John Challen

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Ryder wins contract for the MOD in Germany

Ryder has been awarded a four-year contract by the MOD (Ministry of Defence) for the provision of its 'White Fleet' in Germany, following a competitive tender process.

Tractor Units
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Alcaline specifies Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders

Pan-European haulier Alcaline has maintained its 100% Schmitz Cargobull trailer fleet, having taken delivery of six new S.CS Mega curtainsiders with Varios top technology.

Trailers
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Johnsons cut driver risk and fuel consumption with GreenRoad

West Midlands bus and coach operator Johnsons reckons it has saved tens of thousands of pounds in fuel, while also cutting the risk of road incidents, since deploying telematics across its fleet of 50...

Telematics
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New Kormoran tyre range enters transport market

Kormoran is expanding its latest range of commercial vehicle tyres to include three new tread patterns available exclusively from Michelin Truck Professional (MTP) dealerships in the UK and Republic...

Tyres & Retreads
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More apprentices through the door at Cartwright

Body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright has welcomed 40 new apprentices, who are embarking on a career in engineering and manufacturing.

Apprenticeships
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Celtic Recycling goes greener with driver feedback system

Specialist recycling firm Celtic Recycling says it has been reducing its carbon emissions and saving money since specifying Ashwoods Automotive's Lightfoot driver behaviour feedback technology.

Driver / People Management
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Smalley Plant Hire won’t go anywhere other than Andover

Preston-based Smalley Plant Hire has taken delivery of its first Andover Trailers plant body, which has been mounted to a 26-tonne DAF CF85 6x2 rigid.

Rigids
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Ford Transit Connect voted International Van of the Year

Ford is the recipient of the International Van of the Year honour for the second year in a row.

Panel Vans
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Fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz Axors head to Palmer and Harvey

Wholesaler Palmer and Harvey has specified its first fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz 18-tonners, complete with the automated transmissions that it believes have already contributed to a fuel cost saving...

Rigids
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Volkswagen showcases van version of e-up car

An electrically powered city delivery van called the e-load up! has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Car Derived Vans
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International Truck of the Year triumph for Volvo

Nearly a year after it was launched, the Volvo FH has picked up the title of International Truck of the Year – the award voted on by commercial vehicle journalists throughout Europe.

Tractor Units
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Industry gathers for IRTE Conference 2013

The IRTE Conference 2013 – attended by more than 200 industry people – opened this morning (11 September 2013) with remarks from the new chief executive of the SOE Peter Walsh, who highlighted the...

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