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22/05/2013
With the introduction of the new FH, FM, FMX, FE and FL models since September 2012, Volvo has says it has now completed the overhaul of its entire truck range.
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21/05/2013
Jersey-based freight firm Ferryspeed has added 30 DAF tractor units to its fleet, to support growth both in the movement of ambient and temperature-controlled freight under HACCP standards both on mainland UK and the Channel Islands.
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21/05/2013
One of the first new Volvo FH tractor units to go into service in the UK has joined Keyo Agricultural Services – with a specially commissioned golden cockerel logo to celebrate the owners' combined 50 years in the industry.
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21/05/2013
Claes Jacobsson will relace Hans-Christer Holgersson as managing director of Scania (Great Britain) on 1 September 2013.
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21/05/2013
Electrification services specialist Keltbray Aspire, which serves the rail industry, has spent £2.2 million on new road-rail vehicles – the biggest vehicle investment in the rail electrification industry for nearly a decade.
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20/05/2013
Waste management company Nordic Recycling has replaced its current waste collection hire fleet with vehicles from vehicle re-manufacturing company Refuse Vehicle Solutions.
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20/05/2013
Isuzu Truck's managing director Nikki King OBE has become the first recipient of the Spirit of everywoman Award, in recognition of the contribution she has made to the commercial vehicle industry over 25 years.
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20/05/2013
Auto Electrical Services (AES) is the latest small operator to be recognised by the FTA-backed Van Excellence scheme.
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20/05/2013
London City Airport has taken delivery of three Toyota Hilux Double Cabs to serve as airside support vehicles, replacing three existing Hilux models.
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17/05/2013
Haulier and construction plant specialist Harlex Haulage Services has installed a new web-based fuel management system to improve fuel control at its Rochester base.
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17/05/2013
Improved driver behaviour and fuel initiatives among its mobile workforce have resulted in technology services firm Telent notching up an annual fleet fuel saving of £216,000.
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17/05/2013
Renault Trucks has launched a money-saving deal for courier and parcel delivery service customers that includes several normally optional extras.
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17/05/2013
After a winter that saw very low temperatures for most of the country, ATS Euromaster's annual winter weather study shows that the value of fitting cold weather tyres is hitting home.
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16/05/2013
St Neots, Cambridgeshire operator LJA Miers is reporting improvements on many fronts from its latest fleet addition – a Mercedes-Benz 18-tonne New Actros 1842.
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16/05/2013
First Glasgow is investing £14.3 million in 89 single-decker buses currently being manufactured by Falkirk-based Alexander Dennis.
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16/05/2013
Ford Transit has been chosen by British Gas for its central heating engineers, who deemed the van the best vehicle for the job.
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16/05/2013
Southampton-based Boatloads International, which transports boats in the UK and Europe, is set to lose its licence to run its commercial vehicle after the region's Traffic Commissioner found that safety standards had not been met.
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16/05/2013
ATS Euromaster is introducing an updated electronic tyre inspection tool for its van and truck fleet customers.
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15/05/2013
The new Volvo FL and FE trucks are now even easier to drive in city conditions, according to Volvo, thanks to the adoption of a new engines and driver environment improvements.
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15/05/2013
Volvo Bus has revealed that its new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month (May 2013).
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15/05/2013
When Palmer and Harvey rolled out its nationwide van sales food service last month (April 2013), under the P&H Direct banner, it did so on 50 Isuzu Forward N75.150 7.5t rigid vehicles.
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15/05/2013
Renault has unveiled its Kerax Adventure, with a new look that includes a grey radiator grille, distinctive livery, hefty bull bar, rally sunshield and chrome plated fog horns on the cab roof.
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14/05/2013
Two of the major transport industry bodies – the Freight Transport Association and Road Haulage Association – are questioning recent government advice affecting commercial vehicle workshop staff.
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14/05/2013
The UK's first Mercedes-Benz Arocs, fitted with an all-steel Loadmaster Lite body by Thompsons, will be one of the highlights at TIP-ex, which takes place at the end of May.
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14/05/2013
Travellers Choice has upgraded its fleet with the purchase of six new coaches with Jonckheere bodywork.
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