Brian Tinham

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Ayjay Group gets new spark form Masternaut telematics

Electrical services firm Ayjay Group says it has improved project turnaround and call-out response times, while also rationalising fuel consumption, since implementing Masternaut Telematics across its...

Telematics
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Isuzu Truck celebrates first year of advanced apprenticeship programme

Isuzu Truck’s Advanced Apprenticeship Programme – launched a year ago with Skillnet to support the dealer network in training young apprentices to become master technicians of the future – is going...

Apprenticeships
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Rossetts gets first Arocs tipper into Day Aggregates

Construction specialist Day Aggregates is running its first Mercedes-Benz truck for more than a decade, having taken delivery of an 8x4 Arocs from Surrey and Sussex dealer Rossetts Commercials.

Tippers
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Vector 1350 now offers more refrigeration power

Carrier Transicold has updated its Vector 1350 trailer refrigeration unit with new software, increasing system power and reducing noise levels.

Refrigeration
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Noise engineering is sound investment at Millbrook

Vehicle test, validation and engineering consultancy Millbrook’s investment in a new noise measurement system is working well, according to the company.

Engine/Transmission Management
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RAC takes first Mercedes-Benz New Vito on patrol

The RAC has taken deliver of the first right-hand drive New Vito to roll off the Mercedes-Benz production line – a 116 Long.

Car Derived Vans
News

DPF warning light is not always a DPF issue: warning

A flashing DPF warning light does not always mean there is a problem with the DPF (diesel particulate filter).

Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Features

People news August 2015

SMMT communications manager Janet Wilkinson and FTA director of global and European policy Chris Welsh have both been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

People
Features

Automatic for the people

Workshop management systems can transform garage efficiency and flexibility, but also operator compliance. Brian Tinham talks to fleet managers about getting it right

Maintenance
Features

Carbon rating

With the LCV 2015 exhibition and conference opening its doors next month at Millbrook, Brian Tinham examines the prospects for low-carbon vehicle technologies

Alternative Fuels
Features

Best of the best

The IRTE Skills Challenge recognises and rewards excellence in bus and coach service and repair. Brian Tinham reports from the fifth annual awards ceremony in Birmingham

Apprenticeships
Features

Stop on a sixpence

Advanced driver assistance systems – based on active, not just passive, safety – are already here and shortly to be mandated. Brian Tinham reports from Heyford Park on current and upcoming systems

Road Safety