There was a large group of owner-drivers, including many colourful and legendary characters, who regularly worked together - helping each other and sharing contracts. ABC took on many large contracts which would be serviced by this group of owner-drivers, and the company soon acquired a band of loyal followers and a reputation for reliability and integrity. Soon more second-hand tippers were bought and drivers were employed, and the fleet stuck at about six lorries for some time. (Continued ...)