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    Spartan Distribution Receives New Flagship Renault T480 For Day & Night Deliveries
    Posted November 21, 2022
    The new 6x2 tractor unit will run double shifts for the haulier, carrying out same-day contracts and hauling loads for the Pallet Network. ...
    Daf LF Rigid’s PowerLine Transmission Brings Drivability, Fuel Economy To Portsmouth Truck Hire Company
    Posted November 18, 2022
    “Automated and automatic gearboxes are a must in the rental and contract hire business,” says FVTH Managing Director Tim Houghton. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Delivers 16-Tonne Atego Skip Loaders To Waste Hauler Clearaway
    Posted November 16, 2022
    The Basildon waste management specialist favours the trucks’ increased payload capacity vs. 13.5-tonne Ategos that comes without an increase in size. ...
    All-New Fuso Canter 3C13 Joins 4 Other Canters In Perfect Pave Fleet
    Posted November 14, 2022
    “A no-nonsense workhorse, that’s what we need and that’s what we get with the Fuso Canter,” says Perfect Pave Co-Director Alex Howley. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Atego Helps Logic Transport Trailers, Implements & Accessories
    Posted November 8, 2022
    The Atego is based at Logic’s headquarters in Hexham, where it moves the equipment and components from the main manufacturing facility to sellers and suppliers in its dealer network. ...
    Platts Transport Drivers Favour Fuel-Efficient Volvo FH 500 With I-Save
    Posted November 7, 2022
    The Wrexham-based haulier has specified its new trucks for maximum driver comfort and productivity. ...
    Universal Tanker Group Receives First Of 38 New Volvo FMX Rigids
    Posted November 4, 2022
    Excellent support from dealerpoint Thomas Hardie Commercials has prompted the wastewater specialist firm to add Volvos to its fleet in large numbers. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Econic Mixer With 5-Star DVS Rating Joins Best UK Transport Fleet
    Posted November 2, 2022
    Supplied by the Peterborough branch of Intercounty Truck & Van, the Econic is well-equipped for safe, efficient operation in and around London. ...
    Man Lion’s Intercity LE Now Available In City Version With Man EfficientHybrid
    Posted November 1, 2022
    The City version will be offered in three lengths ranging from 12.44 to 14.46 metres and can carry as many as 107 passengers depending on configuration. ...
    Daf Presents New Generation XDC & XFC Construction Trucks At Bauma
    Posted October 28, 2022
    Built tough to withstand the harshest working conditions, Daf’s newest construction trucks are also flexible enough to get the job done in a variety of industries. ...
    M&M Greene Marks 40th Anniversary With New Mercedes-Benz 2563 Actros L GigaSpace
    Posted October 27, 2022
    Delivered by Euro Commercials of Swansea, the truck was destined to be a demonstration unit for the Mercedes-Benz truck dealer until the Greene brothers saw it at the Convoy Cymru show in May. ...
    English Oak Expands Tree Surgery Fleet With New Fuso Canter
    Posted October 26, 2022
    The firm tried trucks from two rival brands but were disappointed with their performance; co-owner Paul Taylor had experience with the Canter and ended up buying one in January, which in turn led to this more recent purchase. ...
    Man eTruck Electrifies Long-Haul Transport
    Posted October 25, 2022
    The eTruck will save up to 100 tonnes of carbon per year over a distance of 120,000 kilometres compared to a diesel truck with an average consumption of 27 litres. ...
    Fuso Next Generation eCanter With Roll-Off Tipper Debuts At Bauma
    Posted October 25, 2022
    “With our Next Generation eCanter, we are underlining that the advantages of the Fuso Canter for the construction industry are also fully reflected in the electrified variant,” says Fuso Europe’s Philipp Panter. ...
    KC Construction Returns To Mercedes-Benz Arocs With Purchase Of New Tipper Grab
    Posted October 24, 2022
    The building, construction, and groundworks firm purchased a brace of pre-owned Arocs 3240 tipper grabs last year and liked them so much they came back for more. ...
    Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6x4 Ticks All Boxes For Blessington Owner-Operator
    Posted October 21, 2022
    David Boylan says the tractor unit meets his needs for safety, comfort, and performance, and its efficiency improves his bottom line. ...
    Ridgway Rentals Adds Pair Of 70-Tonne T520 Tractor Units To Renault-Heavy Fleet
    Posted October 18, 2022
    The T520 sleeper cabs are decked out in Ridgway’s blue and white livery and will transport heavy plant machinery such as excavators and bulldozers to locations across the nation. ...
    Daf Boosts LF Trucks’ Fuel Economy Up To 7% With New Driveline Options
    Posted October 17, 2022
    The manufacturer will continue to offer the LF with six- and nine-speed manual transmission options, as well as Allison automatics for special use cases such as rubbish collection and firefighting vehicles. ...
    1,000 Battery-Electric Trucks Produced At The Renault Trucks Plant In Blainville-Sur-Orne
    Posted October 14, 2022
    A decisive turning point in the transformation of urban and regional transport, the Renault Trucks plant in Blainville has been serial-producing medium-duty 100% electric trucks since 2020. ...
    Iveco Bus Crossway Range Wins 3rd Sustainable Bus Of The Year Award For The Crossway LE Hybrid CNG
    Posted October 14, 2022
    The biomethane-compatible Crossway Low Entry Hybrid Natural Gas bus is designed to offer an alternative for regions, counties, and cities looking for transportation solutions that work with energy transition projects. ...
    Volta Trucks & Siemens Partner To Accelerate Commercial Fleet Electrification
    Posted October 13, 2022
    Volta Trucks and Siemens intend to jointly deliver eMobility charging infrastructure to Volta Trucks’ customers to simplify and accelerate their migration to commercial fleet electrification. ...
    SugaRich Combats Food Waste With Help From Volvo FM Trucks
    Posted October 12, 2022
    The food reprocessing firm chose Volvo after experiencing issues with aftersales service from their usual manufacturer, and for the FM’s quality and price, as well as great support from the local dealer. ...
    Vauxhall Updates Light Commercial Vehicle Range, Renames Electric Models
    Posted October 6, 2022
    The vehicle manufacturer has streamlined its LCV ranges by reducing model combinations and paring away superfluous trim levels, and has added “Electric” to each model family’s battery-electric variant. ...
    SRC Group Relies On Scania Tippers, Favours The P 370 8x4 XT
    Posted October 6, 2022
    Scania rigids make up 90% of the firm’s 140-truck fleet because they are safe, a good fit for its work, and retain high resale value. ...
    Recycling Lives Begins Decarbonisation With UK’s First Electric Skip Truck, A Renault E-Tech D18 Wide
    Posted October 6, 2022
    The firm has another E-Tech D18 Wide on order that will arrive in the near future, and will also be based at its 15-acre Preston Recycling Park. ...
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    Renault C520 Off Road Truck Shoulders The Load For Morecambe Metals
    Posted 03/05/2024
    Morecambe Metals purchased a Renault Trucks C520 8x4 Off Road with a Hyva Titan hook loader body with a tri-axle Muldoon roll-on roll-off hook bin trailer to collect and deliver ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling. ...
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    MAN Expands Its Zero-Emission Portfolio
    Posted 19/04/2024
    Learn more about Man's small truck series with hydrogen combustion engines, planned for 2025 starting with 200 vehicles in selected markets. ...
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    ‘Forward-Thinking’ IVECO eDaily Wins ‘Electric Van Breakthrough Of The Year’ Award
    Posted 16/04/2024
    IVECO's eDaily has been recognised as impressive electrification enabler for its innovations in eLCV technology and mission-focus. ...
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    Orica UK Depends On Volvo Trucks To Haul Vital Cargo For Mining Industry
    Posted 11/04/2024
    Orica UK relies on Volvo trucks, including recently acquired FMX 460s, to transport explosives and other materials to mines and quarries throughout the UK. ...
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    Lenham Storage Moves Toward Zero Emissions With Volvo FM Electric Trucks
    Posted 05/04/2024
    Lenham Storage recently purchased two new Volvo FM Electric trucks with 666 horsepower and 2,400 newton-metres of continuous torque, a 300-kilometre range, and a GCW of up to 44 tonnes. ...
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    Collection UK Tools Adds Montracon MT39 Machinery Carrier For Speedier Loading & Unloading
    Posted 02/04/2024
    Montracon’s MT39 machinery carrier has three axles, 4000 x 1000mm double flip hydraulic ramps, a low-profile loading incline, and is plated to 39 tonnes. ...
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    Multimodal Logistics Adds 5 Renault T480 High Tractor Units To UK Container Haulage Fleet
    Posted 29/03/2024
    Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics recently added five new 480-horsepower Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, which distributes multimodal shipping containers throughout the UK. ...
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    RiverRidge Acquires Renault E-tech D Wide, Northern Ireland’s First Electric Skip Loader Truck
    Posted 28/03/2024
    RiverRidge recently purchased a Renault E-Tech D Wide electric skip loader truck—a first for both the company and Northern Ireland—for work in the Belfast area. ...
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    165 DAF XG Tractors For Global Liquid Transporter HOYER
    Posted 07/03/2024
    HOYER, the world market leader in logistic solutions for liquid products, is renewing its fleet with 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors. ...
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    Man Rolls Out Battery Repair Centres In Europe
    Posted 04/03/2024
    Two Man battery repair centres are already in operation, in Germany and Spain. ...
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