Stoneridge return to Tip-ex

May 19, 2013
SE5000 Exakt Duo img press release

Stoneridge is to return to this year’s Tip-ex to showcase the latest in digital tachograph technology, including its new Fleet Healthcheck.

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FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

May 19, 2013

The winners of the FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced at a ceremony held at London’s iconic Savoy Hotel.

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Bibby secures Mizkan deal

May 19, 2013
Bibby Distribution

Bibby Distribution has opened an impressive new 212,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility and taken on more than 100 additional staff in Corby after securing a major contract with Japanese food manufacturer Mizkan.

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Small operator makes the mark

May 19, 2013

Van Excellence, the national accreditation scheme for van operators, has added its latest operator Auto Electrical Services (AES) to be recognised by the FTA backed programme which comprises of the smallest van fleet yet.

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Actros voted Green Truck 2013

May 17, 2013
Actros voted Green Truck 2013

The Mercedes-Benz Actros 1851 GigaSpace is the greenest truck around, according to two of Germany’s leading commercial vehicle publications, ‘Trucker’ and ‘VerkehrsRundschau’.

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Commission roll-out of intelligent information services

May 15, 2013
Commission roll-out of intelligent information services

The European Commission has adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of ‘intelligent information services’, such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers. They can be provided through different means such as variable road signs, the radio and mobile phone applications.

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RHA welcomes price fixing investigation

May 15, 2013

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in Britain has expressed its satisfaction that a formal investigation into the issue of oil price fixing is finally under way. Commenting, RHA Chief Executive Geoff Dunning: “Since the original fuel protests way back in 2000, we have been of the opinion that there should be far more transparency among the…

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Commission investigates alleged fuel price fixing

May 15, 2013
The National European flags in 2007

The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of several companies active in and providing services to the crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels sectors.

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Volvo unveils new FL and FE trucks

May 14, 2013
Volvo

The new versions of the Volvo FL and Volvo FE trucks are being launched with an outstanding combination of technology and services designed to ensure that the truck is always ready for duty when required. The truck’s operator and driver are free to focus on their core business, while Volvo Trucks takes care of the…

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ETI seeks partners to develop new gearbox

May 14, 2013
energy technologies

The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is seeking partners – major companies, academics and SMEs to help develop a new type of gearbox and engine air charging system for use in heavy duty vehicles (HDV).

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