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21/03/2011
Edbro is suggesting that its recently launched CX14 tipping cylinder is among key measures open to bodybuilders wanting to cut tipper weight in order to increase payload.
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18/03/2011
Light commercial vehicles from Ashwoods Automotive, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Smith Electric, Supertrucks, Tata and Volkswagen will all be on show at April's CV Show.
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18/03/2011
VOSA's (the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) drive to reduce burdens on industry and take testing to the customer is gathering pace, as the agency confirms that two new non-VOSA testing stations opened this week.
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18/03/2011
Public transport operator Abellio reports rapid benefits from a computerised fleet management system from Freeway Fleet Systems, which, it says, is improving the efficiency of its London and Surrey bus services.
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17/03/2011
Since buying a Mercedes-Benz Atego 1828 18-tonner fitted with an Allison 3000 Series automatic transmission in 2005, Eco-Equip believes it has saved more than €30,000 in clutch replacements.
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17/03/2011
Stagecoach has announced a multi-million-pound investment in an eco-driving system for its bus operations in Scotland, England and Wales.
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17/03/2011
Waste management and recycling specialist TW Services has added five more Scania trucks to its vehicle fleet.
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16/03/2011
DIBS Distribution has installed a high-tech solution from Paragon Software Systems to reduce transport costs and improve customer service.
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15/03/2011
Redwings, the UK's largest horse sanctuary, has taken delivery of its first Volvo truck, which will be used as a horse ambulance for the charity's rescue and round-up operations.
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15/03/2011
Signalling a step change in its tyre policy, Massey Wilcox Transport has signed a deal to fit Michelin radials across its entire transport fleet.
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15/03/2011
Tradeteam has won a six-year contract to provide supply chain services to Whitbread, the UK's largest hotel and restaurant group.
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14/03/2011
Those wishing to see Nissan's latest large van, the NV400, should make sure they are at the CV Show in Birmingham next month.
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14/03/2011
The Cub is the latest model in Cartwright Group's Cheetah aerodynamic commercial vehicle range.
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14/03/2011
The Freight Transport Association is organising a 14-day cycle ride around the UK in June, to raise funds and awareness for Transaid's Professional Driver Training Project, which is helping to save lives on Africa's roads.
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11/03/2011
On its first CV Show appearance since 2008, DAF Trucks will be displaying a full line-up of the manufacturers' products and services, including the new LF Hybrid, which recently entered production.
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11/03/2011
The sole dealer for Caterpillar equipment for the UK and Ireland, Finning, has selected Masternaut vehicle tracking technology for its field service fleet across the UK.
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11/03/2011
Vacu-Lug Tyres has been awarded ISO14001:2004 status for its Environmental Management System, which it says underlines the green benefits of dealing with this independent retread tyre manufacturer.
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11/03/2011
Heavy-duty truck filtration parts specialist Luber-finer has gone live with a new Europe-focused website at www.luberfiner.co.uk.
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10/03/2011
Star of the CV Show on the Renault stand in Birmingham next month (April 12—14) will be the fully-electric Kangoo Van ZE, one of seven UK debuts for the commercial vehicle OEM.
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10/03/2011
Hot on the heels of Scania's announcement that it will grow its truck rental operations, the manufacturer has revealed that a truck rental depot will be opened on the West Bromwich premises of Scania dealer Keltruck.
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10/03/2011
The recent ruling by the European Union Court of Justice that taking the gender of an individual into account as a risk factor in insurance constitutes discrimination, paves the way for new methods of assessing insurance risks.
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10/03/2011
Manchester-based demolition and earthworks firm PP O'Connor has selected a Boweld Taperlite body with Edbro CX14 lightweight tipping gear for its latest 8x4 tipper.
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09/03/2011
Following news that Coventry-based electric commercial vehicle maker Modec has entered administration, making half its workforce redundant, Liberty Electric Cars CEO Barry Shrier is attempting a rescue.
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09/03/2011
Power and payload were the two major priorities for haulier Richard Cole, when the firm specified its latest Volvo drawbar combination.
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09/03/2011
Ease of operation, simple, rugged design and the 44,000kg carrying capacity were the key attributes that persuaded R&S Recovery to invest in its first Landoll travelling axle trailer from Roger Dyson Group.
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