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  • New Volvo FL and FMX – now with crew cab

    on Oct 16, 14 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on New Volvo FL and FMX – now with crew cab

    The new Volvo FL and Volvo FMX are now available at Euro-6 with the option of a four-door crew cab for operations such as fire and rescue services or roadside assistance. The crew cabs offer the same high level of safety as all Volvo Trucks’ other cabs

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  • J.C. Trans adopts Michelin tyre policy

    on Oct 12, 14 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on J.C. Trans adopts Michelin tyre policy

    Leicester-based haulier J.C. Trans (UK) has recorded an 88 per cent reduction in tyre failures per quarter, after adopting a full Michelin tyre policy for its 15-strong fleet

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  • Wincanton renews contract with Total

    on Oct 9, 14 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Wincanton renews contract with Total

    Wincanton, a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions, has underlined its strength in the UK energy sector with the renewal of its contract with Total

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  • Multi-camera solution for commercial vehicles

    on Oct 8, 14 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Multi-camera solution for commercial vehicles

    Intelligent Installations has launched a range of integrated multi-camera solutions for commercial vehicles working within the road transport and logistics sectors. Combining the latest internal and external cameras, mobile digital video recorders (DVRs) and proximity sensors, these systems will help improve road safety, reduce insurance costs and comply with accreditation initiatives such as FORS(Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme)

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  • Airedale chemical makes the switch to Schmitz Cargobull

    on Jul 1, 14 • in Latest News, UK • with Comments Off on Airedale chemical makes the switch to Schmitz Cargobull

    West Yorkshire-based chemical distributor Airedale Chemical has made the switch to Schmitz Cargobull, with the purchase of a new aluminium fixed-roof curtainsider

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  • Another major award for Burnt Tree

    on May 20, 14 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Another major award for Burnt Tree

    Burnt Tree, the UK’s largest independent commercial vehicle rental and contract hire company has won a major Sector Award as part of the British Safety Council International Safety Awards for

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  • Gist adds Carrier specified LSTs to fleet

    on May 13, 14 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Gist adds Carrier specified LSTs to fleet

    One of the UK’s largest distributors of chilled and ambient-temperature goods, Gist, has added its first longer semi-trailers (LSTs) to its fleet, each specified with Carrier Transicold’s Vector™ 1950 MT (multi-temperature) technology. 

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  • Transland invests in new trailers

    on Apr 7, 14 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Transland invests in new trailers

    Logistics experts the Transland Group has purchased eight new bespoke trailers for its services to and from Ireland. The Department of Transport recently introduced new regulations on the height limit of 4.65m for trailers entering the country, as opposed to the standard 4.8m throughout the UK. This has limited many logistics firms to single-deck trailers

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  • TIP secures 30-trailer deal

    on Feb 3, 14 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on TIP secures 30-trailer deal

    Leading trailer company TIP Trailer Services UK has confirmed that it has secured a 5 year deal with Cheshire-based haulier Francis Transport (Northwich) Ltd to replace 30 of its existing 4 year old curtainsided trailers. The order from Francis Transport involves TIP supplying 30 brand new SDC13.6m, high roof trailers that will be operational from various locations in Northwich, Wigan and Milton Keynes

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  • Renault Trucks launches two new apps

    on Oct 23, 13 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Renault Trucks launches two new apps

    To accompany the launch of its new range, Renault Trucks is now offering two new mobile apps – The Range and Cost Saver. Both are available from the AppStore and Google Play. These new apps are specifically designed for road transport operators and are available as free downloads

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