John Challen

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Blind-side accidents tackled by Volvo

Volvo Trucks has announced measures to tackle the problem of blind spots at every level, using new technology and public traffic education.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Screw compressor technology aids Anneberg expansion

When Anneberg needed to optimise the performance and reduce the weight of its fly ash-transporting trucks it turned to MH6. More specifically, it chose MH6's new screw compressor system — the result...

Gearboxes
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Leicester customers benefit from cool new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

Two new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters have the competition well and truly licked on their ice cream rounds in and around Leicester.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Forklift specialist chooses Andover Trailers design

Crown Lift Trucks in Swindon says the latest addition to its fleet – a bespoke forklift trailer with a sliding roof – will allow for easier, safer and more flexible transportation of its extensive...

Forklift Trucks
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Top ten Transits prove a hit for Gelder Group

British construction company Gelder Group has taken delivery of 10 Ford Transit ECOnetic vans in a bid to operate a greener fleet.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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BW panel van fleet is a Somers-only zone

BW Refrigerated Couriers has now started to switch all its panel van fleet over to Mercedes Sprinter vans, each specified 100% with Somers ATP certified refrigerated panel van conversions.

Refrigeration
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Type 3 tipping trailer fits the bill for T&J Haulage

One of the first new-design Wilcox Type 3 plank sided stepframe trailers has gone into service with T&J Haulage of Clitheroe, Lancashire, complete with Hyva FC169 tipping hoist.

Tippers
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Best in show

The CV Show 2011 at Birmingham's NEC in April witnessed an array of new technology. Transport Engineer was there to witness the Show's triumphant return

Maintenance
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Results driven

As MOT failure rates continue to fall in the HGV market, why are the figures for LCVs staying stubbornly stable, and what should operators be doing about it? John Challen investigates

Road Legal
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Acodent Dental rooting for APC Overnight

Delivery times of products from Acodent Dental Laboratory to the nation's dentists are being speeded up, thanks to next day deliveries from APC Overnight.

Fleet Management Systems
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Ipswich haulier confirms Krone Euroliner investment

Ipswich steel haulier European Warehousing & Transport has called upon HB Commercial to add six Krone Euroliner tri-axial semi-trailers to its fleet.

Semi-Trailers
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Scrappage programme launched by Stertil Koni

Mobile column lifts specialist Stertil Koni has introduced a 'no quibble' commercial vehicle lift scrappage scheme.

Lifting Equipment