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29/03/2011
When Leicester operator Prince Petroleum wanted an unusual specification of Scania Truck for its haulage fleet, Keltruck came up with the solution.
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29/03/2011
A pair of Volvo FM 8x2 rigids with cranes has been added to construction and plant hire specialist L Lynch's 450-strong fleet, as part of its expansion plan.
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29/03/2011
Cheshire-based Envirocare North West has recently invested in a non-hazardous, frameless Whalevac tanker trailer to support the company's waste disposal, treatment and drainage operations.
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29/03/2011
Kitchen specialist Plain English says it has been realising the benefits of green transportation after taking delivery of two of the first Euro 5-compliant Mercedes-Benz Vito vans in the UK.
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28/03/2011
A partnership between Volvo Trucks, Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London and Eminox is helping operators comply with tougher particulate matter (PM) standards for the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ), scheduled to come into force on 3 January ...
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28/03/2011
Mountain Transport has taken delivery of two new Legras waste specification FMA moving floor trailers, bringing the company's Legras fleet to 17.
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28/03/2011
Commercial vehicle wheel safety is to be challenged tomorrow (29 March 2011) in a debate at Westminster Hall, led by Paul Goggins MP.
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28/03/2011
MIRA and Drive System Design have cocluded a deal that will see the two transport engineering organisations working together on transmission, driveline and gearbox projects.
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25/03/2011
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Volvo dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials are celebrating 20 years of partnership.
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25/03/2011
Volvo Truck & Bus Centre East Anglia has taken the coveted Volvo Bus 'Dealership of the Year' award.
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25/03/2011
FTA has published the first annual report on its voluntary scheme to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from HGVs and vans – coinciding with Climate Week.
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24/03/2011
As the days count down until the doors open to the CV Show 2011, more transport companies have confirmed their attendance, many of which will be launching new products.
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24/03/2011
Specialist haulier PTM International has taken delivery of its first Iveco Stralis tractor units from Hendy Van & Truck.
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23/03/2011
The chancellor has announced that fuel duty will be cut, vehicle excise duty on HGVs is frozen and the fuel duty escalator is to be scrapped – a move which industry says will bring relief for commercial vehicle operators.
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23/03/2011
Warrington-based European Metal Recycling reckons its latest four skiploaders represent the ultimate specification.
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23/03/2011
Today is Budget day and the FTA (Freight Transport Association), which represents transport firms operating more than 220,000 goods vehicles, has called on the Chancellor to:
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22/03/2011
Since its launch in April last year, almost 5,000 Volvo FMX construction trucks have been sold and the new vehicles have been put to the test in extreme conditions throughout Europe.
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22/03/2011
Görrel, one of the UK's largest self-drive plant rental firms, is taking delivery of 12 wheeled loaders from Bell Equipment, following a £2m investment from Görrel's parent company Hydrex.
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22/03/2011
Following the EU's announcement of new CO2 emissions limits for LCV manufacturers, Trakm8 is aiming to help by offering accurate measurements for van fleets – and visitors to the CV Show in April will be able to find out how.
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21/03/2011
Thames Valley warehouse and distribution firm Verran Freight has taken delivery of seven MAN 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units, bringing the number of vehicles on the Abingdon-based haulier to 16.
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21/03/2011
Roger Dyson has launched a competition to find the oldest Dyson vehicle recovery truck still in operation.
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21/03/2011
For those companies considering an ATF, Liftmaster's stand at the CV Show will feature the latest approved test lane equipment.
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21/03/2011
Edbro is suggesting that its recently launched CX14 tipping cylinder is among key measures open to bodybuilders wanting to cut tipper weight in order to increase payload.
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18/03/2011
Light commercial vehicles from Ashwoods Automotive, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Smith Electric, Supertrucks, Tata and Volkswagen will all be on show at April's CV Show.
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18/03/2011
VOSA's (the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) drive to reduce burdens on industry and take testing to the customer is gathering pace, as the agency confirms that two new non-VOSA testing stations opened this week.
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