Truck Locator Rigid Grab Loader Trucks Blog Archive

Express Utilities Chooses Mercedes-Benz Arocs Rigid Grab Loaders For Multi-Utility Connections

Posted On: November 5, 2021

“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. ...

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

Posted On: July 27, 2021

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

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

Posted On: December 4, 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. ...

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Rochester-Based Scaffolding & Waste Management Firm Adds Two New Arocs 3240 Trucks To Fleet

Posted On: November 2, 2020

The two trucks—one a hook loader and the other a tipper-grab unit—are powered by 10.7-litre, 389-horsepower engines and feature ClassicSpace M Cabs and 12-speed PowerShift 3 automated manual gearboxes. ...

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MAN TGE Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary In 2026

Posted 09/06/2026

MAN Truck & Bus is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its MAN TGE van. ...

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Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills

Posted 08/06/2026

Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...

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New Renault Trucks Powertrain: Boosting Fuel Efficiency By Up To 4%

Posted 04/06/2026

With the introduction of a new DE13 R engine and a new generation of Optidriver gearboxes, Renault Trucks is upgrading the powertrain of its T, T High, C and K ranges. ...

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Deliveries Are Sweeter Than Ever For Tunnock’s With New Volvo FH Aero

Posted 01/06/2026

After a recent acquisition, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Caramel Wafers will be delivered in a new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 rigid dressed in livery to match the Caramel Wafer wrapping. ...

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Volvo FM Electric Shows Its Steel For Special Green Delivery

Posted 28/05/2026

Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery. ...

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Find Parts & Components Fast & Easy On TruckLocator.ie

Posted 26/05/2026

Truck Locator’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the parts and components you need faster and easier than ever. ...

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MAN Truck & Bus: Waste Collection Goes Electric

Posted 18/05/2026

MAN is electrifying its municipal portfolio, for waste collectors, winter gritting services, and more, with significantly fewer emissions and less noise. ...

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Nooteboom Mega Windmill Trailer XXL’s Stability Impresses Silvasti CEO

Posted 11/05/2026

The Mega Windmill Trailer XXL is a third-generation semi-trailer from Nooteboom Trailers that can transport small- and large-diameter wind turbine tower sections with weights of up to around 100 tonnes. ...

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Volvo Trucks’ All-New Combustion Engine Platform: Superior Fuel Efficiency & Ready For A Wide Range Of Alternative Fuels

Posted 11/05/2026

Volvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. ...

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Volvo FM Makes First-Time Volvo Buyer CT Glass A Believer

Posted 08/05/2026

Volvo’s FM 380 6x2 rear-steer rigid curtainsider impressed first-time Volvo buyer CT Glass with its manoeuvrability, efficiency, comfort, and safety features. ...

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