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Mercedes vans respond to every situation for ambulance trust

The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has taken delivery of 30 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 519 CDIs, the latest in a number of Mercedes vehicles to join its fleet.

Emergency Service Vehicles
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Navman launches telematics system with Smart Witness

Navman Wireless has launched an integrated tracking and telematics solution which, together with Smart Witness in-cab cameras, will provide a "seamless umbrella of preventive and protective...

Telematics
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FTA welcomes government report on transport sector skills shortages

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is welcoming a report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Freight Transport, which echoes its call for student loan style funding to attract more young...

Apprenticeships
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‘Major breakthrough’ in van conversion for road workers

Road maintenance operator Carnell Support Services has taken delivery of a Mercedes Sprinter van, with a bespoke internal design to improve the safety of road workers on motorway lane closure sites.

Road Safety
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Register now for the 2015 Commercial Vehicle Show

Visitor registration is now open for the Commercial Vehicle Show 2015, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from 14-16 April.

CV Show
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AECOM awarded five-year contract to manage FORS

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed infrastructure services firm AECOM to manage the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for the next five years, in a bid to expand the accreditation scheme...

Standards & Practices
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Schmitz trailers have star quality for entertainment logistics firm

Entertainment logistics business Stardes has taken delivery of four specially designed dry freight box van trailers, from Schmitz Cargobull, to transport equipment across Europe for concerts and...

Trailers
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Applied Driving Techniques reports record growth in 2014

Fleet compliance and risk management business Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) is reporting record growth for 2014, as more fleet operators are turning to the provider to help improve safety and...

Driver / People Management
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Animal bedding company flocks to MAN dealer for Euro 6 TGX

Animal bedding producer Platts has taken delivery of three Euro 6 MAN TGX tractors, marking a change of policy from spot hire to longer term contract hire.

Tractor Units
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New site for Mercedes trailer axles business after acquisition by Jost

Truck and trailer parts maker Jost has announced that its new acquisition Mercedes-Benz TrailerAxleSystems will be distributing product from a new site in Kassel-Calden, Germany.

Axles
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£5m ultra low emissions vehicle funding open for bids

Public sector organisations are being urged to bid for funding from a £5 million scheme to support the introduction of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

Electric Vehicles
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Telematics benefits to accelerate, according to research

Commercial vehicle operators and telematics providers will work closely together in the future to deliver bespoke functionality suited to each application, giving added value benefits far beyond fuel...

Telematics