Truck Locator Tractor Units Blog Archive

    Mercedes-Benz Unveils New Actros L With 3rd-Gen OM 471 Engine For Greater Fuel Efficiency
    Posted September 23, 2022
    The newest premium Actros model is powered by the third-generation OM 471 engine, which Mercedes says delivers as much as a 4% decrease in fuel consumption. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Shows New Electric eActros LongHaul & 300 Trucks, Announces Medium-Duty eAtego & Hydrogen Fuel Cell GenH2 At IAA
    Posted September 19, 2022
    “Since the last IAA four years ago, we have moved forward at full speed with the transition to CO2-neutral transport,” says Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum. ...
    Willmotts Receives 5 New Mercedes-Benz Actros With 2nd-Generation MirrorCam
    Posted September 19, 2022
    “Assuming the driver feedback remains as positive, and the trucks continue to live up to their early promise, there’s a real opportunity here for Mercedes-Benz to increase its share of our fleet,” says Willmotts Managing Director Dan Gray. ...
    8 New Winter White Volvo FM 460 Tractors Join ELB Partners Fleet
    Posted September 12, 2022
    “We’ve been a Volvo customer for many years— 80% of our fleet is Volvo—so when it came to choosing our new fleet there was only one marque on the table,” says ELB Partners Managing Director Peter Eason. ...
    Volvo FH 460 I-Save, I-Shift & I-See Features Improving Efficiency For K1 Logistics
    Posted August 24, 2022
    “During our trial, we saw significant fuel savings which we project could yield a £10,000 annual cost saving per truck compared to the older vehicles we have on the fleet,” says K1 Logistics Managing Director Kurt Evans. ...
    Keyo Buys 2 New Daf Tractor Units, Then Orders 2 More
    Posted August 24, 2022
    The Lincolnshire-based agricultural hauler received a brace of Dafs in July, and it seems they’ve made an impression. ...
    PAV Haulage Answers Growing Business With Two Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 Tractor Units
    Posted August 2, 2022
    The company is no stranger to trucks that bear a three-pointed star, as all but five of the 22 vehicles in its fleet are Mercedes-Benz models. ...
    Colson Transport Rewards Long-Time Driver With Keys To Company’s New Volvo FH 16 Globetrotter
    Posted July 29, 2022
    “The massive ground clearance is perfect for this line of work, and we’ve got just about every optional extra on there that you can think of,” says owner Ryan Colson. ...
    Ken White Distribution Adds 3 New Actros Trucks On Its Way To An All-Mercedes-Benz Fleet
    Posted July 27, 2022
    Five years ago the electrical goods distributor’s fleet was composed entirely of trucks from a Swedish marque, but nearly all its 26 vehicles bear the Three-Pointed Star. ...
    Hegelmann Group Doubles Down On Clean-Burning Natural Gas & Biomethane With Iveco S-Way LNG & CNG Tractors
    Posted July 18, 2022
    When running its gas-powered trucks on biomethane, the Hegelmann Group can realize a CO2 emissions reduction of up to 95% compared with a diesel model. ...
    All-New Night Lock System Gives New Generation Daf Truck Drivers Added Peace Of Mind
    Posted July 11, 2022
    The truckmaker says its new system can withstand forces up to 150% greater than similar systems available from other marques. ...
    DAF CF Electric Tames Europe's Most Challenging Mountain Pass
    Posted July 8, 2022
    A DAF CF Electric was the first fully electric truck on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. ...
    New Iveco On Easy Way App Features Simplify Driver Interaction With S-Way Trucks
    Posted July 7, 2022
    Faster pairing, new push notifications, and integration with Iveco Driver Pal make the app even handier. ...
    MAN Wins Red Dot Design Award For TGE & TGX Individual Lion S
    Posted June 28, 2022
    "The recognition of the Individual Lion S models in the Red Dot Design Award is a particularly nice success for our MAN Individual ex-works range and the growing Lion S family,” says MAN Truck & Bus Executive Board Member Friedrich Baumann. ...
    Hungarian Logistics Firm Adds First Electric Heavy-Duty Truck—A DAF CF Electric—To Its Fleet
    Posted June 24, 2022
    The 4x2 zero-emission tractor unit will transport goods in and around Budapest, logging roughly 500 kilometres per day. ...
    BJ Waters Adds Pair Of Custom Mercedes-Benz Actros Tractor Units To Fleet
    Posted June 23, 2022
    The Actros 2551 tractor units are fitted with resilient steel bumpers and raised ride heights to protect from damage while working on rough sites. ...
    New Generation DAF XD Will Be Unveiled At IAA 2022
    Posted June 23, 2022
    DAF announces a full new truck series for distribution and vocational applications. ...
    Volvo Trucks Showcases New Zero-Emissions Truck
    Posted June 22, 2022
    “Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks will be especially suitable for long distances and heavy, energy-demanding assignments,” says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. ...
    Volvo Introduces Terrain Brake, Change Direction & Active Grip Control Features
    Posted June 16, 2022
    “Thanks to several smart updates of the I-Shift gearbox, we have managed to make a range of new functions available that improve driveability, safety, and comfort,” says Volvo Trucks Heavy Duty Transmission Manager Pär Bergstrand. ...
    Mon Motors Making Car Deliveries With New Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 4x2
    Posted June 8, 2022
    “We went for the FM this time to take advantage of the three-star cab, and it’s proven to be perfect for our needs and the distances we cover,” says Mon Motors Managing Director Gavin Cleverly. ...
    DAF Celebrates Production Of 10,000th New Generation DAF Truck
    Posted June 3, 2022
    The award-winning truck range has only been in series production since November 2021, making this the most successful new truck introduction in DAF’s 90-plus-year history. ...
    Scania’s Self-Driving Truck Testing Extends To All Roads Between Södertälje & Jönköping
    Posted June 1, 2022
    The autonomous trucks, which have people behind the wheel monitoring their performance, can now travel from Scania HQ to their end destination. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Announces eActros LongHaul Trials In 2022, Series Production Set For 2024
    Posted May 31, 2022
    The 40-t eActros features a 500-kilometre range and is compatible with high-performance “megawatt charging” networks to quickly recharge the long-distance truck. ...
    Agrii Invests In Fleet Of Mercedes-Benz Actros & Atego Trucks To Attract & Retain Drivers
    Posted May 23, 2022
    Five Actros trucks have already been delivered, including an exclusive Edition 1 and four 26-tonne, low-chassis LnR models. ...
    Harbour Haulage Of Scotland Turns To Mercedes-Benz For A New Actros L Truck
    Posted May 16, 2022
    The tractor unit offers low-emissions Euro 6 engines and Mercedes technological advancements such as Active Sideguard Assist to detect cyclists and pedestrians in the truck’s blind spot. ...
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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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