Truck Locator Tractors With Sleeper Blog Archive

“We were looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles that would support our environmental and sustainability goals, and the Actros Ls are certainly living up to their promise,” says MD Chris Whittaker. ...

The new 6x2 tractor unit will run double shifts for the haulier, carrying out same-day contracts and hauling loads for the Pallet Network. ...

The Wrexham-based haulier has specified its new trucks for maximum driver comfort and productivity. ...

Delivered by Euro Commercials of Swansea, the truck was destined to be a demonstration unit for the Mercedes-Benz truck dealer until the Greene brothers saw it at the Convoy Cymru show in May. ...

The T520 sleeper cabs are decked out in Ridgway’s blue and white livery and will transport heavy plant machinery such as excavators and bulldozers to locations across the nation. ...

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. ...

“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. ...

“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. ...

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. ...

“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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

"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. ...

The Actros 2551 tractor units are fitted with resilient steel bumpers and raised ride heights to protect from damage while working on rough sites. ...

“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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Five Actros trucks have already been delivered, including an exclusive Edition 1 and four 26-tonne, low-chassis LnR models. ...

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. ...

“The drivers tell me they’re really quiet and comfortable, while in terms of fuel consumption the new trucks are already performing at the top end of our 9- to 9.5-mpg fleet average,” says proprietor James Killoh. ...

The DAF XG+ 530 FTG 6x2 tractor and XF models all run on renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel fuel. ...

The trucks received driver approval during the haulier’s trial period, and Renault says their engines can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by as much as 10%. ...

“We did look at some other options, but the FM came out on top because we know they won’t let us down—you can’t afford to have vehicles off the road in this line of work,” says co-owner Rowland Saunders. ...

“The driver is averaging 8.27 mpg in this new Volvo and he was getting around 7.4 mpg from the 520-horsepower truck he has just come out of,” says owner Norman Young. ...

“We’ve pushed the boat out with these latest Actros, and made a bit of a feature of them to create a good impression so that customers can see how the company is progressing,” says Stuart Fuller, FSW director and great-grandson of Thomas George Fuller. ...