John Challen

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NiDa Transport orders over 200 Volvo FMX trucks

Volvo Trucks has received an order for more than 200 FMX trucks by South Africa's NiDa Transport, with the potential of 50 more.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Keltruck Scania is a good fit for CMT Tube Fittings

CMT Tube Fittings has added a new Scania truck to its fleet, again purchased through Keltruck.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Bedfords smashes Iveco Ecostralis fuel efficiency record

West Yorkshire's Bedfords Transport has revealed that two Ecostralis Active Space Super3 tractors have 'smashed' Iveco's 4% fuel saving guarantee.

Green Vehicles
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Roadside enforcement changes for ABS warning lamps

VOSA has implemented changes to its roadside enforcement policy in light of FTA proposals to downgrade its response to situations where a yellow ABS warning lamp comes on during a vehicle journey.

VOSA Prohibitions
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Green light for Amber Services’ Volvo trucks

Amber Services Waste Recycling has taken delivery of a Volvo FM 8x4 rear-end-loader (REL) – the Welsh fleet's first Volvo in 13-years.

Municipal Vehicles
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Burdens expects £25,000 savings per truck over 10 years

Civil engineering firm Burdens is anticipating savings of up to £25,000 per vehicle in purchase and maintenance costs over the next 10 years, from its first Mercedes-Benz trucks.

Flatbed
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Call for signatures on fuel petition

The commercial vehicle industry is being urged to sign an online petition that is fighting for cheaper petrol/diesel prices in the UK.

Fuel Pricing
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Panic button launched for UK truck drivers

Emergency response specialist Skyguard has launched the first-ever global personal emergency service for British haulage, courier and long-distance drivers.

Tracking
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First all-electric truck for winter service

A forward-thinking company has invested in the UK's first all-electric truck that can be fitted with a gritter and snow plough.

Municipal Vehicles
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Cartwright’s rental network grows in Wales

The Cartwright Group has expanded its national network of trailer rental sites, with the opening of a Cardiff depot.

Trailers
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Mercedes-Benz vans play starring role for events firm

Warwickshire-based 360° Creative Event Services has chosen Mercedes-Benz vans to boost the lighter end of its fleet.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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First Shell technical centre for China

Shell has opened its first Lubricants Technical Service Centre (TSC) in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China.

Lubricants & Systems