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News
21/09/2018

Wincanton reports concrete benefits with Arocs mixers

Wincanton says its Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 mixers are proving their worth, with 21 of a 25-vehicle order now in operation on a contract with Aggregate Industries.

The logistics operator was the first to enter the ready-mixed concrete supply chain, and ordered 25 Arocs eight-wheelers last year from dealer Orwell Truck & Van.“They’ve proved every ... » Read More

21/09/2018

Telematics benefits Exchange

Transport Exchange Group (TEG) says operators are carrying 40% more loads ...
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21/09/2018

DAF Trucks opens £20m UK HQ

DAF Trucks UK held an opening ceremony yesterday (20 September) at its new ...
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20/09/2018

Race Group wins Castrol deal

The Race Group has signed a five-year deal with Castrol to supply ...
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20/09/2018

Tiger welcomes new apprentices

Tiger Trailers has welcomed its latest cohort of engineering apprentices, ...
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20/09/2018

ContiConnect Live at IAA show

Continental is demonstrating an app designed for real-time tyre pressure ...
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19/09/2018

Fire brigade rates Allison

London Fire Brigade has placed an order for 62 additional Mercedes-Benz ...
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19/09/2018

£1.5m fine for operator

Logistics operator Tuffnells Parcels Express has been fined £1.5 million ...
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19/09/2018

Fuel cell 'first' for Revolve

Revolve Technologies has unveiled a Renault Kangoo ZE van fitted with a ...
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Features
18/09/2018

IRTE technical conference takes place next week

Members of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers and others from the commercial vehicle world gather on Thursday 27 September to discuss developments and trends in commercial vehicle compliance, technology and management.

The event, held at the Leicester Marriott hotel, will feature speakers presenting the technical aspects of compliance with ... » Read More

04/09/2018

Tail-lift safety

The Health and Safety Executive decided against setting a maximum limit for single pallet tail-lift deliveries. So how heavy is too heavy, and how can pallets weighing over one tonne be managed safely? Chris Tindall reports
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04/09/2018

Enforcement

Too few vehicle examiners at the beck and call of the DVSA has led to renewed calls by the road transport industry to privatise testing. Kevin Swallow reports
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04/09/2018

Ensuring compliance for all

O licence compliance offences remain at a high level. The enforcers are employing new ways to drive down non-compliance. By Peter Shakespeare
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