John Challen

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Speedy proves a big deal for Ford

Ford is to supply 400 new commercial vehicles to Speedy, the equipment rental and support services provider, under a contract worth in excess of £8.6 million.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Evans Transport returns to Volvo with FH Classic truck

Four 'Classic' Volvo FH13-500 6x2 mid-lift tractor units, fitted with Globetrotter XL cabs, are the latest of several such units to join the 140-strong fleet at Evans Transport.

Tractor Units
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Mobile column lift adapters launhed by Stertil Koni

SCC Services and Equipment has bought a pair of Stertil Koni ST1075FSF wireless mobile column lifts, complete with bespoke fork lift adapters, for use in its workshop at East Drayton, North...

Forklift Trucks
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Andrew Porter removals signs with ATS Euromaster

Lancashire-based removals and logistics firm Andrew Porter has contracted ATS Euromaster to fit and service tyres across its fleet of 150 commercial vehicles.

Tyres & Retreads
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Frugal New Actros sees Mulgrew back on Mercedes

Having experienced "excellent all-round performance" from a demonstration tractor unit, and confident of improved fuel economy compared to its fleet average, Mulgrew Haulage has bought its first...

Tractor Units
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Freightliner’s truck innovation gets Hirschmann tech

Hirschmann Car Communication has developed a film antenna system for Freightliner, to be used on the OEM's next generation of trucks in north America.

Tractor Units
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Volvo B9Rs take to the road with Park’s of Hamilton

Ten new Volvo B9R coaches with Jonckheere bodywork have joined the fleet at Park's of Hamilton, with three of the new vehicles destined to be used on Scottish football team contracts.

Bus & Coach
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Libherr buys into Eminox exhaust emissions retrofit

Engine manufacturer Liebherr Machines Bulle has chosen emissions busting technology from Eminox to Stage 4 emissions standards.

Selective Catalyst Reduction
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Ainscough Crane Hire specifies heavy haulage MAN trucks

Crane hire and contract lifting firm Ainscough Crane Hire has bolstered its MAN heavy haulage truck fleet with two 150-tonne TGX 26.540 6x4 tractor units, each with XLX cabs.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Ratho Coaches takes Volvo coach fleet to up to four

Ratho Coaches has taken delivery of its fourth Volvo 9700 Prestige Plus coach, following positive customer and driver feedback.

Bus & Coach
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Suckling Transport turns to Michelin for tyre wear advice

Fuel haulage specialist Suckling Transport has contracted Michelin to run a 12-month trial comparing wear rate of three truck tyre sizes to determine the best fitment strategy.

Tyres & Retreads
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FTA starts intensive Driver CPC courses for PSV operators

With just three months left for professional drivers to complete their mandatory 35 hours of approved Driver CPC training, FTA (the Freight Transport Association) is helping by launching intensive...

Driver CPC