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5th May 2015
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…
30th April 2015
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…
30th April 2015
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…
21st April 2015
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…
14th April 2015
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…
7th April 2015
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…
2nd April 2015
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…
2nd April 2015
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…
24th March 2015
Volvo Trucks has revealed its UK dealer network achieved a record-breaking MoT first-time pass rate (FTPR) of 96 per cent in 2014 – up 1.1 per cent over the previous year. The Swedish manufacturer said…
17th March 2015
A group of staff members from MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd and MAN Financial Services have formed a team to take part in a nationwide football tournament organised by the BBC and the FA.…
17th March 2015
Glasgow-based plant hirer and rail engineering specialist AB2000 have marked its 20th anniversary with the arrival of two flagship Volvo FH16-750 tractor units. Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland, Blantyre, the…
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