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Kersey Freight turns to Krone trailers for migrant security

Kersey Freight has deployed 15 new Dry Liner box trailers, from Krone Trailers, which, says the company, are yielding additional load capacity but also security against migrant stowaways.

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Luton goes for DAF CF 290 RCVs in fleet replacement deal

Luton Borough Council is replacing its fleet of 26 RCVs (refuse collection vehicles) with new Euro-6 DAF CF 290 FAG 6x2 twin-steer rigids – 23 mid-steer and three rear-steer, all fitted with all...

Municipal Vehicles
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FORS and Mercedes feature at Construction event

FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Gold accredited operator CEMEX demonstrated its novel Mercedes-Benz Econic tipper truck at last week’s annual Construction Week exhibition, at the NEC in...

Municipal Vehicles
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Pirelli signs up to Apprenticeship Charter

Pirelli is supporting the Apprenticeship Charter from Unite the TUC as part of its campaign to ensure apprentices have the support they need to progress and develop in the workplace.

Apprenticeships
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New Eurocargo to debut at Freight in the City Expo

The new Iveco Eurocargo rigid is to make its UK debut at London’s Freight in the City Expo, on 27 October at Alexandra Palace.

Rigids
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Viking Wholesale takes customised DAF LFs from Ryder

Tyre distributor Viking Wholesale has taken delivery of two customised 7.5 tonne DAF LF trucks, designed, specified and supplied by Ryder.

Flatbed
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Transport Secretary pushes EU on VW diesel testing

At a meeting of European transport ministers in Luxembourg today (Thursday 8 October 2015), transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin highlighted the importance of protecting UK consumer interests in the...

Emissions
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CPT and Eminox work on new emission busting for old heavy duty vehicles

Enhanced electric supercharging systems aimed at reducing fuel consumption in commercial vehicles are to be developed under a collaboration agreement by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) working...

Emissions Control
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Northumbrian Roads takes another three Mercedes Arocs tippers

North-East highways contractor Northumbrian Roads has commissioned another three Mercedes-Benz 8x4 Arocs 3240 tippers with insulated aluminium tipping bodies from Weightlifter Bodies.

Tippers
DSVA recalls

Thompsons UK: MAN TGS Chassis fitted with Thompsons UK Loadmaster Tipper Grab, Vertical Exhaust Conversion

Under certain conditions it is possible for the steering arm to contact bolts retaining the exhaust mounting bracket. It is possible for the drag link to weaken sufficiently for the steering to fail...

Recalls
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Commercial vehicle registrations strong in September

Commercial vehicle registrations continued their healthy rise in September, according to latest figures released yesterday (6 October 2015) by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Fleet Operating Costs
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Cartwright designs specialist urban trailer for Brian Yeardley

Brian Yeardley Continental believes it is on the cusp of a new market opportunity in the exhibitions and events industry, with its new “game-changing prototype” urban trailer from Cartwright.

Trailers