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NewsPublished February 2021
SHELL INTRODUCES A GLOBAL PORTFOLIO OF CARBON NEUTRAL LUBRICANTS
Customers in key markets worldwide can now choose carbon neutral1 lubricants across select brands, with Shell aiming to compensate for 700,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions per year.…
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NewsPublished February 2021
Leading Midlands Recruiter Tackles HGV Driver Shortage Head On
Award-winning recruitment agency Encore Personnel…
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NewsPublished February 2021
Do you know your rights if you have an accident when making deliveries
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors THE ongoing Covd-19 pandemic has undoubtedly increased the number of deliveries that drivers are making. According to a …
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NewsPublished January 2021
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NewsPublished January 2021
The DVS Enforcement date will not be delayed again confirm TfL
Fastview360 customers and prospective customers have been talking about Transport for London (TfL)…
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NewsPublished January 2021
WAI STERI-7 vehicle sanitiser kits now available through WhoCanFixMyCar.com
As restrictions tighten across the UK, WAI’s STERI-7 vehicle sanitiser car kits are continuing to prove popular and are now being rolled out across the WhoCanFixMyCar.com network. After…
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NewsPublished January 2021
Lytx Secures Long-Term Deal with Breezemount
Delivery service provider turns to Lytx AI-powered innovation to improve driver safety …
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NewsPublished December 2020
ROAD TECH IS CELEBRATING ANOTHER SUCCESS
Road Tech Computer Systems are celebrating the phenomenal success of Tachomaster, their tachograph analysis system. Tachomaster was launched by the company in 2006, …
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NewsPublished December 2020
Bridgestone appoints Jan-Maarten de Vries and Michiel Wesseling to lead Bridgestone Mobility Solutions business unit
· De Vries steps in as CEO of the business unit; Wesseling will become COO, a newly-created role.…
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NewsPublished December 2020
Kuda make significant stock investment for Brexit
Brexit, you would be forgiven if this had slipped to the back of your mind with everything that's happened in 2020, however it's coming. January 1st, 2021 marks the da…
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NewsPublished December 2020
Vision UK has a system for all your FORS needs!
Vision UK have long been known for the great offerings in the 'Commercial Vehicle' and 'Transport' world. With DVS coming into play and also more and more operators looking to become FORS …
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NewsPublished November 2020
Drivers should not end up out of pocket if they are forced off the road with an injury
If you’re a self-employed driver, or work for an agency, being off the road usually hits you hard in the pocket. So, imagine how frustrating it must be to miss out on potential earning…
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NewsPublished November 2020
SHELL PARTNERS WITH SMART FREIGHT CENTRE TO DELIVER SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING TO FLEET MANAGERS
Shell has partnered with the global non-profit Smart Freight Centre, sponsoring the delivery of the sustainable freight expert’s Smart Transport Manager Trai…
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NewsPublished November 2020
SanBomb – The tough vehicle sanitiser. Get yours from KUDA UK LTD
With the announcement of a further nationwide lockdown and coronavirus seemingly a big part of our lives for sometime to come ensuring vehicles are sanitised on customer handovers, befo…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Going the extra mile
J38 truckstop on the M6 is one of the most popular truckstops in the UK. CV Driver magazine poses a series of questions to find out what makes the site so special Q. What…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Hankook Tyre UK wins TyreSafe’s Tyre Manufacturer of the Year Award for the second consecutive time
Hankook Tyre UK is once again announced as the winner of TyreSafe’s Tyre Manufacturer of the Year Award. The award recognises Hankook’s significant contribution to raising driver awarene…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Bridgestone’s giant strides in technology earn TyreSafe award
A wide range of technologically advanced products and services across the Bridgestone business has helped to secure a prestigious award from a national road safety cha…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Europe’s Largest Truckwash to hold National Lorry Week celebration
Lymm Truckwash is partnering with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) to hold a celebration for National Lorry Week on Thursday 19th November. National Lorry Week takes place from 16th –…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Decorate your cab, but please don’t let dashboard clutter cost someone their life
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors, Using a truck table to store or display items on the dashboard may seem like a convenient way to create extra cab space. …
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NewsPublished September 2020
Europe’s Largest Truckwash celebrates successful first year on new site
Lymm Truckwash is celebrating a successful first year on its new site, having supported the essential HGV industry throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Last October, the 54-year-old truck-wa…
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NewsPublished September 2020
Business growth prompts Totalkare relocation to accommodate larger product portfolio
Investment in state-of-the-art facility the latest phase in five-year expansion plan …
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NewsPublished September 2020
Win a Karcher vacuum cleaner to keep your truck fresh
Cleaning specialist Karcher has just launched a new state-of-the art vacuum cleaner designed to keep trucks clean. The battery-operated handheld vacuum cleaner, HV 1/1 BpAs, impresses wit…
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NewsPublished September 2020
DERBYSHIRE AUTOCHEM COMPANY PRODUCE ALTERNATIVE TO ALCOHOL SANITISER FOR USE IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Derbyshire based Automotive Chemical Manufacturer Ecofleet Cleaning Solutions Ltd have announced the launch of their new DIOSAN-X Range of Hygiene & Sanitising products. Aimed primari…
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NewsPublished September 2020
The future of LED bar technology is here
The future of LED bar technology is here. Siberia is a one of a kind, super sleek, super powerful…
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NewsPublished August 2020
Bridgestone to supply tyres to Volta Trucks’ launch and demonstrator fleet vehicles
Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a tyre partnership with the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturer, B…
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NewsPublished August 2020
TT Club invests to enhance the Motorway Buddy App
Bringing together the existing technology of a reputable road haulage app and detailed crime data, which maps the cargo and fuel theft hotspots provided by the Freight Unit of the …
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NewsPublished August 2020
SHELL ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN ELECTRONIC TOLLING SOLUTION FOR FLEETS SHELL FLEET SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES BESPOKE TOLLING SOLUTION DESIGNED TO SIMPLIFY TOLLING ACROSS EUROPE
UK–AUGUST 2020: Shell has marked the launch of its tolling solution for heavy-duty fleets. To help simplify the complexity of cross-border toll payments, Shell’s…
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NewsPublished August 2020
FLATBED MARKS 40th ANNIVERSARY FOR GORDONS TRANSPORT!
Derbyshire based promotional model trucks specialist Search Impex is pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale DAF XF Super Space (6x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, extender flatbed trail…
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NewsPublished August 2020
CERTAS Energy-Fuelling the nation’s lorry drivers
Alex Wolfe, Head of Fuel Cards at Certas Energy, shares how fuel cards and HGV-dedicated refuelling sites from the UK’s leading fuel supplier are helping to keep drivers moving through Cov…
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NewsPublished August 2020
SHELL HELPS ACCELERATE FLEET EFFICIENCY WITH LAUNCH OF NEW TELEMATICS OFFERING
SHELL FLEET SOLUTIONS MARKS LAUNCH OF NEW TELEMATICS OFFERING WITH UP TO 20 FREE DEVICES FOR EVERY NEW CUSTOMER…
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NewsPublished August 2020
Quartix on track for its 2020 financial expectations
Quartix, one of the leading global suppliers of subscription-based vehicle tracking systems is pleased to report positive H1 results and that the business is on track to meet its 2020 financ…
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NewsPublished July 2020
Vision Techniques develop revolutionary night Vision Technology
Market leaders in vehicle safety systems Vision Techniques are set to revolutionise camera technology with their new VT NIGHT-SIGHT 24 Ultra high- performance camera. The VT NIGHT-SIGHT 2…
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NewsPublished July 2020
A message from LYMM TRUCKWASH
While we are still obviously feeling the effects of the virus the good news is that we have also seen customers like ECM, BCA…
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NewsPublished July 2020
CV Wheel Alignment: Ten Top Tips
Steertrak share the benefits of wheel alignment and how it is more economical when it comes to fuel consumption and tyre wear Wheel alignment is proven to save on fuel and tyres: If the w…
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NewsPublished June 2020
Why it makes sense to know ALL your rights before agreeing to drive on foreign roads
By Anthony Hey, accident abroad lawyer at Hudgell Solicitors For some professional lorry drivers, travelling abroad is second nature – even in countries where they drive o…
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NewsPublished June 2020
KUDA UK Ltd-Keeping your vehicles sanitised and clean, post lockdown
Is lockdown over? Well, maybe technically not fully as yet, but as the industry starts to slowly move and our colleagues return to work it is now more important tha…
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NewsPublished June 2020
AS24 celebrates opening 1000 service stations across Europe
We are very pleased to announce an important milestone in our company’s growth: with your AS 24 card, you now have access to 1,000 stations in 28 countries! A…
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NewsPublished June 2020
Bridgestone subsidised training designed to inflate spirit
Bridgestone’s commercial customers are being given a timely boost from the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, thanks to a provision of supported training cou…
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NewsPublished June 2020
Bridgestone releases its first-ever all-season tyre for light truck segment, the DURAVIS All Season
-Designed to provide safety and peace of mind in all weather conditions year-round, Bridgestone’s DURAVIS All Season comes with a best-in-class EU label A-grade for wet grip, and i…
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NewsPublished June 2020
Lytx data shows “Covid Caution” wearing thin for commercial drivers
MILTON KEYNES — Commercial drivers in the U.K. continue to show signs of strain as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from fleet video…
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NewsPublished June 2020
Lytx supercharges its video telematics with enhanced risk detection to help eradicate distracted driving
- Artificial Intelligence-powered innovation from Lytx identifies high-risk driving behaviours - Lytx is unrivalled in capturing mobile phone-related dist…
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NewsPublished June 2020
Hankook launches European Instagram channel
In addition to its Facebook and YouTube activities in Europe, Hankook is moving onto another digital stage. The tyre maker will open its new Instagram channel called …
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NewsPublished May 2020
Keep on trucking, but pay extra attention to road safety during unprecedented times
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors Before the UK entered ‘lockdown’ and we began to experience these somewhat increasingly uncertain times, the sheer numb…
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NewsPublished May 2020
Back-to-work driving for business toolkit offered free from DriveTech, part of the AA
As the Government’s “STAY ALERT” messaging indicates the start of a return to work movement and the Covid-19 pandemic looking like it mi…
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NewsPublished May 2020
Brandon Hire Station experiences exceptional results with Lytx in the face of business transformation.
Lytx Case Study: Brandon Hire Station Brandon Hire Station experiences exceptional results with Lytx in the face of business transformation. The customer: …
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NewsPublished April 2020
NEW SANITISING KITS MINIMISE COVID-19 RISK FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
A Derbyshire based Vehicle Cleaning Chemical Manufacturing company has packaged a deep cleaning solution kit to help minimise the risk of commercial vehicle drivers contracting COVID-19. …
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NewsPublished April 2020
Training remotely
With the continuing effects of the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and the necessary social distancing measures, companies have been unable to train their drivers in-person and on …
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NewsPublished April 2020
Free route optimisation tool from Trakm8 during crisis
Trakm8, the UK’s recognised leader in the field of telematics, is making its Insight Optimisation …
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NewsPublished April 2020
REMOTE DRIVER CPC TRAINING KEEPS KEY DRIVERS ON THE ROAD
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact on the road transport & logistics industry in a variety of ways. The news that …
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NewsPublished April 2020
On-line DRIVER CPC TRAINING – keeping key workers working
With COVID-19 continuing to have an impact on the transport & logistics industry could this be something really useful?. “Furloughed drivers can attend training” says Government …
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NewsPublished March 2020
How Truck Drivers Can Prevent Bridge Strikes
By Phil Jones, Head of Sales and Marketing at Snooper UK. Bridge strikes are a frequent problem in the UK. The issue refers to trucks and other large vehicles striking br…
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NewsPublished March 2020
Road Skills Online-Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for your Drivers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Helping Keyworker Drivers …
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NewsPublished March 2020
Teletrac Navman launches DVS Safe System to drive compliance
At the forefront of telematics for more than 25 years, Teletrac Navman has launched the DVS Safe System, a new technology package to help fleet operators meet Londo…
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NewsPublished March 2020
JST SERVICES COMMISSIONS AGAIN!
Derbyshire based promotional model trucks specialist Search Impex is pleased to announce the release of a Scania R650 Highline (6x2, single wheel tag axle) solo tractor unit, customised in t…
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NewsPublished March 2020
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NewsPublished March 2020
Hankook presents new commercial tyre solutions at the 2020 Commercial Vehicle Show
Hankook Tyre UK shall be presenting its expanding commercial vehicle line-up and unveiling new truck tyres from its second brand Laufenn at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, taking …
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NewsPublished March 2020
Premium tyre maker Hankook increases its range of light truck and van tyres, with new all-season and winter tyres
Premium tyre maker Hankook increases its range of light truck and van tyres, with new all-season and winter tyres The new Vantra ST AS 2, is an all-season tyre with the 3PMSF symbol, desi…
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NewsPublished February 2020
HEAVY MERC JOINS HEAVY MAN AT McINTOSH
Promotional model trucks specialist Search Impex is pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Mercedes Arocs (8x4) solo tractor unit, customised in the livery of McIntosh Heavy Logisti…
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NewsPublished February 2020
Register today for free entry to the UK’s leading event for the road transport industries: Commercial Vehicle Show 2020
With thousands of visitors already pre-registered and over 380 exhibitors confirmed to date, the Commercial Vehicle Show remains the ‘go-to’ event for everyone working in road transport …
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NewsPublished February 2020
MODEL DELIVERY FOR DOWNTON!
Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale DAF XF Super Space (6x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, curtain trailer, custom…
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NewsPublished February 2020
Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone signpost the future of fleet innovation at the Commercial Vehicle Show
THE fleet solutions ‘powerhouse’ forged by Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone will be in the spotlight at this year’s CV show. …
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NewsPublished February 2020
Hankook Tyre UK appoints Paul Emery as Sales Director
Hankook Tyre UK has appointed Paul Emery as Sales Director effective from 1st February 2020. He joined the company as UK Sales Manager of the truck and bus tyre segment. Paul has a wealth of…
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NewsPublished February 2020
Hankook and Schmitz Cargobull extend strategic alliance until 2022
Premium tyre maker Hankook is further expanding its relationship with Schmitz Cargobull and will continue to supply its complete tyre portfolio consisting of state-of-the-art and particularl…
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NewsPublished February 2020
Quartix vehicle tracking sponsors ITT Hub 2020 driver performance
Leading vehicle tracking company …
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NewsPublished January 2020
Hornby Celebrates 100th Anniversary
This year Hornby reaches a major milestone in its 100 year centenary and there is plenty instore to celebrate its last 100 years. The well known and distinguished model railway …
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NewsPublished January 2020
Featherstone prisoners on right road with Bridgestone
Prisoners at HM Prison Featherstone are being given a life changing opportunity to forge careers once their sentences are complete, thanks to the world’s largest …
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NewsPublished January 2020
February may be ‘safest month’ on UK roads but don’t let complacency set in
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors EVERY road user knows all about the cold Winter weather and how it can cause difficult driving conditions.…
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NewsPublished January 2020
PENFRO PECHE NETS A NEW SCANIA!
Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Scania S730 V8 Highline 6x2 tag axle with 3 axle, refrigerated trailer, cu…
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NewsPublished December 2019
ISS Launches NEW Anti-Roll Away And Driver ID Solution
ISS is launching its latest vehicle…
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NewsPublished December 2019
Vehicle Wrap-EPF Graphics Can
We came across a company called EPF Graphics. Check them out, on approach this is what they said; Vehicle wrap installing is what we specialise in which comes hand in hand wit…
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NewsPublished November 2019
Tyre’s the Pentalver way forward
Despite impressive technological advances in recent years in the manufacture and fitting of quality retreads, there are still a lot of stubborn myths about retreading out there. It’s about…
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NewsPublished November 2019
Pentalver praises Bridgestone’s products and services
One of the UK’s biggest freight haulage companies has given Bridgestone its most glowing endorsement in recent years, citing greater environmental benefits, impro…
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NewsPublished November 2019
Slowdown, think ahead and be safe during worst of the winter weather
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors As winter bites and weather conditions worsen, it obviously becomes more difficult to handle a commercial …
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NewsPublished November 2019
Hankook celebrates its 15th anniversary at the Essen Motor Show by presenting a range of high-performance tyres
Premium tyre maker Hankook will once again be represented at the Essen Motor Show from 29 November to 8 December with its wide range of summer and winter tyres. The highlight is the Ventus S…
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NewsPublished November 2019
The Importance of Automatic Spoiler Adjustment
With rising fuel costs at the top of every fleet operators list, we explore the importance of not only a great aerodynamic set up for HGV’s but why automatic spoiler adjustment…
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NewsPublished November 2019
Arocs Gritters Set for Ringway Jacobs
A fleet of Mercedes-Benz gritters will be helping to keep the roads of Cheshire East clear of ice and snow this winter after Ringway Jacobs placed an order for eight new vehicles. All of…
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NewsPublished November 2019
Blok ‘N’ Mesh Reaches New Heights with Man Trucks
Manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing, site hoarding, barriers and traffic management systems, Blok ‘N’ Mesh, has just taken delivery of a new fleet of MAN commercia…
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NewsPublished November 2019
Bowker Beauty Marks Centenary!
Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Volvo FH Globetrotter (6x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, curtain trailer, cus…
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NewsPublished October 2019
Juratek Ltd Announces Management Buyout
Founded in 1995, Juratek Ltd are a supplier of high-quality automotive aftermarket braking products for both Light & Commercial Vehicles. From its head office in Doncaster (UK), the comp…
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NewsPublished October 2019
Pushing the Limits of Fuel Efficiency for Trucks
When concept-truck builder Bob Sliwa pulled off Interstate 10 to arrive in Jacksonville, Florida after completing a coast-to-coast drive of the USA, he didn’t quite know it yet, but he was…
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NewsPublished October 2019
Europe’s largest truck wash prepares to open new £2.3m Cheshire site
Lymm Truckwash Ltd – the largest and oldest truck wash in Europe – will open its new purpose-built Cheshire site on Monday 14th October, 100 metres from its previous location. The family…
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NewsPublished October 2019
Rise of the consumer dash camera
Dash cameras, or dash cams, initially a tool used by the police to ensure the safety of their officers, are now being used by one in four motorists in the UK. Video technology was first …
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NewsPublished October 2019
The Triscan Group are pleased to have established a supplier relationship with HID Global
The UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fuel management systems, The Triscan Group, are pleased to have established a supplier relationship with HID Global. This new relationship …
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NewsPublished October 2019
G&B Finch sings the Iveco song with the new Stralis X-Way
Essex-based aggregates firm G&B Finch has put its first two 32-tonne Stralis X-WAY mixers into service, taking advantage of Iveco’s product range to equip each mixer for different type…
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NewsPublished October 2019
Bridgestone’s training offering scoops successive NTDA Award
Bridgestone’s abiding promise to ‘continuously develop people’ has been honoured in the most prestigious manner possible, after the NTDA awarded its Staff Training & Development ac…
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NewsPublished October 2019
Mercedes-Benz Proves a Real Gas for Calor
Calor’s determination to improve safety while maximising efficiency has prompted it to add Mercedes-Benz trucks to its fleet. The high-profile gas supplier’s first 20 vehicles to wear…
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NewsPublished October 2019
The three T’s. Trucks, Torque and Training
In an industry facing increasing pressure to perform economically and ecologically responsibly, Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle Dealer group, Rygor Commercials has found a true asset in TRU…
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NewsPublished October 2019
New Volvo Trucks ‘Better by Design’
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire-based, D Morgan plc has added 32 new Volvo trucks to its fleet. The vehicles benefit from a number of new design innovations and industry-leading accident prevent…
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NewsPublished October 2019
Scania celebrates V8’s golden anniversary
Scania is launching a limited edition of 25 flagship S-series Highline tractor units in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its V8 engine. Available in either two- or three-axle form…
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NewsPublished September 2019
The rise of the consumer dash camera
Dash cameras, or dash cams, initially a tool used by the police to ensure the safety of their officers are now being used by one in four motorists in the UK. Video technology was first im…
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NewsPublished September 2019
“MICHELE’S PRIDE” FOR SCOTTISH HAULIER M & M KERR!
Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of “Michele’s Pride” - a 1:50 scale Scania S650 Highline (6x2) tractor unit with 3 a…
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NewsPublished September 2019
Chippenham Pit Stop – ‘I’d rather serve Truckers than pop stars and royalty’
NEW MANAGER FOR CHIPPENHAM PIT STOP …
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NewsPublished September 2019
FUTURE FUELS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Dr Wolfgang Warnecke, Chief Scientist Mobility, Shell No matter where in the world your fleet operates, you cannot afford to ignore the energy transition. Most countries now have ambitiou…
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NewsPublished September 2019
Whatever the Brexit outcome, it must NOT mean drivers suffer from dangerous tiredness
By Jane Woodcock (Head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors) EVERY commercial vehicle driver knows that driving while tired, or drowsy, can have severe repe…
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NewsPublished September 2019
EIGHT STEPS TOWARDS LOWERING EMISSIONS
Dr Wolfgang Warnecke, Chief Scientist Mobility, Shell In most major markets, public concern about climate change has increased significantly over just the last year. And this shift is lik…
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NewsPublished September 2019
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NewsPublished September 2019
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NewsPublished September 2019
Bridgestone reveals ‘Webfleet Solutions’ as the new company name for the recently acquired telematics business
Following the acquisition of TomTom Telematics by Bridgestone Europe (Bridgestone) on 1 April 2019, Bridgestone has announced that TomTom Telemat…
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NewsPublished August 2019
2 New books from OLD POND PUBLISHING for August!
Two new titles which are publishing in August. The Silk Road and Beyond by Ivor Whittall and Lorries of Arabia Part 3 by Robert Hackford -Lorries of Arabia Part Three …
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NewsPublished August 2019
APOLLO TYRES UK DEBUT: THREE PODIUMS AT DONINGTON PARK
Apollo Tyres UK secured three podium finishes at Donington Park, with ‘Thelma’, the TOR TRUCK RACING truck, wearing Apollo’s livery. Apollo Tyres UK’s …