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Clewley Sweepers goes for Volvo again for demanding duty cycle

Clewley Sweepers has taken delivery of a 16-tonne gvw Volvo FL 4x2 rigid fitted with a Johnston Sweepers VT651 body.

Rigids
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Blue Tree report suggests route to real fuel economy figures

For truck operators who want to get a better handle on how much fuel their vehicles really use, Blue Tree Systems has published a new white paper that examine the problem and suggests how to measure fuel burned accurately.

Fleet Operating Costs
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Brewery has the measure of DAF CF rigids

St Austell Brewery has taken delivery of its first DAF trucks, five CF220 FALF 16-tonne rigids, to expand the capacity of its dray fleet.

Rigids
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Road Runners’ first Isuzu truck boxes above its weight

Road Runners Recovery Service has recently put its first Isuzu truck into service – joining the Orpington, Kent-based firm’s nine strong fleet of recovery vehicles.

Recovery Vehicles
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Senior traffic commissioner issues revised guidance for road transport regulation

Senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell has today (14 December 2015) published a revised set of statutory documents covering key areas of operator licensing and decision making.

Driver / People Management
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Variator development boosts supercharging and aux drives

Torotrak last week unveiled developments of its variator traction drive technology aimed at delivering low-cost, high-efficiency drive systems.

Clutches
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Operator finds true grit with Volvo FL rigids

Leeds-based operator The Gritting Company has extended its Volvo fleet with two 18-tonne gvw Volvo FL 4x2 rigids.

Rigids
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Telematics stops vehicle thieves in their tracks

Home delivery firm JMHC Logistics was able to stop and recover a hijacked van recently, thanks to the Ctrack telematics system.

Telematics
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Hilton doubles up recovery capability with Mercedes Antos transporter

Accident repair business Hilton Coachworks has taken delivery of a second transporter, a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos capable of carrying up to six cars.

Car Transporters
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Supersonic reindeer power boosts Christmas prize competition

Car rental business Avis is celebrating its Unlock Christmas competition with the news that it has secured a deal to supply its first ever flying vehicle to a certain Mr Claus.

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Murphy takes gold for 22 per cent cut in carbon emissions

Construction and engineering firm J Murphy & Sons has won a top environmental award for beating its 10% target for reducing carbon emissions.

Telematics