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Hanson sees solid results from DAF CF and mixer-trailer combo

Aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete supplier Hanson UK is reporting “resounding success” from its trials of a DAF CF 6x2 mid-lift tractor with Muldoon trailer and McPhee mixer combination.

Concrete Mixers
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Council boosts RCV safety with camera systems

Inverclyde Council has installed cameras, from Sentinel Systems, on to 11 of its refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and is already reaping the benefits with improved safety and access to...

Telematics
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Volvo highlights potential of liquefied natural gas

Vehicles powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) could deliver excellent environmental benefits for heavy regional and long-haul transport operators.

Alternative Fuels
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Fleet Source to deliver new TfL Truck Smart training

Training provider Fleet Source will deliver Transport for London’s latest D-CPC course, called Truck Smart, from next month (October).

Driver CPC
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Shell unveils new oil ranges at IRTE Conference

Shell is unveiling two new heavy-duty engine oil ranges today (28 September) at the IRTE Conference, taking place at Chesford Grange in Warwickshire.

Lubricants & Systems
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Welsh firm takes a shine to Volvo FL RCV

North Wales waste management business Williams & Williams has taken delivery of a high-spec Volvo FL 4x2 refuse collection vehicle (RCV).

Rigids
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Abellio raises workshop efficiency with Stertil Koni

Bus operator Abellio has selected four sets of wireless mobile column lifts for its newly extended workshop in Battersea, London.

Workshop
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Spiers & Hartwell reports rapid improvements with r2c Online

Haulage company Spiers & Hartwell says it has gained immediate time savings and boosted compliance since signing up to r2c Online’s digital fleet and workshop management platform.

Fleet Management Systems
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TruckEast Ely is now an Approved Tachograph Centre

Scania dealer TruckEast has announced that its Ely branch is now an Approved Tachograph Centre – the eleventh branch within the group to achieve this status.

Tachometers
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Dechmont Forklift Trucks lifts lid on first Volvo truck order

Dechmont Forklift Trucks has taken delivery of a Volvo FE 6x2 rigid – the West Lothian-based operator’s first Volvo vehicle.

Rigids
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Scottish haulier orders third Mercedes Actros

Scottish haulier Ian S Roger Transport has ordered a third Mercedes-Benz Actros, following positive performance from two other Actros delivered in the past 12 months.

Tractor Units
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Charlton bodies complete the package for Webster Miller


Essex-based transport operator Webster Miller has returned to Charlton Bodies for the build on its latest fleet addition, a new generation Scania rigid.

Rigids