John Challen

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Pressure’s off for AMB as firm wins new Citan van

Alan Bryan, boss of AMB Services, which supplies pressure washing equipment and cleaning machines, has won a Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 CDI for six months.

Car Derived Vans
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Big CO2 savings for Solstor, thanks to Vacu-Lug tyres

UK and international supply chain specialist Solstor UK is reporting an overall reduction to date of almost 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the nine months since it moved to a Vacu-Lug tyres....

Tyres & Retreads
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Gray & Adams helps support UK’s armed forces

British fresh eggs supplier Noble Foods has enlisted a new fleet of temperature-controlled trailers as it steps up its campaign to support the nation's armed forces.

Tractor Units
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Iveco launches app to help drivers find truckstops

Truck drivers around the UK will now be able to find their nearest services more easily, following the release of a free iPhone and Android app by Iveco.

Driver / People Management
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Renault launches premium race truck for the road

Having seen success with its special edition Premium Truck Racing model in 2011, Renault has unveiled a 2013 version of the truck for the road.

Tractor Units
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Scania’s rental arm confirms premium trucks order

Scania Truck Rental, the nationwide commercial vehicle rental service operated by Scania (Great Britain), has made a multi-million pound investment in 165 high-spec new Scania trucks.

Rigids
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CV Show 2013

With a near-full complement of vehicle manufacturers and a range of technologies to help operators and fleet managers, the Commercial Vehicle Show 2013 is a must-attend event. John Challen picks out...

Tyres & Retreads
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Extra Hyva-Renault hookloader for Central Demolition

Central Demolition has added another Hyva hookloader to its fleet, mounted on a 430bhp Renault Premium Lander 8x4 chassis.

Municipal Vehicles
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Eyes in the sky

Operators using telematics systems report that, used wisely, they can generate significant savings around fuel consumption, maintenance, insurance and more. John Challen looks at latest systems and...

Telematics
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Need a lift?

Several new arrivals are providing more choice for fleet managers needing vehicle cranes and loaders. John Challen casts his eye over some of the offerings

Cranes
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Two-year Mars deal lands for Fowler Welch

A two-year contract renewal with Mars has been agreed by Fowler Welch. The ambient and chilled goods service provider will continue to run a dedicated operation from two locations in the Midlands and...

Finance & Leasing
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Iveco Daily 4x4s are on track for Network Rail

Network Rail, the organisation responsible for running, maintaining and developing the majority of Britain's railway infrastructure, is adding 29 Iveco Daily 4x4s to its support fleet.

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