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Kwik-Fit Accelerates Recycling
Kwik-Fit Fleet is at the forefront of a ‘green’ revolution following the opening of its £10 million National Distribution Centre. more…
ASM Chairman Seeks Greater Flexibility Over Customs Changes
The head of Agency Sector Management(ASM) has cautioned the European Union (EU) to be more flexible in the implementation of the next stage of its overhaul of European Customs procedures, or risk major disruption to supply chains next summer when they take effect. more…
Price Pressure continues in van market
Values continue to be under pressure in the van market according to new data from BCA. more…
The Prince of Wales Rescues Homeless Elephant
When a home was needed for a 12 ft tall Asian elephant made from topiary, an urgent appeal was issued, with a fairy-tale ending. more…
And the Winner Is...
TNN announces the winner of the Delphi Thruxton British Truck Racing Championship competition. more…
It's Competition Time!
And with two tickets for this weekend’s 2008 British Truck Racing Championship at Thruxton up for grabs the prize is, dare we say it, far better than one of the usual virtual pies… more…
Painter Gets £30 Fine for Smoking In Van
But he could be costing his business much more. more…
CitySprint to Defend Greenfeet Capital Fuel Challenge Title
CitySprint will be taking part in the 2008 GreenFleet Capital Fuel Challenge on Thursday 31st July to defend its title as the Transport for London (TfL) Private Sector ‘Capital Fleet of the Year’. more…
New technology to get drivers thinking about their speed
The first on-road trial of new smart signs designed to encourage safe driving on roads operated by the Highways Agency starts this week on the A12 London-bound carriageway, near Kelvedon, Essex. more…
Freight Transport (HC 249)
The Government must invest more in improving the freight transport infrastructure given its importance to the national economy, the Transport Committee concludes. more…
Davis Turner Uses Blue Sky Thinking for Green Initiatives
Davies Turner’s determination that its operations are environmentally responsible is clearly demonstrated at the freight forwarder’s recently completed multi-million pound regional distribution centre at Avonmouth, Bristol. more…
CitySprint Delivers Rememberance Umbrellas
CitySprint has made its annual delivery of memorial poppy umbrellas to the Chelsea Flower show for the third year running. more…
Dyson Opens Biggest
Roger Dyson Group is set to unveil its long awaited new vehicle showroom and sales facility in Droitwich, Worcestershire during a grand three day opening celebration from 12 - 14th June. more…
The Retail Diploma
Diplomas are part of one of the largest shake ups in education since the introduction of GCSEs and A Levels. more…
Van Factory Options Pay Dividends
Well specified vans fitted with additional factory options are enjoying ever increasing levels of demand from buyers. more…
Kwik-Fit Set to Win More Fleet Vehicle Servicing
Growing corporate demand for Kwik-Fit Fleet to regularly service company cars and vans has led to the fast-fit giant improving its offering to businesses to meet their requirements. more…
Fleet Technique Launces New Inspection Service
Fleet management company Fleet Technique has unveiled a ‘support your fleet’ initiative with the official public launch of its new vehicle inspection service at the first Fleet Business Show being held at London’s Business Design Centre today (Tuesday, April 29) and tomorrow. more…
Delphi Diesel+ approved for Truck Racing
Diesel+, Delphi’s fuel system cleaner, has been approved for use by the British Truck Racing Association (BTRA) for teams competing in the 2008 Delphi British Truck Racing Championship. more…
CitySprint Supports Courier on Round the World Charity Trip
CitySprint is sponsoring one of its couriers – Geoff Thomas, aka Blue 88 – to embark on a round the world motorcycle trip in order to raise money for charity. more…
Air Ambulance Trust to benefit from NetDespatch’s fund raising efforts
NetDespatch is raising funds to help towards the running costs of Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust (TVAC). more…
East Dorset Returns for More Econics
When East Dorset District Council took delivery in 2001 of Britain’s first fleet of 6x4 Mercedes Econic refuse vehicles, it also marked itself out as a leader in the field of environmental truck operation. more…
CitySprint , Nutritionally Yours
CitySprint has been chosen by nutritionist Nell Nelson, best known for her Woman Who Ate Scotland TV series, as the courier partner for her Edinburgh-based food delivery service, Nutritionally Yours. more…
Courier to Safely Delivery for Government
Scotland's biggest independent courier company has earned security clearance to make deliveries for the Government and other public bodies. more…
Kwik-Fit Set to Win More Fleet Servicing
Britain’s largest leasing company, Lex, leads the way with new ‘While U Wait’ servicing initiative. more…
Contradictions...
Darling Spends on National Road Pricing Technology But Road Pricing Ditched By Ruth Kelly Last Week. more…
Chancellor Risks Failure on Biofuels
The decisions made in today’s Budget in support of biofuels and the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) risk failing to deliver sustainable biofuels or carbon emissions from transport and undermine the UK’s fledgling biofuels industry, the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has warned. more…
Happy Birthday GreenChem
Europe's leading independent supplier of AdBlue for on and off road vehicles is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month. It expects to achieve a turnover of €100 million in 2008. more…
Country braced for 22% Increase on Quarry Stealth Tax
Alistair Darling is expected to continue the tradition set by his predecessor of using the quarry industry to collect a stealth tax. more…
Local Road Pricing Schemes - Only If...
The Freight Transport Association says that a number of essential conditions must be fulfilled before it can support any local road pricing scheme. more…
Britain Faces a 'Road to Ruin'
Sixteen centuries on and little improvement has been made to UK roads since Roman Times, according to a new RAC Foundation paper: 'What Went Wrong? British Highway Development before the Motorways' out today. more…
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