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    Vensco Transportes Implements Driver Training Programme Led By Scania Mexico’s Master Drivers
    Posted On: September 28, 2020
    The programme helps drivers learn how to take advantage of current assistance systems and get the best fuel economy from their trucks. ...
    Croydon-Based Transporter Adds Five Used FH 500 Tractor Units To Its All-Volvo Fleet
    Posted On: September 28, 2020
    MAH UK Transport owner Michael Harry (who drives a Volvo himself) says, “I have run other marques over the years, but nothing compares to the reliability and driving performance of a Volvo.” ...
    Global Shipping Specialist Adds 30 New DAF CF 260 FA Rigids To Fleet
    Posted On: September 25, 2020
    Yusen Logistics (UK) purchased a mix of box and curtainside rigids for moving consumer goods between distribution centres and to retail stores. ...
    Future Volvo FH & FM Trucks To Feature Gas-Powered Engines To Meet Customer Demand In Europe
    Posted On: September 23, 2020
    Volvo points out that gas-powered trucks can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20%, a figure that increases to as much as 100% when running on liquefied biogas. ...
    DAF Wins Good Design Awards For Its Ergonomic, Durable & Sustainable CF & XF Truck Ranges
    Posted On: September 23, 2020
    A panel of 55 judges awarded the two trucks for their ergonomic designs, durable build materials, and “superior NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) qualities,” according to the jury’s verdict. ...
    Wiltshire-Based Transporter Celebrates 25th Anniversary With New Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 Tractor Unit
    Posted On: September 22, 2020
    The 450-horsepower truck is loaded with cutting-edge safety and efficiency features, and Downes Transport says that so far, it is a mile-and-a-half per gallon ahead of the firm’s previous-generation Actros trucks. ...
    Melton Mowbray-Based Landscape Specialists Receive Isuzu’s 1,000th Driveaway Truck
    Posted On: September 21, 2020
    Carrier Landscapes’ new Grafter Green N35.125 is a 3.5-tonne rigid with factory-installed dropside bodywork; it becomes the 45th Isuzu in the firm’s 80-vehicle commercial fleet. ...
    Kuehne+Nagel Purchases Eight Volvo FH LNG Tractor Units To Reduce Emissions & Improve Sustainability
    Posted On: September 18, 2020
    The trucks’ Volvo G13C engine provides the same horsepower, torque, and fuel efficiency of its diesel equivalent with dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions and potential for lower operating costs. ...
    John Dinham Transport Adds 10 New Montracon Postless Curtainsider Trailers
    Posted On: September 17, 2020
    The Postless Curtainsiders feature low-maintenance bolt-on bodies with galvanized frames in front and rear, phenolic-coated plywood floors, and curtains with heavy-duty buckles. ...
    Gateshead-Based Builders’ Merchant More Than Doubles New-Generation Arocs Fleet With New Order
    Posted On: September 16, 2020
    James Burrell was one of the first Mercedes-Benz customers in the UK to get their hands on a new Arocs back in October; today the firm runs five identical Arocs crane trucks, and have ordered six more. ...
    Scania Launches Electric Truck Range Including All-Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
    Posted On: September 15, 2020
    The company pledges to launch new electrified products annually over the coming years, and says that long-distance electric trucks adapted for fast charging are on the way. ...
    Italian Transporter Casilli Enterprise Invests In Its Future With Purchase Of Scania R 500 & Gas-Powered R 410 Trucks
    Posted On: September 15, 2020
    The firm’s MD Francesco Casilli says the purchase is important both for the reduced emissions it represents as well as the injection of money into the beleaguered economy. ...
    Logistics Specialist H. Freund Takes On Four New Volvo FH Tractor Units
    Posted On: September 14, 2020
    The Volvo FH tractor units are powered by Volvo’s proven D13K Euro 6 Step D-compliant diesel engine producing up to 540 horsepower between 1,400 and 1,800 rpm. ...
    Sid Sadique Establishes eStar Truck & Van Dealer Group With Emphasis On Electric Vehicles
    Posted On: September 11, 2020
    Sadique has been a Mercedes-Benz customer for more than 30 years and is chairman of Sparshatt Truck & Van, a Mercedes-Benz dealer his ownership group purchased in 2018. ...
    Thatching Services Provider Purchases 3.5-Tonne FUSO Canter 3C15 Tipper Truck
    Posted On: September 10, 2020
    The roofing contractor will use the FUSO to deliver straw, reed, and other roofing materials for roof repairs and other jobs. ...
    DAF Trucks To Highlight Ready-To-Go CF & LF Hook Loaders, Tippers, Mixers & More At The Commercial Motor Show
    Posted On: September 9, 2020
    There has been an increase in demand for trucks during the pandemic, and DAF has seen orders for Ready-to-Go vehicles rise along with it, including hook loaders, tipper trucks, mixers, and more. ...
    Kingswinford-Based JJX Logistics To Auction Off DAF XF 460 FTG In Support Of Legacy4Lucy Breast Cancer Charity
    Posted On: September 9, 2020
    The auction will take place on September 18; the 6x2 XF 460 FTG proudly bears a custom Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. livery. ...
    Atkins LGV Training Adds Four New Volvo FL Rigid Trucks For Training Category C/Class 2 Drivers
    Posted On: September 8, 2020
    The driver training firm says it has often leased or bought used in the past, but a thorough comparison of the finances helped them decide it was time to buy. ...
    Suffolk-Based Kerry Freight Ltd Adds 20 New SDC Freespan Curtainsiders To Its 180-Trailer Fleet
    Posted On: September 4, 2020
    SDC Fleet Manager Robert Steele says his firm has always found SDC trailers to be “reliable, well-built, and robust enough to stand up to our demanding haulage operations.” ...
    Astheimer Design Assists Volta Trucks In The Design Of The All-Electric, Zero-Emission Volta Zero
    Posted On: September 4, 2020
    The Warwick design studio did its homework and came up with a design that’s good for the environment and drivers, not to mention nearby bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles. ...
    Volta Trucks Launches The All-Electric Volta Zero
    Posted On: September 3, 2020
    The firm’s 12-vehicle pilot program is set to begin in 2021, with wider production to follow in 2021. ...
    TRP & DAF Trucks Will Take Part In The Commercial Motor Show Virtual Exhibition
    Posted On: August 31, 2020
    The exhibition will take place 29 September through 1 October; DAF will highlight their DAF Webshop and DAF Genuine Parts range. ...
    Wiltshire-Based Wincanton Group Leases Two Volvo FM 8x2 Tanker Trucks For Milk Collection In South Wales
    Posted On: August 28, 2020
    “They’ll be serviced and maintained through Volvo and we know from previous experience that we’ll receive fantastic support,” says Wincanton Technical Services Director Dave Rowlands. ...
    FUSO Canter Delivers Robust, Ready-To-Work Platform For Country Carpentry
    Posted On: August 26, 2020
    Thanks to its selection of a pre-built, 3.5-tonne Canter 3C13 dropsider, the bespoke garden shed builder now has a light truck that provides the strength and durability required for rugged construction duties. ...
    All-Electric Volta Zero Launch & Pilot Trucks Will Feature R-Steer Tyres From Bridgestone
    Posted On: August 26, 2020
    Bridgestone says their R-Steer tyres have a ribbed tread and a distinct steer pattern designed to reduce road noise and perform optimally on high-torque electric vehicles. ...
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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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    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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