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As one of the oldest members of the construction and industrial machinery leader’s franchised dealer network, Gunn JCB knows all about the importance of fast, efficient customer back-up – which explains why it is now running its first Mercedes-Benz vans. The company’s 30 new Sprinter 314 CDIs are being kitted …

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has appointed Katie Purcell to the position of Head of Special Trucks – Unimog. In her new role Katie reports to Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Managing Director Mike Belk, and is responsible for driving sales within the Special Vehicles sector. Although she is based in Milton Keynes, Katie …

Outstanding reliability from its first Mercedes-Benz Actros steered Teesport owner PD Ports back to North-East Dealer Bell Truck and Van with a follow-up order for another nine. Commissioned in 2017 as part of an evaluation exercise which also involved tractor units by two other manufacturers, the initial vehicle has lived …

More than half of respondents feel safer when they can see a motorist’s face Four in five (88% motorcyclists and 82% cyclists respectively) agree that they need to see a driver’s face in order to feel safe on the road Nine in ten (94% motorcyclists and 93% cyclists respectively) state …

Mercedes-Benz Trucks will be celebrating the start of production of the new Actros with the “Edition 1” – a special model, limited to 400 vehicles worldwide, of which at least 35 will come to the UK. Aside from being equipped with the impressive innovations that come as standard in the …

The eye-catching graphics applied to its latest Mercedes-Benz vans earned Cumbria’s Caterite Food & Wineservice a place on the shortlist for a prestigious industry award. Supplied by Scottish Dealer Western Commercial, the wholesaler’s 12 Sprinter 316 CDI Long chassis cabs are powered by smooth, responsive four-cylinder engines which produce a …

Following a good start to the year, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has continued its successful development in the second quarter. In Q2 2018, the company registered 2,157 new Mercedes-Benz trucks above 6 tonnes GVW – gaining a market share of 20.22%. Coupled with the strong performance in Q1, this takes the …

Tree surgery and ground clearance contractor Greenworx is going for growth, after acquiring its first Mercedes-Benz Unimog. The versatile off-road truck is more than paying its way by performing the work of several other vehicles – it can power a range of attached implements and combines the rough terrain capability …

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 …

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 …