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15/10/2018
Transport decision-makers say they will pay more for better services from logistics operators, as long as they provide a measurable return on investment, and 75% of companies believe investing in ground transport will directly support ...
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15/10/2018
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre has opened a new facility Reading, where it will offer a full range of servicing and maintenance for trucks, buses and coaches.
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15/10/2018
Aggregates supplier and waste management operator Mick George has taken delivery of two DAF FAD CF 400 trucks, custom designed for waste collection duties.
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12/10/2018
Lincoln-based Denby Transport is reporting impressive fuel performance from the DAF vehicles in its mixed fleet, with the entire DAF line-up beating the operator’s “magic” target of 30 litres/100km.
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12/10/2018
Commercial vehicle tyre business Tructyre Fleet Management is rolling out the Ctrack Online vehicle tracking system across its 150-strong fleet of vans and HGVs.
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12/10/2018
Scania and operator Lucketts Travel have completed out a three-month trial to test the viability of biofuel in intercity coach operations.
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11/10/2018
London-based waste collection and disposal business Greenline Environmental has taken delivery of a new 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Econic, supplied from stock by Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS).
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11/10/2018
Lighting and electronics business Hella has launched a battery-powered lighting system for trailers, to ensure the equipment can be seen by other road users when decoupled and parked up at night.
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11/10/2018
Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller is upgrading its UK delivery fleet with four Mercedes-Benz Actros drawbar rigids, supplied on contract hire from Ryder.
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10/10/2018
Freeway Fleet Systems has announced a new defect management app, which gives workshop technicians immediate access to vehicle data, including historical records of maintenance work and parts.
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10/10/2018
Krone and Volvo have paired up to trial a Krone City Liner in urban areas, including inner London, with the aim to re-open the debate on the use of articulated vehicles.
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10/10/2018
Daventry Action Community Transport (DACT) has taken delivery of a Tucana II, from Mellor, following a successful trial.
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09/10/2018
The 2018 Transport Engineer readers' survey aims to better understand the needs and desires of commercial vehicle engineers.
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09/10/2018
Plantforce Rentals is expanding its fleet with a Volvo FH tractor and two FM rigids, after positive performance from its first Volvo vehicles.
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09/10/2018
Michelin has launched the X Coach Z, a multi-position coach tyre that delivers up to 16% more mileage than its predecessor, according to the manufacturer.
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09/10/2018
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has taken delivery of a new fleet of waste and recycling vehicles, supplied on contract hire by Specialist Fleet Services (SFS).
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08/10/2018
Foodservice operator Brakes has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Econic equipped with a Carrier Transicold refrigeration unit – the first fridge-bodied Econic to feature the Mercedes Powershift transmission.
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08/10/2018
Keltruck Scania Newark has officially opened its upgraded site, following an 18-month building project.
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08/10/2018
Building and landscaping firm Applefields has taken delivery of a 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter dropside tipper, citing the vehicle’s build quality, swift availability and dealer expertise as reasons for its decision.
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05/10/2018
Airbrake business Doctor Airbrake has moved its product and service divisions into a single, larger site at Slade Heath, Wolverhampton, following “significant growth” in vehicle maintenance services in addition to its core airbrake ...
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05/10/2018
Fleet management company Total Motion is converting 17,500 light commercial vehicles to Michelin’s Agilis CrossClimate tyres, making it one of the largest users of the new LCV tyre in the UK.
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05/10/2018
Haulage firm J&G Riddell has had its licence curtailed from 20 to 15 vehicles for three months, after examiners from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency found two vehicles fitted with tachograph interrupter devices.
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04/10/2018
Knapen Trailers has unveiled a new heavy-duty moving floor trailer, which will be available in 2019.
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04/10/2018
Representatives from leading bus and coach operators, government and industry organisations will be appearing in the Master Class theatre at the forthcoming Euro Bus Expo (NEC, Birmingham; 30 October to 1 November).
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04/10/2018
Potato packer and transporter Linroyale Potatoes has ordered two temperature-controlled trailers, from Cartwright, for the delivery of products to retailers and foodservice companies.
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