12th May 2015
Neutral stance
MAN has opened its first CO2-neutral commercial vehicle plant to push forward its aim of cutting CO2 emissions by 25 per cent by 2020 compared with 2008 figures. Among a range of energy-efficient systems, the…
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12th May 2015
Bespoke low-loaders keep Allelys on track
Allelys Heavy Haulage has put a pair of bespoke-built five-axle power-steered low-loaders from Andover Trailers into operation, which will deliver the first of a new generation of high-tech passenger trains to arrive in the UK.…
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5th May 2015
MAN releases D38 special
German truck-maker MAN has revealed a new ‘100 Years Edition’ of its flagship TGX D38. The special-edition truck will be available with 520 or 560 bhp engines and special equipment includes highly-polished stainless steel front…
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5th May 2015
New HGV speed limit takes effect
The national speed limit for HGVs travelling on single-carriageway roads has increased from 40 mph to 50 mph after the introduction of new regulations on Monday, April 6. The amended speed limit covers single-carriageway roads…
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30th April 2015
FH toughens up for off-road ops
Volvo Trucks is making a new heavy-duty bumper available for spec’ing on its FH and FH16 chassis to make the truck more suitable for rugged roads and rougher applications – such as construction work and…
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30th April 2015
Range D gas truck shows eco credentials
Renault Trucks has announced the European launch of a new gas-powered variant of its Distribution range. Labelled the D Wide CNG, the truck is fitted with the manufacturer’s new 320 bhp 9L Euro 6 gas…
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21st April 2015
Bacton backs Actros for fleet additions
Suffolk haulier Bacton Transport has invested in another eight new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units – all of which represent extensions to its fleet. The latest arrivals are Actros 2545 models with StreamSpace cabs and are…
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14th April 2015
Knapen goes Dutch with trailer first
The Netherlands-based manufacturer Knapen Trailers has supplied the country’s first four-axle walking-floor trailer to operator Transportbedrijf A. Krol. According to Knapen, the operator required a special trailer to transport waste and compost with the greatest…
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7th April 2015
Scania sides with SC for training trailers
Schmitz Cargobull has supplied four 13.6 m box body trailers to Scania (Great Britain) Ltd for use in its driver training department. The S.KO FP25 trailers are part of a refreshment and expansion programme, bringing…
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2nd April 2015
BIPA: Scale of cross-border fuel laundering is ‘alarming’
The British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA) has labelled the number of border area fuel laundering plants and filling stations selling illicit fuel as ‘alarming’ in a new report. The cross-border political body said the practice of…
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2nd April 2015
FORS reaches reg milestone
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has received its 100th new registration since the scheme became self-funded in February. “We are delighted with this early success and we look forward to reaching further milestones,” said…
