John Challen

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Truck racing rule change boosts aluminium wheels

The FIA has confirmed a change in technical regulations that will allow all truck racing teams to run with forged aluminium wheels on the outside of the rear axle from 2013 onwards.

Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
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Positive reaction to Schmitz speed-curtain trailer tests

Truck drivers calling into Lymm Services in Cheshire have given a thumbs-up to Schmitz Cargobull's latest 'speed curtain' trailer, after being invited to attempt opening and closing the curtain in...

Trailers
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Parts warranty extended by Carrier Transicold UK

Carrier Transicold UK is offering temperature-controlled vehicle operators an enhanced warranty on all performance parts supplied and fitted by its network of UK service partners.

Refrigeration
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Roger Dyson vehicle recovery trucks shipped to Finland

Two of Roger Dyson's latest recovery trucks have just been shipped to new owner Hinaus Sjoberg, the largest privately owned vehicle recovery contractor in Finland.

Recovery Vehicles
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Mercedes-Benz launches medium-duty engine range

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a completely redesigned engine series for light and heavy-duty trucks, as well as buses and coaches.

Engine/Transmission Management
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UK’s tallest trailer illuminated by Labcraft

Logistics specialist Howard Tenens says it has found an environmentally friendly lighting solution for one of its newest and tallest trailers in the UK – by working with Labcraft.

Lighting
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More Masternaut fleet management for Bibby Distribution

Logistics firm Bibby Distribution, has extended its rollout of Masternaut's award-winning fleet management system to a further 1,300 trailers.

Tracking
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Axis Fleet Management maintains fleet prices with Bridgestone

Truck and trailer hire company Axis Fleet Management has awarded its tyre maintenance contract to Bridgestone to achieve pricing stability on most tyre products.

Tyres & Retreads
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Vacu-Lug treads tyre supply deal with WH Malcolm

A long-term trial that saw tyre operating costs reduce by 30% has resulted in Vacu-Lug being awarded a container handling equipment tyre supply agreement by WH Malcolm.

Tyres & Retreads
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RAM unveils next generation of vehicle tracking software

UK vehicle tracking company Remote Asset Management (RAM) has launched what it's calling a major innovation that promises to make tracking easier and more cost-effective.

Telematics
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NH Case grows Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated rigid fleet

Nationwide frozen foods supplier NH Case has selected refrigerated bodies from Schmitz Cargobull for two new 15-tonne rigid trucks, set to carry out multi-drop deliveries in London's Low Emission Zone...

Rigids
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Renault Trucks announces new parts discounts drive

Renault Trucks has launched Renault Trucks Parts4U, a parts discount programme available to all operators.

Gearboxes