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12/09/2011
Despite figures showing a sharp spike in the numbers of drivers embarking on Driver CPC training in the first half of 2011, operators are finding it hard to justify the cost of training against the fact that many drivers won't be working ...
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12/09/2011
A retail and fashion logistics provider is deploying an all-electric truck for one of its most important delivery routes in the UK.
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12/09/2011
Stagecoach Group is in the running for a top environmental honour, having being shortlisted in the 2011 Scottish Green awards.
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09/09/2011
Iveco's hybrid Eurocargo truck made its UK debut at the LCV 2011 event this week (7 and 8 September 2011).
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09/09/2011
Volvo has unveiled a mighty 750hp, 3,550Nm version of the FH16 truck to handle the toughest transport tasks – and operators can see it today (Friday 9 September) at Hilton Park and Charnock Richard motorway service areas, and the Lymm and ...
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09/09/2011
Ten 15m-long Plaxton Panthers have joined the coach fleet of Parks of Hamilton, for operation on Parks' own City to City express services.
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09/09/2011
Two Hankook Tyres employees have signed up to be a part of the Transaid Cycle Madagascar Challenge.
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08/09/2011
Toyota Material Handling is beginning a trial of new lithium ion technology in its trucks later this month.
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08/09/2011
Allied Bakeries is renewing its fleet with 105 new DAF trucks from dealer Imperial Commercials in Birmingham.
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08/09/2011
Bayliss Executive Travel has taken delivery of a Volvo B13R 13.8m tri-axle 9700 bodied coach with top of the range interior.
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08/09/2011
Omitec has been awarded a contract by National Tyres and Autocare to supply diagnostic tools and support for the NTA branch network in the UK.
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08/09/2011
With latest statistics from the HSE revealing that 31% of fatal, serious and over-three-day injuries across all industries were due to manual handling, Penny Hydraulics says that engineers need to turn to lifting gear – including cranes on ...
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07/09/2011
Improvements in fuel economy of up to 22.4% are being claimed for a research vehicle on stop-start duty, fitted with a new flywheel hybrid system.
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07/09/2011
A two-disc Driver Licensing for Goods Vehicles package has been published by the FTA, with support from DVLA to help commercial vehicle operators to check drivers' licences.
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07/09/2011
The Cartwright Group has launched its own dedicated fleet of liveried service vans, as well as 100 more curtainsiders for trailer rental.
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07/09/2011
ET Morris & Sons has added 10 more Krone Euroliner coil carrier trailers to the 10 it purchased last October, bringing the fleet to 90 emi-trailers.
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07/09/2011
Commercial vehicles wheels distributor Motor Wheel Service has appointed Peter Knapman as finance director.
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06/09/2011
Prototypes of a multi-speed transmission for electric vehicles (EVs) have begun on-road testing with an unnamed European vehicle manufacturer.
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06/09/2011
Smart-Hitch has launched an emergency parking brake (EPB) for the commercial vehicle industry, with safety at the forefront of its innovation.
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06/09/2011
Mercedes-Benz dealer Rossetts Commercials is now a partner in the Bloodhound project – the jet- and rocket-powered car being designed to break the 1,000mph barrier, smash the world land speed record and inspire the next generation of ...
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05/09/2011
The high cost of fuel remains the biggest cause for concern among haulage operators, according to the July 2011 update of the FTA's Manager's Guide to Distribution Costs.
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05/09/2011
Recovery firm D&G Cars has taken delivery of a pair of twin-decked Hydraloader slideback recovery trucks and an NRC 9735 slider heavy recovery unit, from Roger Dyson Group.
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05/09/2011
Bedworth Haulage of Coventry has chosen Keltruck to add a new specialist Scania truck to its fleet, to celebrate 45 years of service.
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02/09/2011
Imperial Automotive has launched an extensive range of consumables for everyday use by commercial vehicle bodyshop technicians.
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02/09/2011
LBS Builders' Merchants has taken delivery of its second Canter 7C15 this year – another three are scheduled to enter service this autumn – while Euro Commercials is also processing orders for three new 16-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego 1622s.
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