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Arthur Spriggs’ new Actros deal features first UK rigid

Arthur Spriggs & Sons has taken delivery of what Mercedes-Benz says is the country's first rigid variant of the Mercedes-Benz new Actros.

Rigids
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Two dozen Movanos to join National Windscreens repair fleet

Vauxhall has secured a fleet order for 24 Movano vans from vehicle glass replacement firm National Windscreens.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Office of Fair Trading fuel price action pleases RHA

The Road Haulage Association is applauding the news that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has called for information on the UK petrol and diesel pricing sector.

Fuel Pricing
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Sandhurst selects Canters for payload and dealer support

Hydraulic attachment supplier Sandhurst has just taken delivery of eight 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter 7C15 flatbed LCVs with Duonic transmissions.

Flatbed
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New Volvo FH set to redefine premium trucks

The latest incarnation of Volvo's flagship FH truck range has now been officially launched, with the company saying it is "built with the driver in mind and a focus on improving operator profitability."

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Truck jack-knifing prevention hinges on kingpin slide

Jack-knifing of articulated truck combinations could soon be a thing of the past, with the development of a new device by researchers in Greece.

Road Legal
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Hybrid van subsidy now open to housing associations

Housing Associations can now buy low-carbon, hybrid LCVs for the same price as a standard diesel vehicle, thanks to an extension to the government's Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP) initiative.

Green Vehicles
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Patrick McLoughlin MP is the new Transport Secretary

Patrick McLoughlin MP is the new Transport Secretary, taking over from Justine Greening, who leaves after just 10 months in office, along with Junior Transport Minister Theresa Villiers.

People
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Ten more MAN 6x2 tractor units for Willmotts DJB

General haulage, logistics and container operator Willmotts DJB, in Shepton Mallet, has added a further 10 new MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor units to its fleet.

Tractor Units
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Engineering Managers - Newcastle and Redcar depots

Arriva's UK Bus division is part of Arriva plc, one of Europe's leading transport services organisations. We are one of the biggest bus operators within the UK, employing around 17,000 people and running over 6,000 buses.

People
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New truck and coach tyre introduced by Michelin

Michelin UK has launched what it is calling its "most significant new truck and coach tyre to enter the market for a decade".

Tyres & Retreads
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Renault Premiums impress Duncan Adams on fuel economy

Scottish transport and distribution firm Duncan Adams has taken delivery of the remaining tractor units from its latest order of Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 trucks with Privilege cabs.

Heavy Goods Vehicles