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legislation, environmental issues, fleet operating costs, company and people news.
09/03/2018
Temperature-controlled and ambient distribution firm Corporate Solutions is reporting fuel savings of more than 8% after introducing a fuel and driver management solution from TomTom Telematics and BP.
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09/03/2018
Temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution firm Ardboe Coldstore has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH-500 tractor.
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09/03/2018
Construction services business FM Conway has announced a £7 million investment in its vehicle fleet ahead of the proposed extension of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).
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08/03/2018
Krone will be unveiling its new container carrier at the forthcoming Multimodal event (1-3 May; NEC, Birmingham).
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08/03/2018
A report from Mercedes-Benz Vans underlines the depth of the skills crisis and reveals that almost a third of van drivers believe their role could be lost to automation or robots in the next five years.
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08/03/2018
Coach operator Alfa Travel is reporting improved fleet visibility and easier compliance with software from TruTac.
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07/03/2018
Goodyear has unveiled an intelligent tyre prototype, which uses sensors and cloud-based algorithms to send real-time data to fleet operators via a mobile app.
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07/03/2018
French truck maker Cab’s Industries says it relies on Mouvex pumps and compressors for top quality components in its vehicles.
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07/03/2018
Fortec Distribution Network says the government’s recent decision not to set a maximum weight limit for pallets is “disappointing” and could pose a safety risk.
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06/03/2018
Renault has announced that the all-electric Master van will be available at the end of this year, with orders being taken from Q3.
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06/03/2018
Refuse collection vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle is holding an open day on 22 March to mark the official opening of its new Leeds service centre.
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06/03/2018
Online supermarket Ocado has awarded a tyre management deal to Bridgestone for its 1,500-strong Mercedes-Benz Sprinter home delivery fleet.
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05/03/2018
The changing face of the fenestration industry is reflected in an innovative multi-purpose rack launched by glass-carrying transport solutions firm Supertrucks.
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05/03/2018
Gregory Distribution has continued its longstanding Carrier Transicold specification policy with its latest delivery of five new Don-Bur refrigerated trailers, each equipped with Carrier’s Vector 1550 unit.
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05/03/2018
Northampton-based Travis Perkins has taken delivery of its 1,000th vehicle from Mercedes-Benz dealer Intercounty Truck & Van.
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05/03/2018
West Yorkshire-based crane hire and machinery removal firm J Exley has taken delivery of an unusual specification crane-equipped Volvo FH-460 rigid, with three steered axles.
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02/03/2018
A round-up of people news and company charity news around the sector.
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02/03/2018
Six telematics providers have something new and improved to offer the market.
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02/03/2018
Fridge van converter CoolKit has secured exclusive UK and Ireland distribution rights for Melform’s range of insulated and temperature-controlled containers.
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02/03/2018
In what may be a preview of things to come in heavy vehicle technology, Mann + Hummel presented a digital filter product for off-highway vehicles called Senzit at the 2017 Agritechnica fair in Hanover.
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02/03/2018
Visitor registration is now open for Euro Bus Expo 2018, which returns to the NEC, Birmingham, from 30 October to 1 November.
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02/03/2018
BMW Specialist Cars, based in Tring, took delivery of a single-width and double-width trolley from Gratnells, putting them through their paces in the workshop on a six-week trial.
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02/03/2018
The Post Office is rolling out a nationwide upgrade of its MiX telematics system in 265 cash-in-transit vans and mobile Post Offices.
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01/03/2018
Yorkshire-based tipper operator Mone Bros has taken delivery of five new Scania 8x4s, all equipped with Harsh tipping gears – a policy the operator has maintained for more than three decades.
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01/03/2018
Sparks Transport has placed its first order for new trailers with Cartwright, after previously using the manufacturer’s rental division.
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