William Dalrymple

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter supports work of independent technician

As independent truck and trailer technician Dom Coia endeavours to rearrange a crucial meeting with a potential customer that was postponed when lockdown restrictions were introduced, he is convinced...

Panel Vans
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18-tonne curtainsider body includes chilled section

Bristol-based wholesaler and worker cooperative, Essential Trading, has taken delivery of a new 18-tonne rigid truck to further develop its chilled delivery capabilities.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Video Content

Watch SRS convert trucks to ro-ro service

SRS of Sweden, whose UK subsidiary is featured in the June 2020 issue of Transport Engineer, converts HGVs to ride on rails.

Bodyshop Equipment
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Econic rigids reordered for road maintenance fleet

Infrastructure support service firm Amey will be relying on a new batch of Mercedes-Benz Econics to keep north west transport links open as the UK continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic...

Road Safety
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Harris launches new SAIC LCV platform in new name

Following its rebrand from LDV in April, Chinese automaker SAIC Motor distributed by Harris Group of Ireland is launching its first light commercial vehicle under the new Maxus branding: the Deliver...

Electric Vehicles
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Custom Glass sees through 12 difficult months

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented severe challenges for many businesses. It was just the latest blow for Custom Glass, though.

Rigids
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Bridgestone all-season LCV tyre is a brand first

Bridgestone has launched its first-ever all-season tyre for the light truck segment: the Duravis All Season.

Tyres & Retreads
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Scania wins ISO 45001 – and claims a UK CV first

Scania (Great Britain) Limited has become the first UK commercial vehicle organisation to achieve accreditation to ISO 45001, the international occupational health and safety management standard, it...

Safety systems
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World’s first hydrogen-powered water tanker

ULEMCo has converted a 7.5t diesel bowser to operate on hydrogen dual fuel.

Alternative Fuels
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Allison FuelSense 2.0 upgrade brings 12% fuel savings for French refuse fleet

An independent test carried out by the Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence administrative area in the south of France showed that FuelSense 2.0 software, developed by Allison Transmission, saved up to...

Transmissions
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Purchase of multi-temp trailer pair marks a significant anniversary for PRM Group

3PL PRM Group ordered two 26-pallet-capacity multi-temperature trailers, one featuring special livery to mark the company’s 30th anniversary.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Thermo King and BPW developing zero-emissions trailer fridge

Fridge manufacturer Thermo King and axle and suspension manufacturer BPW have begun a collaboration to develop a new, zero-emissions refrigerated trailer solution.

Alternative Fuels