John Challen

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Alltruck takes fleet of high-horsepower Iveco tractor units

Commercial vehicle hire firm Alltruck has added 12 Iveco Stralis Active Space Super tractor units to its rental fleet.

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260 First bus and coach technicians gain irtec licenses

First has revealed that 260 of its bus and coach employees around the UK have been taken through the irtec (Institute of Road Transport Engineers Certification) engineer licensing scheme.

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Lenham Storage trials 10 new longer semi-trailers

Grocery distribution firm Lenham Storage has joined the government-backed longer semi-trailers trial in a bid to deliver efficiencies and cost savings.

Longer Semi-Trailers
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Isuzu Grafter joins Cumberland Reinforcements fleet

Steel stockholder Cumberland Reinforcements recently ordered another Isuzu 3.5 tonne Grafter, following two years' good experience running Isuzu trucks at both 18 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes.

Flatbed
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Ashwoods delivers hybrid drive technology on Transit minibus

Ashwoods Automotive has delivered its first hybrid minibus in England – a 17-seat vehicle built on a Ford Transit chassis for Bluebird Tours.

Bus & Coach
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DAF trucks duo set to shine for Lantern Recovery

Lantern Recovery Specialists has added a pair of DAF-based recovery vehicles to the fleet, as part of its 2012 expansion programme.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Fleet management system provides peace of mind for Capricorn

Building, shop fitting and commercial property maintenance company Capricorn has signed a three-year deal with FleetMatics for its fleet management software.

Telematics
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Gray & Adams graduates from carbon management programme

Temperature-controlled commercial vehicle trailer and bodywork manufacturer Gray &Adams has graduated from Carbon Trust Scotland's carbon management programme.

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Fiat Professional announces Technico versions of Ducato and Dobló Cargo

Fiat Professional has extended the availability of its Tecnico range, following a positive reception by customers to its recently introduced Ducato 35 van 2.3-litre 130 MultiJet II long wheelbase...

Car Derived Vans
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Crewe’s Chamberlain chooses MAN tractor units

Chamberlain Transport has taken delivery of an MAN drawbar unit to service its Railcare contract.

Flatbed
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Ashwoods’ latest technology offers fuel savings for fleets

A fuel-saving technology for LCVs claimed to deliver payback within the first month is already proving a success, according to manufacturer Ashwoods Automotive.

Telematics
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New lighting announced by LED Autolamps

Commercial vehicle lighting systems manufacturer LED Autolamps has introduced additions for trucks, as well as motor homes and caravans.

Lighting