John Challen

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VOSA seeks consultation over HGV and PSV fees ‘rebalancing’

VOSA is launching a consultation on proposals to change fees relating to HGV and PSV annual testing, operator licensing and some non-statutory checks and tests.

VOSA Testing
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SGN entrusts Mercedes-Benz Atego with emergency pumping role

Impressive environmental credentials and a record of reliability are the reasons cited by Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) for choosing Mercedes-Benz Atego as the new chassis for its refurbished siphon...

Chassis Cabs
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Sun commercial vehicle smoke meter gains VOSA approval

Snap-on Diagnostics has introduced a commercial smoke meter with 7in touch screen tablet PC, launched under the Sun brand.

MOT Testing Equipment
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Wagon and drag vehicles cut truck movements for Bedfords

Bedfords Transport has diversified its fleet to strengthen its partnership with one of its leading blue chip clients, and is using a wagon and drag system.

Trailers
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McMurrays takes on Montracon trailers following research

A study of the market, aimed at identifying the best business opportunities, coupled with a programme to maximise competitiveness is paying dividends for Blackburn-based McMurrays Haulage.

Trailers
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Enza upgrades Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle support to ATF

Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer Enza has unveiled the latest in a series of investments in its workshops, including ATF facilities designed to offer even higher levels of service to truck and...

Workshop
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Nottingham gets 32 Optare Omnidekka double-deckers

Optare has begun supplying the first buses of a 32-vehicle order from Nottingham City Transport (NCT). The deal, to be completed during the second half of this year, is for Omnidekka double-deck...

Bus & Coach
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GM to invest in innovative green transit buses

General Motors Ventures is to invest $6 million in Proterra, the zero-emission commercial transit bus manufacturer.

Bus & Coach
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Actors investment helps to upgrade Benton fleet

Five years after Benton Brothers made its first investments in Mercedes-Benz trucks, the three-pointed star now accounts for well over half of the vehicles on the high-profile Lincolnshire haulier's...

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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S&J chooses Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders

S&J European Haulage has added three Schmitz Cargobull curtainsider trailers to its fleet. One of the new vehicles will be dedicated to work carried out by S&J for the Palletforce pallet network and...

Trailers
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Hyva affords tipping gear show debut

This year's Tip-Ex show provided the ideal opportunity for Hyva to present its' latest tipping gear. Aimed squarely at the mainstream UK eight wheeler market the new, innovative Hyva FC137 offers...

Tipping Gear
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WABCO announces trailer innovations

Wabco has announced the addition of three innovative functions to its TrailerGUARD system, a state-of-the-art telematics technology for trailer fleet management.

Trailers