9th April 2013
Solstor goes green
Kent-based UK and international supply chain specialist Solstor UK Ltd has reported an overall reduction of almost 20 tonnes of CO2 emissions since moving to a Vacu-Lug new and remould tyre policy for its tractor…
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2nd April 2013
Pearce bags birthday double
South Wales haulier John Pearce Glynneath Ltd has taken delivery of pair of DAF CF85 tractors – with one carrying the unique registration plate Y40 JPG to mark the company’s 40th anniversary. The new trucks…
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2nd April 2013
Hi Speed sees need for Renaults
Following comprehensive fuel trials, Southern and Midlands-based transport company Hi Speed Services Ltd has added the first Renault trucks to its 48-strong, primarily Merc fleet. Delivered through Renault Trucks South, the three Renault Premium 460.25…
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2nd April 2013
Scania Optimises training
By Andy Stewart / Photography Scania Scania has extended its focus on driver development with the launch of a new service entitled Optimise, which aims to provide ongoing training, advice and assistance to help HGV…
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2nd April 2013
DCPC deadline looms
Drivers of trucks, coaches and buses – and their employers – must stay on top of training requirements or risk being fined and even losing their livelihood, warmed the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). The Office…
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26th March 2013
Free Flow gets Kerax
Ready-mix concrete supplier Free Flow Concrete Ltd has taken delivery of its first Renault truck – a Kerax 430.32 8×4 with Optidriver+ automated gearbox. The Euro 5 EEV truck was supplied through Renault Trucks Essex…
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19th March 2013
Lenham gets the credit
Shared-user distribution specialist Lenham Storage has gained the accreditation of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for the storage and distribution it provides to the grocery sector. The BRC is one of the country’s leading trade…
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12th March 2013
LWC Drinks to Isuzu
The latest 11-tonne rigid to go into service with drinks distribution company LWC Drinks marks the 45th new Isuzu in the Manchester-based company’s 105-strong fleet. The vehicle, already in operation, is delivering kegs, cases, wines…
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6th March 2013
Tough new Arocs unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its all-new Arocs range of construction vehicles at a launch ceremony in Munich. The Arocs shares the DNA of the new Actros, but it has been beefed up where…
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6th March 2013
DAF divulges market strength
Dutch commercial vehicle manufacturer DAF Trucks has reported it strengthened its position in the European truck market in 2012. The marque has a market share of 16 per cent in the heavy segment (16+ tonnes),…
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6th March 2013
MAN brings costs into alignment
MAN Truck & Bus UK has invested in a Haweka Axis200 wheel-aligner with trailer kit to minimise running costs in relation to tyre wear and fuel expenditure. Haweka and MAN have also worked together to…
