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Hewicks Haulage rates Euro 6 Volvo FH tractor units

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk-based haulier Hewicks Haulage has taken delivery of two Volvo FH-540 6x2 tractors, with XL Globetrotter cabs and I-Shift automated transmissions.

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First hydrogen production and bus refuelling station opens in Aberdeen

The UK’s first commercial-scale hydrogen production and bus refuelling station was officially opened yesterday (Wednesday 11 March 2015), as part of a £19 million green transport demonstration...

Alternative Fuels
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High-power Stralis rigid cuts the mustard for HR Jasper & Son

Cornwall-based HR Jasper & Son has taken delivery of a high-power Euro 6 Iveco Stralis Hi-Road rigid specified to help the growing firm step up deliveries to London.

Rigids
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100 DAF tractor units for Howdens, courtesy of Ryder

In one of its largest deals to date for Euro 6 tractor units, Ryder has delivered 100 DAF CFs to kitchens supplier Howdens Joinery.

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Chambers Waste improves forecourt fuel management

Waste management and aggregates company Chambers Waste Group has invested in a centralised fuelling system, from Cameron Forecourt, to amalgamate fuel monitoring and management across three sites.

Fleet Management Systems
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Enza: new name for truck and van service in Doncaster

Enza Truck & Van is styling itself as the new one-stop shop for truck and van maintenance for operators in South Yorkshire, since setting up in Doncaster.

Repair & Maintenance
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Les Smith Haulage saves £3,000 per month on fuel

Les Smith Haulage says it has cut its fuel bill by more than £3,000 per month since working with vehicle telematics specialist CMS SupaTrak.

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Bacton Transport takes eight more Actros tractors

Suffolk haulier Bacton Transport has taken delivery of eight new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, all of which are fleet extensions.

Trailers
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CILT: new member grade for National Apprenticeship Week

CILT (Chartered institute of Logistics and Transport) has introduced a new apprentice affiliate membership grade to coincide with National Apprentice Week (9–13 March 2015).

Apprenticeships
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Dutch courage for first four-axle moving-floor trailer

Dutch waste handling operator Transportbedrijf A. Krol has taken delivery of the Netherlands’ first four-axle moving-floor trailer, from Knapen Trailers.

Trailers
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Low-carbon road transport agenda comes to House of Commons

Future green road transport equipment is being showcased at a parliamentary reception by LowCVP (Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) at the House of Commons today (9 March 2015) in association with the...

Alternative Fuels
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FORS gains 100 new registrations in under one month

FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) has reached the 100th new registration since the scheme went national and became self-funded on 17 February 2015.

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