Commercial vehicle transport engineer

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New European protocol agreed for trailer EBS data

A new industry standard has been agreed for data generated by trailer electronic braking systems (EBS).

Trailers
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Specialist transport manager training now available from CILT and IRTE

Two of the transport sector's leading organisations are joining forces to deliver high-quality training for transport managers.

Transport CPC
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Hankook fuels fleet efficiency with new product launches at IAA

Tyre manufacturer Hankook will be promoting its fuel-efficient ranges and unveiling new tyres at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Fair in Hanover later this month (25 September to 2 October 2014).

Tyres & Retreads
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Brand engineers fuel savings with largest Mercedes Citan order

Engineering service provider Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services has placed the largest single order for Mercedes Citan vans, taking delivery of 152 Citan 109 CDIs.

Drop Side
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Lock in to branding on rear trailer doors, says Schmitz

Many fleets are missing a trick by allowing unsightly locking bars on trailers to distort their branding.

Trailers
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Bartrums fits TankSafe fuel security devices to entire fleet

Haulage operator Bartrums Group is fitting TankSafe fuel security devices to its 80-strong fleet of Mercedes-Benz tractor units, after trials delivered "unparalleled results".

Security Equipment
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CEMEX builds fleet with 27 MAN TGX tractors

Building materials supplier CEMEX UK has extended its fleet with 27 MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units to operate from its cement production plant in Rugby.

Tractor Units
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Volvo B11R is coach of choice for fuel performance, says operator

Coach operator Travellers Choice has taken delivery of six B11R coaches, citing fuel economy as the key factor in its decision.

Bus & Coach
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Bedfords picks up value with Iveco Stralis Hi-Way

Logistics business Bedfords has ordered 47 new Iveco trucks for its 100-strong fleet – 39 Euro 6 Stralis Hi-Way tractors and eight Euro 6 Eurocargo rigid trucks.

Fleet Operating Costs
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RHA invites trainers to prove the worth of Driver CPC courses

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched a competition to prove the value and business benefits achievable from Driver CPC courses.

Driver CPC
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Quiet please – DAF to launch the CF Silent at IAA Hanover

DAF has announced it will unveil its new CF Silent truck at IAA Hanover next month (25 September to 2 October).

Rigids
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No carbon penalty as Nissan electrifies UEFA official transport

In a first for the UEFA Champions League, global automotive sponsor Nissan kicked carbon emissions into touch with the addition of all-electric vehicles to the official UEFA vehicle fleet.

Electric Vehicles