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20/09/2013
South East-based tipper operator Bushcade Haulage has invested in two Charlton-bodied Scania eight wheelers, bringing the company's fleet to 30 tippers.
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20/09/2013
Vehicle tracking and telematics specialist Isotrak has a new website (www.isotrak.com), which it says aims to provide an online resource for logistics and transport operators looking to improve their fleet management.
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19/09/2013
MAN is delivering the first batch of a total of 120 MAN TGS WW tipper semitrailer tractors to the Chagoury Group, in Lagos, destined for the EKO Atlantic City urban development project on the Nigerian coast.
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19/09/2013
Senior Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell wants road transport people to get more involved with their professional organisations and earn the sector better credentials and better PR.
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19/09/2013
The wraps were taken off Schmitz Cargobull's latest semi-trailer yesterday (18 September 2013) at the TCS&D temperature-controlled transport show in Peterborough.
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19/09/2013
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has launched an Internet-based app claimed to make drivers' vehicle walk-around checks easier.
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19/09/2013
ATS Euromaster has opened a new £450,000 centre on the Gatwick International Industrial Estate in Crawley, West Sussex.
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18/09/2013
Following last year's viral Ballerina stunt, Volvo Trucks is back with a new series – this time with Charlie the hamster demonstrating the power of the firm's Dynamic Steering on a Volvo FMX.
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18/09/2013
South Wales freight operator CJ Bird Transport has taken delivery of two Euro 6 DAF XF tractor units, following what managing director Chris Bird describes as "exceptionally good fuel consumption" during trials with a demonstrator.
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18/09/2013
The government has changed the allocation process for operator permits to run longer semi-trailers under its 10-year freight haulage trial.
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18/09/2013
Austrian haulage firm Frikus has moved to an extended oil-drain interval of its 400 Mercedes-Benz trucks and, at the same time, reduced fuel consumption, following trials of Shell Rimula R6 LME.
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17/09/2013
Haigh Transport has fitted MI Witness forward-facing cameras to its trucks, following successful trials with a system supplied by Aide Automotive.
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17/09/2013
The Kinlochbervie Fish Selling Company has renewed its two-vehicle fleet with a pair of new Volvo FH-540 tractor units, fitted with the Globetrotter XL cab and Volvo's I-Park Cool cab air conditioning system.
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17/09/2013
Pan-European haulier Alcaline has maintained its 100% Schmitz Cargobull trailer fleet, having taken delivery of six new S.CS Mega curtainsiders with Varios top technology.
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17/09/2013
Ryder has been awarded a four-year contract by the MOD (Ministry of Defence) for the provision of its 'White Fleet' in Germany, following a competitive tender process.
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17/09/2013
Optare has completed delivery of the largest ever bus order placed by North East independent Perryman's Buses, with the handover of 12 of its Versa model to the family-run firm.
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16/09/2013
Since deploying Trimble's fleet management technology, real-time visibility of secure document and paper shredding firm Shred-it's vehicles has helped the firm to improve work allocation and driver performance.
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16/09/2013
Kormoran is expanding its latest range of commercial vehicle tyres to include three new tread patterns available exclusively from Michelin Truck Professional (MTP) dealerships in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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16/09/2013
West Midlands bus and coach operator Johnsons reckons it has saved tens of thousands of pounds in fuel, while also cutting the risk of road incidents, since deploying telematics across its fleet of 50 buses.
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16/09/2013
Fords of Althorne has introduced a new Scania K360 EB 4x2 Omni Express coach into service.
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13/09/2013
Preston-based Smalley Plant Hire has taken delivery of its first Andover Trailers plant body, which has been mounted to a 26-tonne DAF CF85 6x2 rigid.
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13/09/2013
Specialist recycling firm Celtic Recycling says it has been reducing its carbon emissions and saving money since specifying Ashwoods Automotive's Lightfoot driver behaviour feedback technology.
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13/09/2013
Body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright has welcomed 40 new apprentices, who are embarking on a career in engineering and manufacturing.
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12/09/2013
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has endorsed the IRTE's irtec licensing scheme for commercial vehicle workshop technicians, and the new Workshop Accreditation scheme.
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12/09/2013
Wholesaler Palmer and Harvey has specified its first fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz 18-tonners, complete with the automated transmissions that it believes have already contributed to a fuel cost saving on its dry freight fleet.
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