John Challen

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Millbrook to showcase Outdoor Lab at LCV2013

Engineers at Millbrook Proving Ground will be showcasing their PEMS (portable emissions measurement system) capability at the LCV2013 event, being staged again at Millbrook.

Emissions Control
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Highway Plant Hire chooses Andover Trailers

Highway Plant Hire has added a fifth Andover Trailers plant body to its fleet – with the new addition having a double crank beavertail mounted on a 26-tonne MAN TGS 26.360 rigid.

Rigids
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Demonstrator hints at future of refrigerated transport

Refrigerated vehicle rental firm Petit Forestier has teamed with Carrier Transicold and Iveco to build what is being described as a next-generation urban distribution vehicle for the...

Rigids
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Truckers on a mission to improve outcomes in RTCs

An initiative aimed at reducig road traffic collision casualties has been launched at a event attended by senior members of the emergency services and Shadow Minister for Transport Jim Fitzpatrick MP.

Road Safety
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Mercedes-Benz New Actros impresses on fuel economy

A trucks fuel-efficiency trial staged by temperature-controlled distribution McCulla (Ireland) has seen the Mercedes-Benz New Actros come out on top.

Tractor Units
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First DAF XF Euro 6 hits the road in Britain

The first DAF Euro 6 XF Super Space Cab to be ordered by a British operator has gone into service with Glossop-based David G Davies & Sons.

Tractor Units
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Michelin tyres help Davies Turner cut costs

International logistics company Davies Turner estimates it has saved more than £20,000 over two years as a result of fewer tyre failures since switching to an all-Michelin fleet in July 2011.

Tyres & Retreads
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CV wheel safety measures get European Parliament support

The European Parliament (EP) has voted to support testing of commercial vehicle wheels fitted onto non-standard axles as part of the EU Roadworthiness Package, with endorsement from the Department for...

Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
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Axtec weighbridge helps Leyland meet WVTA rules

A dynamic weighbridge is helping Leyland Trucks to meet European Community WVTA (Whole Vehicle Type Approval) regulations.

Weighing Equipment
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Evolve places 100-vehicle deal for Burnt Tree contract hire

North West firm Evolve Facility Services has signed a new contract hire deal for 100 more commercial vehicles from Burnt Tree – bringing its total to more than 160 vehicles.

Panel Vans
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DHL goes for Mulag towing tractors ojn Deutz/Allison

To cope with growing cargo volumes, 10 new Mulag Comet 6 towing tractors have boosted DHL's container-handling tractor fleet at its hub in Leipzig, Germany.

Municipal Vehicles
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Temperature-controlled transport show hots up

Visitors to the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution exhibition (TCS&D 2013), at the Peterborough Arena 18—19 September 2013, should find a host of ways to save costs in the cold supply...

Temperature Controlled Vehicles