Leading window, door and conservatory fabricator Direct Trade treated itself to a special 20th birthday present in the shape of 15 fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz trucks. The Doncaster-based manufacturer acquired its new Atego rigids from the local branch of Northside Truck & Van, the reigning Mercedes-Benz Trucks Dealer of the Year. The …
Read More »Tarmac partners with Mercedes-Benz to lay the foundations for Greater Safety in cities
Hauliers and owner-drivers working under contract to Tarmac in London are switching in growing numbers to truck-mounted concrete mixers and tippers based on eight-wheeled Mercedes-Benz Econic chassis. Key to the Econic’s increasing popularity with operators working in busy urban areas is the significantly enhanced visibility afforded to drivers by its …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz Vans colleagues saddle up for charity
Scorching sunshine could not prevent a big-hearted Mercedes-Benz Vans team of more than 100 riders and supporters from completing a gruelling sponsored cycle and smashing their £20,000 fund-raising target. Temperatures approached 30ºC on Sunday (8 July), as colleagues representing the manufacturer and its Dealer Network, as well as customers, suppliers …
Read More »Rygor appoints dedicated Unimog Manager
The mighty Mercedes-Benz Unimog is in a league of its own, so it’s no surprise that when it comes to suppling this prestigious vehicle, a dedicated expert is who you need. Rygor Commercials is one of the select Mercedes-Benz Truck franchised dealerships in the UK to supply and maintain the …
Read More »TruckForce stays on track with Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
TruckForce, the UK’s only dedicated truck tyre supplier and service provider offering truck tyre servicing and breakdown assistance throughout the UK, rolled straight back to Mercedes-Benz Vans for the latest additions to its growing fleet. Owned by leading tyre manufacturer Goodyear Dunlop, Truckforce acquired its first Sprinters seven years ago …
Read More »From growing grass to drifting snow, Highland Council’s versatile Mercedes-Benz Unimog does it all
Highland Council’s new Mercedes-Benz Unimog is hard at work trimming roadside hedges and verges across northern Scotland, but not so long ago it was in the forefront of the battle to keep some of those roads open. Last winter’s ‘Beast from the East’ weather system brought heavy snowfalls and freezing …
Read More »Flogas taps into Mercedes-Benz Actros safety and fuel-efficiency
Ground-breaking technology designed to prevent and mitigate the effects of accidents has persuaded Flogas to make its first investments for more than 15 years in new Mercedes-Benz trucks. As one of Europe’s leading LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) suppliers, the Leicester-based operator has an uncompromising approach to safety. It is also …
Read More »First FUSO Canter hits the ground running for JS Berry
A new FUSO Canter tipper knocked down the competition for Preston-based demolition and groundworks contractor JS Berry. The 3.5-tonne Canter 3C15 was supplied by Mercedes-Benz Dealer Roanza Truck & Van – like other members of the manufacturer’s franchised network in Britain, it also sells and supports the popular FUSO light …
Read More »WT Transport goes for growth with Mercedes-Benz Approved Used trucks from City West Commercials
WT Transport, a leading customer for top-quality pre-owned vehicles sold under the Mercedes-Benz Approved Used banner, has entered an exciting new phase in its development after moving to a smart headquarters in Northampton. The operator has relocated to the £15-million hub on the town’s Brackmills Industrial Estate which was opened …
Read More »Northside Truck & Van scoops a Mercedes-Benz Trucks double
An absolute commitment to Zero Tolerance on Downtime was instrumental in enabling Northside Truck & Van to win the Mercedes-Benz Truck Dealer of the Year trophy for the second year running. Northside also claimed the Truck Customer Services & Parts Dealer of the Year title, while long-serving Group Parts Manager …
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