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Scania offers truck telematics free for 10 years

Scania is offering free 10 year subscriptions to its base level OnBoard Monitor telematics package for operators with Scania trucks built from 2011 onwards.

Telematics
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Stertil Koni duo simplifies hub and caliper removal

Stertil Koni has launched a wheel hub trolley jack and mini caliper crane designed to simplify the removal of hubs and brake calipers in a safe, one-man operation.

Lifting Equipment
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London authorities consult on Safer Lorries Scheme

London's proposed Safer Lorries Scheme may see trucks without sideguards and safety mirrors banned, if a consultation launched by the Mayor of London, TfL and London Councils gets the green light.

Security Equipment
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World’s largest emissions-busting bus retrofit scheme completed

More than 1,000 older buses on London's routes have now been fitted with equipment that removes 90% of NOx emissions, marking the conclusion of the world's biggest emissions busting retrofit scheme.

Bus & Coach
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IMI calculator to show true benefits of apprentices

IMI has launched an apprentice ROI (return on investment) calculator aimed at helping employers and training providers to improve the business case.

Apprenticeships
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Eye Commercials opens first Iveco workshop in Haydock

Family run Eye Commercials is the first authorised workshop for Iveco vehicles in the Haydock area, and has now achieved 1S0 9001 accreditation.

MOT Testing Equipment
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MAN Truck and Bus dealer of the year announced

MAN Truck and Bus dealers of the year are AN Richards (Wrexham), HRVS Group (Sheffield) and DSV Commercials (South Killingholme), which took the small, medium and large award categories respectively.

Dealerships
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Farrall’s saves £100,000 pa with Volvo Dyafleet telematics

National haulage firm Farrall's Transport says it has successfully reduced its carbon footprint and grown the business since spending £1.5 million on 13 new Volvo trucks, and 10 new Lawrence David and...

Telematics
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New Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness to force trailer testing transformation

The latest edition of the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness', issued last month by DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency), will mean significant changes for operators and workshops testing trailer...

VOSA Prohibitions
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Collett Transport acquires massive side girder deck

Collett Transport has taken delivery of a new modular Scheuerle STB 550 side girder deck, capable of handling 550 tonnes and built with a record ratio of 5:2 payload to deadweight.

Longer Heavier Vehicles
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Mercedes-Benz Actros is Fleet Truck of the Year 2014

Mercedes-Benz's New Actros was voted Fleet Truck of the Year at the Motor Transport Awards 2014, staged at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Tractor Units
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TOM hits century with Mercedes-Benz Citan

Scottish van hire specialist TOM Vehicle Rental is singing the praises of its new fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Citan vans.

Car Derived Vans