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Nustreel uses Arocs tractor unit

Kent-based Nusteel Structures is running a Mercedes-Benz 6x4 Arocs 3363 tractor unit suitable for operations up to 150 tonnes gross combined weight.

Tractor Units
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Learner support

An apprentice with Asperger’s was a garage first at London United/RATP, not because of his learning difficulties, but because he passed all of his Level 3 qualification end point assessments first time, writes Will Dalrymple

Apprenticeships
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Big data comes to transport

Telematics has become pretty universal among vehicle operators, and this means that a vast amount of data is being generated every day. Each is meaningless on its own, but could the data as a whole be mined for really useful information to improve road safety, minimise traffic disruption and reduce energy consumption, asks Toby Clark

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Attridge receives Fuso Canter

Staffordshire-based Attridge Scaffolding has replaced its Canter model with a new 7.5 tonner Fusco Canter.

Truck Efficiency
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Electric vans could be worked harder

A Michelin analysis has revealed that electric vans are clocking up less than half of the daily mileage of internal combustion engined (ICE) powered vans.

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WMS introduces HGV warranty

WMS Opteven has launched its heavy goods vehicles (HGV) warranty under the Safe & Sound family of products to support customers in the logistics, haulage and transportation sectors.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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TDW Distribution turns to Volvo

Bridgend-based TDW Distribution is using two Volvo FE 280 6x2 rigids to deliver goods into central London as part of a three-year contract with Rockwool Insulation.

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Harry George turns to Renault Trucks

Somerset-based Harry George Haulage is using a Renault Trucks T520 6x2 rigid with sleeper cab to work on cattle, sheep and pig livestock haulage across the UK.

Truck Efficiency
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Mandatory laden brake testing coming

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding vehicle operators that most goods vehicles and trailers will have to appropriately laden for their annual test from 2023.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Marshall supplies refrigeration units

Marshall Fleet Solutions has supplied 10 Thermo King SLXi refrigeration unit systems to help Swindon-based OPX Logistics reduce its carbon emissions.

Refrigeration
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Asset Alliance delivers vehicles to Domino’s

Asset Alliance Group is supplying 15 Mercedes-Benz trucks, eight Scania rigids and eight DAF tractors that will support the supply chain of pizza company Domino’s.

Truck Efficiency
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