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Cleaner cold

As London mayor Sadiq Khan focuses relentlessly on vehicle emissions, Sainsbury’s is leading the charge in transport refrigeration with a zero-emission trial. Brian Tinham talks to developer Dearman

Alternative Fuels
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Lifting moments

There's more to specifying truck-mounted cranes and loaders than meets the eye. Brian Tinham examines the technical, operational and commercial issues that fleet engineers might want to consider

Whole Vehicle Type Approval
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Reconditioning firm takes DPF cleaning to 1,000 per month

National automotive parts reconditioning specialist DPF Clean Team says it can now clean up to 1,000 DPFs (diesel particulate filters) and SCR (selective catalytic reduction) units per month.

Selective Catalyst Reduction
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Federal-Mogul goes greener for heavy-duty diesel engines

Federal-Mogul's Powertrain Division has expanded its range of high-performance materials for valve guides, seats and turbocharger bushings to support greener, more efficient heavy-duty diesel engines....

Engines & Engine Parts
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Ten DAF mid-lift tractors for Denby Transport

Lincoln-based Denby Transport has taken delivery of six new DAF XF tractor units as part of an order of 10 Euro 6 DAF trucks.

Tractor Units
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Ford recruiting 250 for low carbon diesel engine at Dagenham

Ford is recruiting 250 employees as production operators for the new diesel engine production line being installed at its Dagenham engine plant.

Engines & Engine Parts
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Last chance to join longer semi-trailer trial: 400 allocations left

A final 400 allocations are being offered immediately to freight operators under the government's LST (longer semi-trailer) 10-year trial scheme.

Longer Semi-Trailers
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Saville’s Freights pleased with first Renault Range Ts

Bristol-based logistics firm Saville's Freights has taken delivery of six new Euro 6 Renault Range T460 6x2 mid-lift tractor units.

Tractor Units
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On the right tach

Transport managers and drivers need to know their responsibilities regarding tachograph use, as the industry embraces new legislation and next-generation systems. John Challen reports

Driver / People Management
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Fuel for thought

Shell's survey of fleet managers, released at the CV Show, provides powerful evidence that driver- and fuel-focused telematics are key to cutting costs – but not on their own. Brian Tinham reports

Alternative Fuels
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Life support for drivers and ‘O’ licences at CV Show

Transport training specialist Novadata is to offer a compliance health check at the CV Show, showcasing its training services and compliance- products for drivers and operators.

Continuing Professional Development
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VOSA launches new guide for recovery operations

VOSA has launched a new guide for recovery operations, following what the agency describes as "recognition of the need for further clarification around the complex legislation relating to operating...

Road Legal