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03/04/2024
Derbyshire-based earthmoving and civil projects contractor Collins Earthworks has invested in four new hi-tech, five-camera systems from Brigade Electronics for the newest additions to its fleet.
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03/04/2024
Tevva kicked off the first of its 2024 drive event days, allowing 40 prospective customers to drive its 7.5 tonne battery-electric truck at Tevva London in Tilbury.
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02/04/2024
Alexander Dennis has appointed Shaun Millar national account manager, where he will focus on large independent and municipal bus operators.
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28/03/2024
Clarke Transport has moved its 475-strong fleet of trucks and trailers to a Michelin X Multi New and Remix policy to cut costs and reduce downtime.
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28/03/2024
XPO, a provider of sustainable logistics solutions, is offering training to ‘neurodiversity champions' as part of its commitment to encourage an inclusive environment.
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27/03/2024
Maha UK has completed the installation of equipment at a new workshop facility in Coventry that Rogers Vehicle Servicing (RVS) established, having outgrown its original site.
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27/03/2024
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has provided an update on a meeting with Transport for London (TfL) on the Progressive Safe System.
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26/03/2024
?Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched FleetWave SmartForms, a tool embedded within its FleetWave fleet management software that allows users to create data capture forms.
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26/03/2024
Continental is using ContiConnect Lite to create a bridge between tyre sensors and tyre management.
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25/03/2024
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems has entered a Memorandum of Agreement to explore the integration of hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles (HGV) into Mannok Builds’s fleet.
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25/03/2024
Tip Group has appointed Mark Carlin fleet and engineering director, strengthening its maintenance and engineering support across the truck and trailer sectors.
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22/03/2024
Volvo Buses pulled back the curtain on its BZR Electric platform at a preview event for its new World of Volvo experience centre in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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21/03/2024
Peoplesbus of Aintree in Liverpool has added a further set of four wireless 7.5 tonne mobile column lifts from Stertil-Koni following an initial set purchased in 2023.
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20/03/2024
Prohire has promoted Jay Edwards to managing director, where he will shape the long-term strategy for both the commercial vehicle arm and the alternative fuels division ProGreen.
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19/03/2024
Logistics and transportation company Farrall’s Group has invested in its fleet maintenance capabilities by acquiring the Totalkare TK70 In-Ground Brake Tester and T8DC Mobile Column Lifts.
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18/03/2024
Northgate has appointed Patric Riley to UK operations director, where he will oversee national operations of 68 branches and 51 workshops.
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15/03/2024
Alexander Dennis has returned as a sponsor for the 2024 edition of the IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge.
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14/03/2024
A hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV) that is being used in a trial is showing no decrease in performance or range when operating in colder temperatures.
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13/03/2024
Maha UK has announced its Eurosystem V8 software has been awarded Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) approval, ensuring its compliance with the latest authorised test facilities (AFT) requirements.
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12/03/2024
Merseyside-based wheel alignment specialist Stone Tyres has claimed the TreadReader DriveOver tyre measurement system is ensuring safety for customers.
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11/03/2024
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Alexander Dennis has delivered three Plaxton Leopard coaches to London operator Bessway Travel over the past year that are suitable for day trips and school contracts.
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08/03/2024
Fleet transport specialist insurance broker McCarron Coates is urging heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators to plan in their approach to CPC renewals before 10 September.
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07/03/2024
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has partnered with the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE), and Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) to encourage more women in engineering.
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06/03/2024
Maha UK has appointed James Thompson regional sales executive, where he will grow the company’s presence in the northern regions in the UK.
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05/03/2024
The Webfleet Brake Performance Report has met the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) standard for Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring Systems (EBPMS).
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