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520 Ford Transit vans heading for British Gas

Ford Transit has been chosen by British Gas for its central heating engineers, who deemed the van the best vehicle for the job.

Panel Vans
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New Actros rigid leads to cost savings for LJA Miers

St Neots, Cambridgeshire operator LJA Miers is reporting improvements on many fronts from its latest fleet addition – a Mercedes-Benz 18-tonne New Actros 1842.

Rigids
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Your shout

For decades, engineers in the UK have not been given the recognition they deserve, despite this country's wealth and standing in the world having been largely founded on engineering enterprise.

Continuing Professional Development
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Model behaviour promised by CV Show exhibitor

Ever dreamed of owning your own truck fleet in model form? One exhibitor at the CV Show could make that dream a reality.

Rigids
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Most advanced recycling tanker yet bound for Scotland

Taylors Industrial Services of Aberdeen, one of the largest family owned waste management firms in Scotland, has taken delivery of an an advanced Kaiser-Whale sewer cleaning Jet-Vac with continuous dirty water recycling.

Municipal Vehicles
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Research shows half of all truck drivers do not belt up

A study undertaken by research institute CEESAR has discovered that, while the use of seat belts by European truck drivers is on the rise, fewer than half of those behind the wheel bother to use the safety device.

Health & Safety Legislation
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Be prepared for stricter sideguards checks

From next month (May), vehicle sideguards will be subject to stricter compliance checks during VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) annual testing.

Road Legal