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Cummins ISB engines certified to Euro 6

on Jun 17, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Cummins ISB engines certified to Euro 6

Cummins’ latest ISB engines have now been certified to the Euro 6 standards, ready for January 2014. These engines have met all of the stringent levels of particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen when measured on the World Harmonised transient and steady state test cycles. The more challenging on-board diagnostics (OBD) regulations have also been achieved

Evans Transport chooses Volvo

on Jun 17, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Evans Transport chooses Volvo

Four ‘Classic’ Volvo FH13-500 6×2 mid-lift tractor units, fitted with the spacious Globetrotter XL cab, are the latest of several such units to join Evans Transport’s 140-strong fleet, which operates nationwide

Mulgrew goes back to Mercedes-Benz

on Jun 16, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Mulgrew goes back to Mercedes-Benz

Excellent all-round performance from a demonstration unit, and the confident expectation of significantly improved fuel economy figure compared to its fleet average, persuaded Mulgrew Haulage to invest in its first Mercedes-Benz tractors for 20 years

A&R International chooses Krone Code XL

on Jun 16, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on A&R International chooses Krone Code XL

A&R International Haulage, based in Grays Essex, has added three sliding roof Krone curtainsiders to its fleet. The Profi Liners come with Code XL certification which, says the company, is a prerequisite for permissible transport operations in Europe

Conspicuity markings update

on Jun 13, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Conspicuity markings update

VOSA has introduced some changes to the annual test requirements for conspicuity. – a conspicuous tape positioned on the sides and or rear of a vehicle/trailer intended to indicate it’s dimensional presence

Are lorry drivers getting a fair deal on insurance premiums?

on Jun 13, 13 • in Legal Eagles, UK • with Comments Off on Are lorry drivers getting a fair deal on insurance premiums?

Although a large number of people are now required to drive a vehicle to carry out their day to day duties at work, lorry drivers belong to a minority group that require a special driving licence to work in their chosen profession. Despite this, lorry drivers do not always receive the recognition they deserve when insuring their own private vehicles. However, times are changing and there are now savings to be made when your insurance is up for renewal!

Nisa to extend cryogenic refrigeration fleet

on Jun 12, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Nisa to extend cryogenic refrigeration fleet

Nisa intends to install NatureFridge cryogenic refrigeration units on all its replacement trucks at its Harlow depot, says Jonathan Stowe, Distribution Director, Nisa

Trakm8 partners with TruTac

on Jun 11, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Trakm8 partners with TruTac

Trakm8, the AIM-listed designer and developer of licensed GPRS based hardware and software for the vehicle placement and security market is partnering with Coventry based Tachometer data analytics company, TruTac Ltd to integrate TruTac’s legal data compliance analysis tools into Trakm8’s telematics solutions

trg Logistics opens branch in Luton

on Jun 11, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on trg Logistics opens branch in Luton

Leading logistics recruitment company trg Logistics is continuing with the growth of its UK network of regional branches with the opening in June of its seventh and latest branch in Luton, Beds