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New DAF XD tipper bolsters haulier’s fleet

New DAF XD tipper bolsters haulier’s fleet

Tipper operator Ken Little Transport has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a high-specification DAF XD 6x4 rigid, underscoring its ongoing investment in operational capability and driver comfort, writes Peter Brown. The new 26-tonne vehicle is powered by a...

Dingbro streamline’s part ordering with Garage Hive

Dingbro streamline’s part ordering with Garage Hive

Garage management system Garage Hive has partnered with Dingbro to enable users to search the motor factor’s online catalogue, add parts directly to job sheets and generate purchase orders, writes Peter Brown. The integration allows garages to link their Dingbro...

Net zero timber haulage trial shows eHGVs ‘work’

Net zero timber haulage trial shows eHGVs ‘work’

The trial involving battery-electric trucks operating in the forestry sector is proving successful, according to its project leaders. Transport News and freelancer David Craik have followed the Net Zero Timhaul (NZTH) Project over the past three years. The initiative...

Catch 22: recruiting newly qualified HGV drivers

Catch 22: recruiting newly qualified HGV drivers

Ideally, when recruiting a lorry driver, the candidate should be over 25 years old, have at least two years’ experience as a lorry driver, and have no more than six points on their driving licence. As we have seen from the statistics, fewer people are joining the...

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