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Commercial vehicle hire operator signs up for r2c Online

Commercial vehicle rental business LC Vehicle Hire is reporting improved fleet control and compliance, after rolling out the r2C Online fleet management system across its six depots.

Fleet Management Systems
DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Actros, Antos and Arocs

The Front radius angles in the driver’s and passenger metal seat base may not have been formed correctly, so the seat base may suffer stress cracks which could compromise the strength of the seat in the event of a rear end collision. Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the driver and passenger seat bases. Vehicle IDs: WDB9630032L889755 to WDB9644202L887851.

Recalls
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Vehicle rental firm takes 330 Transits

Commercial vehicle rental business TOM Vehicle Rental has taken delivery of 330 new Ford Transits, taking its Ford orders for the past year to more than 1,000 vehicles.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Operators march to Brigade for offside vehicle cameras

More operators are approaching Brigade Electronics to fit offside cameras to their vehicles, in a move to boost safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Road Safety
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Lock on to wheel security advice at CV Show

Wheel security business Disc-Lock Europe will be exhibiting the Disc-Lock safety wheel nut at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham).

Wheel Security
News

Silver service from Humberside Tail Lifts

Humberside Tail Lifts is marking its 25th anniversary with a return to the Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham), where it will be promoting its Parts-4-Tail-Lifts brand.

Tail Lifts
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Dunlop launches 17.5-in SP 344* tyre for regional distribution operators

Dunlop has launched a 17.5-inch version of its SP 344* truck steer tyre, which, it says, will deliver improved fleet efficiency for regional transport operators.

Tyres & Retreads
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GE Capital launches online buy or lease calculator

An online calculator designed to help fleet operators considering whether to buy or lease their vehicles has been launched by GE Capital Fleet Services.

Finance & Leasing
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Crash reconstruction launched by CMS SupaTrak

Vehicle telematics specialist CMS SupaTrak has developed a combined video and telematics system, designed to deliver real time crash reconstruction.

Driver / People Management
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J Tomlinson takes 150th van from Enterprise Flex-E-Rent

Beeston, Nottingham-based engineering specialist J Tomlinson has taken delivery of its 150th van – and two more – from vehicle supplier Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, formerly Burnt Tree.

Car Derived Vans
Jobs

HODDESDON TRUCK CENTRE

As part of substantial growth in the UK and to ensure we have “World Class” team members, Hoddesdon Truck Centre (Part of the Bidvest group of companies), have the following opportunities at its Hoddesdon Facility.

People
News

Van fleets moving to mid-range tyre brands, says Kwik Fit

As many as 50% of van fleets are fitting mid-range rather than premium tyres, according to Kwik Fit.

Tyres & Retreads