Administrator's report on transport
1936-11-15 041-0012-002 - 2 - All the drivers knew that the rear brakes were binding. None had attempted to do anything about it. (I repaired the defect in two hours myself). None of them even knew that the front brakes were completely disconnected. Bearing in mind factors of temperament and educat...
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| Institution: | MCR - The Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick |
| Language: | English |
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15 November 1936
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10796/6C896403-297C-4D0B-8EDF-5DAD48AB5632 http://hdl.handle.net/10796/F8B2BFCA-2623-4050-8ACF-9CF095C5FD97 |
| Summary: | 1936-11-15
041-0012-002
- 2 - All the drivers knew that the rear brakes were binding. None had attempted to do anything about it. (I repaired the defect in two hours myself). None of them even knew that the front brakes were completely disconnected. Bearing in mind factors of temperament and education, these things do not necessarily reflect seriously on the three men concerned. They do, however, indicate the need for proper supervision and systemisation of transport. Without this the new vehicles will undoubtedly share the same fate as the first batch. The supervisor(s) should advisedly but not necessarily have some technical knowledge. In view of the present uncertainty as to future plans, it is impossible to submit detailed recommendations. In general terms I would suggest the following: (a) One person as transport administrator, apparently acting as chairman to a committee of all the transport staff. (b) One mechanic to be maintained as such, assisted by one duty driver each day. (c) Record cards for each vehicle. Some simple rules (few as possible) e.g. defects, however minor, to be immediately reported to, and dealt with by, the mechanic. Each vehicle to receive 'grease gun service" etc. every week. I see no reason why some such system should not be operated by the existing staff successfully and harmoniously, thus maintaining the efficiency of Unit Transport. SUPPLEMENT. The transport staff at Granen are unanimously of the opinion that a light powerful motor (not ambulance) is needed for tender work. And, also unanimously that the best motor for this work would be the 15 cwt. Bedford van (all steel body, full width double doors). I concur and suggest that the London Committee be requested to purchase such vehicle immediately, and arrange for delivery by Continental Agent if possible. Provided by Frank Farr. K.W.C.S.L. 15.11.36.
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