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Molan has high hopes for new vehicles from Ryder

Roofing products supplier Molan has taken delivery of nine Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and two DAF trucks, all on contract hire through Ryder.

Finance & Leasing
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Tiger earns its stripes with ‘UK-first’ trailer

Tiger Trailers has announced that it will be exhibiting the UK’s first 52-pallet, moving deck trailer at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).

Trailers
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CV Show ‘more relevant than ever’ – SMMT

“More relevant than ever.” That’s how the Society of Motor Manufacturer’s boss Mike Hawes is describing the Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place next month (25-27 April) at the NEC, Birmingham.

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Woodmen UK branches out with Isuzu Grafter

Tree maintenance and woodland management firm Woodmen UK has taken delivery of a 17-plate Isuzu Grafter 3.5-tonne rigid, which the operator describes as “totally fit for purpose2.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Regulator refuses to return vehicle to Irish logistics firm

An Irish logistics firm has been told by the regulator that its impounded vehicle will not be returned after it breached cabotage rules.

Transport CPC
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Asset Alliance ‘raises the benchmark’ with high-spec rental curtainsiders

Finance and vehicle rental company Asset Alliance will be showcasing a new generation of high-spec curtainside rental vehicles at the CV Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham), which it says will “push...

Finance & Leasing
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Budget announcements ‘a step in the right direction’

Suppliers to the transport sector have broadly welcomed many of the points in yesterday’s spring budget, notably the freezing of fuel duty, the funding for driverless cars and a consultation on the...

Alternative Fuels
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Cartwright lifts the covers on CV Show line-up

Trailer manufacturer and bodybuilder Cartwright is taking its biggest ever stand at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham) and has released details of the comprehensive...

Trailers
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‘Early audits would flush out poor operators’ – RHA

All new operators should be audited after six months, as current methods – such as the operator compliance risk scoring (OCRS) system – are “not enough” to remove non-compliant firms.

Road Safety
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Downton boosts fleet with 300 new trucks and trailers

Transport and logistics business CM Downton has ordered 300 trucks and trailers to support “significant” business growth.

Trailers
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Route Logistics doubles initial order with MAN

Route Logistics has taken delivery of six MAN TGX tractors – its first MAN vehicles – doubling its planned order after positive experience with a demonstrator.

Telematics
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Duty calls: RHA urges chancellor to reduce fuel costs

The Road Haulage Association is calling on the chancellor to cut fuel duty when he announces his budget tomorrow (8 March).

Fuel Pricing