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06/06/2014
Gasrec, supplier of liquefied gas to the transport sector, is welcoming the European Union's new strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from heavy-duty commercial vehicles, calling it "a very positive move".
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06/06/2014
A revised EU directive on the weights and dimension of trucks has been welcomed by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), which is describing it as "a unique opportunity" to cut emissions from heavy commercial vehicles.
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06/06/2014
Commercial freight operator Ferryspeed has taken delivery of four Euro 6 DAF LF220 16-tonne trucks to transport fresh and frozen food from Channel Island ports to hotels and retailers across Jersey and Guernsey.
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05/06/2014
Tautliner and bulk haulage specialist Cooper Buckley has taken delivery of three Euro 6 MAN TGX 26.480BLS 6x2 tractor units, with a further vehicle on option for delivery later in the year.
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05/06/2014
Citroën has announced the pricing for its new Relay range, allowing orders to be placed prior to the 1 July 'on sale' date.
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05/06/2014
A 40-foot (60-metre) electric bus has successfully completed the US Federal Transit Administration's (FTA's) new model bus testing programme at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center.
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04/06/2014
Bibby Distribution says it has boosted delivery efficiency for on its Tetrosyl (car care products) contract, with the introduction of nine new Don-Bur double-deck trailers fitted with improved load restraint systems.
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04/06/2014
The braking research centre at the University of Bradford has recently replaced an old servo motor on one of its test beds with a standard Weg 15kW ac motor intelligently powered by a Weg CFW11 variable speed drive.
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04/06/2014
Haulier Ross Garrett Transport has taken delivery of three Euro 6 Volvo 6x2 tractors, the first Volvo trucks to go into operation in the family-owned company for 20 years.
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04/06/2014
Commercial vehicle contract hire firm Burnt Tree has opened a new 2-acre 'super site' in Leeds.
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04/06/2014
John Mitchell Haulage & Warehousing – former winner of the Motor Transport Haulier of the Year trophy – is running a Mercedes-Benz New Actros 2545 tractor unit with flat-floored BigSpace cab.
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04/06/2014
Roofing supplier Donaldson Timber Engineering has awarded a five-year contract to Alltruck to manage the transport operation for its Ilkeston, Derbyshire depot.
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03/06/2014
Independent regional plant and tool hire firm Eveready Hire has added three Euro 5 trucks to its expanding delivery fleet on a contract hire deal from Ryder.
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03/06/2014
Tipping equipment manufacturer Edbro has launched a new version of its CS18 cylinder, which is 25kg lighter than the previous model and, says the company, offers increased capacity of more than one third when compared with competitor ...
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03/06/2014
Volvo Truck and Bus East Anglia has specified a Stertil Koni Skylift for the wash bay at its new £6m facility in Wellingborough.
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03/06/2014
Commercial vehicle hire and fleet management business Prohire is investing a further £1 million to boost its rental fleet with 35 more vehicles.
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02/06/2014
Stainless steel distribution specialist Schmolz + Bickenbach has taken delivery of three new Euro 6 6x2 FM rigids in a total fleet replacement deal.
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02/06/2014
A leading transport lawyer has joined the governing body of the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), the umbrella organisation of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE).
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02/06/2014
McBurney Transport is marking its forthcoming 50th anniversary with an order for a Scania Golden Griffin, the limited edition truck being produced by Scania to celebrate its own 50-year anniversary of operation in the UK.
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02/06/2014
Parcel delivery firm AJG Parcels has acquired 30 Volkswagen Crafter vans, as part of an upgrade of its fleet.
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02/06/2014
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded its Crafter range with an all-new Luton, introduced as part of the brand's Engineered-to-Go range in collaboration with British bodybuilder Ingimex.
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02/06/2014
Trailer manufacturer Paneltex Martrans has developed a new walking floor trailer, which can carry up to 40% more payload than typical eight-wheel tippers.
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30/05/2014
The wide variety of weights and loads for freight must be taken into account when it comes to calculating appropriate emissions, warns the FTA (Freight Transport Association) in response to the EC report 'Reducing Heavy-duty vehicles' fuel ...
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30/05/2014
Outdoor clothing and equipment supplier Countrywide Farmers has extended its fleet with two Euro 6 Volvo FH-500 XL tractor units, as well as a Euro 5 FH and a Euro 5 FL truck.
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30/05/2014
Volkswagen enthusiasts have their ear to the ground this week at the Wörthersee GTI festival (28-31 May 2014), where VW Commercial Vehicles is unveiling its Amarok Power concept – with a 5,000-watt portable sound system, one of the loudest ...
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