John Challen

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Pets Corner thrives on Mercedes-Benz Axor

Fast-growing Pets Corner has bought a new 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Axor 1824L, featuring an air-suspended rear axle and a roof-mounted sleeper pod. The former allows the chassis to be lowered for...

Rigids
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Cost cutting as easy as 1-2-3, says Volkswagen

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has produced its first 'infographic', based on the findings of a white paper entitled 'Evolution of Van: Efficiency and Fleet Operation'.

Car Derived Vans
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Van rental fleet appoints ATS Euromaster for tyres

Van rental specialist Hiregate Vehicle Rental has appointed ATS Euromaster to look after its tyres as it steps up its pace of growth.

Tyres & Retreads
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TNT's Sam Deane wins MAN Everywoman award

In recognition of leading a team to excel in a way that contributes greatly to the company's success, Sam Deane, general manager of TNT Rotherham, has won the coveted MAN Everywoman in Transport &...

Driver / People Management
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Wabco to supply telematics technology to Kögel

Wabco has expanded its long-term partnership with Kögel through a new supply agreement for its TrailerGuard telematics for trailer fleet management.

Telematics
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Mercedes-Benz Vito is pump primed for Camfaud

Britain's largest, privately-owned pumping company Camfaud has added to its fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with the addition of a long-bodied Vito 113CDI.

Panel Vans
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Renault finance packages aim to help operators’ costs

Renault Trucks has launched two packages, via its UK Truckplus used vehicle network, aimed at helping operators to better manage their business costs.

Finance & Leasing
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Currie European stresses importance of EN codification

Currie European, the UK and European transport and logistics provider, is reporting an increasing number of European-based customers insisting that hauliers provide EN12462 Code XL...

Trailers
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Isuzu builds on Grafter’s reputation with trade award

Trade Van Driver has announced the winners of its 2012 Trade Van Driver awards, with the Isuzu Grafter 3.5-tonne rigid truck winning the award for Best Builder's Truck 2012.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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WS Dennison makes first new Volvo artic truck purchase

Furniture distribution specialist WS Dennison has recently taken delivery of four Volvo trucks from Northern Ireland's Volvo Truck & Bus dealer, Dennison Commercials.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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FTA’s Van Excellence appeals for 70mph speed limiters

The Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence governance group has appealed to van manufacturers to supply vehicles with speed limiters set at 70mph as a no-cost option.

Driver / People Management
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Clugston Distribution celebrates 75 years

Clugston Distribution Services is celebrating its 75th anniversary as part of the Clugston Group in 2012, by raising £75,000 for a number of charities.

Social / Corporate Responsibility