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Webfleet Tachograph Manager gains DVSA approval

Webfleet Tachograph Manager has achieved approved IT supplier status from the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as part of its Earned Recognition scheme.

Fleet Management Systems
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City of York Council uses 25t Stertil lift

​The City of York Council has replaced its 4-post lift with an electro-hydraulic 25 tonne version from Stertil Koni.

Lifting Equipment
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Preparing for changes to Direct Vision Standard

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is issuing the current criteria detailing what operators need to do to be compliant with Progressive Safe System (PSS) ahead of October.

Fleet Management Systems
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FridgeXpress adds 40 refrigerated vans to fleet

FridgeXpress has expanded its light commercial vehicle (LCV) hire fleet by taking delivery of 40 new IVECO Daily 3.5-tonne refrigerated vans.

Refrigeration
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Abels reduces emissions via hydrogen device

A fleet of Abels Moving Services vehicles reduced emissions by 91% over 18 months using a carbon capture device provided by Advanced Hydrogen Technologies’s (AHT).

Alternative Fuels
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Fras-le enters the UK market

Fras-le, a Brazil-based manufacturer of commercial vehicle (CV) friction materials and brake systems, is entering the UK.

Brakes & Braking Systems
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Acklea adds plastic board and tail lift to range

Traffic management vehicle design specialist Acklea has added a 500kg tail lift and a plastic LP13 light arrow board with a swing-out frame to its range.

Tail Lifts
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Arriva driver wins Road Safety Hero Award

Arriva Bus driver Richard Prescott has won the Trakm8 Road Safety Hero of 2023 award for his commitment to road safety.

Road Safety
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Report shows difficulties of setting SMR budgets

A report on electric vehicle (EV) service, maintenance and repair (SMR) has underlined the difficulties of setting budgets in what remains a relatively new discipline.

Maintenance
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TMD Friction acquires Aequita

TMD Friction is to accelerate its recovery plan through the acquisition of Aequita, a privately owned industrial group based in Munich.

Brakes & Braking Systems
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Broughton selects Renault Trucks T Highs

Broughton Transport Solutions, a specialist in temperature-controlled and ambient transport, has added two Renault Trucks T Highs to its 60-strong mixed fleet.

Truck Efficiency
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Touring coach joins Thomas of Rhondda fleet

Porth-based operator Thomas of Rhondda has received an Irizar Integral i6S coach with a DAF MX-13 355 483 hp engine, driving through the ZF Traxon automated gearbox.

Bus & Coach