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Montracon ultra-flexible machinery trailer to get CV Show launch

Montracon’s new MT45 plant and machinery carrier will make its debut at this year’s CV Show (25—27 April 2017, NEC, Birmingham).

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Ekeri Trailers returns to CV Show with ADR EX III semi-trailer

Finnish trailer manufacturer Ekeri Trailers will be showing a new Ekeri ADR EX III semi-trailer, as purchased by specialist carrier, LSS of Bristol, at the CV Show (25—27 April, NEC, Birmingham).

Trailers
DSVA recalls

Volvo FH and FM

During production the split pin for the brake pedal cross shaft may not have been correctly installed, which could result in a reduction of braking effort. Recall all affected vehicles to check and,...

Recalls
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Shell takes efficiency messages online for fleet managers

Shell has launched a website it says is designed to help fleet managers optimise the efficiency of business operations.

Driver / People Management
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BT Fleet set for technology showcase at CV Show

BT Fleet says it intends to showcase several of its outsourced fleet management service offerings at this year’s CV Show (25—27 April 2017, NEC, Birmingham).

Driver / People Management
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Allstar and Masternaut partner on smart fuel cards

Masternaut is now working with Allstar Business Solutions on what the pair describe as “a smarter fuel card solution”.

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Five more DAF driver trainers join DAF Trucks’ elite

Five more DAF driver trainers have successfully completed the DAF Dealer Driver Trainer programme, having now graduated through the DAF Academy at DAF’s Thame HQ.

Driver / People Management
DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Atego

Battery positive and negative cables may chaff between the engine and gearbox, resulting in a short circuit, with associated damage and possibly fire. In addition, the Circuit 50 cable may chaff and...

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FM Conway unveils £11m fleet renewals for 2017

FM Conway has revealed an £11.2 million fleet investment for 2017 – adding 17 eight-wheel and two six-wheel tippers, as well as five eight-wheel grab trucks and a new bitumen tanker to its 800-strong...

Rigids
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Waters Waste Services specifies novel pair of Volvos

Teesside-based Waters Waste Services has taken delivery of the first of two Volvo FMX 8x2 rear-steer tag-axle waste tankers – specified to handle the challenging terrain on construction sites.

Rigids
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Gold trailer for Suttons as Dennison Trailers builds 50,000th unit

Dennison Trailers has built a gold semi-trailer to celebrate the production of its 50,000th unit since the company was founded back in 1964 – with extra sparkle in the form of Xbrite+ forged aluminium...

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Eaton gearbox improvements target construction fleets

Transmissions specialist Eaton has added what it describes as an Aggressive Performance calibration for its UltraShift Plus and Fuller Advantage AMTs (automated manual transmissions).

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