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24/02/2011
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published a guide to new legislation on the fitment of conspicuity markings to large goods vehicles.
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24/02/2011
TyreSafe is warning that the number of van and other LCV operators, at risk of causing a tyre-related accident through ignorance, is increasing.
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23/02/2011
SDC Trailers says it chose Edbro's tipping hoists for its latest fuel efficient smoothside tipper design, because of their reliability and increased lift capacity.
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23/02/2011
Welsh haulier NR Evans says it is seeing savings in fuel and maintenance costs, since adding five Vector 1550 refrigerated trailer units from Carrier Transicold to its dairy products fleet.
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23/02/2011
Bus makers and operators must work together, with engineering design and technician licensing, if the industry is to achieve impending EU targets.
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22/02/2011
The 10,000th Econic truck fitted with an Allison automatic transmission has been officially handed over to the AWB municipal waste company of Cologne, Germany.
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22/02/2011
The Department for Transport is to review a sample of prohibition, MOT and accident data to assess evidence that wheel faults on commercial vehicles might be causing problems.
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22/02/2011
Masham-based I'Anson Bros has taken delivery of a Volvo 8x4 tridem truck that will be delivering to its animal feed customers.
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21/02/2011
The first round of the Renault Trucks sponsored FIA European Truck Racing Series will take place at the Donington Park Circuit this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, 23 and 24 April 2011.
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21/02/2011
Goodyear, Yokohama and Hankook were honoured at the 11th annual Tyre Technology Expo in Cologne, alongside specialist suppliers such as Allma and Reosense.
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18/02/2011
Vehicle operators need to take precautions when buying and handling AdBlue for truck and bus engines using SCR (selective catalytic reduction), if they want to avoid costly contamination problems.
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18/02/2011
Volvo is about to launch its FH16 in a version for heavy haulage, involving gross combination weights of up to 295 tonnes, dependent upon gradient.
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18/02/2011
Optare has secured orders from Arriva for 69 single and double-deck buses, worth £7.6 million, for delivery this year.
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18/02/2011
TomTom PRO7100 Truck answers recent government calls for a solution to the chaos and damage caused by misdirected truck drivers, according to the FTA (Freight Transport Association).
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17/02/2011
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department of Transport Norman Baker has thrown his weight behind the bus and coach industry.
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17/02/2011
On-board diagnostic equipment specialist Jaltest is set to make its debut on the Eclipse Automotive Technology stand at the CV Show 2011 in April.
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17/02/2011
National haulier James Nuttall (Transport) is introducing Michelin's low rolling resistance Energy tyres, following "outstanding results" from a year-long trial on identical Scania R 420 6x2 tractor units.
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17/02/2011
Compact external dimensions yet good carrying capacity and an attractive maintenance package were the factors behind Vinci's purchase of 75 Mercedes-Benz Vitos.
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17/02/2011
US Caterpillar vehicles dealership Whayne Supply is partnering with a small UK engineering firm to increase truck efficiency and decrease downtime.
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16/02/2011
British bus maker Optare has announced today (16 February) acash injection of eur 7.4 million via a successful equity placement.
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16/02/2011
Navistar's IC Bus CE Series hybrid electric school buses, claimed to run at 30% better fuel economy than diesel engine equivalents, is now being equipped with Eaton's hybrid electric power systems.
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16/02/2011
Transport operators looking to save on fuel consumption and tyre wear are being invited to attend a demonstration of equipment that claims to do precisely that.
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15/02/2011
Metal recycling specialist EMR has taken delivery of 21 new Volvo FH and FM trucks, all equipped with the I-Shift automated gearbox featuring Eco-Roll to optimise fuel economy.
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15/02/2011
Liverpool-based independent mail company Secured Mail has taken delivery of five new Fuso Canter 7.5-tonne trucks.
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15/02/2011
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer Sparshatts of Kent is adding more services outside normal working hours to help van operators.
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