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PTM International goes for Iveco’s Stralis tractor units

Specialist haulier PTM International has taken delivery of its first Iveco Stralis tractor units from Hendy Van & Truck.

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More vehicle debuts confirmed for CV Show 2011

As the days count down until the doors open to the CV Show 2011, more transport companies have confirmed their attendance, many of which will be launching new products.

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Trakm8 aims to help cut CO2 with CV Show exhibits

Following the EU's announcement of new CO2 emissions limits for LCV manufacturers, Trakm8 is aiming to help by offering accurate measurements for van fleets – and visitors to the CV Show in April will...

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Görrel invests in Bell 12-wheeled loaders

Görrel, one of the UK's largest self-drive plant rental firms, is taking delivery of 12 wheeled loaders from Bell Equipment, following a £2m investment from Görrel's parent company Hydrex.

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Volvo celebrates FMX truck production milestone in construction

Since its launch in April last year, almost 5,000 Volvo FMX construction trucks have been sold and the new vehicles have been put to the test in extreme conditions throughout Europe.

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Liftmaster to debut lift equipment at CV Show

For those companies considering an ATF, Liftmaster's stand at the CV Show will feature the latest approved test lane equipment.

Lifting Equipment
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Roger Dyson launches oldest recovery vehicle challenge

Roger Dyson has launched a competition to find the oldest Dyson vehicle recovery truck still in operation.

Recovery Vehicles
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Verran calls on MAN for truck fleet replacement

Thames Valley warehouse and distribution firm Verran Freight has taken delivery of seven MAN 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units, bringing the number of vehicles on the Abingdon-based haulier to 16.

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Abellio reports fast results from Freeway fleet management

Public transport operator Abellio reports rapid benefits from a computerised fleet management system from Freeway Fleet Systems, which, it says, is improving the efficiency of its London and Surrey...

Fleet Management Systems
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VOSA meets ATF target; ramps up testing transformation

VOSA's (the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) drive to reduce burdens on industry and take testing to the customer is gathering pace, as the agency confirms that two new non-VOSA testing stations...

VOSA Testing
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Vans to vie for attention at NEC’s CV Show 2011

Light commercial vehicles from Ashwoods Automotive, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Smith Electric, Supertrucks, Tata and Volkswagen will all be on show...

Electric Vehicles
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Stagecoach opts for driver management system from GreenRoad

Stagecoach has announced a multi-million-pound investment in an eco-driving system for its bus operations in Scotland, England and Wales.

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