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Two Volvo FMX tractors take on muck delivery duty

Warrington-based United Utilities has taken delivery of two new Volvo FMX 6x4 tractor units with sleeper cabs, for operation with bulk tipping trailers on the bioresources side of its business.

Tractor Units
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Euro Bus Expo returns

After a three year wait, the bus and coach industry is eagerly anticipating the return of its principal trade show, Euro Bus Expo, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 1-3 November. The exhibition is...

Bus & Coach
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Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics acquired by OEM partner OMFB

Italian hydraulic component manufacturer OMFB Group has acquired UK dealer Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics Limited following 30 years of partnership.

Hydraulic systems
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The Driver Handbook teams up with Convey Technology

A new partnership sees The Driver Handbook made available in Convey Technology’s offering of fleet and driver compliance and operational tools.

Driver / People Management
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Metalworking firm fits Wheely-Safe tyre indicators

Joseph Ash Galvanizing is rolling out Wheely-Safe’s intelligent TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring systems) across its entire commercial vehicle fleet.

Road Safety
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Zenobe secures new finance to support EV bus purchases

EV fleet and battery storage provider Zenobe has established a multi-source debt structure of £241 million to accelerate the expansion of the EV fleet sector. The funding, which draws on the support...

Finance & Leasing
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First Bus highlights engineering training in National Apprenticeship Week 2022

First Bus, Scotland’s largest bus operator, is promoting its engineering apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week 2022.

Apprenticeships
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Tail-lift safety barrier launched

Tail Lift Stay Safe is a new working-at-height safety device for tail-lifts. Fixed retaining arms keep rear doors in position, offering side protection from passing traffic and falls from the side of...

Tail Lifts
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Guest Truck & Van delivers UK’s first S-Way 8x4 tipper

One year on from the new IVECO S-Way appearing on UK roads, the first 8x4 chassis has now been delivered to customer JAB Haulage. It is fitted with an aluminium aggregate tipper body built for JAB...

Tippers
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The Go-Ahead Group expands in Ireland

The Go-Ahead Group is seeking to recruit 180 staff at its Go-Ahead Ireland bus business, bringing its total workforce in Ireland to close to 800 people across all functions. The company is looking to...

Bus & Coach
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Asset Alliance Group invests £100 million in new vehicles

Commercial vehicle finance specialist, Asset Alliance Group, is acquiring more than 1,400 new vehicles worth more than £100 million this year in pursuit of its ambition to have the youngest contract...

Finance & Leasing
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UK Fuels brings bulk fuel purchasing to HGV operators

UK Fuels has enhanced its fuel bunkering services with an expanded network of 3,500 filling stations that will accept operator-branded Bunkerplus fuel cards. The bunkering service is specifically...

Fuel Pricing