hope, MD of Prestige Accident Management Ltd explains.‘The body was specifically designed to, outside it’s normal duties of collecting and delivering high value cars, carry four racing motor cycles securely and safely. The brief was to be able to unload a car and, within around 15 minutes, convert and load the deck with four 'bikes secured and ready to travel, it’s a brilliant idea and works superbly’. This is the third transporter TRS has supplied to Prestige Accident Management Ltd of Bristol, who offer high quality replacement vehicles from top manufactures to customers involved in non fault accidents.

We are delighted with the kits from TRS

24-4-2006

Alpha Recovery of Cramlington Northumberland had taken delivery some weeks ago, of a TRSK350 Slideback in kit form supplied by TRS (Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRSK350 (‘K’ designation, supplied as a kit) includes a 1.6 tonne Second Car Lift and Flyer. Installed by Alpha Recovery on a Renault Midlum 180, it is finished off with double skin Flyer, full depth side skirts and integral locker boxes by RBS of Kidderminster. Alpha’s Michael Burke says ‘ We are delighted with the kits from TRS. We of course save on the overall cost but we can also add a personal touch to the bodywork. Martin O’Toole of Recovery Bodywork Systems does a superb job with the side skirts and adding a second skin to the Flyer which includes access for electrics. You must agree, it looks good’.

we know the TRS guys from old and have always had a fair deal from them

17-4-2006

FMC Isuzu Truck, part of the Fylde Motor Company Group of Kirkham Lancashire, have taken delivery of their new Isuzu NQR, 7.5 tonnes GVW demonstrator. Fitted with a TRS300 Slideback which includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,100 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch., supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol England. Fylde Motor Company Group FMC a new Isuzu Truck sales agent and authorised repairer in the north west of England are delighted with the build of the recovery equipment supplied. Director Michael Weare explains, ‘ We have seen some TRS Slidebacks around and have been impressed with the build quality and paintwork. Also we know the TRS guys from old and have always had a fair deal from them. Just look at the truck for yourself.'

We requested a simple to use, robust system'

10-4-06

Auto Recovery Services of Middlesbrough and Billingham, Teeside has recently taken delivery of a new TRSPT1700 Plant Transporter, supplied and installed on a new Iveco Stralis AD 260S 31YP day cab, 6 x 2 tag, 26 tonne GVW with rear air suspension, by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRSPT1700 with a low height design capacity of 17,000 kgs, includes single lever control ‘Tip Toe’ folding ramps with automatic hydraulic support legs, load supporting bolster behind the cab, an adjustable and removable towing bracket and a 15,000lb (6,818 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control. The platform finished with keruin hardwood decking also has chequer plate runners over the beavertail section(not shown in picture). John Heads of Auto Recovery said ‘We requested a simple to use, robust system' for plant and access platforms, and a low carrying height for travelling on the Continent. With the rear air suspension and subtle double crank in the body, it has an excellent loading angle which is just what we wanted’.

we have seen a lot of their products coming off line and the quality is second to none

4-11-2005

Avon Truck and Van Ltd, commercial vehicle dealers, of St Philips Bristol have recently taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with an independent second car lift,, radio remote control and air clutch for the winch, removable towbracket, PTO handbrake interlock and extra tool lockers, is fitted to a Mercedes Atego 815. Avon Truck and Van’s Derek Jones and Martin Sage have been in the motor trade for most of their working lives. They came together at the main local Iveco dealer, at that time Bryan Brothers, and formed a bond that is still in place today. They have bought and sold many thousands of commercial vehicles over the years, including supplying recovery industry manufacturers. Derek says ‘TRS were chosen because they are local, we have seen a lot of their products coming off line and the quality is second to none, so we had no need to look further afield.’ Martin adds ‘We have a mobile advertisment as well as a transporter, I would not hesitate to recommend TRS to any commercial vehicle dealer’.

It's our Flagship, and a great advertisment.

4-11-2005

Pat McCarthy Vehicle Recovery of Waterford in the Republic of Ireland has taken delivery of a new TRS400 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd (TRS) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent 1.6tonne second car lift with removable tow bracket and 9.000 lb (4,000 kgs) hydraulic winch with radio remote control. The installation on a new Iveco 100E 18D crewcab, 10 tonnes GVW includes extra steel tool lockers, a centre mounted Flyer with built in crash bar and ball hitch, side wing work light mounts. A long 4 modual bar light with rear facing reds, extra warning lights to the front, rear and side, eye catching paint livery and a host of Iveco accessories including head light protector grills. Directors Andrew and Roy McCarthy were delighted with the vehicle, Roy adds ‘ It’s our Flagship, a head turner and a great advertisment for us. We have invested a lot in this vehicle, so it had to be right.’ They allowed TRS to exhibit the vehicle, as part of their display, at the Ireland Assist Conference in Tullamore. Andrew duly arriving with it, in good time, early on the day of the Conference and well received the truck was, by the Conference members.

Our transporters are also promotional tools and have to look good

28-10-2005

Accident repair centre Bridgend Garage of Kilwinning, Ayreshire, Scotland has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with a design capacity of 3,500 kgs, includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,600 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control, hand brake interlock for the PTO, and winching kit. The new Flyer style, proving very popular with TRS customers is now fitted as standard to the TRS350 and 400 models. The installation was to a new Iveco 75E 18S, which was also supplied by TRS. Ayreshire’s largest independent accident repair centre’s Jack Nixon says ‘I was very impressed with build quality and paintwork, as we are in the business we have an eye for that sort of detail. Our transporters are also promotional tools and have to look good.’

I must say we are both delighted with the result, a nice clean job

26-10-05

M D K Motors Ltd, car and light commercial vehicle dealers, of Arklow Co Wicklow in the Republic if Ireland, has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems (TRS) of Fishponds Bristol England. The TRS350 with an independent second car lift, radio remote control for the winch, Atego side skirting with a foot step each side, PTO handbrake interlock and tool locker, is fitted to an Iveco 75E 17S which was also retro fitted with an Iveco cruise control. Michael Kavanagh of M D K has been in the motor trade for most of his working life, has bought and sold many cars and commercial vehicles over the years. TRS were contacted along with other manufacturers to quote for a new slideback transporter. Quality of build, speed of delivery and performance of the slideback were all considerations in the decision as who should do the build. However, once the deal had been done there was an added bonus. Michael adds ‘There was a delay in getting the chassis to Bristol so the completion date fell a few days before I was due to go on holiday. The TRS team then offered to deliver to my site in Arklow on condition that they could use the truck as part of their display at the Ireland Assist Conference in Tullamore. Naturally I agreed, and although I was not here when it was delivered, my son Darragh checked it over and I must say we are both delighted with the result, a nice clean job.’

Keith has been delighted with the results

10-8-2005

T D Motors Ltd of Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, light commercial vehicle dealers, of has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with an independent second car lift with a capacity of 1.6 tonnes, 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch, is fitted to an MAN LE 8-180C Keith Mogg of T D has been in the motor trade most for most of his working life, has bought and operated many thousands of commercial vehicles over the years. TRS were contacted along with many other manufacturers to quote for a new slideback transporter. Quality of build, speed of delivery and performance of the slideback were all considerations in the decision as who should do the build. Keith has been delighted with the results but wished he had added some other items to the original specification to customise it. He now has a transporter that will cope with a LWB Mercedes Sprinter or virtually any combination of two light commercials vehicles. Keith said ‘I would not hesitate to recommend TRS to any commercial vehicle dealer’.

"Terrific value, excellent performance"

10-8-2005

‘Terrific value, excellent performance, our driver Jason loves it’. That’s how Richard Mayo of Roger’s Rescue, Kidderminster, summed up their recent acquisition from West Country manufacturer, TRS of Fishponds Bristol. The demonstration was a baptism of fire for the TRSLL25 Spectacle system and the unfortunate Iveco 65C chassis. The request was to lift the front axle of a Renault Mascott, also with a spectacle system, with the same GVW as the Iveco. It lifted with gusto putting the Iveco’s rear suspension somewhat under pressure. The TRSLL 25 has a 2,500 kgs design capacity, 9,000lb Superwich, an attractive well thought out locker body constructed from Zintec steel and which has reinforced doors with gas struts and excellent easy to use single door locks. Double skin Flyer with easy access to the wireing, 4 module bar light and two pairs of work lights. The controls are operated through a remote push button pendant, through an electro/hydraulic power pack in the rear nearside locker.

It's a head turner and a great advertisment for us

10-8-05

Meadgate Recovery Services of Timsbury Somerset recently took delivery of a new TRS400 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd (TRS) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent 1.6tonne second car lift with removable tow bracket and 9.000 lb (4,000 kgs) hydraulic winch with radio remote control. The installation on a new Renault Midlum 180.10/B crewcab, 10 tonnes GVW, supplied by TRS, also includes a tool locker, Flyer, recessed sliding winch with built in crash bar and ball hitch, side wing work light mounts and a 4 modual bar light . Meadgate’sTrevor Dibble, delighted with the vehicle, takes up the story, ‘ It’s our Flagship, and I work it hard. It’s a head turner and a great advertisment for us but we bought it to do a job and I am delighted with the way it handles everything I throw at it’.

When considering the new vehicle we looked no further than TRS who supplied the whole package

8-8-2005

Prestige Accident Management Ltd of Bristol who offer high quality replacement vehicles from top manufactures to customers involved in non fault accidents, have taken delivery of a second new TRS275 Slideback, which will be operated by Porsche, Mercedes and Honda Approved Brin Jones Specialist Body Repair Centre of Filton Bristol. Prestige General Manager Mark Kenniston is shown handing the vehicle over to Managing Director Brin Jones. Supplied and installed by TRS Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol, the TRS275 with an adjustable towing beam, radio remote controled 9,000lb (circa 4,091kg) hydraulic winch and front mounted crash barrier with rubber buffers is fitted to a new single cab Iveco 65C 15. Director Wayne Hope of Prestige says ‘ We are delighted with the vehicle we have, it has been a terrific asset to us, raised our profile and is a great advertisment. When considering the new vehicle we looked no further than TRS who supplied the whole package including the chassis, as I have said before, we know what quality is’.

so beautifully finished, also very easy to operate and maintain

27-7-2005

Green-Line Contracts Ltd, vehicle rental company of Tewksbury Gloucestershire has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed on a new Daf LF45 day cab with rear air suspension by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with a design capacity of 3,500 kgs, includes an adjustable towing beam, crash barrier with rubber buffers in front of the winch, side winching facility, tool locker each side of the chassis, wheel chocks and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control. The Flyer carrys a four modual amber warning bar light, dual work lights and rear facing duplicate vehicle lights. The chassis was supplied by Watts Truck Centre Gloucester, collected from TRS for PDI and delivered to Tewksbury. Green-Line’s Technical Director Philip Green says ‘The first thing I noticed when I saw the vehicle was that it was so beautifully finished. It is also very easy to operate and maintain, my staff are delighted. We have other depots at Worcester and Evesham and move a lot of vans around. The truck is perfect for the vans and will complement our current fixed bed transporter rather than replace it, for now at least’.

TRS Recall

10-7-2005

In the early days of Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol the identity badges that adorned their equipment included the word ‘TRUCK’. Although they have since changed the range of badges to show a ‘TRS’ logo, there has been an influx of calls from some customer asking if they can have their badges changed to the new ones due to the stigma attached to the earlier inference. Harry Oliver of TRS explains: ‘We soon realised that it was a mistake to use the word ‘TRUCK’ so changed the badging across the entire TRS product range. When a vehicle comes in for a service, repair, collecting spares or just visiting we change the badges, if required, as a matter of course’. ‘We now wish to offer to any of our customers who require the availability of having their badges, on average there are six, changed at the factory free of charge. We can also prepare badges to suit the customer’s system and send them for self installation. It’s a simple operation and we will advise’. For further details call TRS on 0044 117 952 5900

'It's not hi-tec but it's very well put together'

27-5-2005

Auto Recovery Services of Middlesbrough and Billingham Teeside has taken delivery of a new TRSFB600 Fixedbed Transporter, supplied and installed on a new Volvo FL L day cab, 12 tonne GVW with rear air suspension by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRSFB600 with a design capacity of 6,500 kgs, includes an adjustable and removable towing bracket, crash barrier with rubber buffers in front of 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control. The Flyer carrys a four modual amber warning bar light, dual work lights and rear facing duplicate vehicle lights. The chassis was supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus, Darlington. John Heads of Auto Recovery said ‘ It’s not hi-tec but it’s very well put together'. We requested a simple to use, robust system for the large vans and buses with very low rear steps, and with the rear air suspension and subtle double crank in the body, it has an excellent loading angle which is just what we wanted’.

It's some truck alright, and every inch of space has been accounted for

29-5-2005 Pat Byrnes Garage of Newtown Clarina Co Limerick in the Republic of Ireland, has taken delivery of a new TRS400 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol England. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,600 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control is fitted to a new Mercedes Atego 1018. The Flyer style including integral lockers was requested to obtain as much storage space as possible. Other ideas included fitting a special hydraulic oil tank to the rear of the cab to free up chassis space, two stainless steel chassis mounted toolboxes, wrecker kit, in a tray, fitted to the top of the larger box, cone holder poles and six cones to the chassis near the control panel. Even the trailer board is fitted to the front of the Flyer and the spare wheel carrier to the second car lift. Owner Pat Byrnes says ‘It is some truck alright, and every inch of space has been accounted for.’ Pat also insisted on extra outline marker lights on the side raves and Flyer, amber strobes to the front cab panel, extra low level working lights to the rear, foot steps fitted into the side panels, side winching capstan and removable tow bracket for the second car lift. Pat goes on ‘I kept in touch throughout the build period, changing things as I thought of them, for example, storage space is very important to me so I added to it where I felt there was a requirement.’

"it's very well finished and performs superbly"

18-3-2005

'A compact and versatile vehicle which meets the needs of a modern recovery operator' That's the view from Daren Godfrey of Philserve Motor Engineering Services of Carterton Oxfordshire after taking delivery of a new TRS Swan Neck Spectacle system supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol. The fully hydraulic TRSN 25 has a 2,500 kgs design capacity, 8,000lb hydraulic winch fitted to the boom, an attractive well thought out locker body constructed from Zintec steel and which has reinforced doors with gas struts and excellent easy to use single door locks. The controls are operated through a remote push button pendant which has it's own storage holster in the rear nearside locker along side the lever control panel. Installed on a Mitsubishi Canter crewcab chassis, it was destined to be a Demonstrator for TRS but was sold before completion. Daren adds ‘We are delighted with the system, it's very well finished and performs superbly’.

TRS did everything and on time

25-2-2005

Alpha Recovery of Cramlington Northumberland has taken delivery of a TRS1000 Heavy Duty Slideback supplied and installed by TRS (Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd) of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS1000 with special side raves, includes a 2.5 tonne Second Vehicle lift with removable wheel frames and lifting forks, a free issue 14,000lb hydraulic winch, from Alpha, and a Hiab 145/3 crane mounted behind the cab of a 6 x 2 rear tag Mercedes Atego 2528. It is finished off rather nicely with full depth side skirts and integral locker boxes. Alpha’s Michael Burke says ‘ We use this truck for recovery and moving a variety of heavy vehicles including salvage but in particular ambulances, which have their own peculiarities when loading. It’s the most versatile truck we have, very well put together and it does not flinch at the heaviest of loads. I am delighted with the way TRS dealt with everything and that it came together on time’.

highly recommended by another salvage operator

11-1-2005

Pic-Up Spares, vehicle recycler of Swansea, have taken delivery of a TRS500 Slideback Twindeck supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS500 with a full width Overhead Car Carrier which will lie down parallel to the main platform, and make it ideal for transporting high top vans etc. Other features include a radio remotely controled 9,000lb hydraulic winch, fully independent third car spectacle lift to the rear, removable pulley system fitted to the knife edge and side panels with an integral foot step on each side, fitted to a new Iveco 120E 18S Tector chassis. Operator Ken Carroll says ‘TRS were highly recommended by another salvage operator who we deal with. I am very pleased with the vehicle, it’s a pleasure to drive and the TRS equipment is very well manufactuered and operates smoothly. We have another slideback with only a fixed pivot top deck, but with a slight modification to suit our requirements, the lie flat system supplied by TRS works a treat’.

come to expect good value

7-1-2005

James Atkinson and Son Ltd Canal Garage of Milnthorpe Cumbria, have taken delivery of two TRS350 Slidebacks supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350’s, each with adjustable towing beam and 9,000lb hydraulic winch are fitted to Iveco Tector chassis. One with a custom built flyer and integral tool locker built over the winch, installed on a sleeper cab chassis and the other on a new Iveco chassis with factory fitted crewcab, supplied by TRS. Director Tony Westbury says ‘ We are delighted with the vehicles and equipment, we bought them to complement the other three including two spectacle lifts. We have now come to expect good value from TRS and trust them to make sure everything is right with the trucks before they get to us, although on the crewcab vehicle I said we wanted to paint the cab’.

Recommended and Performs Well

Warley Auto Salvage of Brentwood Essex has taken delivery of a new TRS Thunderlift THU17-08/42 Heavy Duty Underlift. Supplied as a kit by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol in collaboration with Recovery Bodywork Systems of Stourport Worcestershire who installed the kit and supplied the pannier style locker body. The Thunderlift THU17-08/42, installed on a beautifully kept 6 x 4 Scania 140, and with a design capacity of 8,000 kgs at the maximum reach of 4.2 mtrs, includes a power tilt and leveling system. Warley’s specification includes stiff legs, two 30,000lb Superwinch H30 hydraulic winches with winch rope guides and air operated winch rope tensioners. There are numerous lifting forks and an 8 tonne capacity wheel frame, X type which centrally mounts on the crosshead. Mark Ellwood of Warley Auto Salvage says we have had the Scania for eighteen years, and travelled all over Europe with it, we know it inside and out. We removed an old Interstater Mk 2B as we needed a much longer reach and ‘kicking boom’, we also decided on new bodywork. The TRS system was recommended and performs well within our expectations.

We know what quality is

‘We know what quality is’ the words of a Director of Prestige Accident Management Ltd of Bristol who offer high quality replacement vehicles from top manufactures to customers involved in non fault accidents, have taken delivery of the first of their fleet of new TRS275 Slidebacks supplied and installed by TRS Transportation and Recovery Systems of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS275 with an adjustable towing beam, radio remote controled 9,000lb (circa 4,091kg) hydraulic winch and front mounted crash barrier with rubber buffers is fitted to a new Iveco 65C 15 with single cab. Director Wayne Hope of Prestige says ‘ We are delighted with the vehicle, we know what quality is, we expect it in our cars and have found it in our new Slideback system. TRS were chosen because they stood out from others we had seen and tried’

She's Beautiful

‘She’s Beautiful’ exclaimed Paddy Hennessy, proprietor of Hennessy’s Garage of Callan, Co Kilkenny in the Republic of Ireland when he first saw his new recovery truck. Paddy has taken delivery of the new TRS400 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS400 with a design capacity of 4,000 kgs, includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,600 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control. The installation on a new MAN LE 180 day cab, 10 tonnes GVW with rear air suspension includes a T R S sliding winch assembley with crash bar and ball hitch, 6 kg dry powder fire extinguisher and rear view television camera with a colour flat screen fitted inside the cab. Paddy continues ‘My first words when I saw the truck was ‘She’s beautiful’. I am very pleased with the whole thing, to be honest better than I had expected. It has taken longer than anticipated but there is a lot of extra equipment fitted and we kept adding to it, and everything is nicely stored away. We have invested a lot in this vehicle, it’s got to last and so it had to be right.’

Right Decision

TK Motors of Bangor Co Down Northern Ireland has taken delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol. The TRS350 with a design capacity of 3,500 kgs, includes a fully independent second car lift rated at 1,600 kgs, and 9,000lb (4,090 kg) hydraulic winch with radio remote control. The Flyer style, new as an option from T R S and the first fitted to a new Mercedes Atego 818, is proving popular with other cutomers. Owner Tom Bell says ‘I was very close to placing an order with another supplier in the same town, but saw one of T R S’s Slidebacks on an Atego awaiting PDI at our local dealer, Mercedes Benz Truck and Van Northern Ireland. I was very impressed with build quality and paintwork, so called them for details, which I received promptly. They kept in touch throughout the build period, for example there was a requirement for a special PTO/Pump, to suit the new Mercedes gearbox, which they were able to locate quickly. Also the day before I was due to collect the truck I enquired about a free spool air clutch for the winch. The air valve arrived about the same time that I was collected from the airport. I was taken for breakfast and the job was finished when we arrived at the factory. I know I made the right decision’.

Over the Moon

‘We are over the moon with the build quality and the paintwork is superb’. Those were the words of John Megaw owner of J M Motor Salvage of Dromore Co Down who took delivery of a new TRS350 Slideback, supplied and installed by Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol England. The TRS350 specially designed for the rigors of the salvage business also has an independent second car lift and a Flyer styled specifically for it’s operator, and is fitted to a new Mercedes Atego 818. John continues ‘Our operator James was slightly concerned about dealing with a new company, and attention to detail but Harry Oliver of TRS has been around for a long time and I put my faith in his promise. I called in to see their operation and to add one or two of the options offered, once the chassis had arrived with them. They have an excellent facility and our decision to go with TRS certainly has paid off because James is walking around with a huge smile on his face’.

15-02-04

Everyman Garage of Chichester, West Sussex was the first customer to puchase a recovery system from the joint venture between David Starbuck and Harry Oliver that was to become TRS. Gerald Brockhurst of Everyman had been dealing with David Starbuck for many years buying several recovery vehicles including a Heavy Underlift, so when Truk UK went into liquidation Gerald entrusted David to get a Slideback built for him. Gerald found a used MAN 224-15 and requested a 6 tonne capacity body, 1.5 tonne second Car Carrier, 8,000lb hydraulic winch with remote control and extra lockers. Supplied and installed by what is now Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd of Fishponds Bristol, England. The TRS600 with a design capacity of 6,000 kgs, is now a well established system within the TRS range and would now include a fully independent second car lift rated at 1750 kgs.

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A big welcome to new and existing customers of TRS (Transportation and Recovery Systems Ltd), we hope that you find our new website more informative and easier to navigate, here we will showcase all of product range.