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The firm based its buying decision on the truck’s performance as well as experience working with nearby dealerpoint A E George Commercials for parts and service. ...

Based at Nusteel Structures’ head office and fabrication facilities in Lympne, Hythe, Kent, the 6x4 tractor unit is being used to deliver bridge and gantry sections spanning up to 57 metres long to construction sites across the nation. ...

The first temperature-controlled Canter rigid has arrived and the firm says it has six more on the way, with a couple entering service by the end of the year. ...

“Ours is a very payload-sensitive application, so the fact that we can easily get 300 kg more on a Canter than any other 7.5-tonner we’ve tried—and a lot more than that, compared to some competitors—is highly significant,” says Director James Attridge. ...

“We did look at what other manufacturers were doing when considering a replacement but having experienced Volvo’s reliability and performance first-hand for so long, we didn’t want to go with anything else,” says Director Ryan Hughes. ...

“We were looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles that would support our environmental and sustainability goals, and the Actros Ls are certainly living up to their promise,” says MD Chris Whittaker. ...

With a land purchase to double its warehouse capacity underway, Harrison Solway recently built up its fleet with six new SDC Curtainsider trailers. ...

The 2023 Raptor get a twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 rated for 288 horsepower and 491 newton-metres of torque, with an anti-lag system that keeps the turbochargers spinning for up to three seconds after deceleration for faster resumption of acceleration. ...

The new 6x2 tractor unit will run double shifts for the haulier, carrying out same-day contracts and hauling loads for the Pallet Network. ...

“Automated and automatic gearboxes are a must in the rental and contract hire business,” says FVTH Managing Director Tim Houghton. ...

The Basildon waste management specialist favours the trucks’ increased payload capacity vs. 13.5-tonne Ategos that comes without an increase in size. ...

“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. ...

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. ...

The Wrexham-based haulier has specified its new trucks for maximum driver comfort and productivity. ...

Excellent support from dealerpoint Thomas Hardie Commercials has prompted the wastewater specialist firm to add Volvos to its fleet in large numbers. ...

Supplied by the Peterborough branch of Intercounty Truck & Van, the Econic is well-equipped for safe, efficient operation in and around London. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

“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. ...

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. ...

David Boylan says the tractor unit meets his needs for safety, comfort, and performance, and its efficiency improves his bottom line. ...

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. ...