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 …
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Hyster Europe has announced that its forthcoming Stage V compliant Big Truck range for European customers will be powered by Mercedes-Benz/ MTU engines. “Our heavy industry and port customers in Europe who will require a Stage V driveline, can continue to expect highly efficient trucks with low fuel and DEF …
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The first Mercedes-Benz truck to wear the eye-catching colours of Cambridgeshire’s P Harper & Sons is proving every bit as fuel-efficient as hoped, while also winning a resounding ‘thumbs up’ from its driver. Transport Manager Matthew Harper, who is heavily assisted by his brother Adam, said that after four months …
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Construction materials leader Quinn Building Products is enjoying peak performance from a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz ‘mountain’ trucks. The 14 tippers were supplied to Derrylin-based Quinn by Northern Ireland Dealer MBNI Truck & Van. All are 8×4 Arocs 4148 models with 12.8-litre straight-six engines rated at 350 kW (476 hp), …
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World famous soft drinks leader AG Barr has made a major investment in “future-proofed” transport technology by commissioning nine new tractor units from Mercedes-Benz Dealer Western Commercial. The Cumbernauld-based company’s latest order reflects its commitment to safety, and desire to minimise maintenance costs, while also ensuring it is well placed …
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Industry-leading safety technology coupled with impressive fuel-efficiency and strong residual values persuaded high-profile temperature-controlled distribution specialist Samworth Brothers to place a prestigious fleet order with Mercedes-Benz. The Leicester-based operator’s 18 new tractor units supplied by East Midlands Dealer Mertrux Truck & Van. All are Actros 2545 models with flat-floored StreamSpace …
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Wales Environmental Ltd’s new truck acquisition policy has marked the start of a partnership with Mercedes-Benz which is now delivering valuable fuel savings and slashing downtime. The liquid waste management and drainage specialist was established in 1980 and, until recently, purchased only pre-owned trucks of various marques. Since it embarked …
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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 …
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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 …
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Waste management specialist Suez Recycling and Recovery UK has invested in a fleet of Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks to provide a more streamlined domestic and trade refuse collection service for Doncaster Council. Suez has been serving the local authority since 2010, and won its latest contract with a package that offers …
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