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Pub landlord shows generous spirit with lifts in Nissan electric van

A pub landlord is helping his regulars to get home safely this Christmas, by driving them in a seven-seater Nissan e-NV200 Combi.

Electric Vehicles
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Renault Trucks accelerates apprentice intake for 2016

Renault Trucks UK has followed up its recent awards to 2014 and 2015 apprentices with an announcement that it is to create an additional 30 apprenticeships as part of its 2016 scheme expansion.

Apprenticeships
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Operator marks anniversary with shining example of MAN TGX

T Christie & Son Transport has taken delivery of a TopUsed MAN TGX 26.480, with special livery and a commemorative plate to mark 10 years in business.

Tractor Units
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Anglian Timber branches out with Renault Range D

Anglian Timber has taken delivery of its first Renault vehicle, a specially built 18-tonne Range D to transport roof trusses to construction sites across the south of England.

Rigids
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Don’t let thieves ruin the festivities – checklist for empty premises

Operators need to take steps to ensure they do not fall victim to crime during the festive period, with workshops and offices remaining empty.

Standards & Practices
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Aerodynamic add-ons could increase costs, warns Schmitz Cargobull

Commercial vehicle fleet buyers could be wasting money by specifying unnecessary aerodynamic add-ons for their trailers and, instead, they should go for lighter chassis.

Trailers
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Fraikin specifies Carrier Transicold units for 30-vehicle order

Commercial vehicle rental business Fraikin has specified Carrier Transicold refrigeration units for more than 30 new temperature-controlled vehicles joining its fleet – part of a wider £13m rental...

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Renault dealer Sparks expands into Wiltshire with £1.5m acquisition

Renault dealer Sparks Commercial Services has extended its network by acquiring Complete Commercials, in Swindon,.

Dealerships
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Demplant on track to future-proof fleet with Volvo FH16-650

Machinery and plant haulage business Demplant has taken delivery of its first Volvo, an FH16-650 double-drive 6x4 tractor, plated for STGO operation at up to 100 tonnes gcw.

Tractor Units
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Gasrec urges government to support natural gas-powered transport

Gasrec is calling on the government to introduce a range of low-cost measures to boost the take up of natural gas-powered vehicles.

Alternative Fuels
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McBurney Transport goes 50/50 with trailer order

Northern Ireland’s McBurney Transport has marked its 50th year in business by extending its trailer fleet with 50 more refrigerated semi-trailers from Gray & Adams.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Bakery product firm aims to raise fleet performance with Microlise

Specialist bakery business Aryzta Food Solutions has rolled out fleet performance and journey management solutions from Microlise across its UK fleet of 105 vehicles, after a successful trial earlier...

Telematics