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06/12/2011
New European requirements on roadworthiness testing will mean changes to the content of annual vehicle tests, starting in January 2012.
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06/12/2011
MJ Griffiths Transport managing director Mick Griffiths is "very impressed" with the fuel economy of his first-ever Volvo trucks.
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06/12/2011
Iveco has reported "very encouraging results" across its UK dealer network, following five years' development of Advisor – an electronic workshop management system.
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06/12/2011
In an effort to improve the working environment of its curtainsider vehicle fleet, Fowler Welch has become the second organisation to work with Labcraft and to specify its Omega LED light.
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05/12/2011
A new all-terrain fire-fighting and emergency vehicle has been jointly developed by the Iturri Group and Italian Chassis manufacturer Bremach, with support from Allison Transmission.
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05/12/2011
Fleet management, contract hire and rental specialist Fraikin has won a contract from J Sainsbury to manage and maintain 220 of its 3.5-tonne Sainsbury's Online home delivery vehicles in the South East.
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05/12/2011
Total Recycling's first new fleet of trucks is all from Mercedes-Benz – chosen for their reliability, fuel-efficiency and green credentials, according to general manager Paul Mitchell.
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05/12/2011
Carrier Transicold Europe has launched the Pulsor range of refrigeration units for light commercial vehicles, which, it claims, offer more precise temperature control and cold chain protection for home delivery applications.
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02/12/2011
Iveco has won the Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year 2011 Award from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.
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02/12/2011
Yesterday (1 December 2011), DAF Vlaanderen, Belgium, celebrated the production of its 2,000,000th axle.
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02/12/2011
To help deal with the problems caused by ice, salt, rain, and storm damage, Thompsons has introduced the Patchmaster toad repairs system.
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02/12/2011
Isuzu Hoddesdon has invested £3.7m in new workshop facilities at the Hertfordshire truck centre.
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02/12/2011
The first new 275/70R22.5 Goodyear Marathon LHT II trailer tyres are being provided to one of the largest car transporter companies in the UK, ECM.
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01/12/2011
The fee for calibration and periodic inspection of tachographs will be deregulated from 1 January 2012, according to VOSA, following a consultation with the industry.
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01/12/2011
Scot Heating has taken delivery of a specialised Scania R 500 LB8x2*6HSA drawbar unit.
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01/12/2011
An approved used Iveco Stralis Active Space heavy truck is on its way to the Tanzanian capital of Dar Es Salaam, where it will take on a professional driver training role commencing in January 2012.
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01/12/2011
MC Truck and Bus Witham has opened its combined tacho and brake roller testing facilities, taking the organisation closer to its goal of a one-stop-shop for local commercial vehicle operators.
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30/11/2011
Transport industry pundits are delighted with yesterday's (29 November 2011) announcements in the government's Autumn Statement – in particular £8 million funding to encourage the purchase of low emission medium and heavy goods vehicles; ...
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30/11/2011
Potato haulier UK has added five Mercedes-Benz tractor units to its fleet – all premium specification Actros 2446 Long Distance models.
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30/11/2011
Scania and satellite navigation manufacturer Garmin have teamed up to produce a device designed for trucking and truckers.
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30/11/2011
Automotive interior heating and cooling company Webasto has appointed Ribblesdale Auto Electrics as an authorised dealer and main distributor in the North West.
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29/11/2011
A new phase of the multi-stage gearbox development programme between Torotrak and Allison Transmissions has been reached, with concept hardware performance targets now achieved.
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29/11/2011
Tipper operator Lanz Group, at Heathrow, has added two new MAN TGS 35.400 8x4 muck-away tippers, with extended 'M' day cabs.
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29/11/2011
Pet suppliers Simon's Rodents has invested in three Mercedes-Benz vans – a pair of Long-bodied Sprinter 313CDIs and a Vito 113CDI Long – all converted by Somers Refrigeration, of Long Stratton, Norfolk, for cold transport.
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28/11/2011
Mercedes-Benz has won the title of International Truck of the Year 2012 with the Actros, becoming the first manufacturer in nearly two decades to win the award in consecutive years – the company having triumphed with the Atego Hybrid 12 ...
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