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15/03/2024
Alexander Dennis has returned as a sponsor for the 2024 edition of the IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge.
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14/03/2024
A hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV) that is being used in a trial is showing no decrease in performance or range when operating in colder temperatures.
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13/03/2024
Maha UK has announced its Eurosystem V8 software has been awarded Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) approval, ensuring its compliance with the latest authorised test facilities (AFT) requirements.
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12/03/2024
Merseyside-based wheel alignment specialist Stone Tyres has claimed the TreadReader DriveOver tyre measurement system is ensuring safety for customers.
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11/03/2024
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Alexander Dennis has delivered three Plaxton Leopard coaches to London operator Bessway Travel over the past year that are suitable for day trips and school contracts.
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08/03/2024
Fleet transport specialist insurance broker McCarron Coates is urging heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators to plan in their approach to CPC renewals before 10 September.
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07/03/2024
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has partnered with the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE), and Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) to encourage more women in engineering.
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06/03/2024
Maha UK has appointed James Thompson regional sales executive, where he will grow the company’s presence in the northern regions in the UK.
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05/03/2024
The Webfleet Brake Performance Report has met the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) standard for Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring Systems (EBPMS).
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04/03/2024
Freeway is to introduce a digital inspection module at the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge in Bristol.
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04/03/2024
The Association of Loading Bay and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM) has claimed that demand for its Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety has been high.
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04/03/2024
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Naomi Adams as its new chief financial officer, based at the company’s head office in Warwick.
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01/03/2024
Bretts Transport has invested in 11 new trucks in preparation for anticipated growth as more customers come on board.
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29/02/2024
Schenck Process, a specialist for bulk materials, is offering a cloud-based software solution that combines truck loading operations with automated weighing of bulk materials.
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28/02/2024
Four new IVECO S-Way 4x2 vehicles featuring the Cursor 13 490hp diesel engine are said to be yielding fleet savings for Forfar-based Richie Agricultural.
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27/02/2024
Apprentices working at Yorkshire-based gritter manufacturer Econ Engineering have urged more young people to follow in their career footsteps.
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26/02/2024
Continental has unveiled four tyre advice video guides to help fleets increase their understanding of topics to maximise the safety and performance of their vehicles.
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23/02/2024
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) president John Eastman is resigning after years of dedicated service.
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23/02/2024
Stagecoach has invested in a further set of Stertil Koni 4 x 7.5 tonne wireless column lifts at its Wheatsheaf depot in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear.
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22/02/2024
Thermo King has started the production of its E-500e single and multi-temperature units for electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs).
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22/02/2024
Alexander Dennis has supplied a new Plaxton Panther coach built on a Volvo B8R chassis to N.N Cresswell Coach Hire.
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21/02/2024
Continental Tyres is raising awareness of inflation and zipper failures, which can present a huge risk to tyre technicians, drivers and other road users.
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20/02/2024
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Burges Salmon has advised FirstGroup on two connected projects relating to the deployment of up to 1,000 electric buses with a combined value of approximately £200 million.
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19/02/2024
Warburtons has taken the delivery of four Renault Trucks E-Tech D16s following the successful deployment of its first 16 tonne electric truck in Enfield.
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16/02/2024
Crane transport specialist Falcon Freight has seen an improvement in planning times since migrating to Mandata Go last year.
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