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legislation, environmental issues, fleet operating costs, company and people news.
01/02/2013
Isuzu Truck (UK) has signed up to the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform.
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01/02/2013
The promise of overnight servicing was one of the factors that helped Edge Transport decide to buy three Volvo rigid truck as fleet additions.
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31/01/2013
Simply Waste Solutions has purchased its first two hookloaders from Hyva, in a bid to, according to the company, drive down cost, minimise waste and increase recycling.
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31/01/2013
Half a dozen trailer manufacturers in Brazil are to have their units fitted with Wabco anti-lock braking systems (ABS), after the supplier was awarded six contracts in the country.
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31/01/2013
French manufacturer Citroën has announced that its all-new Berlingo Electrique van will be present at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, 9-11 April).
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30/01/2013
Specialist packaging designer and manufacturer, Chesapeake, has taken delivery of 11 MAN TGX 24.440 6x2 tractor units.
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30/01/2013
Ford Motor Company and Transport for London (TfL) received special anniversary accolades last night (29 January 2013) in London for 'Outstanding Achievement in Low Carbon Transport over the last 10 years'.
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29/01/2013
Acumen Distribution has taken delivery of 23 Mercedes-Benz Actros 4x2 tractor units as part of its fleet investment and expansion plans.
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29/01/2013
Volvo has signed an agreement with Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Group to acquire 45% of a new subsidiary, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles, to include the major part of Dongfeng's medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles ...
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28/01/2013
Thanks to a new Volvo dealer system application named E-service, customers of Northern Ireland's Dennison Commercials are receiving electronic copies of their workshop service sheets by email immediately after work has been completed.
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28/01/2013
With the current concerns over Whole Vehicle Type Approval, now is the time for UK bodybuilders to return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, according to the organisers.
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28/01/2013
A battery-powered, six-seat passenger transfer vehicle is now available from £35,000 in the UK for the first time.
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25/01/2013
Commercial vehicle racking specialist Bott has developed a new computer graphics tool that helps transport engineers and van owner-operators to explore new opportunities with van conversion.
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25/01/2013
Pinkertons is reporting success with a new specification multi-zone refrigerated rigid, developed following its acquisition of sandwich maker and hot food specialist Ashwood Agencies.
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25/01/2013
On 29 January 2013, the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) will be celebrating 10 years of encouraging the shift to greener vehicles and the fuels that power them.
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25/01/2013
In a bid to better engage with transport operators and grow its market share, GiTi Tire has launched GT Assist, a roadside assistance service for its GT Radial brand.
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25/01/2013
Four years after trialling its first Montracon trailer with Michelin's X One MaxiTrailer tyres, Nestlé Customer Logistics reports that 25% of its 200-strong tri-axle Cooliner fleet is now operating on is special size 455/45 R 22.5 tyres.
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24/01/2013
Arriva Southern Counties has donated a Ford Transit minibus to the local Royal Marines Cadet Unit, based in Chatham.
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24/01/2013
The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) have established a working group to create a career path for UK transport technicians.
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23/01/2013
Hazardous materials transporter Groupe Samat UK has taken delivery of six Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 tractor units, following impressive fuel performance of existing similar trucks on its fleet.
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23/01/2013
Continental tyres are reaching new heights, having being installed on the London Eye.
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22/01/2013
A renewal programme by Lancashire firm McMurray Haulage has seen eight XF105 tractors become the first DAF trucks to join the company's 29-strong fleet.
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22/01/2013
Dorset-based recycled aggregates manufacturer, Avon Material Supplies (AMS), has bought three new 8-wheeled, 32-tonne Scania tippers for its fleet.
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22/01/2013
Big names are in the running for this year's Low Carbon Champions Awards, awarded by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), which has now revealed its shortlist.
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21/01/2013
Langdon Industries reports that it has placed all but nine of its 105 commercial vehicle order for 2013's fleet replacement programme.
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