Dubbed VanContact Winter, the new tyre replaces VancoWinter 2 and has been designed to offer significantly improved fuel efficiency along with superior safety characteristics on snowy and icy surfaces and precision handling on snow-covered or wet roads. In addition, the rolling resistance has also been reduced by 15% due to an advanced silica compound […]
January 2016
Monthly Archives
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by Katie Beck
2016’s centenary activities come in the wake of a period of strong growth for Isuzu. Last year saw the sixth year of sales growth and the third consecutive annual sales record for the brand. In spring, a UK-only special edition will join the Isuzu D-Max line-up complete with premium accessories and upgrades to further […]
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by Katie Beck
The GSAG consists of industry representatives, local authorities and enforcement agencies and was established by FORS to ensure that its standards remain current and relevant to industry needs, and to protect the integrity and reputation of the scheme. Transport professionals from companies including DHL, John Lewis, Tarmac, Travis Perkins and Veolia as well as […]
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The app has been developed by NIG and is being offered by independent insurance broker KGJ Insurance – a partner broker of NIG – free of charge to businesses signed up to the related commercial vehicle fleet insurance. Developed for both Android and iOS phones, the app is designed specifically with SMEs in mind […]
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by Katie Beck
Alan Campbell, who worked for Anglian Windows Limited, fell when loading an easi-dec system onto the roof of the van on 19 June 2012. Campbell suffered two bleeds to the brain and was kept in an induced coma for over three weeks. Compression to his forehead required a metal plate to be inserted to partly reshape […]
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The PharmaVan II vehicles have been developed in a major contract with CoolKit Ltd, with the first 340 set to be delivered in the next six months and the full roll out set to be completed by the end of 2017. The vans display the company’s recent rebrand and will soon be seen on […]
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by Katie Beck
Wells was giving evidence to the Transport Committee, which is investigating factors affecting recruitment and retention and the effectiveness of measures implemented by industry and the Government to solve the driver crisis. During the hearing, FTA took the opportunity to press the Committee to consider the inclusion of driver training in the industry-led apprenticeship […]
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by Katie Beck
The first hardtops off the production line are the luxury model, the Truckman Grand and the commercial model, the Truckman RS. The Truckman Grand comes with high quality standard specification including remote central locking, heated rear door, roof bars, sliding bulk-head window, automatic interior light, tinted windows and vinyl lining. Already the best-selling hardtop in […]
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West Yorkshire Police said vehicles stolen from Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield had been traced to Lancashire. Chief Supt Pat Casserly of West Yorkshire Police Protective Services Operations said: “This planned proactive policing operation has been as a direct result of extensive dedicated work of West Yorkshire Officers across the border with colleagues […]
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by Katie Beck
The free-to-attend event will focus on the government’s strategy to create a 'Northern Powerhouse' of connected cities. It will also examine how local government and city region authorities can benefit from including freight strategies in their growth plans. The major cities incorporated in the 'Northern Powerhouse' vision are Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle and Liverpool. […]