Leading Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rygor Commercials is making ever more use of Truckfile digital workshop and fleet management systems, to help its customers stay compliant and maximise vehicle uptime. With a network of no fewer than 10 workshop sites spread across a large swathe of central and southern England, keeping tabs …
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Superlative performance in the supply of commercial vehicles propelled North-West Dealer Roanza Truck & Van to the title of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Sales Dealer of the Year. The prestigious award was collected by Truck Sales Director Lester Freakley at the manufacturer’s annual celebration of franchisee excellence – which was staged on …
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Cornwall’s Brunel Recycling has added the latest string to its Mercedes-Benz bow, in the shape of a high-riding eight-wheeler with volumetric mixer body. Essentially a truck mixer and concrete batching plant rolled into one, the new truck is based on a muscular Arocs 4140K chassis supplied by Dealer Group Rygor …
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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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Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management company, Prohire Limited has secured the contract to supply Abbey Logistics with its latest tractor unit fleet requirement. The vehicles, which went into operation at the beginning of 2019 are to support a new bulk flour contract with British baker Hovis, distributing bulk …
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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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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 …
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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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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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