Tyre manufacturer Continental has developed a machine to recycle rubberised steel cord scrap, a byproduct of tyre production.
The RTITB Master Driver CPC consortium has delivered its one millionth periodic training hour.
DHL Supply chain now has a total of 101 LNG (liquefied natural gas) and diesel dual-fuel tractor units in the UK, with another 51 already on order – making this the largest dual-fuel HGV fleet in the country.
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Apprentices from Scania dealer Keltruck have taken the top three spots in Scania's annual apprentice award scheme.
Bristol-based plant hire business Plantforce has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI vans.
Scania has completed its Euro 6 truck line-up with the launch of two more Euro 6 engines, additional fuel-saving measures and developments of its Scania Fleet Management service.
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MSL Transport has taken delivery of six new Mercedes-Benz Actros units in a move driven by equipment reliability and, notably, above-average fuel economy.
Operators can tap into product information and cost-saving tips with two new mobile apps from Renault Trucks.
A Paisley-based haulier has lost its appeal against the traffic commissioner's decision to revoke its HGV operator's licence. Shearer Transport's director James Shearer – who failed to disclose offences for drugs, firearms and assault – has also failed in his bid to have his disqualification overturned.
New transport minister Robert Goodwill, who delivered the keynote at this week's (22 October 2013) Commercial Vehicle Forum 2013 at the British Museum, is the proud possessor of a Volvo F10 and a former technician.
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