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Browns Distribution ne Mercedes-Benx Actros

Browns looks no further than Mercedes-Benz ...

Jan 19, 2024Comments off

Driver appeal, competitive running costs – and the promise of top-quality back-up from the Dealer next door – persuaded Browns Distribution to invest in its first Mercedes-Benz trucks. The three Actros tractor units were supplied eStar

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Mechanic inspecting a car engine

Fuelling innovation in aftermarket

Jan 19, 2024Comments off

One section of the motor trade is benefitting from the cost-of-living crisis: with consumers keeping their cars for longer, independent repairers are in huge demand. But they are also under pressure. Older cars need more repairs.

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Truck driver

Haulage industry braced for a £1.5 billion...

Jan 18, 2024Comments off

There are calls for HGV bosses to up driver’s wages as the government announces an increase to the National Living Wage by nearly 10% in 12 weeks’ time. SNAP, the haulage industry’s digital marketplace, recently reported

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Falcon efficiency soars with Mandata

Falcon efficiency soars with Mandata

Jan 18, 2024Comments off

A crane transport specialist is experiencing an efficiency uplift after switching to a Mandata Go transport management system. Falcon Freight was established in 2019 as a subsidiary to Falcon Tower Crane Services, providing all haulage services

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A Gwynedd Shipping truck

Gwynedd Shipping enters administration

Jan 18, 2024Comments off

In an unexpected development, Gwynedd Shipping, a notable logistics company based in Wales and a member of Palletways , has filed for administration, sparking concerns and speculations within the logistics and transportation sector. This move has

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Acklea traffic management vehicles

Acklea adds plastic light board and tail li...

Jan 18, 2024Comments off

Acklea has introduced two new lightweight options to its 7.2t traffic management vehicle range: a 500kg tail lift and a plastic LP13 light arrow board with a swing-out frame. The new options will be available through

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Hydrogen fuelled truck

Novuna Vehicle Solutions joins Tees Valley ...

Jan 17, 2024Comments off

Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet leasing providers and a leading advocate for zero-emission vehicles, today announces it has been awarded funding of over £2.1 million as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen

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TreadReader system boosts productivity and safety for national car dealer

TreadReader boosts productivity and safety ...

Jan 17, 2024Comments off

Big Motoring World, one of the UK’s leading independent pre-owned car dealers, is using the TreadReader 3D DriveOver ramp system to improve productivity and efficiency at its national preparation centre in Peterborough. The company invested £14million

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Cranleigh Freight Services expands fleet with Krone trailers

Cranleigh Freight Services expands fleet wi...

Jan 17, 2024Comments off

One of South-East England’s leading logistics providers has invested in more Krone trailers as business continues to boom. Cranleigh Freight Services (CFS) offers a full range of transport services to Europe. The company has added three

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The Go-Ahead Group has joined partners in Oxford to launch one of the UK’s biggest fleets of electric buses

Go-Ahead joins partners to launch all-elect...

Jan 16, 2024Comments off

The Go-Ahead Group has joined partners in Oxford to launch one of the UK’s biggest fleets of electric buses, delivering cleaner air, smoother journeys and brand new vehicles for the university city. The £82.5 million project