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SOE launches Safety and Sustainability Awards

SOE, the parent group of IRTE, is launching a new awards programme later this year, the SOE Safety and Sustainability Awards 2021. These awards will celebrate successes in safety and sustainability...

Road Safety
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Daimler to outsource medium-duty engine production to Cummins

Cummins is to produce medium-duty engine systems for Mercedes-Benz brand owner Daimler Truck AG, according to the terms of a new global strategic partnership.

Engines & Engine Parts
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First Glasgow’s 22-bus electric fleet being readied for UN COP26 conference

First Glasgow, Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) and BYD UK are collaborating to deliver a £9 million investment in 22 new fully electric buses onto the Glasgow city bus network and into operation ahead of...

Electric Vehicles
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TIP offers Tuffnells trailers and more

Parcels business Tuffnells has recently seen a fresh batch of trailers go into service, following an agreement with TIP to supply new tandem axle box van trailers and curtainsiders.

Trailer Equipment
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Multi-million crane deal for MV Commercial

MV Commercial has secured a significant contract for 100 new truck-mounted loader cranes as part of a multi-million-pound deal with Hiab UK and Ireland.

Cranes
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John Mitchell puts health heroes to the fore in 2021

Grangemouth-based John Mitchell Haulage & Warehousing is paying tribute to ‘health heroes’ for the individual fleet names of its 21 new MAN TGX 26.470 tractor units scheduled for delivery during 2021....

Paint, Print & Livery
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Nottingham City’s vehicle defect 'app'

Bus operator Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has introduced a real-time vehicle defect reporting system. NCT’s drivers are being equipped with mobile data terminals to record their first use vehicle...

Road Safety
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CV Show pushed back to end of August

The Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC has been moved from June to 31 August - 2 September.

CV Show
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Scania plans new Scottish premises

A £10m investment in a new 4,000 square metre, purpose-built flagship site and regional headquarters for Scotland is on the cards for Scania.

Dealerships
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Rivus opens Southampton garage

Rivus Fleet Solutions has opened a new garage in Southampton – a move that the company, formerly BT Fleet, says demonstrates the wider developments taking place throughout its UK-wide network.

Workshop
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Rental flagged as means to ensure Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliance

Businesses operating heavy goods vehicles that are not yet compliant with the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), which comes into force from 1 March 2021, should consider using rental to avoid thousands of...

Health & Safety Legislation
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Short-wheelbase option launched for BYD ADL Enviro400EV

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD UK’s electric vehicle partnership is introducing a shorter version of its BYD ADL Enviro400EV double decker.

Electric Vehicles