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HST says flexibility is key to Volvo FM eight-wheeler

Animal feeds manufacturer HST Feeds has added a four-axle Volvo FM Tridem to its busy fleet of eight trucks.

Rigids
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Logistics sector is boosted by apprenticeships

A total of 15,670 logistics-based apprenticeships started in England in 2011—12, according to provisional figures from Skills for Logistics (SfL) – a 29% increase on the corresponding figure for...

Apprenticeships
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FreshLinc refreshes tractor units with new Scanias

FreshLinc Distribution has taken delivery of 15 Scania R 440 LA 6x2/4 MNA Topline tractor units on a four-year contract hire agreement.

Tractor Units
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Axis looks to Krone for better uptime and residuals

Axis Fleet Management, the truck, rigid and trailer leasing subsidiary of Axis Intermodal, has added 100 Cool Liner trailers from Krone Trailers UK to its temperature controlled fleet.

Trailers
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Latest Premium purchase hints at move to all-Renault fleet

Following a good operating experience with 12 Renault Premium trucks purchased over the last 12 months, Joseph Holloway has placed an order for a further two tractor units.

Tractor Units
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Major TfL bus retrofit includes Eminox emissions technology

Eminox emissions technology is to be rolled out as part of a major bus retrofit programme throughout London to help tackle air pollution.

Bus & Coach
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Mercedes-Benz Econic stays the course for West Suffolk

The local authority for the Suffolk towns of Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill has stood down a Mercedes-Benz Econic that dates back to 2000.

Municipal Vehicles
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Scottish bus technicians help achieve ISO 9001

First Scotland East has been certified to ISO 9001, the management system accreditation, with a focus on customer service.

Workshop
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Safety report highlights importance of driver concentration

Volvo Trucks is reporting that nine out of 10 accidents involving trucks are a result of human failings.

Health & Safety Legislation
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Electric engineering

As increasing numbers of LCVs and PSVs are equipped with hybrid and electric powertrains, engineers and technicians need updating not only on the technologies, but also the maintenance and safety...

Electric Vehicles
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Flexibility key to Pinkertons choice of Gray & Adams

Pinkertons is reporting success with a new specification multi-zone refrigerated rigid, developed following its acquisition of sandwich maker and hot food specialist Ashwood Agencies.

Trailers
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Heron Foods invests in Scania tractor units

Supermarket retailer Heron Foods has taken delivery of eight Scania P 400 LA4x2MNA tractor units, and placed an order for 11 more vehicles to be delivered later this year.

Heavy Goods Vehicles