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11/04/2024
Haulage company Bacton Transport has received 11 new Scania Trucks that will be based out of its head office in Woolpit, Suffolk.
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10/04/2024
Bakery wholesaler Bako has received 24 rigid trucks, mounted with a combination of Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 MT (multi-temperature) systems and engineless Iceland 11 MT units.
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10/04/2024
LTS Global Solutions is using an electric truck within a 50 miles radius of its 130,000 sq. ft site in Coleshill, Warwickshire.
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09/04/2024
North East-based Tyre Spot has put 30 staff members through a Michelin training course centred on the manufacturer’s sustainability principles and CrossClimate family of products.
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09/04/2024
Fleet software provider Jaama is to focus on helping commercial vehicle (CV) fleets manage their compliance and costs more efficiently at the 2024 CV Show in Birmingham.
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08/04/2024
Butcombe Brewery has taken delivery of its two latest Volvo trucks as part of its ongoing fleet transition from a rival vehicle manufacturer.
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05/04/2024
Volta Trucks is preparing for a sustainable comeback in Europe in 2024, having emerged from administration on 1 December 2023, 48 days after filing for bankruptcy.
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04/04/2024
South-west warehousing and distribution specialist Willmotts Transport has taken delivery of 60 new Tiger curtainsiders to support the continued expansion of its business.
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04/04/2024
Five new Scania 6x2 tractors fitted with Harsh wet kits have joined the fleet of Lancashire bulk haulier T&J Haulage.
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03/04/2024
Derbyshire-based earthmoving and civil projects contractor Collins Earthworks has invested in four new hi-tech, five-camera systems from Brigade Electronics for the newest additions to its fleet.
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03/04/2024
Tevva kicked off the first of its 2024 drive event days, allowing 40 prospective customers to drive its 7.5 tonne battery-electric truck at Tevva London in Tilbury.
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02/04/2024
Alexander Dennis has appointed Shaun Millar national account manager, where he will focus on large independent and municipal bus operators.
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28/03/2024
Clarke Transport has moved its 475-strong fleet of trucks and trailers to a Michelin X Multi New and Remix policy to cut costs and reduce downtime.
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28/03/2024
XPO, a provider of sustainable logistics solutions, is offering training to ‘neurodiversity champions' as part of its commitment to encourage an inclusive environment.
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27/03/2024
Maha UK has completed the installation of equipment at a new workshop facility in Coventry that Rogers Vehicle Servicing (RVS) established, having outgrown its original site.
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27/03/2024
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has provided an update on a meeting with Transport for London (TfL) on the Progressive Safe System.
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26/03/2024
?Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched FleetWave SmartForms, a tool embedded within its FleetWave fleet management software that allows users to create data capture forms.
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26/03/2024
Continental is using ContiConnect Lite to create a bridge between tyre sensors and tyre management.
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25/03/2024
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems has entered a Memorandum of Agreement to explore the integration of hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles (HGV) into Mannok Builds’s fleet.
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25/03/2024
Tip Group has appointed Mark Carlin fleet and engineering director, strengthening its maintenance and engineering support across the truck and trailer sectors.
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22/03/2024
Volvo Buses pulled back the curtain on its BZR Electric platform at a preview event for its new World of Volvo experience centre in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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21/03/2024
Peoplesbus of Aintree in Liverpool has added a further set of four wireless 7.5 tonne mobile column lifts from Stertil-Koni following an initial set purchased in 2023.
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20/03/2024
Prohire has promoted Jay Edwards to managing director, where he will shape the long-term strategy for both the commercial vehicle arm and the alternative fuels division ProGreen.
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19/03/2024
Logistics and transportation company Farrall’s Group has invested in its fleet maintenance capabilities by acquiring the Totalkare TK70 In-Ground Brake Tester and T8DC Mobile Column Lifts.
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18/03/2024
Northgate has appointed Patric Riley to UK operations director, where he will oversee national operations of 68 branches and 51 workshops.
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