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15/03/2019
Soanes Poultry has taken delivery of its latest fleet addition, a 7.2-tonne IVECO Daily 72C chassis cab with insulated body built by Paneltex.
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15/03/2019
The European Commission announced this week that it has agreed new rules to step up the deployment of digital connectivity – or Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) – on Europe’s roads.
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15/03/2019
Birmingham Airport has awarded a contract to Volvo Bus for the supply of six fully electric single-deckers to provide passenger transport services in and around the airport.
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14/03/2019
Waste management and recyling operator McGrath Group has taken delivery of four new Volvo vehicles, as part of a fleet replacement programme.
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14/03/2019
Logistics business Howard Tenens has taken delivery of two more 26-tonne Scania rigids powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), following a successful 18-month trial of two vehicles.
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14/03/2019
Workshop equipment supplier Nexion has acquired a 75% shareholding in Danish company Stenhoj Group, following an agreement between the two family-owned businesses. The Dyoe family retains a 25% share in Stenhoj.
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13/03/2019
General haulage and pallet distribution business S&J Haulage has taken delivery of 15 lightweight tri-axle curtainsided trailers from Tiger Trailers.
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13/03/2019
Kettering Borough Council has taken delivery of a new fleet of 35 vehicles for its shared waste, recycling, grounds and cleansing service with Corby Borough Council.
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13/03/2019
Verizon Connect has announced the launch of Engine Connect, a diagnostic tool designed for light commercial vehicles.
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12/03/2019
Bed manufacturer Relyon has taken delivery of 12 new Mercedes-Benz Actros 1843 4x2 tractor units, supplied on a five-year contract hire from Ryder.
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12/03/2019
Wrexham-based waste management business ASH Group is reporting savings of £20,000 per annum, after switching to a fuel management solution from Certas Energy.
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12/03/2019
Metal recycling business EMR is celebrating an early win from its driver apprenticeship scheme, launched last year, with its first candidate completing the practical training.
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11/03/2019
Cornwall-based Combellack Vehicle Recyclers has taken delivery of two 26-tonne Volvo FM car transporters – the first in the UK to be fitted with fully galvanised eight-car salvage bodywork, by Belle Trailers.
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11/03/2019
Scania (Great Britain) has appointed Remit Group to deliver technical and non-technical apprenticeship programmes across the truck maker’s dealership network.
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11/03/2019
IVECO Retail’s Farnborough facility has achieved IRTE Workshop Accreditation – the first dealership in the group to be awarded this status.
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08/03/2019
Cardiff Container Link has taken delivery of five DAF XF 530 tractors, supplied by Asset Alliance Group on a two-year, full maintenance contract hire agreement.
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08/03/2019
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched a range of off-the-shelf pre-bodied rigids and tractor units, cutting delivery times to customers from months to days.
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08/03/2019
Volvo Trucks has announced the introduction of the Volvo FH with I-Save option, promising fuel savings of up to 7% for long-haul operators.
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07/03/2019
Van fleet operators are being urged to review their vehicle renewal schedules now, ahead of the introduction later this year of the new type approval protocol for all light commercial vehicles.
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07/03/2019
Northern Irish business SDC Truck & Trailer Parts has its first branch in England, with a new facility opening this week (4 March) in Warrington.
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06/03/2019
Rogers Transport has taken delivery of its first Stralis XP tractor from IVECO, citing potential fuel savings and “exceptional” dealer support.
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06/03/2019
The government has secured an additional allocation of annual and short-term ECMT permits for 2019, for use by operators whose vehicles are travelling to or through the 43 member countries after the UK leaves the European Union.
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05/03/2019
Monmouthshire County Council has taken delivery of seven narrow Elite refuse collection vehicles, from Dennis Eagle, specified with Twin Pack bodies and bespoke bin lifts.
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05/03/2019
Civil engineering and plant hire firm RK Bell has taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX rigid tipper, citing Volvo’s ability to deliver more with a standard spec truck than other manufacturers.
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05/03/2019
Pulham & Sons Coaches has boosted its 80-strong fleet with four new Plaxton Panther vehicles, from Alexander Dennis (ADL).
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