John Challen

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Hicks Logistics takes quintet of Scania trucks

Welsh haulage company Hicks Logistics has taken delivery of five new Scania Strealine G445 6x2 tractor units, from Keltruck.

Tractor Units
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Barker Group swaps from Mercedes to Nissan vans

Laundry and dry cleaning firm Barker Group is to replace its ageing Mercedes LCVs with Nissan vans.

Panel Vans
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Dublin Bus is first with Workshop Accreditation in Ireland

Dublin Bus' Harristown depot is the first Irish site to gain IRTE Workshop Accreditation, the independent scheme designed to raise vehicle maintenance standards throughout the road transport industry.

Continuing Professional Development
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VRM Assistance online parts system, launched by Juratek

Juratek has introduced an online brakes parts catalogue for commercial vehicles, dubbed VRM Assistance.

Brakes & Braking Systems
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RHA welcomes PTV Group to its ranks

The PTV Group, which recently became a gold associate member of the RHA (Road Haulage Association), has announced its intention to expand its logistics service activities in the UK.

Telematics
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Hollinshead goes for fuel economy with Volvo coach

Hollinshead Coaches has recently taken delivery of a new B11R with Jonckheere bodywork, and cited the vehicle's fuel economy as a deciding factor.

Bus & Coach
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Hawkins Logistics adds another Volvo FH truck

Hawkins Logistics has taken delivery of a Globetrotter XL-cabbed 6x2 Volvo FH tractor unit, powered by the manufacturer's 500bhp D13C500 engine.

Tractor Units
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Go wireless

New workshop management systems are claiming to boost technicians' performance and efficiency, not least through their automated communications. John Challen finds out whether they are worth the price...

Diagnostic Equipment
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Skills showcase

With the third annual IRTE Skills Challenge proving another success, plans are already underway for next year's event, reports John Challen

Continuing Professional Development
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Weight watchers

With Euro 6 tractor units heavier than their predecessors, the hunt is on for weight reductions to improve payload. John Challen finds out how tail-lift manufacturers are getting in on the act

Tail Lifts
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Graylaw Freight boosts efficiency and reduces fuel costs with Isotrak

Offshore distribution business Graylaw Freight Group is reporting 10% fleet efficiency gains, thanks to Isotrak telematics.

Telematics
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Andover Trailers chosen by Reynolds & Read

Specialist plant hire and transport business, Reynolds & Read, has added its first plant body built by Andover Trailers to its fleet, mounted to a new DAF CF85 6x2 rigid and accommodating a powerful...

Trailers