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  • Mercedes-Benz unveils new Unimog and Econic

    on Apr 29, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz unveils new Unimog and Econic

    Following the successful introduction of the Euro VI-compliant Actros, Antos, Arocs, and Atego, Mercedes-Benz is continuing its Euro VI product offensive with the unveiling of the Unimog all-terrain vehicle, the Unimog implement carrier, and the Econic

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  • G2M Technologies to distribute Tough Tracker

    on Apr 28, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on G2M Technologies to distribute Tough Tracker

    G2M Technologies Ltd, the Leeds-based innovations company, has signed a deal to exclusively distribute Tough Tracker to the UK transport market. Tough Tracker is the world’s first virtually indestructible satellite tracking device for the protection of assets

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  • Mallinson Transport chooses Krone’s high-cubers

    on Apr 28, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Mallinson Transport chooses Krone’s high-cubers

    Ken Mallinson & Sons Ltd, the UK and international distribution specialists, have added thirty high volume curtainsiders to their fleet which, says the company, enable them to virtually double utilisation, reduce load miles and save on fuel

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  • New Volvo FH to wow crowds at Truckfest Peterborough

    on Apr 25, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on New Volvo FH to wow crowds at Truckfest Peterborough

    With sales riding high, the new Volvo FH and FH16s will be in the spotlight on the Volvo Trucks stand (adjacent to the grandstand) at Truckfest Peterborough on 5th and 6th of May this year

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  • Positive response to Volvo FE Hybrid

    on Apr 23, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Positive response to Volvo FE Hybrid

    Since the launch of the Volvo FE Hybrid about 50 trucks have been delivered to customers throughout Europe. Their responses are highly positive. The truck is both economical and reliable. Christina Eriksson, business manager for alternative drivelines, has encountered nothing but enthusiasm on her visits to customers

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  • Major Investment for Dachser

    on Apr 23, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Major Investment for Dachser

    The UK subsidiary of one of Europe’s leading global logistics players, Dachser, has announced a major investment in a brand new integrated logistics centre close to its existing premises at Brackmills, Northampton. Dachser is purchasing a 16.38 acre site, and the freehold facility will comprise a 64,000 sq. ft cross-dock as well as a 114,000 sq ft contract logistics warehouse and 21,000 sq ft of office accommodation over two storeys

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  • Ian Veitch takes over as FTA president

    on Apr 23, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Ian Veitch takes over as FTA president

    Stewart Oades has handed over the presidency of the Freight Transport Association to Ian Veitch, Managing Director of Yusen Logistics UK, following the FTA’s National Council meeting in London today (23 April). Stewart Oades steps down after completing a four-year term as FTA President

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  • Nationwide Platforms completes £6 million fleet renewal

    on Apr 22, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Nationwide Platforms completes £6 million fleet renewal

    Delivery of the last of 32 new vehicles in 2013 completes a £6 million, all-DAF renewal programme covering the 116 vehicle delivery fleet of Nationwide Platforms, the UK’s market leader in powered access rentals

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  • New Isuzu Parts and Service Dealer

    on Apr 22, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on New Isuzu Parts and Service Dealer

    Leading commercial vehicle distributor Isuzu Truck UK Ltd has continued with the planned expansion of its dealer network with the recent appointment of Arthur Spriggs & Sons Ltd as its latest parts and service dealer, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. With effect from Monday last week, this latest dealership has gone ‘live’ trading as Isuzu Gloucester

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  • DAF unveils new Euro 6 XF low deck tractor

    on Apr 20, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on DAF unveils new Euro 6 XF low deck tractor

    DAF has unveiled a new Euro 6 XF as a Low Deck tractor, specially designed for high volume transport operations. The new 4×2 tractor unit has a fifth wheel height of only 960 millimetres enabling the operation of trailers with an interior height up to three metres. Consequently, within legal parameters, load volumes of up to 100 m3 are possible

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