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25/03/2020
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is asking operators to use online portals and email for information and communication during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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24/03/2020
DAF Trucks has pledged its support for DAF dealers and their customers during the coronavirus outbreak, confirming that dealers are operating “at, or close to normal levels” to ensure operators receive the necessary service.
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24/03/2020
The Driver and Vehicle Standards agency has announced that MOT testing of HGVs, trailers and PSVs will be suspended for up to three months.
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24/03/2020
Following calls between RHA chief executive Richard Burnett and transport secretary Grant Shapps, the Department for Transport has announced that the current limited drivers’ hours relaxation will now apply to all road haulage operations ...
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23/03/2020
Maze Logistic Solutions has taken delivery of its first Volvo trucks, a pair of FH Globetrotter-cabbed 6x2 tractors, citing dealer support and driver recommendations.
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23/03/2020
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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23/03/2020
Daimler has issued a statement, thanking the “everyday heroes” in its 3,000 European service centres for keeping critical commercial vehicles on the road.
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20/03/2020
Refrigerated vehicle rental business Petit Forestier is using mobile column lifts, from Stertil Koni, to maximise floorspace at its Bicester workshop.
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20/03/2020
Vehicle wash equipment manufacturer Istobal has announced a new water recycling system, said to save up to 6,380 litres of water per hour for commercial vehicle wash facilities.
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20/03/2020
DHL Express has taken delivery of 12 double-deck trailers from Cartwright, fitted with loading systems by Joloda.
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19/03/2020
Vehicle lift and test equipment supplier AUTOPSTENHOJ has introduced a certification system to recognise its sales and service partners.
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19/03/2020
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the government’s announcement of a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules during the coronavirus outbreak.
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19/03/2020
The IRTE Skills Challenge 2020 has been postponed from June to later this year, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
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18/03/2020
Stirling-based GEM Contracts has taken delivery of two Scania G500 tippers, with bespoke tar bodies by Thompson.
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18/03/2020
Dumbarton-based McColl’s Travel has taken delivery of its first four Strata low floor buses, from Mellor, to meet additional capacity for its contract with the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).
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18/03/2020
Vic Young Conversions is offering a new range of fully electric vehicles, including box vans and dropside tippers, all converted from the Nissan e-NV200.
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17/03/2020
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that it has completed the rollout of its vehicle testing app.
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17/03/2020
Recycling business Enva is specifying Harsh Roll n Go sheeting systems for waste trailers operating from its company’s Glasgow depot, citing improved safety and productivity.
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17/03/2020
DAF has announced that the first CF Electric 6x2 refuse collection vehicle has been delivered to Dutch public waste disposal company ROVA as part of a field trial involving four comparable vehicles.
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16/03/2020
Biogas infrastructure company Roadgas has achieved the ISO9001 quality management standard accreditation, with the business declaring its commitment to offer the highest standards of equipment and services.
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16/03/2020
Burton Roofing has added four new crane-equipped Volvo FM rigids to its fleet, after positive performance from its first Volvo truck, an FE 4x2 rigid, which has been in service since last year.
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16/03/2020
Islington Council has become the first London borough to order Dennis Eagle’s 26-tonne fully electric refuse collection vehicles.
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13/03/2020
Bunzl Catering Supplies has renewed its contract with Microlise, adding Fleet Performance, Remote Tacho Download, Journey Management and the Health and Safety module to its Proof of Delivery (POD) transport management solution.
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13/03/2020
East Riding of Yorkshire has been named England’s top local authority for recycling for the third year running, and has praised Dennis Eagle for the crucial role it plays in providing reliable refuse collection vehicles.
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13/03/2020
Ayrshire-based Shuttle Buses has taken delivery of six new Mellor buses in a fortnight to meet its expanded contract with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.
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