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Kevin Parker Horseboxes delivers 300th DAF truck

Bespoke horsebox manufacturer Kevin Parker Horseboxes has delivered its 300th DAF horsebox – a 12-tonne Euro 6 LF 210 FA with Helios bodywork, to horse owner, Bill Christie in Ayrshire.

Rigids
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Knight Group improves fuel efficiency with Cameron Forecourt

Property management specialist Knight Group says it is seeing a significant improvement in fuel distribution following an upgrade of its fleet fuelling facilities by Cameron Forecourt.

Fuel Pricing
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinters again for Cloughbane Farm

Northern Ireland food producer Cloughbane Farm has taken deliver of two Sprinter 316 CDI Long vans to replace two older Mercedes-Benz vehicles stood down after providing faithful service for five...

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Williams Transport takes 10 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors

Williams Transport has taken delivery of 10 Actros 2545 tractor units, six months after starting a trial on an identical tractor provided by Intercounty Truck & Van.

Tractor Units
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Tip Trailer Services fined £500,000 after worker crushed between trucks

Tip Trailer Services has been fined £500,000 plus £56,938 costs after an employee suffered horrific injuries when she was crushed between two trucks.

Couplings
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Volvo electric-hybrid buses slash emissions in Stockholm

Eight electric-hybrid Volvo 7900 buses was deployed yesterday (16 March 2015) on a bus route that runs through the centre of Stockholm, Sweden.

Electric Vehicles
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VW Commercial Vehicles approves racking and storage range

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a range of approved racking and storage systems that the firm says is aimed at all trades.

Storage Systems
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European Bus Forum 2015: registration now open

Registration has opened today (17 March 2015) for the European Bus Forum conference and expo, due to be held at the University of Manchester on Thursday 2 July 2015.

Bus & Coach
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MPs back RHA and FTA truck driver fund campaign

A majority of MPs agree with the FTA (Freight Transport Association) and RHA (Road Haulage Association), both of which are calling for funds to train much-needed HGV drivers.

Driver CPC
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Government should reverse LPG disinvestment gaffe

LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) specialist Autogas is calling on the UK government to “rectify its investment removal mistakes of the past” to help the country meet its low-carbon commitments.

Alternative Fuels
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GreenRoad Fleet Elite proves safety and efficiency impact

Driver-performance management systems specialist Greenroad says that almost 6,000 UK professional drivers achieved its coveted Fleet Elite status for 2014 – an increase of 33% compared to 2013.

Driver CPC
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Enviro-Clean turns to Whale for fund raising tanker

Waste management firm Enviro-Clean (Scotland) has taken delivery of a bespoke Whale Tankers Kaiser-Whale continuous water recycling truck – and branded the tanker to support two leading charities.

Municipal Vehicles