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Aldercote appoints APS to distribute new vehicle-mounted boom lifts

Manufacturer Aldercote has appointed APS as it UK distributor for a new range of vehicle-mounted boom lifts, which the distributor describes as a “ground-breaking product”.

Lifting Equipment
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Waste management firm reaps rewards with telematics

Recycling and waste management firm Bourne Skip Hire says AGM Telematics’ RouteMaster system has become “an integral part” of its business, delivering a host of unforeseen benefits.

Telematics
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Rossetts gets first Arocs tipper into Day Aggregates

Construction specialist Day Aggregates is running its first Mercedes-Benz truck for more than a decade, having taken delivery of an 8x4 Arocs from Surrey and Sussex dealer Rossetts Commercials.

Tippers
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Vector 1350 now offers more refrigeration power

Carrier Transicold has updated its Vector 1350 trailer refrigeration unit with new software, increasing system power and reducing noise levels.

Refrigeration
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Noise engineering is sound investment at Millbrook

Vehicle test, validation and engineering consultancy Millbrook’s investment in a new noise measurement system is working well, according to the company.

Engine/Transmission Management
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RAC takes first Mercedes-Benz New Vito on patrol

The RAC has taken deliver of the first right-hand drive New Vito to roll off the Mercedes-Benz production line – a 116 Long.

Car Derived Vans
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DPF warning light is not always a DPF issue: warning

A flashing DPF warning light does not always mean there is a problem with the DPF (diesel particulate filter).

Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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Shortlist announced for the 2015 Low Carbon Champions Awards

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has revealed the shortlist for the 2015 Low Carbon Champions Awards. The nominees include organisations as diverse as Nissan, Optare, Scania, Dearman Engine and Dundee City Council.

Alternative Fuels
News

Image and reliability fuel latest bus and coach orders

Fuel efficiency, image and reliability are three of the key reasons for operators placing the latest batch of bus and coach orders, with Wrightbus and Volvo.

Bus & Coach
News

Plant hire business builds fleet capability with Fiat Doblo

Plant hire business A-Plant has taken delivery of 32 new Fiat Doblo vehicles, bringing the total Fiat orders placed by A-Plant to £1.1 million and 123 vehicles since 2007.

Light Commercial Vehicles
Features

The tiger’s tail

MOT first time pass rates for vans in the 3.0—3.5 gvw range are getting worse, not better. Steve Banner examines the issues and potential consequences of further failures

Driver / People Management
Features

Automatic for the people

Workshop management systems can transform garage efficiency and flexibility, but also operator compliance. Brian Tinham talks to fleet managers about getting it right

Maintenance