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Renault Expands Its Electric Truck & Van Ranges With New Options For D Z.E., D Wide Z.E. & Master Z.E. Models

4 December 2020

These trucks were originally available with a total of 200 or 300 kWh, but now customers can up that to 400 kWh, giving the D Z.E. (for example) a maximum operating range of 400 kilometres.

Service Specialist Leedale Adds Another Set Of Tipper-Grab Mercedes-Benz Arocs To Fleet

4 December 2020

The firm was one of the first in the UK to acquire Arocs tipper-grabs with MirrorCam in January, and they have been a big hit.

Greener Ealing Commissions 32 Mercedes-Benz Econic Refuse Collection Vehicles

3 December 2020

Most of the new trucks have 26-tonne 6x2 chassis with rear-steer axles for better manoeuvrability and are fitted with FAUN Zoeller Variopress compaction bodies and bin lifts.

Make Sure You Have All Of The Licences, Permits & Documents You Need To Drive In The EU From January On

3 December 2020

Beginning 1 January, 2021, documentation requirements may change for UK drivers hauling commercial loads into EU and EEA countries.

Glasgow-Based Waste Management & Cleaning Specialist Acquires New Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3258 Sewer-Cleaning Truck

2 December 2020

The company’s newest addition features a 15,000-litre stainless-steel tank, a Wiedemann KW4500 liquid ring vacuum pump, and a water recycling system paired with a URACA P4 pump.

MAN & Bevan Group Join Forces On MAN TGE-Based Medical Service Vans For St John Ambulance

2 December 2020

The eight 3.5-tonne vans will initially deliver medical equipment to satellite sites for restocking other ambulances, and at some point will support SJA volunteer doctors and nurses in providing medical services across England.

New Ultimate Package For DAF CF & XF Trucks Improves Comfort, Efficiency, Uptime & Safety

1 December 2020

As the name suggests, this package enhances nearly every aspect of the truck, from driver comfort to fuel efficiency, safety, and support.

Isuzu 13.5-Tonne Rigids Expand Vp Groundforce’s Fleet & Coverage Area

30 November 2020

The trucks are the first among the firm’s 16 Isuzus in the 13.5-t weight class, and the recent fleet replacement order is also the fourth consecutive for Vp Groundforce since 2014.

Scania R&D Crash-Tests Electric Truck

30 November 2020

The truck maker reports that new component types require exhaustive new series of simulations and new tests to ensure the safety of the truck, its driver, and everyone else on the road.

DHL Supply Chain Adds First Volvo FL Electric In UK To Its Fleet

30 November 2020

The 4x2 rigid runs on four 200-kilowatt-hour batteries that give it a 193-kilometre operating range while hauling up to 12 pallets with a maximum weight of 6 tonnes.

Marshfield-Based Haulier Adds New Volvo FH 500 Dual Clutch 6x2 Rigid Truck To Its Fleet

25 November 2020

The firm says it considered two other truck brands for the purchase, but neither could match the total package that Volvo had on offer.

UK Surfacings Commissions Like-For-Like FUSO Canter Replacements

20 November 2020

Six years after buying 8.55- and 7.5-tonne FUSO Canters, the contractor has invested in new replacements for each.

Kirriemuir-Based Haulier Gets New Mercedes-Benz Actros Edition 1 (One Of Just 35 Available In The UK)

19 November 2020

“Old-school” operator Gordon Taylor appreciates the comfort and luxury of the Actros Edition 1, and is a fan of the MirrorCam system as well.

Sunderland-Based Road Repair Specialist Adds Two New Isuzu F110.210(E) Rigid Trucks With Innovative Pothole Repair Bodies

19 November 2020

The new trucks allow Velocity to access and repair potholes on rural roads that are often too tight for the firm’s larger vehicles.

Montracon Adds New Four-Axle MT70 Trailer To MT Machinery Carrier Range

18 November 2020

Designed using input from Montracon customers, the MT70 joins the firm’s MT39, MT45, MT45 A3, and MT45 L3 low loaders in the MT family.

South Wales-Based Waste Management & Recycling Specialist Acquires Four New DAF XF 530 Mid-Lift FTP Trucks

13 November 2020

Hazrem Environmental had no experience with DAF trucks prior to the purchase, but the marque came highly recommended among local hauliers and have been well accepted by Hazrem drivers.

Mercedes-Benz Expands Its Standard & Optional Safety Offerings For Actros, Arocs & Econic Trucks

13 November 2020

The truck maker says many of the updates are a direct result of customer feedback and show how hard Mercedes-Benz works to ensure its trucks are the perfect partner for its customers.

Biogas-Fueled Scania R 410 Helping Swedish Recyclable Operator Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions

13 November 2020

Last year Returpack helped save 180,000 tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions by contracting container transport to hauler Långås Åkeri, which operates a Scania R 410 truck that runs on renewable liquified biogas.

Preston-Based Haulier Adds 12 New-Generation Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 Tractor Units To Fleet

13 November 2020

All of the firm’s new trucks feature the Mercedes-Benz MirrorCam system, which replaces traditional side mirrors with roof-mounted cameras and A-pillar-mounted displays in the cab.

MAN Develops New TGE Mobile COVID-19 Testing Vehicle, Can Deliver PCR Test Results In Less Than An Hour

12 November 2020

The mobile test lab can provide results to more than 500 tests per day, returning results in just 39 minutes in some cases.

Sussex-Based Arboriculture Specialist Adds Three New 3.5-Tonne Isuzu Grafter N35.125 Rigid Trucks To Its Fleet

12 November 2020

The trucks’ arboriculture-specific bodies feature large toolboxes for storing important equipment and a tipping body designed to haul wood chips, which are recycled as biomass fuel.

Volvo FE Rigid Hauls Street Clearing Machinery For Aebi Schmidt UK

11 November 2020

The Peterborough firm is using the 18-tonne 4x2 rigid with beavertail body to haul demonstration units from its fleet of road sweepers, snow ploughs, and other machinery.

Scania P 410 8x4 XT Tops List Of Vehicles From Five Other Manufacturers In Tipper Truck Review

11 November 2020

The truck scored 88 out of a possible 100 points, or 4.3 points more than the runner-up.

Cheshire Cheesemaker Relies On Mercedes-Benz Unimog U430 Implement Carrier To Collect Milk & Much More

11 November 2020

Hayfields Dairy of Audlem has found its new U430 to be a versatile, powerful replacement for a lesser truck and a tractor.

Nooteboom Adds Three-Axle OSDS Trailer To SMART Semi Low-Loader Range

10 November 2020

The new trailer features a hydraulic gooseneck ramp, an extendable loading floor, and tracking steered axles, making it a good fit for transporting construction equipment weighing up to 36 tonnes.

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MAN Truck & Bus At Work On The ANITA Project’s Self-Driving Vehicles For Hub-To-Hub Logistics Routes

After the development and implementation phase, the software and an autonomous MAN truck—with a safety driver on board—will begin testing in real-world operations in Ulm. ...

Scania Partnering To Test Feasibility Of Long-Haul Electrified Trucks Powered By Overhead Wires

The electric road system is seen as one of the most technically viable and economically attractive options for the electrification of heavy-duty trucks because it uses known and available technologies in new ways. ...

Waste Management Specialist Receives Two High-Spec Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Select Environmental Services has purchased trucks from other manufacturers in the past, but chose dealer City West Commercials because they “tick every box” on every order, the firm says. ...

Isuzu 3.5-Tonne Grafter Wins 9th Consecutive Best Builders’ Truck Award

Trade Van Driver’s annual awards are judged by the magazine’s expert panel of journalists and readers who use light commercial vehicles. ...

Low Cab Entry Drives Highway Maintenance Specialist’s Acquisition Of Volvo FE Tippers

Ringway of West Sussex has added three 26-tonne Volvo FE 6x2 rigid tipper trucks to its UK-wide fleet. ...

IVECO Launches Projects To Promote The Benefits Of Natural Gas & Its Key Role In Decarbonizing Transport

?The “IVECO Ambassador” programme aims to raise awareness of the brand’s values on different themes. ...

IVECO’s Brescia, Italy, Production Plant Manufactures 600,000th Eurocargo

The milestone-setting Eurocargo is powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), which Plant Director Marco Colonna says reaffirms IVECO’s commitment to sustainable transportation. ...

PRM Green Technologies Sticks With Mercedes-Benz Actros For Equipment Recycling Transport

The firm has acquired a second Mercedes-Benz Actros 2540 LnR, this one a member of the fifth-generation Actros range introduced to the UK in 2019. ...

Brunel Of Cornwall Purchases Rare Mercedes-Benz Actros Edition 1 Tractor & Arocs Tipper

“We’re very proud to be running a fabulous Actros Edition 1 as our first tractor unit,” says Brunel Managing Director Brian Venables. ...

Volta Trucks Partners With CPC Group On Composite Exterior Body Panels For Volta Zero Electric Truck

The companies plan to start full-scale production on customer-specified vehicles by 2022’s end, leveraging composite materials in the body and trim. ...

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