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  • Impressive line up from Paneltex at CV Show

    on Feb 19, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Impressive line up from Paneltex at CV Show

    Leading UK bodybuilder Paneltex takes centre stage of the Cool Pavilion at this year’s CV Show with an impressive display confirming its diverse product portfolio and featuring a selection of vehicle bodies for the urban and home delivery markets from the various established manufacturing divisions within the company

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  • Record mileage on Michelin tyres

    on Feb 19, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Record mileage on Michelin tyres

    Eccles-based Olivers Transport has clocked up 220,000 km with 7 mm of tread still remaining after fitting one of its Scania 6×2 twin-steer tractor units with Michelin’s latest 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZE steer tyres

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  • Volvo presents Dynamic Steering

    on Feb 19, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Volvo presents Dynamic Steering

    Just a few months after the launch of the new FH series, Volvo Trucks is presenting yet another world-class technical innovation – Volvo Dynamic Steering. This combines conventional hydraulic power-steering with an electronically-regulated electric motor fitted to the steering gear. The result is precise steering that gives the truck driver a safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable working environment

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  • Carrier Transicold introduces new branding design

    on Feb 18, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Carrier Transicold introduces new branding design

    Carrier Transicold has unveiled a new branding design for its Vector™ and Supra™ refrigeration units, now featuring the Carrier blue oval logo surrounded by a slim silver oval background

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  • Kenworth Truck celebrates 90th anniversary

    on Feb 17, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Kenworth Truck celebrates 90th anniversary

    Kenworth Truck Company is celebrating its milestone 90th anniversary during 2013. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has provided thousands of customers with The World’s Best« trucks over the decades

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  • Axis look to Krone for cool chain up-time

    on Feb 17, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Axis look to Krone for cool chain up-time

    Axis Fleet Management, the Oxford based truck, rigid and trailer leasing subsidiary of Axis Intermodal, has expanded its temperature controlled fleet with the addition of 100 Cool Liner trailers from Krone Trailers UK which, says Axis, will help to ensure maximum up time and maintain asset value

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  • Lenham Storage gains coveted accreditation

    on Feb 17, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Lenham Storage gains coveted accreditation

    Shared-user distribution specialist Lenham Storage has gained the coveted accreditation of the British Retail Consortium for the storage and distribution it provides to the grocery sector

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  • First new Volvo FH delivered

    on Feb 14, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on First new Volvo FH delivered

    The very first new Volvo FH takes to the roads this week. The proud owner, Jean-Pierre Ducournau, received the keys in a ceremony accompanied by loud applause and happy smiles all around at the Volvo Truck Center in the French town of Roissy-en-France, just outside Paris

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  • Cooler than an Ice Road Trucker

    on Feb 14, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Cooler than an Ice Road Trucker

    Confidence is running high for the storage and logistics arm of The Ice Co, one of Europe’s largest ice manufacturers, following the specification of its first four Carrier Transicold Vector™ 1550 transport refrigeration units with E-Drive™ all-electric technology

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  • Isuzu toasts LWC’s Drinks deal

    on Feb 13, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Isuzu toasts LWC’s Drinks deal

    The latest Isuzu 11.00 tonne rigid to go into service with the drinks distribution company, LWC Drinks, is the 45th new Isuzu in this 105-strong commercial vehicle fleet at the Manchester based company. The vehicle, already in operation, is delivering kegs, cases, wines and spirits to customers nationwide

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