Tag Archives: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has announced the appointment of Wolfgang Theissen as its next Managing Director. He succeeds Mike Belk, who is to retire before the end of the year, having served the Mercedes-Benz brand for 30 years. Currently Head of Overseas Sales for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Wolfgang Theissen takes up his …

The UK’s largest privately-owned lighting manufacturer has commissioned two of the first right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz trucks to be equipped with ground-breaking Active Drive Assist technology. Dorset-based Dextra Group plc turned once again to established supplier Rygor Commercials for its latest 4×2 tractor units. Both are 1845 models with flat-floored StreamSpace …

Safety was uppermost in the mind of haulier Alan Davie when he ordered his latest two tractor units from Mercedes-Benz Dealer BLS Truck & Van. Both are new Actros 2551 models with range-topping GigaSpace cabs and 12.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engines which produce 375 kW (510 hp). One hit the road …

Fife Council’s latest Mercedes-Benz refuse collection vehicles hold out the promise of increased fuel economy, following a trial in which it played a key role. Supplied by Dealer Western Commercial, the 11 new trucks are all 6×2 Econic 2630L models with 220 kW (299 hp) 7.7-litre ‘straight-six’ engines and rear-steer …

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has a new Director Customer Service & Parts – but David Joyce is already steeped in the ethos of the three-pointed star, and passionate in his commitment to the manufacturer’s ‘Trucks You Can Trust’ brand promise. David is a former After Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles …

He’s been driving trucks for more than 40 years, but Arthur Selway’s sights were set firmly on the future when he took delivery of his new Mercedes-Benz Actros. One of two identical tractor units supplied to Bristol-based Mendip Wood Shavings by Dealer Group Rygor Commercials, Arthur’s truck came equipped as …

What better way to tell the world it’s your Silver Anniversary than by announcing the fact on an awesome, limited edition flagship bearing the silver star of Mercedes-Benz. Wrings Transport’s new Actros Edition 1 arrived as the largest privately-owned haulier in the Avonmouth area prepares to mark a quarter of …

K2 Transport’s joint owners spent little time reflecting on their options when they needed another eight trucks – brand new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units with the revolutionary MirrorCam system were the obvious choice. Six of the new trucks have replaced Actros models acquired three years ago. The other two, however, …

Lincolnshire County Council has turned once again to the Mercedes-Benz Arocs for one of the toughest jobs in transport – clearing the roads of snow and ice through the winter. The authority has boosted its fleet in preparation for the onset of the cold season, by taking delivery of four …

Container specialist ATL Haulage Contractors is thrilled with the fuel-efficient performance of the 20 new-generation Actros delivered in September by its ‘favourite’ Dealer, Marshall Truck & Van. Most of the new tractor units are between half-a-mile, and a mile-and-a-half per gallon ahead of its established trucks, a performance which holds …