Ben Spencer

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Epyx: Northern Ireland has longest VOR times

Epyx has released figures showing that Northern Ireland has the longest average fleet vehicle off-road (VOR) times in the UK at 2.40 days.

Fleet Management Systems
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Zebra Scheme 2 offers up to £129m funding

Transport secretary Mark Harper has announced funding of up to £129 million to help local transport authorities (LTA) introduce hundreds more zero emission buses (Zebs).

Emissions Control
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McCarron launches RTC Crisis Line

Leeds-based insurance broker McCarron Coates has launched its RTC Crisis Line to help protect the drivers and finances of its fleet transport clients.

Road Legal
Features

Giving EV batteries a new life

Electric vehicle batteries can wane over time, but they can be given a second life in less demanding applications. Battery solutions business Zenobe says depots with electric buses stand to benefit

Electric Vehicles
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ATS sees increase in Class 7 MOTs

ATS Euromaster has confirmed a 216% uplift in the requirement for Class 7 MOTs compared with 2020 as fleet managers adapt to longer commercial vehicle lifecycles.

MOT Testing Equipment
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Murphy strengthens fleet with drawbar combinations

Murphy has bolstered its fleet with the first of six new plant bodies and four drawbar trailers from Andover Trailers.

Trailers
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RHA given green light by the Court of Appeal

RHA has been given the green light by the Court of Appeal to proceed with truck cartel damages action on behalf of new and used truck purchasers.

Truck Efficiency
Features

Detecting defects

Walk-around checks are essential for maintaining road safety but some drivers are cutting corners. Ben Spencer finds out how operators can ensure compliance every time

Road Safety
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SVA offers guide for Ulez-compliant vehicles

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has launched a commercial vehicle disposal guide to help fleets as they transition to ultra low emission zone (Ulez) compliant vehicles.

Emissions Control
News

Sargeant receives Fusco Canter tipper

Essex building contractor BK Sargeant & Son, a company specialising in the conversion and refurbishment of historic buildings, has added another Fuso Canter tipper to its fleet.

Tippers
Features

A shift to mobile brake testing

Mobile brake testers are helping some companies save money compared to using in-ground versions, but not everyone is sold on them. Ben Spencer learns more

Brakes & Braking Systems
News

Grampian Continental to improve sustainability

Aberdeenshire transport operator Grampian Continental has secured £500K from the Royal Bank of Scotland to improve sustainability across its operations.

Truck Efficiency