Truck Locator Mercedes Benz Blog Archive

“Farmers and arboriculturalists in particular wanted that little bit more power and torque at the wheels for in-field operations, as well as for trailer work,” says Head of Special Trucks Ross Paterson. ...

“As well as being extremely reliable, the Econic is very popular with our crews,” says Highways & Transport Maintenance Manager Graham Timmins. ...

Finished in Arctic White paint, red decals, and black gloss wheels, Haulaway’s new flagship Actros Edition 2 is a dazzling new addition to the firm’s waste management fleet. ...

The Council’s waste and recycling managers have been adding to its mixed fleet of more than 70 vehicles while working to grow recycling participation rates in Armagh. ...

The Unimogs are equipped with electrically insulated Versalift hydraulic lift arms and two-person buckets instead of UK Power Networks’ previous one-person equipment. ...

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“The combination of raised height and the more rugged and durable construction bumper means we’ve seen a noticeable reduction in accident damage to our latest units,” Clarke says. ...

“The truck is fundamentally well-suited to our requirements, not least because its excellent ground clearance is a big advantage when working in quarries and on rough sites,” says Express Utilities Project Manager Tony Lake. ...

Daimler Truck AG and BP Advanced Mobility Limited announced plans to work together to help accelerate the introduction of a hydrogen network, supporting the roll-out of a key technology for the decarbonization of UK freight transport. ...

The truckmaker won the OEM of the Year award at the 2021 Electrical Vehicle Innovation & Excellence Awards from publishing and events group Solar Media. ...

The truck’s fully enclosed twin-deck transporter body boasting three-fold loading ramps, which provide a low loading angle ideal for Aston Martin sport and racing cars with minimal ground clearance. ...

“I’ve spent most of my career working on and with Unimogs, and I’m as passionate about the product today as I’ve ever been,” says South Cave Tractors Co-Director Tony Levitt. ...

Based on Mercedes-Benz’s bp In-Truck Pay app, the system makes purchasing fuel faster and safer for drivers while making payment management more efficient for fleet managers. ...

“The Unimog is a fantastic all-rounder, and makes us a lot more efficient,” says Brian Greig. “It will do pretty well everything a tractor can, and so much more as well. ...

The performance of 11 Econics ordered in January 2020 has prompted a subsequent order of 14 more; Dacorum Transport Manager Simon Smith says the trucks from the initial order “have not missed a beat.” ...

The new 6x4 Mercedes-Benz trucks are both powered by 15.6-litre, 425-kilowatt, straight-six engines and are outfitted with the range-topping GigaSpace cab. ...

“This special unit pays fitting tribute to the closeness and quality of our relationships with the manufacturer and its local representative, as well as to our own history and track record in the industry,” says Elddis Transport MD Nigel Cook. ...

The first-generation Actros debuted at the IAA transport show in Hanover, Germany, on 21 September, 1996. ...

The firm’s new Arocs sweeper is an 1840 with a ClassicSpace sleeper cab, provided by Bell Truck and Van, and sweeper bodywork provided by Stock Sweepers. ...

The company purchased the 428-horsepower Actros 2543 trucks with StreamSpace cabs—the first with its new corporate livery—from South Wales dealer Euro Commercials with competitive funding support from Mercedes-Benz. ...

The image-conscious firm had both trucks swathed in its traditional green and gold livery, which includes the coat of arms that signifies the firm’s status as the holder of a Royal Warrant granted by Her Majesty The Queen. ...

The Daventry, Northamptonshire, firm acquired the 26-tonne, 394-horsepower car hauler from local Mercedes dealer Intercounty Truck & Van. ...

AE Spink’s delivery fleet once consisted exclusively of Mercedes-Benz trucks, many supplied by Northside Truck & Van; the fact that FUSO Canters are sold, serviced, and financed through the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Network in the UK is a bonus. ...

Only 35 of the premium tractor units were made available for sale in the UK, and this Kingston upon Hull-based haulier secured one to celebrate its fifth anniversary. ...

The firm estimates that it serves 88% of the UK’s local authorities with its fleet of more than 800 vehicles for winter maintenance and road repair. ...