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30/08/2018
Classic Routemasters and Meritrule have had their operator licences revoked by Sarah Bell, traffic commissioner for London and the South East, after an inquiry heard a complex tale of inter-company transactions resulting in the regulator’s ...
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30/08/2018
Logistics operator Howard Tenens has taken top spot in the environmental category at the UKWA (UK Warehousing Association) 2018 awards.
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30/08/2018
Lancashire-based haulier Fagan & Whalley is implementing a telematics and vehicle camera solution from Microlise across its 170-strong HGV fleet.
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29/08/2018
Essex-based aggregates and muckaway operator GF Gordon (Plant Hire) has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz truck – an Econic tipper, citing the “absolutely brilliant” vision from the cab.
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29/08/2018
Scottish coach operator Doig’s of Glasgow has taken delivery of two i6 Integral vehicles, replacing two older Irizars on its fleet.
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29/08/2018
Ash Waste Services has taken delivery of two Volvo FM 8x2 rigids, the first Volvo trucks in the division’s fleet and acquired as part of a trial to test the performance of different refuse collection bodies and bin lifting equipment.
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28/08/2018
Middlesex-based operator 1st Choice Tool & Plant Hire has replaced its 12-strong fleet with new IVECO Daily light commercials, citing the manufacturer’s extensive vehicle range and strong local dealer support.
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28/08/2018
Highlands and Islands distribution business DR Macleod has taken delivery of ten new Volvo FH tractors to replace older FH units; the new additions, like their predecessors, are on three-year contract hire.
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28/08/2018
Transport compliance firm Novadata has updated its LGV50 Vehicle Check and Defect Report book to cover the DVSA’s latest Guide to Roadworthiness.
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24/08/2018
Stockton Borough Council has taken delivery of seven Mellor high floor vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, bringing the number of Sprinter-based vehicles in its 57-strong fleet to 22.
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24/08/2018
A 19-year-old from Liverpool has become the first female Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle breakdown technician.
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24/08/2018
Scania has resumed production of its V8 engines after a strike at one of its main casting suppliers caused “the worst disruption in many decades” for the manufacturer’s supply chain.
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23/08/2018
Vehicle rental business Petit Forestier has taken delivery of five all-electric Renault Kangoo vans, specified with Carrier Transicold’s ultra-slim NEOS 100 refrigeration system, as part of its goal to offer environmentally sound ...
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23/08/2018
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has moved to a 100% Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres for its 449-strong ambulance fleet.
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23/08/2018
Edinburgh-based City Access Scaffolding has taken delivery of its first Fuso Canter, after trialling a demonstrator and finding the 3.5-tonner to be more than up to the job.
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22/08/2018
Number 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron at RAF Wittering is promoting the RAF’s 100th anniversary with two IVECO Stralis trucks in a commemorative livery.
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22/08/2018
Demolition, construction and haulage firm Inkerman Hire Services has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16-750 8x4 rigid hooklift to haul plant machinery on a drawbar trailer.
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22/08/2018
SDC Trailers has officially unveiled a £7 million, 60,000 sq ft expansion to its Toomebridge, Co Antrim manufacturing headquarters.
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21/08/2018
Vehicle rental and service company Longmarsh has taken delivery of a set of mobile column lifts, from Stertil Koni, citing ease of operation and versatility.
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21/08/2018
Leeds-based Bill Dyson Skip Hire & Waste Management has taken delivery of two new Volvo trucks – its first from the manufacturer – after positive results with an FL demonstrator.
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21/08/2018
Livestock haulier RW Stewart has taken delivery of six DAF New XF tractors, citing product quality and fuel performance as key criteria for the decision to take its first DAF vehicles.
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20/08/2018
End-of-life vehicle business Redcorn has expanded its fleet with two 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos and has a further two on order.
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20/08/2018
Amey has taken delivery of its first front end loading (FEL) waste collection vehicle, part of a £12 million fleet upgrade.
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20/08/2018
Armagh-based Glenvale Waste has put its first Renault truck into service, a Range C480 6x2 with Vallely Jetvac waste tanker, citing local dealer support as key to its choice.
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17/08/2018
Powered access platform provider JMC Scotland has taken delivery of its first trailer from Cartwright, a bespoke machine carrier to transport a range of plant equipment, telehandlers and machinery across the UK.
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