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Balfour Beatty ramps up safety with high spec tippers

Balfour Beatty Plant & Fleet Services says it has gone for high spec tippers as part of its zero deaths, zero injuries and zero ruined lives campaign.

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Sissons goes for MAN trucks in fleet replacement deal

GW Sissons & Son has taken the first two of 12 new MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units, with range topping XXL cabs.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Future van tyres hint at fuel saving potential

Hankook has taken the wraps off a tyre that promises numerous efficiency benefits to operators.

Tyres & Retreads
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Yuill & Dodds weighs in with new Mercedes-Benz Actros

Two Actros tractor units from Mercedes-Benz have provided improved productivity for Scottish haulier Yuill & Dodds.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Electric van concept launched by Opel/Vauxhall

Following in the footsteps of Iveco and Mercedes-Benz, Opel has unveiled an electric version of its Vivaro van, which, according to the company, has a very good chance of making it into production.

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ASSISTANT ENGINEERING MANAGER

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Assistant Engineering Manager at our busy Folkestone Depot, which operates a mixed fleet of 48 vehicles.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Assistant Engineering Manager is responsible for the depot's workshop facility and its staff, maintaining high quality standards and productivity levels while staying within budget guidelines.

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DAF bounces back, launches hybrid 12-tonne LF

After what Harrie Schippers, president of DAF called "One of the most challenging years in the transport industry and the truck market" the truck manufacturer is rebounding and predicting stability for 2010 and then years of growth.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Mercedes Benz Zetros makes truck depbut

Mercedes-Benz heavyweight Zetros, launched at the IAA Show in Hannover, is designed for off-road construction, mining, breakdown, the emergency services and military applications.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Michelin’s all round fuel saving

Following the launch of its new trailer tyre, Michelin says it can now offer a complete set of tyres that offer more than just fuel savings to truck operators.

Tyres & Retreads
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Best truck in the world: Mercedes-Benz Atego

The Mercedes-Benz Atego has emerged victorious at the International Truck of the Year Awards, held in Hannover at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show.

Rigids
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Retention system introduced by Montracon

Montracon has announced the availability of a load retention strap and ratchet system that promises to improve loading safety, load security and vehicle turnaround times.

Load Restraints
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Voith to sponsor bus award at Euro Bus Expo

Specialist bus transmission builder Voith Turbo has completed negotiations to sponsor the Large Bus Operator Excellence Award that culminates in a prestigious gala presentation evening at the National Motorcycle Museum on the 3rd November 2010.

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