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18/03/2011
Public transport operator Abellio reports rapid benefits from a computerised fleet management system from Freeway Fleet Systems, which, it says, is improving the efficiency of its London and Surrey bus services.
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17/03/2011
Since buying a Mercedes-Benz Atego 1828 18-tonner fitted with an Allison 3000 Series automatic transmission in 2005, Eco-Equip believes it has saved more than €30,000 in clutch replacements.
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17/03/2011
Stagecoach has announced a multi-million-pound investment in an eco-driving system for its bus operations in Scotland, England and Wales.
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17/03/2011
Waste management and recycling specialist TW Services has added five more Scania trucks to its vehicle fleet.
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16/03/2011
DIBS Distribution has installed a high-tech solution from Paragon Software Systems to reduce transport costs and improve customer service.
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15/03/2011
Redwings, the UK's largest horse sanctuary, has taken delivery of its first Volvo truck, which will be used as a horse ambulance for the charity's rescue and round-up operations.
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15/03/2011
Signalling a step change in its tyre policy, Massey Wilcox Transport has signed a deal to fit Michelin radials across its entire transport fleet.
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15/03/2011
Tradeteam has won a six-year contract to provide supply chain services to Whitbread, the UK's largest hotel and restaurant group.
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14/03/2011
Those wishing to see Nissan's latest large van, the NV400, should make sure they are at the CV Show in Birmingham next month.
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14/03/2011
The Cub is the latest model in Cartwright Group's Cheetah aerodynamic commercial vehicle range.
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14/03/2011
The Freight Transport Association is organising a 14-day cycle ride around the UK in June, to raise funds and awareness for Transaid's Professional Driver Training Project, which is helping to save lives on Africa's roads.
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11/03/2011
On its first CV Show appearance since 2008, DAF Trucks will be displaying a full line-up of the manufacturers' products and services, including the new LF Hybrid, which recently entered production.
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11/03/2011
The sole dealer for Caterpillar equipment for the UK and Ireland, Finning, has selected Masternaut vehicle tracking technology for its field service fleet across the UK.
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11/03/2011
Vacu-Lug Tyres has been awarded ISO14001:2004 status for its Environmental Management System, which it says underlines the green benefits of dealing with this independent retread tyre manufacturer.
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11/03/2011
Heavy-duty truck filtration parts specialist Luber-finer has gone live with a new Europe-focused website at www.luberfiner.co.uk.
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10/03/2011
Star of the CV Show on the Renault stand in Birmingham next month (April 12—14) will be the fully-electric Kangoo Van ZE, one of seven UK debuts for the commercial vehicle OEM.
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10/03/2011
Hot on the heels of Scania's announcement that it will grow its truck rental operations, the manufacturer has revealed that a truck rental depot will be opened on the West Bromwich premises of Scania dealer Keltruck.
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10/03/2011
The recent ruling by the European Union Court of Justice that taking the gender of an individual into account as a risk factor in insurance constitutes discrimination, paves the way for new methods of assessing insurance risks.
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10/03/2011
Manchester-based demolition and earthworks firm PP O'Connor has selected a Boweld Taperlite body with Edbro CX14 lightweight tipping gear for its latest 8x4 tipper.
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09/03/2011
Following news that Coventry-based electric commercial vehicle maker Modec has entered administration, making half its workforce redundant, Liberty Electric Cars CEO Barry Shrier is attempting a rescue.
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09/03/2011
Power and payload were the two major priorities for haulier Richard Cole, when the firm specified its latest Volvo drawbar combination.
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09/03/2011
Ease of operation, simple, rugged design and the 44,000kg carrying capacity were the key attributes that persuaded R&S Recovery to invest in its first Landoll travelling axle trailer from Roger Dyson Group.
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08/03/2011
Agricultural processing specialist Charles Jackson & Co has chosen PPG for two trailers, citing low unladen weight, high capacity and durability as key reasons.
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08/03/2011
Axtec has extended its relationship with VOSA after securing a two- to four-year contract to maintain and certify the agency's network of 55 roadside enforcement weighbridges, throughout the UK.
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08/03/2011
A firm has been set up to try and help North East truckers with the ever-changing legal aspects of the transport industry, while also boosting their job satisfaction.
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