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Double anniversary deal with BJ Myers and DAF

Kent-based BJ Myers Transport has taken delivery of three DAF XF 530 FTG twin-steer 6x2 tractors, citing build quality and fuel economy as the reasons for choosing the marque.

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Aggregates firm builds sturdy fleet with Range C tippers

Welton Aggregates has added two new Range C430 8x4 tippers to its line-up – the latest of six new Renault vehicles to join the fleet in the past year.

Rigids
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Stralis X-Way delivers new dimension for Nixon Hire tanker fleet

Plant and accommodation unit provider Nixon Hire has added three Stralis X-Way tankers to its fleet, citing payload and strong dealer support as reasons for its decision.

Rigids
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AH Plant Hire picks Andover body for longevity and quality

Chester-based AH Plant Hire has taken delivery of a new custom-built plant body from Andover Trailers. The latest addition is mounted to a 32-tonne Scania G450 and joins two other trucks with Andover...

Trailers
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European operators optimistic on timescale for autonomous trucks – report

European transport operators believe that technology and innovation will secure the industry’s future, and 71% expect to see autonomous trucks on the roads within the next decade.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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‘Exceptional’ service from Scania tips it for L&S Waste Management

Waste removal and aggregates firm L&S Waste Management has taken delivery of six new Scania P 410 8x4 tippers as part of its fleet replacement programme, citing “exceptional” service from the dealer.

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Specialist Fleet Services looks to boost workshop technician numbers

Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) is seeking three more apprentices to boost technician numbers at its workshops in Kettering, Brackley and Hinckley.

Apprenticeships
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First new Volvo vehicle for Keenan Recyling

Food waste collection business Keenan Recycling has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH tractor – its first new Volvo vehicle, which joins two used models in the operator’s 32-strong fleet.

Tractor Units
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Translink’s latest StreetDeck HEV bus showcased at Euro Bus Expo

Wrights Group has unveiled the latest vehicle delivered to Northern Ireland operator Translink at this week’s Euro Bus Expo (NEC, Birmingham; 30 October to 1 November).

Electric Vehicles
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Optare unveils two all-electric buses with 150-mile range

Optare has unveiled its latest Metrodecker and Metrocity all-electric buses at this week’s Euro Bus Expo (NEC, Birmingham; 30 October to 1 November), with both vehicles able to deliver more than 150...

Electric Vehicles
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Burman Plant ticks new compliance boxes with TruTac

Volumetric concrete and plant hire business Burman Plant says compliance with new regulations has been seamless, thanks to its implementation of software from TruTac.

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‘Most challenging retrofit ever’ underway with London RCVs

The City of Westminster and operator Veolia have ordered a retrofit of 92 refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) to Euro VI standards, so they can operate in London’s ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) when it...

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