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    Hanson Logistics Heeds Recommendations, Acquires First Volvo Truck
    Posted On: March 9, 2022
    “We’re very impressed with the fuel figures, too; early indications show that the initial mpg return is far better than other trucks we have on the fleet,” says Operations Director Mark Henighan. ...
    MJ Slater Acquires New Actros Edition 2, Scores Limited-Edition Mercedes-Benz Hat Trick
    Posted On: March 8, 2022
    The haulier also runs a three-year-old Actros Edition 1 and a one-year-old Actros Edition 2. ...
    Renault Trucks T & C Electric Trucks In The E-Tech Range
    Posted On: March 8, 2022
    Renault Trucks is expanding its all-electric range and has announced the start of sales for 2023 of two new models of up to 44 tonnes, the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for regional transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for the construction industry. ...
    Transport Manager Victoria Breaks Down Barriers With Mercedes-Benz Truck Operator Legion Scaffolding
    Posted On: March 8, 2022
    Victoria Boyle joined her brother in the Brentwood-based business five years ago and worked initially as his Personal Assistant, but has risen through the ranks to become the firm’s transport manager. ...
    James T Blakeman & Co Replaces 3 More Trucks From Another Marque With Volvo FH Tractor Units—Only One More To Go
    Posted On: March 2, 2022
    The sausage manufacturer’s three new FH tractor units are spec’d with Globetrotter XL cabs and the Drive ++ and Living Plus packages for optimal driver comfort. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Actros With MirrorCam Brings Efficiency & Safety To Andyfreight
    Posted On: March 2, 2022
    Andyfreight has been running Mercedes-Benz trucks for over 30 years, beginning soon after it was established in 1986 by Managing Director Andy Pountney, with just a single 3.5-tonne pickup. ...
    Williams Transport Marks 50th Anniversary With Custom IVECO S-WAY
    Posted On: March 1, 2022
    “We've had some fantastic feedback on the IVECO S-WAY so far, drivers like the way it looks, then they get in and really appreciate the extra space in the new cab,” says MD Andy Williams. ...
    Zenith Trailer Rentals Bolsters Fleet With 100 Schmitz Cargobull S.KO PACE SMART Semi-Trailers
    Posted On: March 1, 2022
    “Ordering a trailer that’s built in the UK certainly has its advantages, particularly at a time when parts are hard to come by,” says Zenith Trailer Rentals MD Phil Rodman. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Unimog U430 Tipper Is ‘Swiss Army Knife’ For Lincolnshire Pig Company
    Posted On: February 28, 2022
    Replacing a tractor with the Unimog has paid dividends to the Scredington operation, thanks especially to on-road performance that far eclipses the tractor’s, saving time and money. ...
    Caledonian Logistics Places Fleet-Renewal Order For 35 Mercedes-Benz Actros Tractors & Rigids
    Posted On: February 25, 2022
    The haulier is putting the trucks to work making nightly runs from its Kintore headquarters and Inverness and Cumbernauld depots to the Palletways hub in Lichfield, Staffordshire. ...
    Customised Krone Profi Liner Provides BH Cecil & Sons Needed Flexibility
    Posted On: February 24, 2022
    The new trailer can transport cargo of almost any shape or size and is perfect for the haulier’s mixed loads of items such as plants and recycled plastics. ...
    Upgrades To Volvo’s I-Save Technology Further Improve Fuel Efficiency & Driveability
    Posted On: February 24, 2022
    Updated engine hardware, improved software that includes the new I-Torque function, and more refined aerodynamics add up to even greater fuel efficiency. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Actros L Driver Extent+ Offers Exclusive Design Inside & Out
    Posted On: February 24, 2022
    The manufacturer says it will produce just 150 of these premium trucks, equipped with a laundry list of upgrades and boasting a first-class appearance. ...
    IVECO’s S-WAY LNG Now Able To Haul Overweight, Abnormal Loads For Germany’s Gruber Logistics
    Posted On: February 23, 2022
    IVECO says its S-WAY is the first natural gas-fuelled truck on the market specifically designed for international long-haul transport. ...
    MAN Debuts Prototype Electric Truck In Nuremberg, Production To Begin In 2024
    Posted On: February 23, 2022
    The manufacturer also announced it’s participating in a Bavarian-funded hydrogen fuel cell project and working to develop a fuel cell-powered truck with Bosch, Faurecia, and ZF. ...
    Volvo Trucks Leads Market For Electric Trucks In Europe
    Posted On: February 23, 2022
    A recent report from IHS Markit shows Volvo Trucks has a 42% market share. ...
    Wilrose Environmental Buys First All-New Mercedes-Benz Econic Waste Collection Vehicle
    Posted On: February 23, 2022
    “We’ve bought pre-owned Econic chassis in the past, and they’ve always been reliable and cost-effective to run,” says Wilrose Environmental co-founder Andy Bishop. ...
    Trevor Pye Transport Honors Driver’s 25 Years Of Service With New Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter
    Posted On: February 22, 2022
    “They have always produced a quality product, and when we decided to get something for Chris to celebrate his 25th anniversary, he was very clear in his choice,” says proprietor Trevor Pye. ...
    DAF Trucks Tops 30% Share Again As Market Dominance Continues
    Posted On: February 22, 2022
    DAF Trucks has again topped 30% market share in the UK for trucks above 6.0-tonnes GVW. ...
    KNP Logistics Group Adds 35 SDC Trailers Freespan Curtainsiders To 300-Plus Trailer Fleet
    Posted On: February 22, 2022
    During the logistics specialist’s 17-year relationship with the manufacturer, KNP has purchased more than 500 SDC trailers. ...
    Driver Preference & Advanced Safety Features Drive United Utilities’ Acquisition Of Two New Volvo FMX Tractor Units
    Posted On: February 21, 2022
    “Volvo has been awarded the contract for the past two renewals as its vehicles have consistently proven to be the best fit for our operation,” says United Utilities’ Martin Shaw. ...
    32-Tonne Mercedes-Benz Econic Tipper Grabs Ready To Go To Work For TLC
    Posted On: February 15, 2022
    Each truck features a steel tipping body and a PALFINGER EPSILON M135L crane with a maximum lift capacity of 1,500 kilograms and up to 8.2 metres of reach. ...
    DAF New Generation Distribution Trucks Enter Final Field Test Phase
    Posted On: February 14, 2022
    The truckmaker says the new trucks will be unveiled in the second half of this year and are being designed in accordance with European Masses & Dimensions regulations. ...
    Online Group Refreshes Logistics Fleet With Krone Curtainsider Trailers
    Posted On: February 11, 2022
    “We have bought from Krone for over 15 years, so they were the obvious choice. ...
    Maritime Transport Finds Volvo FH With I-Save Trucks Well-Specced & Fuel-Efficient, Buys 355 More
    Posted On: February 8, 2022
    Maritime Transport Fleet Director Paul Heyhoe says the haulier’s fleet now totals 1,150 trucks and will consist of roughly 50% Volvos once all ordered FH trucks are delivered. ...
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    Egis Lagan Services Adds All-Electric Volvo FM Low Entry To Lower Emissions & Enhance Safety
    Posted 31/10/2025
    Egis Lagan Services acquired a Volvo electric FM Low Entry truck, the first in Ireland, to reduce transportation emissions and improve crew safety during maintenance work on TII’s motorway and high-speed dual carriageway road network. ...
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    East Kent Recycling Expands Fleet With New Volvo Trucks
    Posted 20/10/2025
    Waste management provider East Kent Recycling recently added 23 mixed-model Volvo trucks, including FL, FE, and FMX models, to its fleet to support operations throughout Kent. ...
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    SAS Tech Services Adds 1st Electric Vehicle To Fleet With Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
    Posted 08/10/2025
    The latest addition to the SAS Tech Services fleet, a new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, will pull a double-decker trailer on weekly round trips between the UK and Holland to collect IT equipment for recycling, covering 80,000 miles a year. ...
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    Vicovanu Transport Expands Fleet With 15 New Krone Container Carriers
    Posted 12/09/2025
    Vicovanu Transport recently added 15 new Krone Box Liner sliding chassis trailers to its fleet, bringing its Krone trailers total to 90, and has 15 more on order. ...
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    WTTL Expands Fleet With 6 More Krone Urban Box Trailers
    Posted 27/08/2025
    Wiltshire-based professional transport training and driver development provider WTTL has added six Krone Urban Box trailers to its fleet of articulated driver training vehicles. ...
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    Don-Bur Double Deck Trailers: The Low-Hanging Carbon Win
    Posted 26/08/2025
    Before fleets electrify at scale, double-deck trailers are a proven way to cut emissions intensity now through doubling volumetric capacity, reducing trip frequency, and lowering fuel use per pallet. ...
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    Greene King Expands Fleet With 60 New Don-Bur Curtainsiders
    Posted 15/07/2025
    Greene King has expanded its national drinks distribution fleet with 60 new Don-Bur-built curtainside bodies with liveries showcasing the brewer’s brands. ...
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    Rocks Off Gravel Lifts The Roof With High-Spec Curtainsider From Krone
    Posted 08/07/2025
    Rocks Off Gravel has strengthened its logistics capability with the addition of a new high-specification Krone Profi Liner trailer. ...
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    Iveco Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary & Sets In Motion The Spirit Of The Future
    Posted 11/06/2025
    Iveco, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures, and markets light, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles, marks the 50th anniversary since its foundation in 1975. ...
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    Schmitz Cargobull Trailer Increases Capacity & Flexibility For Bolshaw Industrial Powders
    Posted 10/03/2025
    Bolshaw Industrial Powders, a Macclesfield-based producer of limestone products, purchased a Schmitz Cargobull S.CS Fixed Roof curtain sider after being impressed by the trailer’s capacity, durability, and security features. ...
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