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    Volvo FH Globetrotter Demonstrator Helping Thomas Hardie Commercials Raise Funds For North West Children’s Charity
    Posted June 15, 2021
    The dealer hopes to raise £5,000 this year to benefit Derian House Children’s Hospice, a provider of free respite and end-of-life care for more than 400 youth in North West England. ...
    South Wales Transportation Specialist Ferryman Adds Special Mercedes-Benz Actros Edition 1 To Fleet
    Posted June 14, 2021
    The 625-hoursepower Edition 1 is one of only 400 of its kind around the globe, and one of just 35 that were available to purchase in the UK. ...
    Scottish Plant Hire Specialist AB2K Welcomes Six Volvo FH16 750 Tractor Units To Fleet
    Posted June 14, 2021
    Supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West, the new Volvos replace six older AB2K trucks, four of which are also FH16s. ...
    Walsall Council Returns To Mercedes-Benz Econics For Waste Collections & Recyclables
    Posted June 11, 2021
    After using trucks from another manufacturer for several years, the council elected to return to Econics, as they have proven in the past to be durable, reliable, and well-liked by the drivers who use them day in and day out. ...
    IVECO Presents New Daily Minibus With Intelligent Suspension, Amazon Alexa Voice Commands
    Posted June 9, 2021
    IVECO says the vehicle complies not only with Euro VI-E emissions standards but has achieved Conformity Factor 1, which means it will meet emissions limits for the life of the vehicle. ...
    Mostro Pizza Uses Isuzu Jiffy Banquet Trucks For Unique Home Delivery
    Posted June 8, 2021
    The 3.5-tonne custom Isuzu Jiffy Banquet has refrigerated and frozen storage areas, a proving area, and a gas-powered stone pizza oven capable of cooking three pizzas in 90 seconds. ...
    IVECO Updates S-WAY With New Engine Lineup & Amazon Alexa Voice Control
    Posted June 8, 2021
    IVECO’s new Cursor 13 and Cursor 11 engines meet Euro 6 emission standards, and the manufacturer says they are type-approved for second-generation biodiesel. ...
    New MAN Truck Generation Wins iF Design Awards For Colour & Trim Concept, TGX Special Functionality
    Posted June 3, 2021
    The iF Design Awards join other recent accolades in MAN's trophy case, including a Red Dot Design Award and a Gold award from the German Design Awards. ...
    AD Fuels Gets Even Greener With The Acquisition Of 4 ADR-Spec Volvo FH LNG 6x2 Tractor Units
    Posted June 2, 2021
    The Volvo FH LNG uses small amounts of diesel to initiate ignition of the air-fuel mixture, helping its G13C engine deliver 460 horsepower and 2,300 newton-metres of torque, the same as the truck's diesel-only counterpart. ...
    MAN Electric Bus Hits 550 Kilometres On Single Charge
    Posted June 1, 2021
    The trial shows that battery-electric buses can now replace internal combustion vehicles at a 1:1 ratio, which is an important factor in moving away from fossil fuel-powered transport options. ...
    Cleaning Equipment Firm Hako Machines Upgrades To A Medium-Duty Volvo FL
    Posted May 27, 2021
    The cleaning and grounds equipment manufacturer replaced a van with the FL in order to accommodate some of its newer, larger machines. ...
    Logistics Provider DB Schenker Commissions First UK-Based FUSO eCanter All-Electric Truck
    Posted May 27, 2021
    The firm already operates five eCanters in France and Germany, making it FUSO’s largest electric fleet customer. ...
    New Renault C430 Tipper Handles Muck Away & Aggregate Jobs For T J Transport
    Posted May 26, 2021
    The firm has a good relationship with Renault dealer Sparks Commercials and received endorsements of the Renault brand from others in the industry. ...
    Volvo Names Thomas Hardie Commercials Dealer Of Year For Third Straight Year
    Posted May 26, 2021
    Each year, Volvo Trucks honors the dealer that has demonstrated the highest level of performance in all areas of operation, including especially customer service. ...
    Radbournes Hauls & Delivers With IVECO Stralis X-WAY & Eurocargo Tippers
    Posted May 26, 2021
    The Hereford-based aggregate, concrete, and landscaping products supplier recently gained a third IVECO Stralis X-WAY tipper, and a fourth is on order. ...
    Scania’s Fencer F1 Heralds All-New Range Of Buses Designed For Sustainability
    Posted May 26, 2021
    The first model in Scania’s all-new Fencer bus range a completely built-up, single-deck coach designed for performance and fuel economy in city, interurban, or rural roles. ...
    Daimler Trucks Begins Testing Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Fuel-Cell Truck
    Posted May 25, 2021
    The truck is expected to be tested on public roads by the end of the year, with customer trials scheduled to begin in 2023 and first series deliveries in 2027. ...
    FTS Group’s New Mercedes-Benz Actros Built For Safety & Compliance, Has Four-Star Direct Vision Standard Rating Out Of The Box
    Posted May 25, 2021
    Over a two-month trial, the Actros demonstrator also delivered superior fuel economy while showcasing major savings on AdBlue vs. trucks from other marques. ...
    Peak Waste Recycling Adds Volvo FE & FL Skip Loaders To Volvo-Dominant Fleet
    Posted May 21, 2021
    “They are tried and tested trucks, incredibly reliable, and we know they can do the job we require,” says co-owner Ken Martin, “which is why we keep renewing with them.” ...
    Tesco Home Delivery, Powered By IVECO Daily
    Posted May 20, 2021
    Tesco has operated more than 5,000 IVECO Daily chassis cabs in its delivery fleet since 2010, and the supermarket giant recently acquired 645 more. ...
    DAF Trucks Virtual Truck Show No. 2 Winners Announced
    Posted May 20, 2021
    Over 400 entrants flooded in for DAF Trucks’ May Bank Holiday Virtual Truck Show. ...
    DAF Trucks Introduces Full Range Of Electric Truck Chargers
    Posted May 14, 2021
    The new fixed charging stations offer power levels from 20 up to 360 kilowatts, while the mobile chargers have levels from 24 to 40 kW. ...
    Compact Footprint, Big Payload & 3-Year Warranty: Isuzu Trucks A Winning Combination For Scammell Commercial
    Posted May 14, 2021
    The firm has just upgraded its municipal hire fleet with six Isuzu trucks, including 3.5-, 7.5-, and 13.5-tonne GVM models. ...
    Renault Trucks To Be Industry Partner At Climate Action Summit
    Posted May 13, 2021
    The virtual event will bring together stakeholders in sustainable, net-zero transitions in transportation and will cover policy and regulation, innovation, technology, and investment. ...
    Daimler Truck AG & Volvo Group Launch Cellcentric & Outline Roadmap For Fuel Cell Technology
    Posted May 4, 2021
    Cellcentric’s goal is to start with customer tests of fuel-cell trucks in about three years and to be in series production of the trucks during the second half of this decade. ...
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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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    Fuso Canter Fills The Bill For Jack Cotterill Tree Services
    Posted 07/03/2025
    The 130-horsepower Euro 6 Step E-compliant Fuso Canter produces 360 newton-metres of torque, has the smallest turning circle in the 3.5-tonne class, and features enhanced driver comfort and safety. ...
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    Ipswich Haulier Goes Green, Replacing Diesel Truck With Volvo FE Electric
    Posted 05/03/2025
    Warehousing and distribution firm Debach has added the first electric truck to its vehicle fleet, a new, zero-tailpipe emissions Volvo FE Electric. ...
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    Iveco S-Way Makes Its Debut In Euro Truck Simulator 2
    Posted 23/12/2024
    Iveco announces the recent release of the Iveco S-Way in the popular Euro Truck Simulator 2 video game developed by SCS Software. ...
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    Cargo Express Chooses High-Quality Schmitz Cargobull Mega Trailers For International Transport
    Posted 06/11/2024
    Cargo Express adds Schmitz Cargobull Mega trailers to its fleet for their high quality, flexible roof height, and anti-theft features. ...
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    DAF Trucks Debuts New Innovations At IAA Transportation 2024
    Posted 07/10/2024
    Learn more about DAF's New Generation XD, XF, XG, and XG? trucks, which recently made their debut at the IAA Transportation 2024 show. ...
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    Holland & Barrett Renews Fleet With Don-Bur Box Bodies
    Posted 26/09/2024
    Don-Bur announces the completion of a new batch of 33 bespoke 18-tonne rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett, the UK's leading health and wellbeing store. ...
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    Top Tips For Selling Your Truck
    Posted 31/03/2020
    Anyone looking to sell a truck, whether it be a tractor unit, tipper, flatbed, curtainsider, or box truck, has the same goal: sell it fast for as much money as possible—here’s how. ...
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