Trucking - May 2018

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Operator’s News CM Downton scooped up in £75m acquisition deal, BMW bets on gas-powered Stralis, J Exley if it's lid on crane-equipped Volvo FH 12 Driver’s News Learner drivers to take to motorways from June, potholerelated breakdowns soar, HerGV campaign update.

Limited Edition Actros1 Aims For Drivers' Top Spot

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an exclusive new Actros1 heavy truck which it reckons “elevates driver appeal to a new level”.

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Dearman: Gov Needs To Take “Urgent” Action On Red Diesel

A year since chancellor Philip Hammond announced a review into the extent of cheap red diesel used in urban areas, zero-emission tech experts at Dearman are calling for proposals to be “urgently brought forward”.

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Gov Bins Plans To Hike Up London Parking Penalties

London’s freight operators are celebrating after it was confirmed transport secretary Chris Grayling has blocked plans for a sharp increase in Red Route Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).

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Fingerprint Drug Testing Kit Helps Ensure Staff Are Fit To Drive

A new portable system that uses fingerprint sweat analysis to test drivers for drug use has been introduced into the road transport industry.

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Leyland Seeks New Apprentices

Leyland Trucks is recruiting a new clutch of applicants for its long-running apprentice scheme, which offers a mixture of on-the-job training in conjunction with formal learning via partner colleges.

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J Exley Lifts The Lid On Special Crane-Equipped FH

West Yorkshire based crane hire and machinery removals specialist J Exley Ltd has just bought its first Volvo truck in several years. Supplied by Crossroads Truck and Bus Ltd, Birstall, the Volvo FH460 Globetrotter 8x2 rigid is fitted with a D13K 460 bhp engine and I-Shift automated transmission.

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