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11/06/2013
Alfred Hymas' latest generation Volvo FH13 tipper is now entering service on the company's high-mileage bulk tipping operations, with both tractor and trailer specified with Hyva tipping equipment.
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11/06/2013
With just three months left for professional drivers to complete their mandatory 35 hours of approved Driver CPC training, FTA (the Freight Transport Association) is helping by launching intensive courses in July and August.
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11/06/2013
Vauxhall says that it has seen sales of its Corsavan increase by nearly a quarter since the start of the year, compared to the same period in 2012.
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10/06/2013
A new truck-mounted Hiab XS477 E-6 HiDuo crane is being used to deliver lifeguard look-out units for the RNLI to hundreds of coastal locations around mainland UK and Northern Ireland.
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10/06/2013
FTA (The Freight Transport Association) has published a new version of its Drivers' Handbook.
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10/06/2013
Bristol-based independent builders' merchant Kellaway Building Supplies has bought a bespoke MiX Telematics' fleet manager solution to support its duty of care obligations and develop the performance of its fleet.
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10/06/2013
Within two years, trucks running on DME (dimethyl ether) will be introduced to North America in a Volvo VNL, powered by a D13 engine, according Volvo Truck, which has been leading development of the energy-efficient alternative fuel.
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07/06/2013
A bus used by First as a mobile training facility for its vehicle technicians has now finished its third tour of duty, with the vehicle having spent more than two years moving around the country.
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07/06/2013
GT Radial is building up its GAR820 regional all-position pattern tyre, aimed at medium sized trucks.
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07/06/2013
Improved fuel economy, tyre life and handling stability are among findings being reported by haulage operators using Bowmonk's fifth wheel liner, launched at last years` Tip-Ex show.
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07/06/2013
Next weekend's (Saturday 15 June 2013) Big Bike Week Show, at Wharf Green, Swindon, will see Hills Quarry Products showing two Volvo FMs equipped by Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales & West with cyclist warning equipment.
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06/06/2013
Competition was fierce at the IRTE Skills Challenge, staged at the S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol last week (29—31 May 2013).
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06/06/2013
Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Solutions has teamed up with bodybuilder Solomons to develop a prototype refrigerated box van for Ginsters.
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06/06/2013
Speaking at the a biomethane and gas vehicle conference, sustainable transport minister Norman Baker has promoted the advantages of alternative fuels in vehicles.
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06/06/2013
TomTom Business Solutions has unveiled Webfleet Tachograph Manager, system that, according to the company, "allows businesses to manage driving-time compliance efficiently".
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05/06/2013
MT Barnsley (Chippenham) has taken delivery of the first of a pair of Volvo's top of the range new FH tractor units – and is ringing up two lots of lucky 13s.
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05/06/2013
SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) has confirmed Michael Hawes as its new Chief Executive, joining in the early Autumn.
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05/06/2013
Nissan has taken its largest LCV corporate deal yet, with an initial 275 vans ordered for Richard Irvin Services Group (RISG), the Scottish building services and engineering company.
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05/06/2013
Virginia International Logistics has added eight Vector 1950 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units to its fleet to transport perishables from its depot in County Cavan, Republic of Ireland to the UK and mainland Europe.
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05/06/2013
A six-figure sum has been pledged by Norbert Dentressangle for a new system to reduce damage to its refrigerated vehicle fleet (and the dock), decrease downtime, improve safety and product integrity and reduce repair costs.
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05/06/2013
Vehicle rental firm Burnt Tree is urging van drivers to 'think thief' as it launches a campaign to help cut thefts of, and from, light commercial vehicles.
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04/06/2013
Mark Thompson Transport is now running new tractor units and vans all from Mercedes-Benz, not least in bid to maximise fuel efficiency.
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04/06/2013
Iveco is reintroducing its DriveAway Options programme on Eurocargo trucks, with a range of bodied 7.5-tonne vehicles available to buy off dealer forecourts around the country.
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04/06/2013
Commercial vehicle dealer Guest Truck and Van has adopted the 1link Service Network maintenance e-commerce platform.
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04/06/2013
New to Langdons is a Nagel Group liveried 26-tonne Scania-chassised slipstream, as the cold and frozen haulage and distribution specialist looks to trial new cost-reducing ideas and bodies from over the next few years.
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