10.08.2011

Prize winning access delivery truck

An aerial lift delivery truck and its driver, Ken McLaughlin have won prizes at two recent truck shows in the UK.

The truck is owned by rental company Panther – part of the Lavendon group – and operates from its branch in Liskeard, Cornwall. On June 5th McLaughlin won reserve prize for the ‘Rigid’ class at the Plymouth Truck Show, and on July 31st, won first prize, in the ‘Rigid’ class at the Cornwall Truck Show.
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The prize winning truck on show

McLaughlin has worked with Panther for more than five years and says he spends more time looking after the truck than his own car. “The Lorry is painted periodically, and is cleaned and washed every day if possible. The inside is also cleaned with baby wipes, every day,” He says.

“Before show days, the vehicle is thoroughly jet-washed and touched up including the wheel trims which have been sprayed ‘Panther Blue’ to match the vehicle’s colour.”
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Ken McLaughlin and his truck complete with a scissor lift on board

Jessica Tune general manager of Panther Liskeard, said: "Ken takes enormous pride in the appearance of his vehicle. He uses his own personal time to paint and clean it out. His efforts have now been rewarded by winning both the Plymouth Truck Show and just recently The Cornwall Truck Show at Stithians, His work is very much appreciated."