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    Lenham Storage Moves Toward Zero Emissions With Volvo FM Electric Trucks
    Posted April 5, 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. ...
    Multimodal Logistics Adds 5 Renault T480 High Tractor Units To UK Container Haulage Fleet
    Posted March 29, 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. ...
    165 DAF XG Tractors For Global Liquid Transporter HOYER
    Posted March 7, 2024
    HOYER, the world market leader in logistic solutions for liquid products, is renewing its fleet with 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors. ...
    Warburtons Buys More Renault E-Tech Battery-Electric Trucks For Zero-Emission Bakery Deliveries
    Posted March 1, 2024
    Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the UK, recently continued its transition to a zero-emission fleet with the addition of four new Renault E-Tech D16s and two Renault E-Tech Master vans. ...
    Ardent Hire Adds 20 New Volvo FH 500 Tractor Units In Major Fleet Upgrade
    Posted January 26, 2024
    Plant rental and sales specialist Ardent Hire invested heavily in Volvo trucks as it began a major fleet upgrade, purchasing 20 new Volvo FH 500s with 12 new Volvo FMX rigids to join them later in the year. ...
    New ADR & ‘Pet. Reg.’ Service Is Fuelling Future Success For Mercedes-Benz Dealer Midlands Truck & Van
    Posted January 22, 2024
    The Mercedes-Benz Dealer has opened a workshop bay at its branch in Birmingham compliant with ADR and Petroleum Regulations, open to operators of all makes of tractor unit and rigid truck. ...
    First Volvo Electric Tractor Units Approved For Government's £25,000 Plug-in Grant
    Posted January 15, 2024
    Volvo Trucks has become the first UK truck manufacturer to have four different models of low emission vehicle approved for the Government’s plug-in grant. ...
    Parsons Nationwide Distribution Rewards Drivers With New Renault T High
    Posted January 9, 2024
    Exeter-based Parsons Nationwide Distribution Ltd adds a highly specified T520 High to its fleet performing bulk tipper work throughout the U.K. to provide a safe, comfortable ride for the company’s drivers. ...
    Daf XF 450 Wins ‘European Transport Award For Sustainability’
    Posted December 13, 2023
    Daf Trucks has received the important ‘European Transport Award for Sustainability’ (ETPN) for its New Generation Daf XF long-haul series. ...
    New Renault T520 High Tractor Unit Commemorates Pallet Network Solutions’ 10th Anniversary
    Posted November 17, 2023
    Pallet Network Solutions recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a custom Renault T520 High 6x2 tractor unit equipped with a luxury cab and special livery. ...
    Volvo FM Electric Trucks Give Hawkins Logistics Deliveries A Jolt
    Posted November 15, 2023
    Staffordshire-based Hawkins Logistics recently added two Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units to its fleet to run local routes from the firm’s depot in Fradley. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Debuts eActros 600 Battery-Electric Long-Haul Truck
    Posted October 12, 2023
    Mercedes-Benz recently introduced its first battery-electric long-haul truck, the eActros 600, with a battery capacity of over 600 kilowatt-hours and an 800-volt electric drive axle. ...
    VKVP Haulage Kicks Off Fleet Renewal Programme With Acquisition Of 5 Fuel-Efficient Renault T480 Trucks
    Posted August 9, 2023
    The T480s are equipped with Renault Trucks Turbo Compound technology, a key reason for their selection. ...
    Iveco To Produce & Market Heavy-Duty Battery-Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Under Its Own Brand
    Posted August 4, 2023
    This follows last June’s communication by Iveco Group of the acquisition of the full and sole ownership of the German company resulting from the former joint venture Nikola Iveco Europe. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Trucks reaches for the stars with exceptional Actros L Edition 3
    Posted July 14, 2023
    The Actros L Edition 3 made its first UK appearance at the recent Road Transport Expo event, at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire—and instantly shot to the top of the wish lists of many visitors who saw it on display. ...
    Tesco Adds New Volvo FM Electric To Distribution Fleet To Meet Carbon Goals
    Posted July 12, 2023
    “The arrival of this fully electric 40-t Volvo tractor unit is a first for Tesco and another exciting milestone for our delivery fleet, which directly supports our ambitious sustainability targets,” says Tesco Fleet Engineering Manager Cliff Smith. ...
    10 Volvo FH Trucks Power EV Cargo’s Carbon-Neutral Goals
    Posted June 21, 2023
    “The fuel economy we saw on the demonstrator was very impressive, and we are extremely excited to see how that performance delivers significant operational and emissions savings across the coming months and years,” says EV Cargo’s Gareth Wakefield. ...
    Daf Trucks Starts The Future At Major UK Ride & Drive Event
    Posted June 6, 2023
    The 3-week event at UTAC Millbrook attracted almost 2,000 customers and stakeholders as Daf showed off more than 30 trucks, including New Generation XD, XF, XG, XG+, and LF Electric models. ...
    New Generation Daf XF 450 Crowned ‘Green Truck 2023’
    Posted May 15, 2023
    The prestigious award honours the most efficient long-haul tractor on the market. ...
    Prompt Transport Realises Fuel Savings With Volvo FH 460 Tractor Units
    Posted May 1, 2023
    “With these four latest arrivals, we are up to nine FHs and are planning to replace the remaining 12 tractor units we operate over the course of the next few years,” says Prompt Transport Director Lee Parker. ...
    Man Trucks Introduces Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection Technology
    Posted April 28, 2023
    The Front Detection system is just one of the latest safety features from Man along with the trucks’ traffic sign recognition, tyre pressure indicator, and electronic semi-mounting. ...
    Scuderia Ferrari Receives 2 Iveco S-Way Tractor Units To Transport Formula 1 Cars
    Posted April 25, 2023
    “For the past 20 years, we have worked with Ferrari, which has entrusted our high-performance and reliable vehicles with the logistics and handling of its most important assets,” says Iveco Group’s Luca Sra.” ...
    Yellow Volvo FH 540 Ready To Move Yellow Iron For Campbell Plant Hire
    Posted April 12, 2023
    “This is the biggest truck we have and will be shifting some pretty heavy equipment all over the Highlands and onto the islands as well,” says Director John Maclachlan. ...
    Daf Bolsters New Generation Vocational Truck Lineup With Introduction Of New Tractor Units & Rigids
    Posted April 10, 2023
    The latest offerings are the New Generation XDC and XFC construction trucks and new Extra Robust versions of the XD and XF on-road vehicles. ...
    Robert Walker Haulage Specified New Volvo FH 540 6x2 Trucks For Driver Comfort
    Posted April 5, 2023
    The trucks’ intelligent overnight air conditioning system maintains an ideal temperature throughout the night no matter the weather conditions outside. ...
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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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    Warburtons Buys More Renault E-Tech Battery-Electric Trucks For Zero-Emission Bakery Deliveries
    Posted 01/03/2024
    Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the UK, recently continued its transition to a zero-emission fleet with the addition of four new Renault E-Tech D16s and two Renault E-Tech Master vans. ...
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