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    3 New Volvo Trucks Join Willshees Waste & Recycling With 3 More On The Way
    Posted On: July 12, 2021
    The new trucks are the first Volvos Willshees Waste & Recycling has put into service in several years, but owner Dean Willshee says an impressive test drive sealed the deal. ...
    DAF Trucks Exhibit LF Electric & CF Electric For The First Time At ITT Hub
    Posted On: July 7, 2021
    DAF Trucks is showcasing its New Generation DAF range at the ITT Hub show in Farnborough, and two of the main attractions—shown for first time in the UK—are DAF’s LF Electric and CF Electric. ...
    Fleet Of Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks Surpass 1 Million-Kilometre Benchmark
    Posted On: July 2, 2021
    Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility’s fleet of XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks has collectively exceeded 1 million kilometres of driving in only 11 months of service in Switzerland. ...
    Volvo FH Tridem With DISAB Air Mover Body Provides Colossal Pick Up Power For William Gilder
    Posted On: June 28, 2021
    The range-topping DISAB body can access tanks of waste material using remote control, obviating the need to put the firm’s personnel at risk. ...
    Renault To Show Electric Truck Range At ITT Hub 2021
    Posted On: June 25, 2021
    The truck maker says it’s “Leading The Charge” on green transport technologies, and provides a family of electric vehicles ranging from 3.1 to 26 tonnes in gross vehicle weight. ...
    Barrachander Quarry Adds Mercedes-Benz Arocs Tippers To Fleet
    Posted On: June 25, 2021
    Quarry boss Calum McCrae was impressed with the 8x4 Mercedes-Benz Arocs he acquired three years ago and recently added two more, opting for the Mercedes-Benz trucks over a previously used Swedish marque. ...
    New 32-Tonne Volvo FM Safely Delivers Plant Hire Equipment
    Posted On: June 25, 2021
    As the truck will work five days a week and run 60,000 kilometres per year, KPH Plant Hire ordered Volvo’s long-haul fuel package with I-See predictive cruise control to optimise fuel efficiency and reduce engine wear. ...
    New Mercedes-Benz Actros L Offers Premium Comfort & Latest Technology For Long Hauls
    Posted On: June 25, 2021
    The manufacturer says the Actros L is the “largest and most luxurious model in the Actros series.” ...
    Broughton Transport Solutions’ Distribution Fleet Grows By One With Addition Of First Renault Truck
    Posted On: June 21, 2021
    The Broughton Gifford-based haulier quickly put the new D Wide rigid curtainsider to work hauling pallet network loads. ...
    DAF Announces Upcoming New Generation XF, XG & XG+ Trucks With Double-Digit Fuel Efficiency Gains
    Posted On: June 21, 2021
    DAF and its customers have tested the New Generation over more than 20 million kilometres and found, amongst other benefits, that they provide an improvement of up to 10% in fuel efficiency. ...
    Ford Fuels Tops-Up With DAF Trucks
    Posted On: June 18, 2021
    South-west fuel oil and lubricants supplier, Ford Fuels, is taking delivery of its latest batch of vehicles from DAF Trucks, marking ten years of acquisitions from the market-leading truck manufacturer. ...
    Northern Ireland Haulier Acquires Volvo FH Trucks With Fuel-Efficient I-Save Package
    Posted On: June 18, 2021
    Manfreight has been running Volvos since 1978, just two years after its founding; the newest additions to the firm’s fleet will run six days a week and log up to 200,000 kilometres per year. ...
    Industrial Containers Supplier Replaces A Mercedes-Benz Atego With—A Mercedes-Benz Atego
    Posted On: June 18, 2021
    Patrico is a longtime Mercedes-Benz customer whose distribution fleet comprises three Atego rigids and two Actros tractor units. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Trucks Announces Release Date For eActros Battery-Powered Truck
    Posted On: June 17, 2021
    The manufacturer will premiere its new eActros battery-electric truck on 30 June in an online event that is a culmination of a journey that began in 2016. ...
    IVECO Introduces Bio-LNG-Powered S-WAY NP Pace Truck For ETRC 2021
    Posted On: June 17, 2021
    The S-WAY NP is bio-LNG-ready and provides a significant reduction in nitrogen dioxide emissions and up to 95% less carbon dioxide emissions than diesel-powered trucks. ...
    Volvo FH Globetrotter Demonstrator Helping Thomas Hardie Commercials Raise Funds For North West Children’s Charity
    Posted On: 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 On: 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 On: 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 On: 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 On: 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 On: 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 On: 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 On: 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 On: 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 On: 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. ...
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    Relay Technical Transport Returns To Don-Bur For Specialist Equipment Trailers
    Posted 19/03/2026
    Don-Bur has supplied a batch of specialist box van trailers to Relay Technical Transport, designed for the safe distribution of photocopiers and other sensitive office equipment. ...
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    Iveco Unveils The 1st Road-Ready eDaily With Integrated Dynamic & Static Wireless Charging
    Posted 04/03/2026
    A new step toward the future of mobility is taking shape along the A35 Brebemi with the eDaily taking center stage as the first road-ready vehicle equipped for integrated wireless charging. ...
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    Manoeuvrability & Payload Capacity Sells PW Tanking Services On Volvo FM
    Posted 25/02/2026
    PW Tanking Services specified its Volvo FM 6x2 rigid vacuum truck with a hydraulically steered tag axle and a VBG drawbar coupling that lets the firm’s drivers pull a tanker trailer and maximise each route. ...
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    DAF XF Electric Awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck Of The Year’
    Posted 13/02/2026
    The DAF XF Electric has been awarded ‘2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ by a Spanish jury, in recognition of the vehicle’s strong focus on sustainability, advanced technology, and excellent overall performance. ...
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    Wordsworth Excavations Increases Heavy-Haulage Capacity With New Renault Trucks T High
    Posted 22/01/2026
    Wordsworth Excavations chose the Renault Trucks T High 6x2 tractor unit to haul plant and equipment to work sites due to its power, comfort, and versatility. ...
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    DAF Introduces XG & XG+ Electric
    Posted 13/01/2026
    The XG and XG+ Electric are driven by the most powerful Paccar EX D2 electric motor, with outputs from 270 to 350 kW and a torque of 2,400 N-m. ...
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    Mercedes-Benz Actros Trucks Available Due to Fleet Renewal
    Posted 11/01/2026
    Due to a fleet renewal, there are 20 Mercedes-Benz Actros Trucks available to purchase immediately. ...
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    Two Unimogs Join Specialist Vehicle Fleet For Incident Response Role With The Environment Agency
    Posted 30/12/2025
    The Environment Agency has added two Mercedes-Benz Unimogs to its fleet of specialist vehicles that will be used to move excavators, machinery, and other Environment Agency equipment to critical incidents around the country. ...
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    Fenn Logistics Moves Toward Eco-Friendly Transport With Volvo FM Electrics
    Posted 12/12/2025
    Fenn Logistics, a Burton-on-Trent-based transport, warehousing, and supply chain services provider, has added two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units to its fleet to move goods for one of the world's largest food and beverage manufacturers. ...
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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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