14th November 2013
It’s a gas for TNT artics
TNT Post has converted 80 of its 120 trucks – and its entire fleet of artics – to run on gas after signing a record-breaking deal with Prins Autogas UK. The deal represents one of…
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14th November 2013
MSL Actros deliver fuel for thought
Broxburn-based MSL Transport has taken delivery of two new Mercedes-Benz 2545 GigaSpace tractor units and a pair of 2545 BigSpace rigids delivered by Western Commercial, along with two 2546 tractors from the current Actros range.The…
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14th November 2013
CEMEX deal makes Robinsons rosy
Bulk haulier Robinsons of Worcester has seen off competition from some of the industry’s biggest players to win a prestigious contract from building materials supplier CEMEX UK. The three-year deal represents a major breakthrough for…
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5th November 2013
PCN rise feeds cashhungry councils
New figures obtained from the government via a Freedom of Information request have shown motorists are paying more than £30 million a month in parking fines. The most recent statistics revealed 890,000 parking tickets are…
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29th October 2013
Anniversary LFs cement long-term deals
The handover of five DAF LF55 18-tonners to Northamptonshire palletised distribution operator Freightroute has marked a 20-year relationship with the supplying dealer Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Ltd. “We sold our first DAF to Freightroute 20…
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22nd October 2013
RHA starts drug testing
The Road Haulage Association has launched a new Smart Test service aimed at covering all aspects of drug and alcohol screening for haulage operations – including policy writing, sample collection, laboratory analysis, training and education.…
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18th October 2013
Down lights shine on driver safety
A new down-facing lighting system has been devised for vehicles and semitrailers to illuminate the road surface, improve road safety and help keep the driver out of the dark. Developed and patented by Rugby-based entrepreneur…
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18th October 2013
Euro 6 Merc heavy-haulers break cover
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled it’s updated Actros- SLT tractor unit – the first heavy-duty tractor on the market that meets Euro 6 emissions standards – along with a new Arocs-SLT variant. Developed and produced by Molsheim-based…
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18th October 2013
Extra cash to ease traffic pinch points
The government has earmarked an additional £80 million worth of funding to tackle pinch points that clog up traffic flow on local roads throughout the country. Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin said the extra funding was…
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18th October 2013
Mirror team reflects on safety award
The team behind the new Volvo FH exterior rearview mirrors has picked up the manufacturer’s Internal Safety Award. The mirrors on the new FH feature slim housings to reduce driver- and passenger-side blindspots. Upright A-pillars…
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8th October 2013
‘Secret’ Renault performed to a T
A Hingley Transport has revealed it has been conducting a ‘top secret’ 12-month trial of Renault Trucks’ new T-range tractor unit. Renault’s new Euro 6 range launched in Lyon in June (as reported in the…
