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12/11/2014
Transport logistics provider Anglia Freight has taken delivery of six 18-tonne Renault Range D vehicles.
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12/11/2014
Construction industry services provider Tudor Griffiths has taken delivery of its first Hyva skiploader, citing build quality and safety as the reasons for selection.
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12/11/2014
Intelligent Telematics has introduced what it describes as a combination 3G vehicle camera and fleet tracking tool.
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12/11/2014
Driveline equipment giant GKN has introduced what is believed to be the industry's first two-speed eAxle -- with the BMW's i8 plug-in hybrid sports car being the first production recipient.
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12/11/2014
Taxi firm Cresta Cars has taken delivery of five Mercedes Vito Traveliners, citing comfort, image and fuel efficiency as the main factors in its decision.
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11/11/2014
MiX Telematics says the second staging of its Eco-Drive Challenge has again demonstrated potential fuel savings of 18% when telematics technology is combined with driver training.
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11/11/2014
FairFuelUK is calling on the government to hold an independent enquiry into how petrol and diesel prices are set at the pumps.
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11/11/2014
Massey Wilcox Transport is deploying the Fontaine fifth wheel with safety sensor on its tractor units, after finding it more dependable than others on the market.
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11/11/2014
Bus and coach operators are being urged to monitor tyre pressures themselves, to cut costs and improve passenger safety.
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11/11/2014
Car and van components distributor Euro Car Parts has appointed ATS Euromaster a key supplier to fit and maintain tyres on its fleet of 2,400 cars, vans and HGVs.
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10/11/2014
The Co-operative has switched to r2c Online to electronically manage its commercial fleet defect reporting system from the West Thurrock food distribution centre.
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10/11/2014
Scania has announced a clutch of coach deals, signed at last week's Euro Bus Expo event (NEC, Birmingham).
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10/11/2014
Property maintenance and refurbishment business Axis Europe is reporting a 20% boost to fuel economy across its 241-strong fleet, five months after implementing the TomTom Telematics' Webfleet system.
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10/11/2014
Logistics business Tomato Plant has purchased the first CityWhale Micro, which offers jetting and suction capability in one compact vehicle.
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07/11/2014
Commercial vehicle registrations for 2014 have passed the 300,000 mark, with demand up 27% in October, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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07/11/2014
A new payment system for the Dartford Crossing will come into effect on 30 November. The Highways Agency has announced that final cash payments will be taken at 10pm on 29 November, with a new remote payment system coming into effect the ...
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07/11/2014
Brewery Marston's has taken delivery of an Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonne rigid for its operation in the south west, where the vehicle's compact footprint is enabling deliveries to sites with restricted access.
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07/11/2014
Road safety charity Brake has announced the dates for its annual Fleet Safety Awards, which this year are sponsored by Arval.
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07/11/2014
Renault Trucks is the latest truck manufacturer to choose Goodyear's cost-cutting Kmax and Fuelmax tyres as additional original equipment options on its latest vehicle range.
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07/11/2014
DAF Trucks has been awarded the title LGV Manufacturer of the Year for its Euro 6 engine design and the firm's interactive Driver Performance Assistant programme, which encourages cost and fuel efficient driving.
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07/11/2014
At next week's EuroTier 2014 event (Hanover, 11-14 November), ExxonMobile will be exhibiting its Mobile Pegasus range of natural gas engine oils.
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06/11/2014
Innovative logistics specialist Brit European has upgraded forklift trucks on nine of its box van trailers to Terberg Kinglifter trailer-mounted forklifts.
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06/11/2014
TIP Trailer Services and Knorr-Bremse have scooped a second trailer innovation award for the iTAP remote control system this time at the 2015 Fleet Transport Awards, in Dublin, organised by the Irish road transport and haulage industry.
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06/11/2014
Construction operator Lemon Groundwork Solutions has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Iveco Stralis Hi-Street rigid.
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06/11/2014
West Coast Sea Products has taken delivery of its first Schmitz Cargobull rigid reefer, after the trailer manufacturer was able to supply a custom-built body, assembled by West Midlands-based Bevan Group, within eight weeks.
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