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31/07/2013
Leeds-based Clipper Logistics has taken delivery of six Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 twin-steer tractor units, bringing the percentage of Ivecos in the operator's fleet to 80%.
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31/07/2013
The first Volvo B11R coach to be ordered in the UK and Ireland is now in operation at McDermott Coach Hire of Northern Ireland, bringing improved fuel economy to the fleet.
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31/07/2013
Volvo repair specialist Stuarts Truck & Bus will open its second Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) next week in Exeter.
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31/07/2013
Edinburgh's Gogar depot, which serves the new tram network, is using a double-girder 6.3 tonne travelling crane, installed by Street Crane Company, to maintain its fleet of 27 trams, and support the Unimog track maintenance vehicle.
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31/07/2013
Tank container haulier H&P Freightways has added a further 17 Renault Premium tractors to its 71-strong all Renault fleet.
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30/07/2013
Although welcoming the DfT's (Department for Transport) extra £500 million to fund the development of ultra-low emissions vehicles and their supporting infrastructure to 2020, the FTA (Freight Transport Association) insists freight sector ...
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30/07/2013
Entertainment industry transport firm Luckings has added four new Schmitz Cargobull S.KO Mega FP25 dryfreight box van trailers to its growing fleet.
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30/07/2013
Crisps and snack manufacturer Tayto Group has partnered with TomTom, adopting its fleet management technology to manage road risk and boost its duty of care to drivers.
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30/07/2013
Swansea-based vehicle transporter specialist KHL Logistics says it is about to place an order for its first Euro 6 Volvo FM truck, which will join seven other FMs on its fleet.
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29/07/2013
Having run 3.5-tonne Fuso Canters since 1998, CPS Grounds has now bought its seventh.
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29/07/2013
After buying its first New Actros tractor units, from Mercedes-Benz, the vehicles are already boosting fuel efficiency fror Gloucestershire bulk haulier T Barry.
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29/07/2013
Cenex – the UK Centre of Excellence for low carbon vehicle technologies – has today (29 July 2013) announced a partnership with Voltimum, focused on its annual Low Carbon Vehicle event (LCV2013).
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29/07/2013
Telematics and driver behaviour systems from CMS SupaTrak have been approved by Towergate Insurance as part of a new telematics- based insurance product, with the promise of reduced premiums and improved fleet efficiency.
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26/07/2013
Having proven themselves on the Deborah Services (DSL) fleet, Isuzu trucks have been selected by the operator as part of its fleet replacement process.
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26/07/2013
David Horne, co-director of Huntingdon-based BH Doors & Engineering, has purchased his first Mercedes-Benz van – partly to advertise his door business.
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26/07/2013
Exxon Mobil, which supplies aviation fuel to airports across the UK, has taken delivery of six S6cf cable-free vehicle lifts as part of a deal with Halesowen-based Somerstotalkare.
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26/07/2013
Bosch, Knorr-Bremse and ZF have launched the Alltrucks GmbH & Co. KG joint venture in Munich, Germany.
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26/07/2013
Grading should be introduced for apprenticeships, the Industry Apprentice Council (IAC) has told government's apprenticeships team at DBIS (the Department for Business Innovation and Skills).
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25/07/2013
Construction operator Cappagh has reinforced its commitment to Scania with the addition of 19 P 360 CB 8x4 MHZ eight-wheelers, and a double-drive R 480 CA 6x4 MNA Topline tractor unit to its fleet.
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25/07/2013
Boston- and Hull-based general haulage and storage operator ET Morris and Sons has taken delivery of 10 Krone flatbed trailers, which, says the company, can be quickly and easily retrofitted with curtainsider bodies.
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25/07/2013
B&W Transport has switched to ATS Euromaster for fitting and servicing tyres on its fleet of 44-tonners since the national tyre specialist proved that it could save the family business thousands of pounds.
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24/07/2013
A report into air quality, by CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management), has been welcomed by the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), which has urged relevant parties to work together to reduce harmful ...
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24/07/2013
Bus, coach and truck operators now have even more choice of annual test providers, as VOSA announces the opening of the 350th Authorised Testing Facility (ATF).
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24/07/2013
Having announced a customer satisfaction index (CSI) more than 20 years ago, Scania has now launched a new version, which the trucks OEM says is to help improve the performance of its UK service and sales network.
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23/07/2013
Shell's advanced telematics system for heavy goods vehicles, dubbed FuelSave Partner, now comes with the option of an in-cab screen, as of today (23 July 2013).
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