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Calor invests in people through irtec license

Calor Gas says it is using the technician licensing scheme irtec to establish a clear path to lifelong learning for its vehicle technicians.

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Ford steals the limelight at London van awards

Ford's commercial vehicles picked up an unprecedented six trophies at the third annual VansA2Z awards, last Thursday (14 March 2013) at Lords Cricket Ground, London.

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Bensons’ first lightweight Bevan21s bedding in nicely

Customers of retailer Bensons for Beds have begun receiving deliveries from the first of a new generation of 7.5-tonne trucks with streamlined bodies that are a full 500kg lighter than those they have...

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First Renaults return 13mpg for Hi Speed Services

Following fuel trials, Southern and Midlands-based transport company Hi Speed Services has added its first Renault trucks to the 48-strong, primarily Mercedes-Benz truck fleet.

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Hermes takes 300 Cartwright aerodynamic semi-trailers

Home delivery specialist Hermes has ordered 300 Fastback 13.6 metre semi-trailers, from Cartwright, as part of a fleet replacement programme.

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Ryder boosts Hermes home delivery fleet with DAF trucks

Home delivery courier network Hermes has boosted its nationwide delivery fleet with the addition of 87 trucks on contract hire from Ryder.

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Ford creates new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds

Ford is to invest £250,000 in recruiting up to 50 additional apprentices for its UK network of commercial vehicle dealerships this year.

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Colin Lawson takes on Europe with New Actros from Mercedes-Benz

Colin Lawson Transport has taken delivery of two New Actros 2551 tractor units with 510 hp, 12.8-litre, straight-six engines and range-topping GigaSpace cabs.

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Isuzu majors on technically advanced trucks at CV Show

Four trucks from four high-profile customers will form the centrepiece of Isuzu Truck's stand at this year's CV Show at the NEC.

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Hiab takes cranes to another level at CV Show

Hiab will be demonstrating its ability to meet all sorts of on-truck load handling requirements, at the CV Show, with brands including Hiab loader cranes, Multilift demountable systems and Moffett...

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Transport manager disqualified for ‘name only’ attention

Catherine MacSween, a CPC holder who was transport manager 'in name only' for Fort William haulier Donald MacDiarmid for two years, has been disqualified for nine months.

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New Volvo FM truck makes debut on European road tour

Volvo is giving a favoured few the chance to see its new FM truck ahead of the official launch on 19 March 2013 – and inviting sharp-eyed photographers to enter a competition.

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