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Government moves closer to launch of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) and weight increase for intermodal shipping

Longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the government has announced. The Department for Transport has published its response to its...

Road Legal
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MAN Truck & Bus UK opens five dealerships across Central England

In January 2021 MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd announced the purchase of the HRVS Group and, in so doing, acquired five dealerships located across central England: Ripley, Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield,...

Dealerships
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Wheel security alerts displayed on dashboard of new Wrightbus electric double decker

Wrightbus has incorporated Wheely-Safe technology into the prototype of its fully-electric StreetDeck Electroliner, its first-ever electric vehicle.

Wheel Security
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Gray & Adams showcases fully-electric Vector eCool at the 2021 TCS&D Show

Gray & Adams is showcasing the Vector eCool refrigerated trailer on stand E30 at the 20211 Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution (TCS&D) Show in Peterborough, 7-8 September.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Merton bus garage gears up for full-electric operations

Full-electric buses are operating from a South West London bus garage, thanks to a new electricity connection.

Electric Vehicles
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Earl Transport’s long-term partnership with TIP grows a treat

East Lancashire haulier Earl Transport has continued its long association with TIP Trailer Services with the recent arrival of 14 new SDC 4.2m curtain-sided trailers that have been supplied by TIP on...

Semi-Trailers
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Wrightbus creates hundreds of permanent jobs, and opens finance arm

Bus manufacturer Wrightbus is to create up to 300 permanent jobs after winning a string of orders from the UK and Ireland. It will also convert 120 existing temporary jobs into permanent positions as...

Alternative Fuels
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Mercedes Benz safety systems demonstration video

An overview of the safety systems on the new Mercedes Actros, including Active Brake Assist 5.

Road Safety
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TruTac software is a ‘one-stop shop’ for JG Pears

An animal by-product processor has simplified its fleet and driver management by using TruTac’s compliance software suite, TruControl.

Fleet Management Systems
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Second Rivus vehicle service centre opens in Bristol

UK fleet company Rivus Fleet Solutions, formerly BT Fleet, has expanded its offering to fleet customers in Bristol with the opening of a new vehicle service centre in the south of the city.

Workshop
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Public consultation kicks off review of Traffic Commissioner function

The Department for Transport is encouraging industry, local authorities, trade organisations and passenger groups to review the role of Traffic Commissioners in an online consultation (available via...

Road Legal
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MV Commercial opens new base in the south

Commercial vehicle rental and sales firm MV Commercial has opened its fifth depot near Oxford to better serve new and existing customers in the area and provide HS2 contractors easy access to Euro VI...

Dealerships