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Jiffy Trucks adds Isuzu Grafter to the menu

Catering vehicle maker Jiffy Trucks has added the Isuzu Grafter to its portfolio to replace the Nissan Cabstar.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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CoolKit proves its worth for bakery

Lancashire-based Rink Bakery has invested in its first freezer van, a bespoke build from CoolKit, and says the decision is already proving beneficial.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Leyland Trucks celebrates 20 years with Paccar

Lancashire manufacturer Leyland Trucks is this year celebrating 20 years of ownership and investment by US-based Paccar.

Vehicle Parts
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Scottish operator first in queue for Actros1

Warehousing and distribution business Pollock (Scotrans) has taken delivery of the first Actros1, a limited edition line of 100 trucks from Mercedes-Benz.

Tractor Units
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Story Contracting has the full picture with Verizon Connect

Construction, plant and rail services operator Story Contracting is reporting improved fleet visibility and driver performance data since implementing the Mobile Resource Management (MRM) system, from Verizon Connect – with the operator describing it as “light years ahead” of its previous system.

Fleet Management Systems
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Fleet Engineer of the Year awards now open

The IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year awards are now accepting entries. This free-to-enter scheme, now in its third year, recognises excellence in fleet engineering across road transport fields, including HGVs, buses, coaches and trailers.

Driver / People Management
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Vehicle Policy Officer - Transport for London - Blackfriars, London SE1 - c. £38,000 plus substantial benefits

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At Transport for London, our goal is to keep the capital working and moving.. Our London Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Policy Team plays its part by developing, implementing and maintaining vehicle regulations, policy and standards for a passenger carrying taxi and private hire fleet of around 100,000 vehicles. Setting standards for vehicle and passenger safety, introducing new vehicle designs and technologies and improving passenger accessibility – they do all of...

People
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Financial resources test – consultation launched

The traffic commissioners for Great Britain have launched a consultation on whether the financial resources test for restricted operator licence holders needs to be changed.

O Licence
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Tiger Trailers marks £22m factory build with ceremony

The workforce at Tiger Trailers joined the management and local MP for a ceremonial breaking-ground ceremony last week, marking the construction of a new £22 million factory.

Trailers
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Volvo Bus upgrade at Coventry

Volvo Bus says a £1.3m redevelopment of its Coventry sales centre is underway and is due for completion in late summer 2018.

Bus & Coach
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Cartwright postless design shows its mettle for Amari

West Midlands-based metals supplier Amari Metals is increasing its trailer fleet with four Cartwright tri-axle curtainsiders.

Trailers
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Volvo Trucks boosts safety functions in driver support system

Volvo Trucks is adding new driver support functionality to its Volvo Dynamic Steering system, namely Stability Control and Lane Keeping Assist.

Driver Assistance Systems