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25/10/2013
Operators can tap into product information and cost-saving tips with two new mobile apps from Renault Trucks.
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25/10/2013
MSL Transport has taken delivery of six new Mercedes-Benz Actros units in a move driven by equipment reliability and, notably, above-average fuel economy.
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24/10/2013
TNT Post is reporting success with what is being hailed as one of Europe's biggest single-deal dual-fuel diesel and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) HGV conversion projects, with Prins Autogas UK.
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24/10/2013
Giti Tire has launched a new GT Radial steer axle tyre, designed for operators in the multi-use sector.
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24/10/2013
Iceland Foods is switching its fleet of home delivery vehicles to Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, with drivers being trained in a new centre sponsored by the van manufacturer.
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24/10/2013
Canada-based Shred-Tech – which supplies mobile shredding truck, including the MDX-1 shredding trucks – says it chose fully automatic gearboxes powered by Allison Transmission, not only to boost fleet efficiency, but also to power the ...
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23/10/2013
North Wales-based Thorncliffe Building Supplies has added two 7.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz 7C15 Fuso Canter trucks to its fleet.
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23/10/2013
Allison Transmission's new TC10 tractor unit gearbox is now being offered on Navistar's International ProStar and TranStar trucks with MaxxForce 13 engines equipped with SCR (selective catalytic reduction.
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23/10/2013
Volvo Truck and Bus London's Alfie Collins has been named top apprentice for 2013 by Volvo Group UK.
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23/10/2013
Commercial vehicle battery life can be boosted by dispensing with traditional sealed batteries and choosing high-performance hybrids.
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22/10/2013
Heavy transport specialist Collett Transport has added 10 new MAN units to its fleet.
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22/10/2013
Steering racks specialist Titan has revealed the engineering behind its solution for the Bloodhound world land speed record breaking project, which aims to achieve 1,000 mph.
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22/10/2013
Cartwright has secured its first order in France for double deck trailers. The order has been placed by Pall-ex distributor Centre Express Limousin, after a visit to Cartwright's manufacturing facility earlier this year.
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22/10/2013
Operators can now tap into real-time driver behaviour data to boost fleet performance, thanks to a partnership between Ctrack and Applied Driving Techniques (ADT).
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21/10/2013
Energy company E.ON has expanded its 2,000-strong fleet with 118 Ford Transit Custom vans for use by its meter fitters.
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21/10/2013
Truck and van body manufacturer Bevan Group has acquired a shareholding in repair and refurbishment business A&R Vehicle Services, in a move described as "entirely amicable" which will benefit both parties.
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18/10/2013
Waste management and recycling specialist KSD Environmental Services is now running a new 32-tonne Actros 3236 hook-loader and four 18-tonne Axor 1829 skip vehicles, thanks to a contract hire package and back-up from Mercedes-Benz dealer ...
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18/10/2013
The detail of Driver CPC training should be set by industry, not politicians – that's the call from the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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18/10/2013
Transport minister Robin Goodwill will deliver the keynote presentation at the Commercial Vehicle Forum 2013, taking place on 22 October in London.
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18/10/2013
Schmitz Cargobull's S.KO COOL refer trailers are now available with a pivoting circulation wall which can reduce cleaning times to as little as one minute.
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17/10/2013
Bulk haulage business Allan Morris Transport is operating a new Volvo FH, the first to join the company's 26-strong fleet since 2003.
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17/10/2013
Gloucestershire-based Downton Haulage is participating in the Department for Transport (DfT) trial of longer articulated trailers with a 28-strong fleet featuring a command steering system from Tridec.
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17/10/2013
Continental is expanding its range of premium trailer tyres, with a 5-tonne load tyre designed for fleets operating both in urban streets and on motorways.
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16/10/2013
TNT has finally built its city centre parcels deliveries concept vehicle – a bespoke, twin-axle semi-trailer fitted with a side lift and an expanding side section that slides out.
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16/10/2013
LowCVP (the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) has upgraded its website, with new functionality for members and non-members.
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