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    Driven By Me Adds New Mercedes-Benz Actros 2548 Tractor Unit For Efficiency & Advanced Technologies
    Posted On: July 13, 2020
    The new Actros replaces an older one and not only provides significant technology upgrades for driver comfort and safety, but also improves on the older truck’s fuel economy by “a good half a mile per gallon.” ...
    Wolverhampton-Based Trailer Rental Specialist Wiseva Adds 30 New SDC Freespan Curtainsider Trailers To Its Fleet
    Posted On: July 10, 2020
    As of January, 10 of the trailers had been delivered; SDC says 20 more are on the way. ...
    MAN At Work: A Closer Look At The MAN TGS
    Posted On: July 10, 2020
    This versatile, hard-working truck recently received an extensive series of upgrades as part of MAN’s New Generation truck launch. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Actros Provides 4-Star Visibility For Galaxy Insultation & Dry Lining
    Posted On: July 9, 2020
    By investing in eight Actros rigids with 4-star Direct Vision Standard ratings, Galaxy will remain compliant with London’s Direct Vision Standard regulations for years to come. ...
    McLaren Racing’s Fleet Of 24 Volvo FH Trucks Heads For First Formula 1 Race Of The Season In Spielberg, Austria
    Posted On: July 9, 2020
    The team depends on the Volvo tractors to haul everything from its cars to hospitality equipment, parts and tools, and more. ...
    Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland Names Christian Coolsaet New Managing Director
    Posted On: July 8, 2020
    Coolsaet is an industry veteran who has been with Volvo for more than 20 years; his most recent role with the firm was MD of Volvo Trucks Germany. ...
    DAF Trucks Receives Royal Visit
    Posted On: July 8, 2020
    DAF President Harry Wolters briefed the King before His Majesty visited with employees at the truck factory to discuss adjustments made to production and how they have affected the workers’ daily activities. ...
    A Closer Look At The Mercedes-Benz Atego
    Posted On: July 8, 2020
    This handy truck range is designed to perform a wide variety of construction tasks as well as light- and medium-duty distribution jobs. ...
    Volvo Unleashes FH Unlimited Edition, Donates To Charity With Each UK Order
    Posted On: July 7, 2020
    The truck maker says the FH Unlimited takes “the very definition of premium to the next level.” ...
    Renault Trucks’ T520 High Joins John Petch Transport’s Fleet Via Conquest Deal
    Posted On: July 7, 2020
    When selecting their newest truck, Petch Transport prioritised fuel efficiency, reliability, longevity, and driver retention. ...
    Nooteboom EURO-PX Low Loader Trailer Train Takes German Roads By Storm
    Posted On: July 7, 2020
    Using various combinations, the low loader trailer train can accommodate loads of more than 100 tonnes or up to 40 m in length. ...
    DAF Trucks Launches 25 Year Market Leader Dealer Demo Programme
    Posted On: July 6, 2020
    These “Pure Excellence” XF FTG 6x2 tractors are available with 480 and 530 horsepower engines, and each bears the custom “liquid metal silver” livery. ...
    Palletised Distribution Specialist Premier Logistics Adds Three New Volvo FH Tractor Units
    Posted On: July 6, 2020
    Two of the new trucks are 460-horsepower models configured with I-Save technology for maximum fuel efficiency during long-haul operations, and one is a 500-HP truck that will work around the clock. ...
    John Dinham Transport Adds First Used FUSO Canter After Years Of Buying Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Trucks
    Posted On: July 2, 2020
    The Avonmouth-based haulier operates a 20-vehicle fleet, of which all but four were Mercedes-Benz trucks—until now. ...
    New Mercedes-Benz Arocs A Moving Tribute To Grandfathers Who Served
    Posted On: July 2, 2020
    Rees commissioned a personal tribute to mark the 75th anniversary of VE day with images of his grandfather, his wife’s grandfather, and his driver’s grandfather in uniform. ...
    Dutch Logistics Specialist Bolk Transport’s Fleet Grows By 10 Nooteboom Low Loader Semi-Trailers
    Posted On: July 2, 2020
    The order calls for a mix of two- and three-axle trailers; Bolk collected the first MCO-38-02V/L extendible Multitrailer last week. ...
    Mercedes-Benz & FUSO Dealer City West Commercials Announces New Dealer Principal
    Posted On: July 1, 2020
    Darren Sweet has been in the industry for 30 years and worked at two other Mercedes-Benz dealerships in that time. ...
    A Closer Look At The Mercedes-Benz Arocs
    Posted On: June 29, 2020
    Whatever your needs for a construction vehicle, it’s likely there’s a tough, dependable Arocs truck configured to meet them. ...
    D&M Jones & Son’s Tipper Trucks, Including A New Scania G 500 XT, Pull Double Duty As Moving Advertisements
    Posted On: June 26, 2020
    The tipper hire firm takes pride in running clean trucks with an eye-catching livery, and says their new Scania G 500 XT is very nearly as effective as an advert for the business as it is at hauling and dumping loads. ...
    The Event Gallery Fine Art Bought A Used Mercedes-Benz Actros Just Before COVID-19 Restrictions Began
    Posted On: June 26, 2020
    The company has purchased nearly new Mercedes-Benz trucks in the past and has been impressed with their performance and reliability. ...
    DAF Introduces New AEBS-3 Advanced Emergency Braking System For CF, LF & XF Trucks
    Posted On: June 24, 2020
    With an increased forward range and a dramatically increased near-range angle of view, the new system provides earlier warnings, making it easier for drivers to avoid collisions. ...
    Scunthorpe-Based DMC Trailers Adds 20 New Schmitz Cargobull Trailers With Carrier Transicold Refrigeration Units
    Posted On: June 23, 2020
    The trailer hire firm says Schmitz Cargobull trailers “represent great value for the money which we can pass on to our customers.” ...
    Calcium Carbonate Specialist Longcliffe Quarries Adds 8 Volvo FH Tractors & 2 Volvo FM Rigid Tippers
    Posted On: June 22, 2020
    The haulier expects to keep the Volvos in operation for five years and run them up to about 100,000 kilometres per annum. ...
    Ontime Logistics Adds New Flagship Mercedes-Benz Actros To Fleet
    Posted On: June 18, 2020
    The family-owned, Kent-based shipping container transport specialist reports that about half of their 30-truck fleet are Mercedes-Benz trucks. ...
    Simon McMahon Starts New Haulage Business With Help Of A Used Scania R 520
    Posted On: June 17, 2020
    McMahon describes the ruby red, V8-equipped tractor unit as “in very good condition, nearly pristine in the cab,” despite having logged a half-million kilometres. ...
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    DAF Launches Interactive Route Simulator For Electric Trucks
    Posted 29/04/2026
    DAF Trucks is launching an interactive route simulator that provides transport operators with insight into real-world deployability of electric DAF trucks in their specific daily operations. ...
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    5-Star Performance! Scania P-Cab Duo Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 22/04/2026
    Joining Scania's L-cab 6x2 refuse truck, which received Euro NCAP's top rating in 2026, are a pair of P-cab trucks in 4x2 distribution and 6x2 utility forms. ...
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    2026 Truck Shows Across Ireland & The UK
    Posted 21/04/2026
    There is a rich history of trade shows, conferences, expos, and other truck and trailer industry events taking place each year throughout Ireland and the UK, and 2026 is no different. ...
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    New DAF Used Trucks Center Opens In Warsaw
    Posted 14/04/2026
    The new centre responds to the growing demand for young pre-owned DAF vehicles in Central and Eastern Europe and strengthens DAF Trucks’ European Used Truck Network. ...
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    Volvo Launches New Electric Trucks—With Ranges Up To 700 Kilometres
    Posted 14/04/2026
    Volvo Trucks has set a new benchmark for heavy-duty trucks with the launch of its latest electric models with improved performance, flexibility, and ranges up to 700 kilometres. ...
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    Maia Waste Stays With Volvo For Build Quality, Reliability
    Posted 03/04/2026
    Wakefield-based skip hire and waste management provider Maia Waste selected a new Volvo FH Aero 8x4 rigid with hookloader bodywork for its fleet for build quality, driving performance, and reliability. ...
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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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