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Caterpillar announces two new ultra-class Mining Trucks
Caterpillar announces two new ultra-class Mining Trucks Caterpillar continues to expand its mining truck offering to give mining companies the flexibility to choose what meets their needs and preferen...
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UK Truckers admit to not paying attention to vehicle size as bridge strikes hits five per day
UK Truckers admit to not paying attention to vehicle size as bridge strikes hits five per day An average of five bridge strike incidents happens across the country every day, costing millions of pound...
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INRIX reveals the UK roads best suited for autonomous trucks
INRIX reveals the UK roads best suited for autonomous trucks INRIX, the global leader in connected vehicle services and transportation analytics, has identified corridors in the UK best suited for aut...
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Hyundai presents new Truck Fuel Cell Powertrain
Hyundai presents new Truck Fuel Cell Powertrain Hyundai Motor today presented a first look at a render image of a new truck with fuel cell powertrain which is set to be launched in 2019. After the ix3...
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740 GC articulated dump truck expands the Caterpillar hauler lineup
740 GC articulated dump truck expands the Caterpillar hauler lineup The Cat® 740 GC articulated dump truck (ADT) re-introduces the 40-ton (36.3 mt) size class to the Cat ADT range. The new model is de...
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CA Blackwell invests in 24 Volvo Haulers and Excavators for infrastructure project
CA Blackwell invests in 24 Volvo Haulers and Excavators for infrastructure project So says David Lancashire, Plant Manager for CA Blackwell (Contracts) Ltd as the company takes delivery of 24 Volvo ma...
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RH Claydon takes on Kumho Truck Tyre distribution in the UK
RH Claydon takes on Kumho Truck Tyre distribution in the UK Kumho has enjoyed a successful working relationship with renowned tyre distributor R H Claydon for some 20 years and has now appointed the c...
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Ford Ranger Raptor set to storm Europe
Ford Ranger Raptor set to storm Europe Ford today confirmed that the new Ranger Raptor – the toughest and most high-performing version ever of Europe’s best-selling pick-up – is storming into Europe,...
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Chepstow Plant International grows their fleet with 99 new Volvos
Chepstow Plant International grows their fleet with 99 new Volvos Chepstow Plant International has signed a deal with SMT GB for the supply of 99 machines for its mineral, aggregates and earthmoving f...
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Nearly 90 percent of London Van Drivers to be charged to drive in the capital
Nearly 90 percent of London Van Drivers to be charged to drive in the capital According to British insurance comparison website The Van Insurer, almost 90 per cent of van drivers in London and the Sou...
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Prichards of Llantrisant prefer long lasting Volvo Construction Equipment
Prichards of Llantrisant prefer long lasting Volvo Construction Equipment Prichards of Llantrisant, South Wales, has added a range of Volvo excavators and a new A30G articulated hauler to its extensiv...
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Energi Mine and Electra Commercial Vehicles partnership set to bring zero-emission heavy goods vehicles to urban areas
Energi Mine and Electra Commercial Vehicles partnership set to bring zero-emission heavy goods vehicles to urban areas Energi Mine, the blockchain platform that financially rewards energy saving behav...
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The Three most important factors to consider when buying a mining machine
The Three most important factors to consider when buying a mining machine Jim Moffat, Product Manager – Rigid Haulers at Volvo Construction Equipment looks at the most important factors you need to co...
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Green light for research project with HGVs using overhead power lines on German roads
Green light for research project with HGVs using overhead power lines on German roads The German Federal Ministry for the Environment today gave the green light for a subsidised pilot project to condu...
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Trio of Volvo A30G articulated haulers head for J C Balls and Sons in Derbyshire
Trio of Volvo A30G articulated haulers head for J C Balls and Sons in Derbyshire Celebrating 55 years of business, J C Balls & Sons Ltd of Ambergate, Derbyshire, has opted for three new Volvo A30G...
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Volvo Excavators and Haulers heading for Cornwall’s Champion Groundworks
Volvo Excavators and Haulers heading for Cornwall’s Champion Groundworks Champion Groundworks Ltd of Doublebois, Liskeard, in Cornwall continues its association with Volvo Construction Equipment...
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Ford F-150 the Favourite vehicle of America’s Military
Ford F-150 the Favourite vehicle of America’s Military The Ford F-150 has again been named most popular vehicle among America’s active and retired military service members, according to an analy...
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Volvo Trucks presents their second electric truck model in three weeks
Volvo Trucks presents their second electric truck model in three weeks Just three weeks after the unveiling of Volvo Trucks’ first all-electric truck, the Volvo FL Electric, the company is expanding i...
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5,000th Caterpillar 793 Mining Truck crawls off the assembly line
5,000th Caterpillar 793 Mining Truck crawls off the assembly line Caterpillar recently completed assembly of the 5000th Cat 793 Mining Truck. Caterpillar data show that the milestone production figure...
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Volvo gives their machines a new lease of life with the Certified Rebuild Program
Volvo gives their machines a new lease of life with the Certified Rebuild Program Volvo Construction Equipment’s Certified Rebuild Program offers the same quality standards as a new Volvo machine thr...
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Cat Articulated Trucks redesigned for safety and enhanced operation
Cat Articulated Trucks redesigned for safety and enhanced operation Three new Cat® articulated trucks—730, 730 EJ (Ejector), and 735 have been extensively redesigned, enhancing the field-proven featur...
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Drax Power Station calls in Volvo Construction Equipment to handle Fly Ash
Drax Power Station calls in Volvo Construction Equipment to handle Fly Ash A Volvo L120H and a L150H have been supplied to Rail Freight Services on a long term contract for Lytag, handling pulverized...
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Police HGV on final patrol after catching over 5,000 careless drivers
Police HGV on final patrol after catching over 5,000 careless drivers An unmarked HGV cab is taking to the road for the final time after catching over 5,000 careless drivers in the past three years. T...
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Volvo A60H articulated hauler working hard in Halkyn
Volvo A60H articulated hauler working hard in Halkyn The very first Volvo A60H articulated hauler to be sold in Great Britain was delivered to CEMEX UK during November last year and has been pulling o...
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Revolutionary Payload Porter delivers two level truck payload solutions
Revolutionary Payload Porter delivers two level truck payload solutions 2nd Level Solutions announces the launch of Payload Porter – a new highly innovative and efficient logistics solution built for...
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Morris-Perry add a new Volvo A45G Hauler to the quarry fleet
Morris & Perry add a new Volvo A45G Hauler to the quarry fleet Independent quarrying company, Morris & Perry Quarries Ltd, has taken delivery of a new Volvo A45G articulated hauler for its Gur...
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pickup honoured at the Professional Pickup and 4×4 Awards
Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pickup honoured at the Professional Pickup and 4×4 Awards The new X-Class from Mercedes-Benz Vans has been honoured with its first UK award – Professional Pickup of the Year...
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Talbert Manufacturing celebrates 80 years in the Heavy-Haul Trailer Industry
Talbert Manufacturing celebrates 80 years in the Heavy-Haul Trailer Industry Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, marks its 80th year in business. Austin...
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Fingerprint drug testing for drivers now a reality for Transport and Logistics industry
Fingerprint drug testing for drivers now a reality for Transport and Logistics industry Intelligent Fingerprinting is bringing new levels of convenience, hygiene and speed to workplace drug testing fo...
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Get it right with Volvo on-board weighing system
Get it right with Volvo on-board weighing system Wouldn’t it be great if every time you filled a hauler, you could fill it to capacity, and not an ounce more. You are wasting precious time and money b...
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Tarmac introduces Smart Cards to drive HGV fleet safety
Tarmac introduces Smart Cards to drive HGV fleet safety Tarmac has become the first in its industry to roll out a new smart card for HGV drivers, which aims to further enhance safety and support drive...
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New Toyota TRD Pro Trucks delivers ultimate off-road performance
New Toyota TRD Pro Trucks delivers ultimate off-road performance For 2019, the new Toyota TRD Pro trucks, the Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive off-road e...
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Washington State introduces truck transponders to bypass weigh stations
Washington State introduces truck transponders to bypass weigh stations Commercial truck drivers now have another option for bypassing state weigh stations – by opting into a system that uses truck tr...
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Talbert Manufacturing names their Top 10 Dealers of 2017
Talbert Manufacturing names their Top 10 Dealers of 2017 Talbert Manufacturing named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, New Jersey, as its top dealer for the 10th straight year...
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Volkswagen Amarok pickup now more affordable
Volkswagen Amarok pickup now more affordable Pickup buyers looking to put Volkswagen’s award-winning Amarok on their driveways, worksites or grounds can now do so for less. The introduction of the new...
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JCB starts production of new innovative dumper truck
JCB starts production of new innovative dumper truck The first of a range of new JCB site dumpers are rolling off the company’s World HQ production line – including the unique Hi-Viz model which bring...
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Volkswagen releases special edition Dark Label Amarok Pickup Truck
Volkswagen releases special edition Dark Label Amarok Pickup Truck Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to welcome buyers to the dark side this spring with the launch of an exclusive new special edit...
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Caterpillar haulers retrofitted for Autonomous Operation at Marandoo Mine in Australia
Caterpillar haulers retrofitted for Autonomous Operation at Marandoo Mine in Australia Caterpillar and Rio Tinto have signed an agreement for retrofitting 19 Cat® 793F mining trucks for autonomous ope...
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Volvo launches own range of rigid haulers
Volvo launches own range of rigid haulers Volvo CE is set to enter the rigid hauler market with a complete Volvo-branded range. Using the expertise of its Motherwell facility in Scotland, the range co...
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Talbert Manufacturing releases versatile 60 tonne spread-axle trailer
Talbert Manufacturing releases versatile 60 tonne spread-axle trailer Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, introduces the 60/65SA trailer. This unit has...
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Tarmac paves way for fleet safety through commitment to HGV accreditation
Tarmac paves way for fleet safety through commitment to HGV accreditation Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, has been reaccredited to undertak...
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CECE Secretary General visits Volvo CE Swedish facilities in Eskilstuna
CECE Secretary General visits Volvo CE Swedish facilities in Eskilstuna The Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) recently met the experts at Volvo CE to discuss how technology and envi...
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Talbert 35 tonne Close-Couple Low-bed Trailer delivers day to day dependability
Talbert 35 tonne Close-Couple Low-bed Trailer delivers day to day dependability Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, gives contractors an efficient and s...
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MGS Training School gears up with State of the Art VolvoCE Equipment
MGS Training School gears up with State of the Art VolvoCE Equipment MGS Training Ltd, with its headquarters located at Bargeddie in Glasgow and its 40-acre training centre at Heartlands just off the...
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50 years of concrete truck mixers from Liebherr
50 years of concrete truck mixers from Liebherr Liebherr has been producing truck mixers for concrete transport for 50 years. The product is undergoing continuous development to deliver further custom...
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The Tesla Semi will deliver a high-tech and ultra-safe truck alternative.
The Tesla Semi will deliver a high-tech and ultra-safe truck alternative. Unrivalled Performance Without a trailer, the Tesla Semi achieves 0-60 mph in five seconds, compared to 15 seconds in a compar...
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New Operation Stack options set out by Highways England
New Operation Stack options set out by Highways England Measures that will help improve the road network’s resilience when there are interruptions to services across the English Channel were set out b...
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Aebi unveils Transporter innovation at Agritechnica
Aebi unveils Transporter innovation at Agritechnica Aebi will be presenting two new innovations for the Transporter range at the Agritechnica trade fair from 12 to 18 November in Hanover. The top mode...
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Talbert honours the 70th anniversary of the Removable Gooseneck
Talbert honours the 70th anniversary of the Removable Gooseneck Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, celebrates the 70th anniversary of its mechanical go...
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4,000 British truck drivers caught watching DVDs and boiling kettles
4,000 British truck drivers caught watching DVDs and boiling kettles The shocking footage above was released by Highways England today and show drivers watching DVDs, reading books, and even bo...
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