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Hiab opens largest UK sales and service depot

Load handling equipment supplier Hiab has opened a new sales and service depot in Dudley, West Midlands – said to be its largest service site in the UK, at 1,860sqm.

Lifting & Handling
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Volvo FMX tips it for J O’Doherty Haulage

North London-based construction operator J O’Doherty Haulage has taken delivery of 10 new Volvo FMX tippers, part of an upgrade of its 60-strong fleet ahead of the introduction of the ultra-low...

Rigids
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Number one for Genesis with limited edition Actros

Haulage firm Genesis 2014 has taken delivery of a limited edition Mercedes-Benz Actros1, one of a maximum of 100 to be manufactured.

Tractor Units
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Funding opens to support transport projects in Africa and South Asia

Companies are being invited to apply for funding to support projects to boost transport efficiency and safety in low-income countries across Africa and South Asia.

Road Safety
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Quarry operator hits milestone as 5,000th FORS member

Quarry operator and aggregates merchant J Suttle Transport has become the 5,000th member of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

FORS
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Line-up of cool Sprinter conversions

CoolKit has secured the first fleet order from Wellocks for its new insulated box vans, while Paneltex has delivered three temperature-controlled body Sprinter conversions at the Mercedes-Benz Van...

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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AD Bly taps into £100,000 saving with fleet management software

Construction business AD Bly is reporting savings of £100,000 after implementing a combined technology solution designed to cut maintenance bills, improve driver behaviour and reduce mileage.

Fleet Management Systems
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DAF Trucks wins award for apprentice programme

DAF Trucks has won the employer partner of the year award from City of Bristol College.

Apprenticeships
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IVECO launches LNG-powered tractor for 44-tonne operation

IVECO has unveiled the Stralis NP 460, the first pure gas-powered 6x2 tractor for 44-tonne operation.

Alternative Fuels
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First Mile returns to Isuzu for 7.5-tonne rigids

Recycling business First Mile has taken delivery of six Isuzu 7.5-tonners, bringing the number of Isuzus in its 62-strong fleet to 20.

Rigids
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Schmitz offers retrofit service for ‘smart’ reefers

Schmitz Cargobull’s TrailerConnect telematics system can now be retrofitted to any make of trailer, giving operators the ability to tap into real-time data and potentially reduce operating costs.

Telematics
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BLS Truck & Van opens Mercedes-Benz dealership in Aberdeen

BLS Truck & Van has opened for business in Aberdeen as the Mercedes-Benz dealer in the north of Scotland, taking over the site from former franchisee Caledonian Truck and Van.

Dealerships